A Sacred Space for The Journey
The Contemplative Center of Silicon Valley is sheltered and supported by Westhope Presbyterian Church. They generously share their space with us including rooms for spiritual direction, a prayer labyrinth, and the sacred spiral. Stepping onto this beautiful and peaceful place, you will know that it is tended by the people of Westhope with love and great care.
Our mission is to be a sacred space where all may find a connection with the Living God. We provide a place that invites people to slow down, find rest for their souls and be renewed for their work in the world. We incarnate this by offering spiritual direction, programs and retreats for the community. Our vision is a thriving, peaceful, spiritual landscape filled with community, connection and renewal for all on the spiritual journey. Our work is grounded in tending to the Holy. We value compassion, deep listening, spiritual companionship, and contemplative and meditative practices.
Our Contemplative Response to Race Privilege
A holistic understanding of the Contemplative life necessitates both introspection and work for justice to make God known in this world. The CCSV stands firmly with our brothers and sisters of color to speak to the deeply ingrained racism in this country. In humility, we ask forgiveness for our complicity through our participation in the systems and structures from which many of us have benefited while others suffer. This is not the way of the Christ. We join with persons of color in working for equality and fullness of their humanity by making an ongoing commitment to examine our organizational beliefs, policies, and practices to uncover traits of race based privilege, and correct them. We strive to continue to learn how to embody Jesus’ prayer, “That humanity may be one, just as You are in me, and I in you, that they may also be in us (John 17)."
Our mission is to be a sacred space where all may find a connection with the Living God. We provide a place that invites people to slow down, find rest for their souls and be renewed for their work in the world. We incarnate this by offering spiritual direction, programs and retreats for the community. Our vision is a thriving, peaceful, spiritual landscape filled with community, connection and renewal for all on the spiritual journey. Our work is grounded in tending to the Holy. We value compassion, deep listening, spiritual companionship, and contemplative and meditative practices.
Our Contemplative Response to Race Privilege
A holistic understanding of the Contemplative life necessitates both introspection and work for justice to make God known in this world. The CCSV stands firmly with our brothers and sisters of color to speak to the deeply ingrained racism in this country. In humility, we ask forgiveness for our complicity through our participation in the systems and structures from which many of us have benefited while others suffer. This is not the way of the Christ. We join with persons of color in working for equality and fullness of their humanity by making an ongoing commitment to examine our organizational beliefs, policies, and practices to uncover traits of race based privilege, and correct them. We strive to continue to learn how to embody Jesus’ prayer, “That humanity may be one, just as You are in me, and I in you, that they may also be in us (John 17)."
Upcoming Events for 2021-2022The CCSV and Westhope Presbyterian Church are gathering a group for the Illuminated Advent Retreat. Enter deep into a season that shimmers with mystery and possibility, solace and hope November 28 - December 27, 2021. Led by Jan Richardson. To register email CCSV for the group discount code and pay $60.
Interested in group supervision for spiritual directors? January 24, February 28, March 21, April 25, and May 23 Noon - 1pm. Brooke Wang will be facilitating a group using Lucy Abbott Tucker’s newest book to guide the supervision process. Two people will present each gathering using a model from Tucker’s book. CCSV Spiritual Directors are welcome to attend. Group is limited to five directors. The cost to attend is $100 paid to CCSV plus purchase of the book. To register email Brooke Wang. The Endurance of Love in the Presence of Grief with Jan Richardson. Join us for a conversation with Jan Richardson about new life and the complexities of grief on February 12, 2022. All are welcome to attend. Blog post coming soon! Registration is required. Grief is the least linear thing I know,” says Jan Richardson. As someone well acquainted with sorrow following the sudden death of her husband and creative partner, Jan has engaged the chaotic labyrinth of grief as an artist and writer, bringing poetic grace and honesty to the complexities of loss. In this event, we will be in conversation with Jan about the endurance of love, the stubbornness of hope, and the solace of creative practice in times of grief. Annual Meeting for CCSV Spiritual Directors who are Members of the Center on April 27, 2022. More details coming soon! Workshop with Sandra Lommasson is set for April 2, 2022. More details coming soon! Internal Family Systems, Part II with Frank Rogers is set for May 21, 2022. More details coming soon! This event is for CCSV Spiritual Directors who are Members of the Center, also, Friends of the Center who are spiritual directors or on the training path. Read the blog post for this event here Contemplative Prayer every Monday - Thursday at 9am. All are welcome to attend. Click here for details and the Zoom link to participate! Taize Service quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month at 7pm. All are welcome to attend. Click here for details and the Zoom link to participate! |
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