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 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.
Upcoming Events for 2022"Step into 2022!" with Wendy Lew Toda. Transform shoes into a playful symbol for how you would like to walk in this new year. Grab a pair you can repurpose and join Wendy for a fun online visioning workshop. No art or creative experience required! January 22, 9-10:15am. Register and get more information here.
The Endurance of Love in the Presence of Grief with Jan Richardson Join us for an online conversation with Jan Richardson about new life and the complexities of grief on February 12, 2022. All are welcome to attend. Register here. 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 at 6pm. More details coming soon! Trauma, the Soul, and Spiritual Direction an online training event for spiritual directors on April 2, 2022 9am-11:30am Trauma is endemic to the human condition, and yet some kinds of trauma have a particularly large impact on a person's growth and development, including their spiritual development. Becoming "trauma-informed" in our work as spiritual directors matters. In our time together we'll explore trauma response as part of a protective "selfcare system" that needs respect and a slow thaw and how we might approach that in our focus on the relationship with God as spiritual directors. Internal Family Systems, Part II with Frank Rogers on May 21, 2022 9am-11:30am. IFS is a contemplative, soulful, and non-pathologizing approach to personal healing and spiritual transformation. This workshop explores how IFS offers a model and process for compassion-centered spiritual direction that deepens connection with the sacred, with others, and with our own spiritual essence. This virtual event is for spiritual directors. Read the blog post for last year's event 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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