Small Groups
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Spiritual Life Center has a wide variety of small groups that have been created by congregants, just like yourself. These groups invite like-minded people to meet and establish a greater connection.
Women of Spirit
First Saturdays at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in person at SLC or via Zoom
Join us to celebrate our sisterhood, make new friends, laugh, play, and grow together. Women of Spirit meets each month inperson at SLC or by Zoom depending on the monthly program.
Men of Spirit
Third Saturdays at 9 - 10 a.m. in person at SLC
Join us to share practical ways to apply spiritual principles that we face in today's world. Men of Spirit meets each month in-person at SLC and is facilitated by Rick Mercer and Paul Sanchez. *Men of Spirit does occasionally meet via Zoom so if you want to stay updated, please be sure to sign up for the Men of Spirit email list below.
Power of Silence Meditation
Thursdays at 6 - 7 p.m. in person at SLC
Are you looking for a way to know the Truth of your being more deeply? Is it hard to get into the practice of being in the Silence by yourself? I invite you to come together with your Spiritual Community in a practice of Silence. We meet weekly to take a deep dive into the Silence together.
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We begin with a short meditation to lead us into the Silence. We sit in the Silence together for 45 minutes. In the Silence, our minds and our bodies relax, and we are present for what arises. It is your opportunity to pay attention to our inner nature, the Truth that we are. This time in the Silence is a gift you give to yourself.
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This time not only nourishes our spiritual being. Studies show that a committed practice of Silence not only has spiritual benefits, but it also nourishes our physical and emotional wellbeing. Silence helps new brain cells in the hippocampus to grow. These are responsible for the formation of emotions. Silence helps activate the brain, and helps the transfer of information from the short-term memory to long-term memory. Silence is a natural anti-stress remedy. It is vital for our brains, and just what we need to regenerate our tired brains and bodies. It’s what brings our Body, Mind, and Spirit into alignment.
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But, here’s the deal: we have to do it! Come join us in the Silence. Drop-ins welcome. Love Offering.
A Course In Miracles
Mondays at 6:30 - 8 p.m. via Zoom
If you want more peace in our life, consider attending this weekly text study group facilitated by Sally Scion. You do not need your own book to attend. We have extras to share. Join the group in Mighty Networks and attend via Zoom.
Raising Our Social Consciousness Book Club
Date & Time Dependent on Book Choice, Held via Zoom
Raising Our Social Consciousness Book Club seeks to explore the experiences of different populations in the United States. The group is facilitated in a way to ensure emotional safety for all participants while learning about new and sometimes challenging material.
Sunday Lunch Connection
Third Sundays at 12:45 p.m. at a new location in the community each month
Do you want to get to know more SLC attendees and members? The Sunday Lunch Connection will help you do just that. On the 3rd Sunday of each month, we will be going to a nearby restaurant (or maybe the Courtyard or a park for a potluck) to have a bite to eat. It will be perfectly OK to just order a beverage or a snack.
This group is chaired by Reinhold Brooks and P.K. Nameth. Send an RSVP to P.K. by the Friday prior to the event. This will help us know how many plan to attend so we can make a reservation.
We look forward to getting to know you!
Phoenix Rising: Growing Spiritually through Our Crises
Most Thursdays at 9 a.m. via Zoom
There is a very wise maxim, which says, “Pain can be the touchstone of spiritual progress.” This group, led by Rev Dr. Rick Belous and Peg Sorrentino, LCSW, will explore ways that we can grow through our long dark nights of the soul as well as through spiritual awakenings. “This is not a grim subject. Rather it is a path that includes laughter, joy, and fun,” Rick and Peg note. Confidentiality will be highly respected.
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This group will be meeting every Thursday at 9 a.m. via Zoom,—except for Thursdays that the SLC Board meets (typically the 4th Thursday each month, but check Eventbrite to be sure when Phoenix Rising will or will not be meeting).
To receive the Zoom link, click the link below. Once you sign up via that link, you will receive the Zoom link via email each week.
Unity Rubber Meets the Road
Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. PT via Zoom
Join us on Tuesdays at 7:30 am when the UNITY RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD GROUP meets on Zoom.
This group, led by Rev. Rick Belous, is designed to help people actually use spiritual principles when difficult challenges arise in our lives. You can get the Zoom link for the meeting by sending an email to: rbelous5@gmail.com. Put RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD in the subject line.
Adult Children of Alcoholics Meeting
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the SLC Annex
ACA is a 12 Step program that focuses on emotional sobriety.
We were all profoundly affected by the dysfunction in our families of origin, whether alcohol was present in the home or not. Consequently, we developed a set of “laundry list” traits that helped us survive that experience. These traits may have been adaptive at the time, but have now come to substantially disrupt our lives.
We recover by “working our program.” This means attending ACA meetings and working the Twelve Steps. The Steps are not meant to be worked in isolation, which is why we work with more experienced members, a twelve step group, and/or our fellow travelers (others in ACA).
ACA is a spiritual program, not a religious program. The only requirement for membership is a desire to recover from the effects of growing up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional family. ACA has no membership fees.
Since each meeting is autonomous, and each meeting can be a special experience, we recommend that if your first meeting is not a fit for you, try other meetings before deciding if the ACA program can be helpful in your journey from discovery to recovery.
Meetings are intended to be a safe place. We share our experience, strength, and hope; we offer compassion and understanding. We also have the right not to share, unless we are ready. We welcome you to join us.
Please note that ACA is not a replacement for addicts working an abstinence program in other Twelve Step fellowships. Adult Children of Alcoholics works best for people that have obtained a level of sobriety in their other program(s)
Interfaith Explorers
Group Currently Retired
While Rev. Dave and Rachel Lyman have retired Interfaith Explorers, SLC is still committed to building interfaith bridges. Keep an eye out for updates about interfaith events and new interfaith small groups.
Lavender Lights LGBTQIA+ Allies Community
Meetings Coming Again Soon
SLC has historically had a Lavender Lights Community group, but we are currently seeking an active leader in order to start this small group back up. Qualifications: The group leader must be a community or governing member of SLC. Interested in applying to become the groups new leader? Email the SLC Board to apply.
Lavender Lights reaches out to LGBT individuals who are searching for connection and friendship through fellowship, social activities and community outreach.
