CENTER FOR SPIRITUALITY & ACTION

The Center for Spirituality and Action at Saint Mark’s Cathedral supports those who want to draw nearer to God and deepen the spiritual grounding of their daily lives. In a nine-month cohort, participants engage in intentional community for a time of shared learning, developing contemplative practice, acts of service, and mutual accountability. This framework is designed to enrich relationships with God, self, others, and creation while being guided by ancient practices.

God’s first language is silence. Everything else is a poor translation. —Father Thomas Keating, OSCO, expanding on St. John of the Cross

Program Focus

Community

Gathering weekly on Zoom to share learnings and tend our growing prayer practice.

Attending in-person events including classes, practice days, retreats and times of fellowship.

Partnering in prayer.

Candidate Characteristics

This program serves individuals who are searching for spiritual renewal, mutual support, and compassionate solidarity at this critical moment in history. Participants gain a sense of knowing themselves and being known by others, as they become grounded in prayer and leave equipped and supported to pursue their faith through further practice.

If you would like to learn more, consider speaking to a past participant or the Center’s Director. Contact the Rev. Carol Westpfahl at csadirector@saintmarks.org.

Apply for a Cohort

We welcome a diversity of age, gender, orientation, race, wealth, religious belief, and cultural and political perspectives. We ask that participants be willing to hold tension across differences while honoring all people and perspectives.

More details on the application questions, fees, and time commitments are here.

The CSA cohort experience has been nothing short of amazing for me. The workshops and the readings helped launch phenomenal growth in my spiritual journey, but meeting weekly with members of the cohort has provided the ongoing support and impetus to continue the discipline of my rule of life. My cohort bonded immediately and the Godly love between us is palpable.” - Bob, past CSA participant