The School for Prayer and Spiritual Practice at Grace Episcopal Church in Gainesville invites you to participate in interspiritual conversations and practice. We are partnering with the Charis Foundation for New Monasticism and Interspirituality in New Mexico to offer this intentional space of shared meditation and conversation.

The Charis Circle format builds on the rich teachings of Centering Prayer, using guided, contemplative conversation to nurture a deeper appreciation of one another’s spiritual path. All who gather in the circle can find themselves challenged to practice their faith more deeply, learning from others whose spiritual practice may be familiar or completely different from their own. In these tense days, we are reminded how important it is to engage more deeply in conversations across religious lines, as we seek to understand one another and work toward building a more compassionate community. These circles can offer a way to move beyond the shorthand and catchphrases that we so often rely on.

We offer both in-person and online formats for Charis Circles to meet, and we want to be as flexible as possible. The group meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, September 10th.

If you want to explore more, or join the group, please email:
Meg McPeek, Assistant for Formation & Community Life
mmcpeek@gracechurchgainesville.org