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  • Braver Angels Workshop: Depolarizing Within

    In the Chapel

    With the election season upon us, it’s a good time to be learning some new skills to help you survive the times. Depolarizing Within teaches participants to look within and develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing, and how to constructively intervene in social conversations with like-minded peers. Participants will learn: How to be more aware of their own “inner polarizer” How to be critical without demonizing, dismissing or stereotyping large swaths of the population Strategies for intervening constructively in social conversations with like-minded peers when these conversations veer into contempt and ridicule for people who hold other political views Questions? Ask Sheree Vodicka. Childcare, breakfast and coffee will be provided. Please bring any other snacks or drinks you may like. More information → Register

  • Drop-In Enneagram Group

    Drop-In Enneagram Group
    Room 209

    We meet the third Sunday of every month. For one hour, we will gather and talk about how our awareness of our type has grown and how we have been able to make different decisions as a result of our pausing.

  • Braver Angels Workshop: Disagreeing Better

    In the Chapel

    With the election season upon us, it’s a good time to be learning some new skills to help you survive the times. Disagreeing Better helps participants understand the values and concerns of those who differ from them politically, and it teaches essential skills for communicating across differences and finding common ground. Participants will learn: More understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically Better skills for listening in a way so that the other person feels heard Better skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear — even if they disagree Questions? Ask Sheree Vodicka. Childcare, breakfast, and coffee will be provided. Please bring any other snacks or drinks you may like. More information → Register

  • Snack and Chat

    Snack and Chat
    In the Chapel

    We meet the fourth Sunday of every month. Stay after church for snacks and unhurried time to dive into an extended “What Are You Thinking” after the lesson. The church will provide coffee service. Please sign up to bring the snacks! Register

  • Meditation Support Group

    Meditation Support Group
    Meditation Room

    Join us monthly for practice, supportive conversation, and teaching meant for anyone interested in starting, deepening, or maintaining a regular meditation practice. If have been meditating daily for years and would like the support of others on a similar journey please consider attending. Also, perhaps you have always wanted to be able to meditate consistently but have run into barriers with starting or maintaining a consistent practice. All are welcome as we connect around deepening our practice of centering prayer and other forms of siting meditation. Childcare provided.

  • Drop-In Enneagram Group

    Drop-In Enneagram Group
    Room 209

    We meet the third Sunday of every month. For one hour, we will gather and talk about how our awareness of our type has grown and how we have been able to make different decisions as a result of our pausing.

  • Meditation Support Group

    Meditation Support Group
    Meditation Room

    Join us monthly for practice, supportive conversation, and teaching meant for anyone interested in starting, deepening, or maintaining a regular meditation practice. If have been meditating daily for years and would like the support of others on a similar journey please consider attending. Also, perhaps you have always wanted to be able to meditate consistently but have run into barriers with starting or maintaining a consistent practice. All are welcome as we connect around deepening our practice of centering prayer and other forms of siting meditation. Childcare provided.

  • Election Night Chant and Meditation

    Evening Contemplative Chants & Meditation
    In the Chapel

    A Sacred Space for Peace On this night of national tension, we invite you to step away from the noise and into a space of calm. Join Sue and Melissa for an evening of soothing chants and quiet meditation as we seek grounding and connection amid uncertainty. In a world divided, we come together in love, stillness, and hope for the future. All are welcome as we hold space for peace - within ourselves and for our nation. Childcare provided. Register

  • Post-Election Night: What Are You Thinking, Feeling, Sensing?

    In the Chapel

    Sue and Sherée will be available in the chapel for drop-in hours on election night if you need a space to process what you are thinking, feeling, and sensing about the election, or would like to connect with others. Snacks and childcare provided. Register

  • Drop-In Enneagram Group

    Drop-In Enneagram Group
    Room 209

    We meet the third Sunday of every month. For one hour, we will gather and talk about how our awareness of our type has grown and how we have been able to make different decisions as a result of our pausing.

  • Meditation Support Group

    Meditation Support Group
    Meditation Room

    Join us monthly for practice, supportive conversation, and teaching meant for anyone interested in starting, deepening, or maintaining a regular meditation practice. If have been meditating daily for years and would like the support of others on a similar journey please consider attending. Also, perhaps you have always wanted to be able to meditate consistently but have run into barriers with starting or maintaining a consistent practice. All are welcome as we connect around deepening our practice of centering prayer and other forms of siting meditation. Childcare provided.

  • Drop-In Enneagram Group

    Drop-In Enneagram Group
    Room 209

    We meet the third Sunday of every month. For one hour, we will gather and talk about how our awareness of our type has grown and how we have been able to make different decisions as a result of our pausing.

  • Drop-In Enneagram Group

    Drop-In Enneagram Group
    Room 209

    We meet the third Sunday of every month. For one hour, we will gather and talk about how our awareness of our type has grown and how we have been able to make different decisions as a result of our pausing.

  • Newcomers’ Meet & Greet

    Room 205

    Join Sue & Julie (in person and online) as they delve into "What are you thinking?" in regards to Common Thread Church. Get to know other newcomers and ask any burning questions you may have! The registration confirmation email will contain the Zoom link and password if you plan to attend online. In-person attendees will go to the conference room off of the main hallway (room 205). If you have time, check out these videos ahead of the chat → Register

  • Drop-In Enneagram Group

    Drop-In Enneagram Group
    Room 209

    We meet the third Sunday of every month. For one hour, we will gather and talk about how our awareness of our type has grown and how we have been able to make different decisions as a result of our pausing.

  • On-Campus Community Vision / Contemplative Retreat

    Common Thread Church Campus

    Come join us for a Community Vision / Contemplative Retreat at Common Thread! Using the ancient Benedictine rhythm of "Ora et Labora" (prayer and work) to structure our time together, our retreat will include: Coffee and snacks when you arrive Sacred chant and music Communal movement Guided meditation / contemplative practices Opportunities for intentional silence A podcast-style conversation with Jack and Sue A full lunch Communal Listening - Visioning Session (afternoon) CHILDCARE WILL BE PROVIDED OPTIONAL COMMUNAL DINNER OUT AFTER A detailed agenda will be emailed to folks who register the week prior to the event. We hope you'll be able to stay for the whole day - to ground yourself in the rhythms of the practices in the morning in order to bring clearer intentions to the afternoon's listening session, but there is no obligation at all to do so.  Feel free to attend the entire event or just the parts that particularly interest or feel potentially nourishing for you. Need childcare? Just let us know when you register. It will be available from 8-4. Children may also participate in the large group activities as well. No registration fees but donations accepted While there will be no registration fees for […]

  • Rise Against Hunger

    In the Chapel

    This is a joint event with Ridge Road. We need 40 volunteers on 2/23 to pack meals for the non-profit Rise Against Hunger. This is a kid-friendly event. Help transform the chapel into a packaging space to put together hundreds of meal kits for those in need. While there is no fee for this event, if you'd like to make a donation to our "Events" fund, please do so here → Learn more about Rise Against Hunger → Registration coming soon! Register

  • Drop-In Enneagram Group

    Drop-In Enneagram Group
    Room 209

    We meet the third Sunday of every month. For one hour, we will gather and talk about how our awareness of our type has grown and how we have been able to make different decisions as a result of our pausing.