About | Center for Spiritual Imagination

The Center for Spiritual Imagination is a ministry of the Community of the Incarnation, which prays, lives and serves at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, the Mother Church of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island, serving Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Deeply rooted in the church, our Episcopal Visitor is the Bishop of Long Island.

The Community of the Incarnation is a new monastic community which embodies and teaches engaged contemplative spirituality in response to what Father Bede Griffiths called “the universal call to contemplation.” We affirm that intimacy with God does not belong to a special group of religious professionals but is available to all. Our practice democratizes the gifts of monastic spirituality and translates them into a form that can be lived in everyday life.

Our Story

The Center for Spiritual Imagination, founded at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island, is a Christian contemplative community rooted in ancient prayer practices, intentional community, and a call to justice. Launched in 2020, the Center is now led by vowed members of its new monastic community, the Community of the Incarnation, with members across the U.S. and Canada participating in formation and spiritual practice.

Our Story

Our Staff

Meet the people behind the Center for Spiritual Imagination—a group of thoughtful, grounded leaders who care deeply about helping people connect faith, justice, and everyday life. They each bring their own story, experience, and passion to the work of making spiritual practice feel real and relevant.

Our Staff

FAQ

Have questions about the Center for Spiritual Imagination, our programs, or how to get involved? You’ll find answers here about our community, formation offerings, and what it means to live a contemplative life rooted in justice and tradition.

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