Events & Courses

Join us for individual practices and step work combined with community connection that will take place over the course of four months. This series will be co-facilitated by community members with a long history of practice in the 12 steps, both in recovery spaces and in the new monastic community.

We offer all of our programs by donation only, thanks to the generous support of our donors. The suggested donation is $20 per live session ($240 for the series.) You are welcome to set up a recurring payment or make a one time donation. If you can't give, please attend just the same! Your presence is a meaningful contribution in itself.

What to expect: 

• Engage in a variety of readings from the the Twelve Steps, the Christian contemplative tradition, neuroscience, and more

• Practice each of the Twelve Steps by completing journaling assignments, inventory, and amends with the guidance of experienced practitioners

• Share with a small group of co-learners each week in our live sessions

FAQ:

• Q: Do I need to be an alcoholic or addict to participate?

• A: No! This course if for anyone seeking to improve their conscious contact with God through practical exercises and community support. 

• Q: I am already experienced in the Twelve Steps. Is this just for beginners?

• A: Experienced practitioners are very welcome to join us! While some of the material will be familiar to you, the connections to the Christian contemplative tradition are sure to expand your understanding of the Steps. And your experience will certainly be valuable to those who are encountering the Steps for the first time.   

• Q: I am not sure I can commit to attending all of the live sessions. Should I still sign up?

• A: We strongly encourage everyone to participate in the live sessions, as you will develop a community of mutual support, accountability and sharing that is one of the most rewarding aspects of the program. Missing some sessions here and there is OK, but we ask you to miss no more than four. Sessions will take place every Tuesday February 17-June 9 except for breaks on March 31, April 7, May 12, and May 19.

• Q: Will this program ask me to disclose private information to strangers? How much am I expected to share?

• A: You will never be asked to share something that you are not ready to share. We strongly recommend that you have someone like a spiritual director, therapist, priest, or another trusted friend that you can process this experience with outside of the live meetings. We will also have mentors available to meet privately outside the meetings if needed. 

• Q: I think I might have a problem with alcohol or substance addiction. Is this program for me? 

• A: We advise that anyone with a particular substance addiction problem try a Twelve Step group that specifically addresses that addiction. You can find a list of Twelve Step groups with links to their websites here. This group is not intended as a replacement for addiction recovery, but you are welcome to join as a supplement to your recovery journey.