Welcome to Brigid's Place!

Brigid's Place is a 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Non-Profit Organization that supports the development of women in mind, body and spirit.

Our purpose is to promote interfaith relationships which are mutual, inclusive, and provide unity in diversity; relationships whose basis is love and "power with" rather than "power over" or privilege. For the goal, in truth, is the flourishing of all people in their uniqueness and interrelation.

We offer classes, lectures, discussion groups, weekend workshops and retreats where people can ask questions relating to their spiritual journeys, address their doubts, and become empowered to meet the challenges of life.

We are named after St. Brigid, a fifth century Irish Celtic Saint who founded a monastery of nuns and monks based on the social concept of equality of men and women. They were known for their wisdom, compassion, hospitality, and healing.

Please click here to view the video Bishop Tutu created for Brigid's Place.

Programs

Link 2 Peace

link2peace.org

Group facilitated by The Rev. Betty Adam in response to Sr. Joan Chittister's lecture on the effects of war on women and children.

Centering Prayer

Led by Pam Stockton and Carole Pentony, Centering Prayer is a modern restatement of Christian silent prayer and meditation practices that trace their origin to the early monastic tradition. For additional information, call Pam Stockton at 713-529-5036.

Details: Meets Mondays, 11:15 am to noon in the Mellinger Room. Free of charge.

Contemporary Magdalen Community

The Magdalen Community, composed of both men and women, is a connective community seeking dialogue with people representing the many varieties of spirituality and religious traditions in our city. The Community is dedicated to a celebration of all life and peace through study, meditation, and action and seeks to engage in the spiritual practice of dialogue and conversation.

Details:

The Magdalen Community will be group-leading an adult education class titled "Exploring the Sacred Wisdom Tradition" at Christ Church Cathdral January 15, 2012 through May, 2012. The class will meet in the Practice/Rehearsal Room, second floor, Latham Building (next to the stairs) at 10:00 a.m. We will open the class by chanting a psalm, practice "lectio divina", followed by conversation.  Reference texts will include: "The Wisdom Way of Knowing: Reclaiming An Ancient Tradition to Awaken the Heart " and "The Wisdom Jesus: Transforming Heart and Mind--A New Perspective on Christ and His Message" by Cynthia Bourgeault and "Foundations of Christian Spirituality - The Biblical Tradition: Revised Edition with Study Guide" by Lynn C. Bauman.