On November 21, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, world-renowned spiritual teacher and award-winning author will discuss her new book “Ordinary Mysticism.” Drawing on lessons learned from applying the wisdom of spiritual teachers across the centuries and her own lived experience, Starr reminds us that our daily lives are holy ground.

She will share practices that enable us all to find the meaning and wonder that surrounds us each and every day. “Mysticism,” she explains, “is a way of seeing” into “the radiant heart of things...the mundane shows up as miraculous, the boring becomes fascinating, and your own shortcomings turn out to be your greatest gifts.”

We are thrilled to announce the following line-up of speakers, dates, program formats, and times for the upcoming year. 

Our programs will be organized around the theme of “Finding Wonder and Meaning in Our Daily Lives.” Registration fees may be paid on an individual event basis. We are also offering a subscription to our entire series of programs for $130 +tax, a 20% discount on individual event fees for the season.

Help us build the Spiritual Center and expand our offerings. Additional contributions and your support are greatly appreciated.

Mirabai Starr, Thursday, November 21, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.

“Your Life as Sacred Ground: Discover Meaning and Purpose in Daily Life”

An in-person conversation and Zoom

Registration fee: $25

In her new book Ordinary Mysticism (September 2024), internationally acclaimed author, teacher, and professor of world religions, Mirabai Starr makes clear how we can all experience the sacred in everyday events: weeding our gardens, an evening walk with a friend, our kitchen table surrounded by family, indeed even in our shortcomings, including the mess that we create of our lives. Mirabai will share experiences of her own life journey, as well as insights from spiritual teachers across the centuries, offering ancient and contemporary practices that will help us wake up to the daily miraculous.

Terry Eldh, Saturday, January 11, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. 

“Recharge After the Holidays Using Sound to Heal Your Body, Mind, and Spirit”

An in-person workshop

Registration fee: $45

Trinity Spiritual Center invites you to relax and recharge after the holidays through the extraordinary experience of sound healing. Using crystal singing bowls, Terry Eldh will offer an hour-long sound meditation designed to reduce stress and anxiety and to enhance overall well-being. Terry has studied bioenergetics and the power of sound to heal for over fifteen years.  Scientists at the Mayo Clinic, the Cleveland Clinic, and the National Institutes of Health have long recognized the health benefits of sound. It is well known that the frequencies of singing bowls can slow our brain waves into Alpha and Theta states: the state of deep meditation.  Bring your yoga mat, pillow, and blanket as we relax together to the healing sound of the singing bowls.

Dr. James Doty, Sunday, February 2, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. 

“How to Harness the Power of the Brain and Heart: The Neuroscience Behind the Body-Mind-Soul Connection”

An in-person conversation and Zoom

Registration fee: $25

A Stanford University School of Medicine professor, neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, compassion researcher (funded by the Dalai Lama), and bestselling author (Into the Magic Shop), Dr. Doty has been studying the mind-heart-body connection for decades. He will share the unusual twists and turns of his unusual life journey. He will also reveal the findings of neuroscience that confirm extraordinary things can happen when we harness the power of both the brain and heart. His latest book, Mind Magic (May 2024), documents the science behind how we manifest that which we hope for in our lives.

Matthew Croasmun, Saturday, March 1, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

“Life Worth Living: How to Create a Flourishing Life”

An in-person workshop.

Registration fee: $40

Matthew Croasmun co-teaches one of Yale University’s most popular undergraduate courses, Life Worth Living. Croasmun will offer a workshop designed to help participants begin to answer the questions that arise when we choose to consider what it means for a life to be lived well. The Life Worth Living course has been codified into a bestselling guidebook for defining and creating a flourishing life. This program will provide participants with jumping-off points, road maps, and habits of reflection for figuring out where their lives hold meaning and where things need to change.

Chip Conley, Thursday, April 10, 7:30 – 8:45. Zoom only

“Why Life Gets Better with Age: Reframing Your 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s”

Zoom only

Registration fee: $15

As a successful hospitality entrepreneur, Chip Conley had an epiphany while being a “modern elder” to Airbnb’s founders in their early days. Conley believes the world needs midlife wisdom schools to help people reimagine their lives in their 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.  He is a bestselling author and TED speaker on the mainstage. Conley will share tips for charging up the middle stages of life with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility.

Subscriptions to the entire series of programs being offered in 2024-2025 may be purchased here 

*Note: Some details for these events may change as we get closer to the date, so please check our website for the latest information.