Helpline/chat and scheduled conversation
Suffering, Grief & Healing · Secular/Humanist
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Remote chat/phone; on-demand when agent available or scheduled 72+ hours ahead
Cost: Free
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Belonging can involve trust, money, disclosure, authority, physical presence, and practice. Inclusion is not endorsement.
Community finder: local Centering Prayer groups and online Meditation Chapel
Mysticism & Spiritual Experience · Christian — Contemplative/mystical
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Local and online Centering Prayer groups; usually weekly/biweekly; local sites and Meditation Chapel
Cost: Often free/donation; local events vary
Visit official information →Evolving Faith Community
Belonging & Relationships · Christian — Progressive/post-evangelical
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Online asynchronous discussion, affinity groups, DMs, announcements and live events; profile/account
Cost: Free; conference content may cost
Visit official information →World Community for Christian Meditation Groups
Spiritual Practice & Formation · Christian — Contemplative/mystical
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Weekly online and local meditation groups
Cost: Many groups free; donations may apply
Visit official information →Shalem Institute Programs and Groups
Mysticism & Spiritual Experience · Christian — Contemplative/mystical
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Online programs, retreats, groups, and formation cohorts
Cost: Program-specific fees
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Taizé Community Week Stay
Taizé is a distinctive ecumenical Christian destination centered on communal prayer, silence, reflection, and international encounter.
Participation: Multi-day or week stay with communal prayer three times daily
Cost: Sliding daily contribution plus travel
Authority and expectations: Simple shared accommodation and required participation in the daily rhythm.
Safeguarding context—read before registration
The community has publicly acknowledged sexual abuse involving brothers, including both historical and more recent matters. It now maintains externally staffed reporting channels, publishes safeguarding reports, and has removed implicated brothers from Taizé or pastoral work in documented cases. Because safeguarding concerns and implementation work remain current, explore Taizé only with this context and review its latest safeguarding information before registering.
Current safeguarding policy · Reporting route · Latest external-team recommendations