Westhope Upcoming Events
Contemplative Scripture Study
What do you see? What do you hear? What does it stir in you?
Wednesday Yoga
This is a Mind-Body Practice that combines physical poses (Asanas), breathwork (Pranayama) & Meditation.
Social Justice
Co-hosted online by Rev. Erik Swanson and Beth Wylie
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 3PM
As People of Hope we strive to walk beside those most impacted by injustice…the immigrant and refugee, our LGBTQIA+ siblings, people of color, the unhoused, the creatures of the Earth…to name just a few.
Our current areas of focus are supporting our immigrant neighbors, anti-racism, LGBTQIA+ allyship, promoting human rights for Palestinians, and deconstructing Christian nationalism. If you are passionate about these or other topics, please join us – we would love to hear from you.
Together, we are better able to face the suffering of the world in love and to have a greater impact – with more joy – as we work for justice. Join us first or third Wednesday afternoons to learn or share about opportunities to get involved…as a community, we CAN make a difference.
Spiritual Stew: Community Event Hosted by Eric Dittmar
ARE YOU…
Spiritual but not religious?
Religious but not quite finding what you are looking for?
Frustrated, but not quite sure where to look for answers?
Feeling stuck, and not quite sure how to get unstuck?
Coming to a crossroads in life, and struggling to decide which path to take?
Seeking a community without religious dogma and without the pressure to conform at the expense of your individual autonomy?
Looking to connect with your deeper sense of meaning and purpose?
JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF CONVERSATION AND EXPLORATION
MEET OTHERS WITH MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS.
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOURSELF THROUGH DISCUSSION AND INTERACTION.
WITH A LITTLE LUCK AND INTENTION,
MAYBE EVEN GET A LITTLE CLEARER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR PURPOSE.
SPIRITUAL STEW
Hosted by Eric Dittmar
Meets Twice Monthly 7 to 9PM
Fall Schedule:
9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 11/7, 11/21, 12/5
WHO WE ARE:
A BUDDING COMMUNITY OF SEEKERS
We are looking for community, connection, and wisdom in an era defined by distraction and separation.
We are open to the possibility deep truths exist, but instinctively resist the shallow spirituality typically offered by religious institutions.
We don’t like being told what to believe or how to behave, and commit to not imposing our beliefs and expectations on others.
Our preference would be to identify tools that help us find the answers we seek for ourselves, but do so in a community of fellow seekers.
Our group is explicitly irreligious, though we welcome the religious and irreligious alike.
All are welcome who support and honor our commitment
not to impose beliefs on others.
Report Back from GA227: A Conversation with Beth Wylie
Discussion about the Presbyterian General Assembly with Beth Wylie
Moral Monday
Join us for a peaceful protest in front of Westhope on Saratoga Avenue. We have a wealth of signs or you can make your own!
Contemplative Scripture Study
What do you see? What do you hear? What does it stir in you?
Wednesday Yoga
This is a Mind-Body Practice that combines physical poses (Asanas), breathwork (Pranayama) & Meditation.
Westhope Speaker Series: Gaza Freedom Flotilla Founder Huwaida Arraf - "Genocide and US Complicity” Presented by FOSNA
Huwaida Arraf is an American activist and lawyer who co-founded the International Solidarity Movement (ISM), a Palestinian-led organization using non-violent protests and international pressure to support Palestinians.
Grateful Gatherings
Join others to explore the transformative possibilities of grateful living, and discover greater meaning, purpose, and joy in your life. Grateful Gatherings take place every month both online and in homes and communities around the globe.
BeatleJazz: An Afternoon of Musical Improvisation and Creativity with Martan Mann and Paul Contos
Please join us for an afternoon of jazz at Westhope with Martan Mann on the piano and Paul Compos on Sax and Flute.
Wednesday Yoga
This is a Mind-Body Practice that combines physical poses (Asanas), breathwork (Pranayama) & Meditation.
Grateful Gatherings
Join others to explore the transformative possibilities of grateful living, and discover greater meaning, purpose, and joy in your life. Grateful Gatherings take place every month both online and in homes and communities around the globe.
Wednesday Yoga
This is a Mind-Body Practice that combines physical poses (Asanas), breathwork (Pranayama) & Meditation.
Contemplative Scripture Study
What do you see? What do you hear? What does it stir in you?
Social Justice
Co-hosted online by Rev. Erik Swanson and Beth Wylie
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 3PM
As People of Hope we strive to walk beside those most impacted by injustice…the immigrant and refugee, our LGBTQIA+ siblings, people of color, the unhoused, the creatures of the Earth…to name just a few.
Our current areas of focus are supporting our immigrant neighbors, anti-racism, LGBTQIA+ allyship, promoting human rights for Palestinians, and deconstructing Christian nationalism. If you are passionate about these or other topics, please join us – we would love to hear from you.
Together, we are better able to face the suffering of the world in love and to have a greater impact – with more joy – as we work for justice. Join us first or third Wednesday afternoons to learn or share about opportunities to get involved…as a community, we CAN make a difference.
Wednesday Yoga
This is a Mind-Body Practice that combines physical poses (Asanas), breathwork (Pranayama) & Meditation.
Moral Monday
MORAL MONDAY SARATOGA
BUILDING A PUBLIC PULPIT & PROPHETIC WITNESS IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE
330pm Sign making in the Social Hall
4pm Saratoga Ave Street Demonstation for Moral Public Policy
Join us for Moral Mondays, a local witness rooted in the national moral fusion movement founded by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Repairers of the Breach. Moral Monday calls people of every faith, and none, to stand publicly for the poor, the marginalized, the immigrant, and moral public policy — the same call carried to Washington, D.C. by leaders like Rev. Jimmie Hawkins of the Director of the PC(USA Office of Public Witness, who has stood with Barber since 2013 on through the present at recent White House and Capitol Moral Monday rallies.
Westhope brings that witness home: whether you come from a faith tradition, a secular ethical commitment, or simply a shared belief that our neighbors deserve better, we invite you to gather with us on-site for a peaceful street demonstration on the second Monday of the month for prayer, presence, and public moral voice — our small congregation joining a national chorus, alongside all who share this cause.
Wednesday Yoga
This is a Mind-Body Practice that combines physical poses (Asanas), breathwork (Pranayama) & Meditation.
Contemplative Scripture Study
What do you see? What do you hear? What does it stir in you?
Social Justice
Co-hosted online by Rev. Erik Swanson and Beth Wylie
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 3PM
As People of Hope we strive to walk beside those most impacted by injustice…the immigrant and refugee, our LGBTQIA+ siblings, people of color, the unhoused, the creatures of the Earth…to name just a few.
Our current areas of focus are supporting our immigrant neighbors, anti-racism, LGBTQIA+ allyship, promoting human rights for Palestinians, and deconstructing Christian nationalism. If you are passionate about these or other topics, please join us – we would love to hear from you.
Together, we are better able to face the suffering of the world in love and to have a greater impact – with more joy – as we work for justice. Join us first or third Wednesday afternoons to learn or share about opportunities to get involved…as a community, we CAN make a difference.
Wednesday Yoga
This is a Mind-Body Practice that combines physical poses (Asanas), breathwork (Pranayama) & Meditation.
Contemplative Scripture Study
What do you see? What do you hear? What does it stir in you?
Grateful Gatherings
Join others to explore the transformative possibilities of grateful living, and discover greater meaning, purpose, and joy in your life. Grateful Gatherings take place every month both online and in homes and communities around the globe.
Spiritual Stew: Community Event Hosted by Eric Dittmar
ARE YOU…
Spiritual but not religious?
Religious but not quite finding what you are looking for?
Frustrated, but not quite sure where to look for answers?
Feeling stuck, and not quite sure how to get unstuck?
Coming to a crossroads in life, and struggling to decide which path to take?
Seeking a community without religious dogma and without the pressure to conform at the expense of your individual autonomy?
Looking to connect with your deeper sense of meaning and purpose?
JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF CONVERSATION AND EXPLORATION
MEET OTHERS WITH MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS.
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOURSELF THROUGH DISCUSSION AND INTERACTION.
WITH A LITTLE LUCK AND INTENTION,
MAYBE EVEN GET A LITTLE CLEARER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR PURPOSE.
SPIRITUAL STEW
Hosted by Eric Dittmar
Meets Twice Monthly 7 to 9PM
Fall Schedule:
9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 11/7, 11/21, 12/5
WHO WE ARE:
A BUDDING COMMUNITY OF SEEKERS
We are looking for community, connection, and wisdom in an era defined by distraction and separation.
We are open to the possibility deep truths exist, but instinctively resist the shallow spirituality typically offered by religious institutions.
We don’t like being told what to believe or how to behave, and commit to not imposing our beliefs and expectations on others.
Our preference would be to identify tools that help us find the answers we seek for ourselves, but do so in a community of fellow seekers.
Our group is explicitly irreligious, though we welcome the religious and irreligious alike.
All are welcome who support and honor our commitment
not to impose beliefs on others.
Wednesday Yoga
This is a Mind-Body Practice that combines physical poses (Asanas), breathwork (Pranayama) & Meditation.
Contemplative Scripture Study (Copy)
What do you see? What do you hear? What does it stir in you?
Social Justice
Co-hosted online by Rev. Erik Swanson and Beth Wylie
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 3PM
As People of Hope we strive to walk beside those most impacted by injustice…the immigrant and refugee, our LGBTQIA+ siblings, people of color, the unhoused, the creatures of the Earth…to name just a few.
Our current areas of focus are supporting our immigrant neighbors, anti-racism, LGBTQIA+ allyship, promoting human rights for Palestinians, and deconstructing Christian nationalism. If you are passionate about these or other topics, please join us – we would love to hear from you.
Together, we are better able to face the suffering of the world in love and to have a greater impact – with more joy – as we work for justice. Join us first or third Wednesday afternoons to learn or share about opportunities to get involved…as a community, we CAN make a difference.
Wednesday Yoga
This is a Mind-Body Practice that combines physical poses (Asanas), breathwork (Pranayama) & Meditation.
Contemplative Scripture Study
What do you see? What do you hear? What does it stir in you?
Spiritual Stew: Community Event Hosted by Eric Dittmar
ARE YOU…
Spiritual but not religious?
Religious but not quite finding what you are looking for?
Frustrated, but not quite sure where to look for answers?
Feeling stuck, and not quite sure how to get unstuck?
Coming to a crossroads in life, and struggling to decide which path to take?
Seeking a community without religious dogma and without the pressure to conform at the expense of your individual autonomy?
Looking to connect with your deeper sense of meaning and purpose?
JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF CONVERSATION AND EXPLORATION
MEET OTHERS WITH MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS.
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOURSELF THROUGH DISCUSSION AND INTERACTION.
WITH A LITTLE LUCK AND INTENTION,
MAYBE EVEN GET A LITTLE CLEARER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR PURPOSE.
SPIRITUAL STEW
Hosted by Eric Dittmar
Meets Twice Monthly 7 to 9PM
Fall Schedule:
9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 11/7, 11/21, 12/5
WHO WE ARE:
A BUDDING COMMUNITY OF SEEKERS
We are looking for community, connection, and wisdom in an era defined by distraction and separation.
We are open to the possibility deep truths exist, but instinctively resist the shallow spirituality typically offered by religious institutions.
We don’t like being told what to believe or how to behave, and commit to not imposing our beliefs and expectations on others.
Our preference would be to identify tools that help us find the answers we seek for ourselves, but do so in a community of fellow seekers.
Our group is explicitly irreligious, though we welcome the religious and irreligious alike.
All are welcome who support and honor our commitment
not to impose beliefs on others.
Wednesday Yoga
This is a Mind-Body Practice that combines physical poses (Asanas), breathwork (Pranayama) & Meditation.
Contemplative Scripture Study - NO MEETING ON JUNE 9
What do you see? What do you hear? What does it stir in you?
