Sophia Spirituality Center

09/01/2026

Our September edition of The Listening Heart is out!
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08/29/2026

It was an honor to accompany Brandon this week as he spent a few days on private retreat as he prepares for his ordination today. He is being ordained in the Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri and will be serving at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Kansas City. We enjoyed his presence in the dining room and in daily prayer, and the Sisters gave him a blessing at the noon meal on Thursday before he headed home. It is always a delight and a gift for us to minister to those who minister to others. Blessings on your ordination and in your ministry, Brandon, and we hope to welcome you back at Sophia Center soon!

08/28/2026

What if watching a film could become a way of seeing creation and our place within it with fresh eyes?

Join us for Through A Green Lens: Cinema and Creation, where we will watch three films and look at what it means to live lovingly and responsibly within our shared home.

Come watch. Reflect. Wonder. And see the world around you through a greener lens.

For more information, and to register, click here: https://www.mountosb.org/event/through-a-green-lens-cinema-and-creation/

08/27/2026

Are you a spiritual director who is regularly meeting with directees? Supervision is an important part of staying healthy and continuing to grow in the ministry of spiritual direction. Our monthly peer supervision groups offer spiritual directors a trusted space to find support, learn from one another's lived experience, and sharpen their skills. We would love to have you join us!
For more information, and to sign up for one of our peer supervision groups, click here: https://www.mountosb.org/sophia-spirituality-center/retreats/planned-retreats-and-events/

08/26/2026

Join us on Zoom for The Enneagram and the Spiritual Journey: Becoming More Fully Who You Are, a five-week journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth led by Kristina Frank.

Together, we’ll explore how the Enneagram can help us better understand ourselves, deepen our relationship with God, and grow into the people we are called to be.

Wednesdays in October
10:00 a.m.–Noon
Online via Zoom

Watch Kristina’s personal invitation to the series below, and discover what this journey might open up for you.

For more information and registration, visit our website: https://www.mountosb.org/event/the-enneagram-and-the-spiritual-journey-becoming-more-fully-who-you-are/

08/24/2026

"Your generosity through Night of Dreams helps make this ministry possible. As we prepare for this year's event, we ask for your prayers and continued support so Sophia can continue welcoming all who seek a place of rest and renewal.
Learn more about the Night of Dreams, or making a donation to the Sophia Center please visit our website: https://www.mountosb.org/donate/night-of-dreams/ "

Ministry Monday!

Today we're highlighting Sophia Spirituality Center, a ministry that offers people a place to slow down, pray, and reconnect with God.

Guided retreats, private retreats, Souljourners, spiritual direction, and days of reflection are just a few of the ways Sophia welcomes people seeking peace and renewal. Inspired by the Rule of St. Benedict, "All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ," we strive to make everyone feel at home. Through our retreat scholarship fund, we're also able to help those who may not have the financial means to attend.

Your generosity through Night of Dreams helps make this ministry possible. As we prepare for this year's event, we ask for your prayers and continued support so Sophia can continue welcoming all who seek a place of rest and renewal.

Learn more about the Night of Dreams, or making a donation to the Sophia Center please visit our website: https://www.mountosb.org/donate/night-of-dreams/

08/22/2026

This weekend we had two groups on retreat. Both are groups that were brought together by programs offered by Sophia Center, and they have chosen to continue to be connected and to gather for their own planned retreats. One is a group who graduated from Souljourners in 2023, and the other is a group who came to one of Sister Patricia's Zentangle retreats. They both regularly come and fill Sophia Center with laughter, creativity, and conversation and we love having them!

08/11/2026

In a time of deep polarization, how do we stay connected when we don’t see eye to eye?

This Zoom session introduces the basics of Nonviolent Communication, a compassionate approach rooted in empathy, respect, and an understanding of human needs. Along the way, we’ll explore spiritual practices that can help us navigate difficult conversations with greater awareness, compassion, and curiosity.

Bring your questions, your relationships, and your real-life conversations. Leave with a few new tools for communicating across differences.

For more information: https://www.mountosb.org/event/nonviolent-communication/

08/10/2026

The Sacred Life of Friends

Join us for a 4 week Zoom offering focusing on the gift of friendship. Together with Sophia staff member Mary Kay Whitacre and Deb Carmody, who are offering this retreat in gratitude for their own 50 years of friendship, we will explore friendships from Scripture, the lives of the saints, and history, while also sharing about inspiring relationships from our own lives. Come join us for this celebration of the sacred life of friends!

Click here for more details: https://www.mountosb.org/event/the-sacred-life-of-friends-a-4-week-series/