If you are interested in monasticism and you are in, near or coming to San Francisco, then be of good cheer! Your opportunity is here!
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In the photo: The Interfaith Chapel at the Presido with a light fog wafting in through the Golden Gate, which is just beyond the tall trees. Very cute, very historical and located in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay. Available for weddings. Click here for wedding information.
The Interfaith Chapel is the venue for an exciting event of another sort coming up this Christmas Eve. Take a look at this and some other upcoming monastic events in San Francisco:
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The White Robed Monks of St. Benedict at the Interfaith Chapel at the Presidio - Christmas Eve
1) Celebrate the holidays at the Presidio of San Francisco. The Interfaith Center at the Presidio (the old Main Post Chapel when the Army was still at the Presidio) is hosting a remarkable event this Christmas. It will feature the White Robed Monks of St. Benedict.
Everybody, regardless of faith, denomination, religion or anything else that tends to divide people - everybody - is warmly invited to the annual Christmas Eve carol-sing and worship service.
Carol Sing and Christmas Mass at the Chapel will be held on Wednesday, December 24, at 7 pm. Principal celebrants will be the White Robed Monks of St. Benedict.
Refreshments will be offered after the service.
The White Robed Monks of St. Benedict have a spiritual outlook is that is catholic (experience: love/compassion) rather than Catholic (belief: fear, guilt, shame, blame). Thus, they are neither Roman nor Orthodox, Liberal nor Old Catholic.
The definition of "catholic" is: 1. Of broad or liberal scope; comprehensive: “The 100-odd pages of formulas and constants are surely the most catholic to be found” (Scientific American). 2. Including or concerning all humankind; universal: “what was of catholic rather than national interest” (J.A. Froude).
To understand the White Robed Monks of St. Benedict requires not only a familiarity with western Christian monasticism, but with Buddhist monasticism as well.
You might also want to check this source for a thoughtful impression of the connection between the western Christian and Zen Buddhist monastic traditions. It is written by Thomas Kirchner, caretaker of the Tenryu-ji subtemple of the Rinsen-ji Temple in Kyoto. His essay was published in the Monastic Interreligious Dialogue, published by the North American Benedictine and Cistercian monasteries of men and women.
You might also want to check this source for a thoughtful impression of the connection between the western Christian and Zen Buddhist monastic traditions. It is written by Thomas Kirchner, caretaker of the Tenryu-ji subtemple of the Rinsen-ji Temple in Kyoto. His essay was published in the Monastic Interreligious Dialogue, published by the North American Benedictine and Cistercian monasteries of men and women.
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You can learn more about the White Robed Monks of St. Benedict here, or come meet them yourself on Christmas Eve.
Call for details, or visit interfaith-presidio.org
Click here for a map of the Presidio that can be downloaded and printed. You will also find a smaller version of a map with driving instructions to the Interfaith Chapel here.
Monasticism at Grace Cathedral atop Nob Hill
2) Another Way: Monasticism in the 21st Century
Explore ancient and contemporary expressions of the monastic life featuring sisters and brothers from the Order of Julian of Norwich and the Community and Society of St. Francis.
This program will be offered on all four Sundays of Advent, beginning December 7th. The hour-long program will begin each Sunday at 4:30 in the Chapter Room at Grace Cathedral.
For more information please contact the Rev. Vanessa Glass at or the Rev. Will Scott at
3) Canterbury Way: Benedictine Experience at Grace Cathedral
The Canterbury Way is a prayer ministry that focuses on Benedictine spirituality. The group meets every Monday (except major holidays) at 6:30 PM for sung Vespers, followed at 7:00 PM by a light supper, chapter meeting, Lectio Divina with the following Sunday's scripture, and Compline.
For more information visit: The Canterbury Way or call Tyler Kelly at .
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