A Commitment to Transformation

Mercy Center's program directors, teachers and spiritual directors collaborate to create a unique environment for growth, healing and personal transformation.

In a serene setting of hundred year-old oak trees, gardens and walking paths, with private bedrooms and quiet spaces for silent or community dining, Mercy Center provides a calm and restorative atmosphere for individuals and groups to nourish their spiritual lives.

Ongoing Programs

We invite you to learn more about our offerings in Spiritual Direction, Ignatian Exercises, Centering Prayer, East-West Meditation, Men's Spirituality, Conscious Evolution, outreach programs and contemplative events. Many programs meet weekly or monthly, and our discussion series programs may be joined at any time.

Outreach Programs

With the help of our generous donors, we strive to keep our spiritual programs available to all. Mercy Center provides:

• Retreats in Times of Stress - half-day events offered to the public at no charge.
• Spiritual Direction programs in Spanish.
• Spiritual retreats led in Chinese.
• Financial assistance to qualifying program and retreat participants.

Mercy Center Ongoing Programs

Spiritual Direction Institute: Art & Practice of Spiritual Direction; summer internships in spiritual direction, group direction and supervision.

Sacred Journey: One-year certificate program in the foundations of Christian contemplation.

Taizé Prayer: Prayer service in the Taizé tradition held the first Friday if each month, directed by noted liturgist Sr. Suzanne Toolan, RSM.

Centering Prayer: Training and retreats in the tradition of Fr. Thomas Keating.

East-West Meditation: A practice incorporating Christian contemplation and Zen meditation.

Spiritual Exercises: The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, offered September through May.

Finding a Spiritual Director: Experienced staff help you connect with a spiritual director.

Conscious Evolution: A monthly discussion group focusing on ecology and mindfulness.

Prayer Study and Support: Ongoing prayer and spiritual programs.

Healing Touch & Massage: Mindful therapies for retreat participants, and Healing Touch classes.

Men's Spirituality: A community of men exploring their capacity for spiritual growth.

Shared Scripture: Weekly Bible discussion and presentations from varied faith traditions.

Cancer Prayer Group: Support for those living with cancer and for their caregivers.

MercyWorks: Younger adults meeting for Taizé prayer and to discuss social service work.

Monthly Art Exhibit: Artwork and photography by friends and associates of Mercy Center.