A spiritual life

for the 21st century

Ready to grow, spiritually?

The NSC

can help.

Workshops, reading groups, mini-retreats, resources & conversations — about any and all forms of spiritual life

The Nourishing Spirits Center is a meeting place — in person and online — for people who want to explore and deepen their spiritual lives, in conversation with others.

  • Co-Creating

    an inspiring, intelligent spiritual way for today

  • Connecting

    with G-d and with each other, in the beauty of nature

  • Conversing

    among world religions, about what they have in common

  • Reclaiming

    the basic teachings of Jesus, free of institutional baggage

Coming Soon

21st Century Spirituality: What’s working for you?

Sharing whatever practices, beliefs, and new understandings are bringing us life

A monthly conversation over potluck charcuterie

Second Tuesdays at 7 pm @ NSC

Bring an appetizer to share; wine, coffee or tea provided

Nature Walks & Coffee Talks

Stroll by yourself in nature, pondering a pithy spiritual quote; then reflect with others, back at the patio café

A weekly MeetUp at Descanso Gardens in La Canada-Flintridge; buy your own coffee/tea at the café

Thursdays, 9-10:30 am

Non-member Descanso admission is $15 per visit; annual membership (recommended) is $70

The World’s Wisdom: Sages of the Ages

Online presentation of parallel sayings from the world’s greatest religious teachers

Krishna

Buddha

Moses

Jesus

Mohammed

Lao Tzu

Want to start your spiritual growth right this second?

Check out the Spiritual Resources Library, where you can start your DIY spiritual life today.

Do you teach

some cool spiritual thing?

Do it here, the more the merrier!

  • Lead an event

    The NSC is a large room with a wall of windows, a warming kitchen, available folding chairs and tables, accessible parking and nearby restrooms — everything you need!

  • Offer a class or program

    The NSC can be rented weekly or monthly at low rates for any program which contributes to personal wellness and a better human society.

  • Bring your group

    The NSC is perfect for book discussions, poetry groups, sewing clubs — anything that draws people together in good spirits!

“See, I am making all things new.”

— Jesus