Diversity - Spiritual and Cultural

Cultural Diversity

Embracing cultural diversity, we enjoy and accept the differences and similarities in individuals. These may be based on gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, income, faith and social status among others. All are welcome.

ElderSpirit Community is a “learning community” in which we come together with our years of experience.

Every human encounter is an opportunity to practice and grow and to share values. For many of us, maturing years have brought a more gentle outlook on life and we appreciate the challenge of working, playing and living together in our Community. Learning to belong and get along with others is an ongoing endeavor.

Spiritual Diversity

Our goal is “To be a participatory community of mutual support in which all spiritual paths are respected and encouraged”.

Members believe that spiritual growth is a primary work of those in later stages of life. Agreeing that freedom of religion is fundamental, we encourage each other in the search for meaning and commitment to a spiritual path. There is a Spirit House located on site for all to use.

ElderSpirit Community members follow various spiritual paths. Among these paths are Christianity, Quakerism, Unitarian Universalism, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism.

On Tuesdays a spiritual gathering known as Eventide is held in the Spirit House and is led by anyone willing to volunteer.

Many members participate in meditation groups on-line or off campus throughout the week, and we host an independent Quaker Meeting on Sunday mornings.