Think vultures are spooky? They might not win any beauty contests, but these incredible birds are nature’s cleanup crew — preventing disease, protecting ecosystems, and even helping fight climate change.
A simple weekend experiment showed me how powerful it can be to step away from our screens.
Do you feel it—an inescapable pull to respond, a sense that silence is no longer an option? This quiet urgency often grows from a deeper disquiet: a hunger for wholeness […]
The Youth Leadership Initiative is open for applications! 7th–8th graders in Danbury & Ridgefield can embark on a 9-month journey of growth, action, and community. Learn more about this great program in this week’s message by Dr. Fanta Waterman.
In a world swirling with unrest, simple acts of connection can change everything. In this week’s broadcast, Wellness Resident Kate Loewengart invites us to discover how The Meetinghouse nurtures true community—beyond mere proximity.
Big news from Ridgefield High School’s FBLA! Their project with The Meetinghouse just earned the Outstanding Service Project Award from the Connecticut State Board of Education. Read the full story and celebrate these inspiring young leaders.
Think you’re not an environmentalist? Think again! Balconies and patios help nature thrive just as much as huge backyards. See how in this week’s message from Heather Cochrane, Environmentalist in Residence at The Meetinghouse.
Fall is upon us, and with it one of the busiest months of the year. Gone are the summertime rhythms. Yet even with the activities of all upon us, we […]
Summer fades, and new routines begin. Dr. Fanta Waterman reminds us: transitions are easier when we move through them with community.
Welcome to our new Wellness Resident! Meet Kate Loewengart, and get the inside scoop on the exciting way ahead for our Wellness Programs.
The Hidden Threat in Our Backyards, part 2
Our earliest experiences of time shape how we understand and live within it. Think back to your childhood—your family of origin or the environment in which you were raised. How […]
When the world feels too loud, too heavy, I turn to poetry. Not to escape it, but to name it: To remember I still have a voice.
Dive into the Niyamas, healthy habits to practice to cleanse and purify our body and mind.
Invasive plants are easily found throughout Connecticut and the nation. Here’s what you can do about them.
It’s been a news-filled season. Every morning, we seem to wake up to more disruption. As one friend (who loves fancy words, but then so do I) put it: we live in liminal times.
Liminal. It’s a word we’ve heard a lot in recent years—but what does it really mean?
The three scariest words I hear everyday:”What’s for dinner?” Now, I use project management tools to calm dinnertime chaos.
Rounding our exploration of the Yamas – part of the ethical guidelines that supports the fuller practice of yoga, we will look at Brahmacharya and Aparigraha.
Tips on protecting the quality of your water.
There is so much to be grateful for this month—and updates to share!
How often do we say, “In two weeks, when things calm down…”? What if we stopped waiting and started living—right now? This week’s reflection is a gentle reminder to pause, re-center, and choose joy today.
As we talked about last month, yoga is much more than the asanas or the physical poses. Let’s talk about Satya and Asteya.
Grow wild! Why native plants belong in your garden.
We’re overjoyed to share some incredible news from our friends at Ridgefield High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter. Students Rashi, Zavia, and Ryan recently presented The Meetinghouse […]
At this hinge time in history, we here at The Meetinghouse believe that wise leadership is essential to moving across the ecological, social and spiritual divides. So, we asked 75 […]
If you’re like me, the end of spring turning into summer can leave you feeling like you’re really far behind. There’s so much you want to do, and schedules are […]
Yoga Beyond the Physical: Understanding the 8 Limbs of Yoga When people think of yoga they typically think of the physical poses but there is a whole philosophy behind it […]
We can’t make more water—but we can make better choices about how we use it.
The Meetinghouse sits on land rich with history, providing a unique context for coming together as community. For example, did you know that: These roots echo forward in history, continuing […]
