We are excited to be a host site for Make Music Day 2026! See below for our schedule and stop by to support these great musicians. Make Music Day is a global, free celebration of music held annually on June 21 - the summer solstice. Unlike a traditional music festival, it is open to […]
Forest Bathing at The Meetinghouse Saturday, June 20, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm In this serene two-hour experience, you’ll: Step away from the seasonal rush and soak up the calming atmosphere of the forest. Practice simple mindfulness techniques that lower stress and renew energy. Connect with others while tuning into the sights, sounds, […]
Join us for a free Zen Meditation (‘Zazen’) session at The Meetinghouse: All are welcome to join us every third Wednesday of the month from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Open Community Class! Join Bob Beckett for a Zazen Sangha (community). Zazen is an ancient form of meditation that includes walking & sitting, offering a […]
You are invited to respond in these times as a Poet–Prophet—a fellow traveler on the Formational Journey—by joining a 12-week cohort of 8 meetings, weaving together: Poetry of the soul: attentiveness, imagination, presence Prophetic courage: truth-telling, discernment, hopeful action Communal flourishing: connection, place-making, and the shaping of a sacred commons Starting in March and running through […]
Rewilding is a film about self discovery through nature, adventure, motion, and running away. It is an introspective journey about leaving home in hopes to find yourself. I would be honored to have you join for the first screening of Rewilding at Shield’s Hall. -Eliza "Life is about being lost... not finding a path." Showing […]
Join us in Shields Hall Sunday, June 14, 2026 4:00 - 5:00 PM LINE DANCING! at The Meetinghouse Step it up this summer with a 60-minute family-friendly line dancing class at The Meetinghouse! Learn fun choreography to popular songs and be ready for your next big gathering. Bring your friends! A perfect way to move, […]
Join Debbie and global leaders for a workshop on Crossing the Ontological Gap (aka Threshold Crossings) on Friday, June 12th at 2:45pm. A great way to start the weekend! NOTE: Debbie's session is from 2:45 - 3:45 pm ET, Friday, June 12. The MSR Research Colloquium is a free, two-day event spanning June 11-12, 2026. […]
Foreign Policy Forum: U.S. Foreign Policy in the Trump Era – What's Next? Saturday, June 6, 2026 at The Meetinghouse 602 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877 10:00 am: Gathering for coffee/tea 11:00 am: Program Join us for a discussion on foreign policy and the evolving role of the United States as the post-World […]
You are invited to respond in these times as a Poet–Prophet—a fellow traveler on the Formational Journey—by joining a 12-week cohort of 8 meetings, weaving together: Poetry of the soul: attentiveness, imagination, presence Prophetic courage: truth-telling, discernment, hopeful action Communal flourishing: connection, place-making, and the shaping of a sacred commons Starting in March and running through […]
Better Together Summit Tuesday, June 2, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This spring, The Meetinghouse is proud to host a group of interns from Ridgefield High School. Throughout their internship, these young leaders have been exploring what leadership means—not only individually, but as a team. Now, they are bringing those experiences together through the […]
On display in The Meetinghouse Gallery Built Over Time Abstract Oil Paintings by Rika Markel May 31 - July 5, 2026 Opening Reception: Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 2-4 pm in the downstairs gallery. The Gallery is open Tuesdays – Sundays 8:00 am – 4:00 pm for viewing. (Closed Mondays). “Built Over Time” refers both […]
2026 Meetinghouse Book Club Small and Revolutionary: Stories about Community and Transformative Change Read along with us! Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm May's book: The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe Join us in The Market for our FREE monthly book club! Tickets available below. Please get a […]
