Daily Rhythm

A steady container for silence, service, & joy.

8:00 AM — Morning Prayer
Greeting the light in song & scripture. No prayer on Monday mornings.
What to expect in our Taizé-style prayer
8:30 AM — Morning Circle
We ask: "How can we love the world today?"
9:00 AM — Sacred Exchange
4 hours of daily service, integrated throughout the day & evening as you find your rhythm.
12:00 PM — Midday Silence
3 hours of deep silence & rest.
1:00 PM — Midday Prayer
A brief chant & silence to re-center the heart.
3:00 PM — Silence Ends
We return to the world & each other.
6:00 PM — Shared Table
Dinner.
6:30 PM — Common Clean
Service as a community, preparing the house for evening prayer.
7:00 PM — Evening Prayer
Ending the day in communal chant & stillness
Join the live stream here.
9:00 PM — Great Silence
Until 8:00 AM.

Sacred Fridays: A Day of Stillness Silence is observed all day. There is no scheduled work, allowing for deep rest and personal reflection.
Mindfulness Saturdays Our weekly day of practice is open to all—no registration needed. Join us in the sanctuary at 10:00 AM or Enter the Live Stream to sit with the global circle from home.
Weekend Rhythm Fridays - Sundays are work-free. While the schedule pauses, the Sacred Exchange remains open for those who feel moved to serve in a self-directed way.
The Land Our 250 acres of Sanctuary & Trails, along with the Quartz Labyrinth, are open from dawn until dusk for contemplative wandering.
Silence of Sophia House To honor our Daily Beat, we maintain a spirit of stillness within the house and on all outdoor decks during scheduled silent hours. If you need to make a call or have a conversation during these times, please feel free to use the forest trails, where the land offers a beautiful space for connection without disturbing the inner quiet of the sanctuary.

Breakfast: After 8:00 AM prayer. A simple, self-serve start to the day.
Lunch: Before or after 1:00 PM prayer. Lunch is self-serve and flexible. You are welcome to make your own meal from available supplies or enjoy leftovers from the previous evening's communal dinner.
Dinner: 6:00 PM. Our main communal meal. Guests and residents prepare this meal as part of the Sacred Exchange. If you feel moved to serve the community through cooking, we invite you to sign up for an evening. The menu is entirely up to the cook!
The Spirit: We share what we have. Meals are simple, seasonal, and eaten in fellowship. At 6:30 PM, the "Common Clean" begins, where we work together to ensure the kitchen and house are ready for evening prayer.

For an Hour: Simply walk in. Join us for 8:00 AM, 1:00 PM or 7:00 PM prayer. No RSVP needed; the door is open.
For a Day: Bring your boots. Walk the trails, find the labyrinth, and join us for the 6:00 PM meal.
For a Week: Stay at Sophia House and immerse yourself in the life of the woods.
For a Season: For those discerning a deeper period of residency, pilgrimage, or service. Inquire Here to start a conversation about joining our community for a longer stay.