JI (oneself; one's own) & 
KOKORO (heart or mind). 
RUAH is an Interfaith Spirituality Program of Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries (CMM) that seeks to engage transformative and creative forms and practices of spirituality in facing the urgent realities of our world; facilitate dialogue among the various faith communities around matters of spiritual concern; and offer a hospitable gathering place for persons and communities seeking a deeper spiritual life. RUAH offers workshops, classes, retreats, ongoing groups, and other educational forums to the greater Boston community.
Major issues addressed include interfaith dialogue, spirituality and aging, dying and grief, healing, spirituality and the environment, and mystics and mysticism in all religious traditions. RUAH aims to increase understanding among religious traditions, to provide spiritual sustenance to all, and to create peace one person at a time.
In the summer of 2010, RUAH became part of CMM. Founded in 1966, CMM is the greater Boston area's oldest interfaith network, with members in 100 congregations, community agencies, and campus partners across the region. CMM's mission is to promote interfaith understanding and cooperation through the work of creating a more just and peaceful society. CMM accomplishes its mission through three major areas: interfaith education, dialogue and spirituality programs; youth leadership and peacemaker training programs; and legislative advocacy and social action on issues of shared concern.
RUAH's merger with CMM was a natural coming together of two venerable interfaith organizations that recognize faith, spiritual practice, and social action as deeply interconnected and necessary for the healing our world.
For more information about the merger, please click here to read the letter from RUAH Chairperson Sarah Leinbach and RUAH Founder, the Rev. Dr. David A. Killian.
Learning to Pray
Two Thursdays, 6:45 – 7:45 pm
September 16th and 23rd, 2010
at All Saints Parish, 1773 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA
This series will present spiritual practices from Anthony deMello's book, Sadhana: A Way to God, Christian Exercises in Eastern Form. Participants will be introduced to new forms of prayer that can be used at home.
Led by David Killian and Peter Stringham. All are welcome. No fee, but voluntary donations will be accepted.
Click here for more information and to download a flyer.
For detailed information about these programs, go to Events. To register, download a registration form by clicking here.
Celtic Spirituality Mini-Retreat – Israel to Iona: A Family Pilgrimage. Saturday, September 18, 2010, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. at All Saints Parish, 1773 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA. Presented by The Rev. Dr. Frederick Moser, The Rev. Kim Hardy and Rachel Moser-Hardy. Part of the 12th Anniversary Celebration of Celtic Spirituality at All Saints Parish. Click here for more information.
Thursday Meditation Group – Thursdays, 6:45–7:30 p.m. beginning September 30, 2010 at All Saints Parish, 1773 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA. Hosted by David Killian and Peter Stringham. Click here for more information.
Spiritual Guides for All Seasons – Thursdays, September 30 - November 11, 2010 7:30-9:00 p.m. at All Saints Parish, 1773 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA. Hosted by David Killian. Click here for information.
Adults Living with Congenital Heart Defects: Body, Mind, and Spirit – a mini-conference for adult heart defect patients, families, and friends. Saturday, October 2, from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Waltham MA.
Introduction to Sacred Circle Dance – Saturday, October 23, 2010 (date may be subject to change) from 2:00PM to 4:00PM at All Saints Parish, 1773 Beacon Street, Brookline Led by Ellen Kennedy and Karen McIntosh
In Celebration of Rumi: Poetry, Music and Dance – Saturday, November 6, at 7:30 p.m. at Bentley University and Sunday, November 7, at 4:00 p.m. at Andover Newton Theological School.
Women of Wisdom – Thursday, September 9th, October 14th, November 11th, December 9th, 2010 & January 13th, 2011, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at All Saints Parish, 1773 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA.
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