Marin Churches Offer Diverse Spiritual Services This Week

A variety of religious services and events are taking place across Marin County this week, catering to a diverse range of spiritual needs and preferences. From traditional liturgies to meditation practices, local churches and organizations are providing opportunities for worship and community engagement.

Weekly Worship Services

Starting on Sunday, the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church will host its Lauds service at 9 a.m., followed by divine liturgy at 9:30 a.m. at 102 Ross Ave. in San Anselmo. The service is also available via livestream on YouTube at stnicholasmarin.org.

In Mill Valley, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will celebrate Mass at 7:45 a.m. in person at 3 Oakdale Ave., with a Facebook livestream available at facebook.com/mountcarmelmv. The Church of Our Saviour will offer morning prayer at 9:30 a.m., as well as noon and evening prayer at 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. respectively, both in person and online.

Other notable services this week include the Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church at 8 a.m. in Larkspur, and a Bible talk hosted by Trinity Community Church at 7 p.m. in San Rafael.

Special Events and Gatherings

During the week, various events will engage community members in unique ways. On Mondays, Congregation Kol Shofar will hold a morning minyan at 7:15 a.m. in Tiburon, while St. Columba’s Inverness will offer a Christian contemplative practice online at 7 p.m..

Meditation enthusiasts can join a session hosted by Catherine Shaw at the Buddhist Temple of Marin on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.. Additionally, the Praktikos Meditation Circle will facilitate mindfulness meditation sessions at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Zoom, featuring Tibetan singing bowls and chants.

Fridays bring a variety of services as well, including Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, and a contemplative practice via Zoom at Tiburon’s Community Congregational Church at noon.

As the week concludes, participants can engage in a Sunday celebration at the Golden Gate Center for Spiritual Living, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Corte Madera Community Center. The service will also be accessible online.

For those interested in attending or participating in any of these events, details are available on respective church websites or by contacting them directly. Marin’s spiritual community continues to offer a welcoming environment for worship and personal reflection.