Honoring our human journey, here in San Francisco.

Honoring our human experiences is one of the most important things for us to do as human beings — our inherent dignity deserves our care and respect.

The San Francisco Contemplarium is a new community institution dedicated to honoring our human journey here in San Francisco — through programming, physical offerings, capacity-building, and professional services. Made by and for San Franciscans, the SF Contemplarium serves the public across diverse backgrounds, practices, and beliefs.

A San Francisco that honors.

Many of us yearn to honor our human journey—the experiences that make us human. Yet we are missing space for honoring our experiences, at least one that’s accessible and authentic to many of us. What if we created the space to support how we honor our human journey in San Francisco?

📣 Read our manifesto: “A San Francisco that honors”


Upcoming Events & Programs 📢

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October Programming

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🌕 Take stock at the Salmon Moon Reflection Jam

Let’s share this full Salmon Moon over an evening of guided journaling and sharing, to the rhythm of cozy lofi beats. You'll honor your personal experiences of the past moon cycle with a series of reflection prompts and end with a simple intention ritual. More details here.

A lovely way to spend a Sunday evening -- the jam gave me the chance to slow down and sit with the triumphs, disappointments, and transitions of a chaotic and difficult month.” –Justin

🗓 Sunday, October 13, 6–8pm, 📍 The Commons SF (550 Laguna) — Register here

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☕️ Contemplarium Tea + Info Session

Want to hang out with Contemplarium folks? Want to learn more about what the Contemplarium is? Hang with us before the Reflection Jam at the Tea + Info Session. Details here.

🗓 Sunday, October 13, 3–5pm (Info Session starts at 3:30pm), 📍 The Commons SF (540 Laguna) — Register here

Ongoing Programming

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🪔 Sign up for a Journey Group

We’re taking continuous signups! Carve out some space in your life to honor your everyday human experience, alongside a small group of diverse folks you’ll get to know over several sessions. Each session, we’ll sit in a circle, take turns sharing what is on our hearts, and practice honoring each others’ experiences with compassionate listening. Learn more about Journey Groups.

✍️ Sign up for a Journey Group (Indicate your time preferences and we’ll reach out when a Journey Group opens up!)

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