The Oratory
About Us
The Oratory is a program in world spirituality that aims to both educate and transform. It is also a new monastic community and a team ministry.
The Oratory programs include
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spiritual direction and companionship,
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small, online groups on spiritual traditions,
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book groups reading and discussing novels and biographies,
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the "Explore Series" on topics such as spiritual practices, methodology, and the current crisis, and
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occasional in-person retreats
As a spiritual community, Oratory members present Halcyon's programs. We are a lay community leading lives in the world and offering a diversity of spiritual programs to those interested. Oratory members have decided to more intentionally pursue their spiritual life in distributed community as well as contribute their time and talent in some form of leadership in Oratory programs, online or in-person.
Help support our offerings by becoming a Friend of the Oratory. Friends help sustain our world spirituality programs and may join any of the online spirituality programs for free.
There are many dimensions to the Oratory. How would you like to participate? See below for more information on our programs.
Spiritual Direction
Schedule a Spiritual Companioning or Spiritual Direction session with one of our trained soul friends
Oratory Blog
Members of the Oratory write posts sharing insights and experiences.
Oratory Groups
Register for a small, online group to explore world spirituality through sacred texts, history, or stories.
Explore Series
Small online groups exploring
in-depth topics about religion and spirituality such as spiritual practice, methodology, and the current crisis.
Retreats
The Oratory offers occasional
in- person, residential retreats , including our Halcyon Days retreat.
Become a Friend
Rule of Life
Join the Oratory
Help sustain our programs in world spirituality and receive free registration on all our online programs.
Oratory members are invited to develop their personal "rule of life" as a container for their practice.
Learn more about what it means to be a member of the Oratory and ask to join.
Spiritual Direction
One-to-one sessions designed to support you and your spiritual journey
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- Available Online
Oratory Groups
Small online groups with several sessions exploring world spirituality.
- Tue, Mar 25Five twice-monthly sessions via Zoom.Mar 25, 2025, 7:30 PMFive twice-monthly sessions via Zoom.Explore Indigenous Beliefs and Cultures
- Sun, May 04Six twice-monthly sessions via Zoom.May 04, 2025, 7:30 PMSix twice-monthly sessions via Zoom.Listening for the Heartbeat of God
- Sun, Sep 14Seven twice-monthly sessions via Zoom.Sep 14, 2025, 7:30 PMSeven twice-monthly sessions via Zoom.Explore Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, and Sikh Traditions
Explore Series
Small online groups exploring in-depth topics about religion and spirituality
from spiritual practice, to methodology, and the current crisis.
- Thu, Apr 03Four weekly sessions on Zoom.Apr 03, 2025, 7:30 PMFour weekly sessions on Zoom.
- Thu, May 01Five weekly sessions on Zoom.May 01, 2025, 7:30 PMFive weekly sessions on Zoom.
- Thu, Jun 05Four weekly sessions on Zoom.Jun 05, 2025, 7:30 PMFour weekly sessions on Zoom.
- Wed, Sep 10Three weekly sessions on Zoom.Sep 10, 2025, 7:30 PMThree weekly sessions on Zoom.
- Wed, Oct 08Three weekly sessions on Zoom.Oct 08, 2025, 7:30 PMThree weekly sessions on Zoom.
- Wed, Nov 05Three weekly sessions on Zoom.Nov 05, 2025, 6:30 PMThree weekly sessions on Zoom.