The Village Commons
Chaplaincy
An Interfaith Approach to Spiritual Care
Compassionate care for everyone in their own faith.
Our chaplains offer spiritual care rooted in Buddhist, Jewish, Christian and Muslim traditions, as well as humanist support for people of no faith — meeting each person with respect, presence and understanding.
Contemplative Care & Mindful Presence
Guided meditation, mindfulness practice and compassionate counsel grounded in Buddhist teachings.
Spiritual Companionship (Mellaveh Ruchani)
Prayer, ritual support and compassionate presence in keeping with Jewish tradition and life-cycle observance.
Pastoral Care & Spiritual Direction
Prayer, sacraments and spiritual direction for Christians of every denomination.
Tazkiyah & Nasiha (Spiritual Care & Guidance)
Prayer support, Islamic guidance and pastoral care honoring faith, family and daily practice.
Humanist/Secular Spiritual Care
Non-religious emotional support, reflection and meaning-making for people of no faith.
Compassionate Care for Everyone
Interfaith chaplaincy for Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and nonreligious communities.
Confidential spiritual counsel
Prayer, meditation and ritual support
Secular, values-based support for non-religious people
Reach Out
Contact us by phone or online to request a chaplain. We support Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim individuals, as well as people of no faith.
Initial Meeting
Meet a chaplain matched to your tradition or values for a confidential conversation about your needs, beliefs, and hopes.
Continued Care
Receive ongoing spiritual support through prayer, meditation, ritual, or simply compassionate listening, whenever you need it.
Reflections from Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, Muslim and non-religious people we have supported through life's most meaningful moments
Voices of Compassion
