Our mission is to provide space for those seeking hope, comfort and peace as they explore ways of experiencing God’s love.
We emphasize Christian spirituality.
Open 10am-4pm Tuesday-Friday
and on some evenings, Saturdays and Sundays
as noted on our Events calendar
We've Moved!
1101 Rock Prairie Rd.
College Station, Texas
(Behind St. Francis Episcopal)
to visit our beautiful new space, walk to the right of St. Francis Church and follow the the signs
Upcoming events
FRIDAY MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS
Center yourself and find peace in the midst of your busy life. Friday Meditation and Mindfulness, led by Becky Burks, meets twice monthly at 12:30 p.m. The next times: Friday, Feb. 7 and Feb. 21.
Choose one or all on Feb. 8
Three opportunities await you on Saturday, Feb. 8. Beginning at 11 a.m. in the art room, the first is "Praying in Color," a way of coloring and doodling as a meditation. Supplies are provided.
Then at 1 p.m. our popular Drum Circle returns. Percussion instruments are provided as participants learn to meditate with the rhythm of the beats. No experience is necessary.
The day ends with Chanting the Psalms beginning at 2 p.m. Instruction is offered as participants learn and experience this ancient form of praying the psalms. All three options on Feb. 8 will be led by Amy Thompson. Come to one, two or all three.
February Book Club
"The Bronte Plot" by Katherine Reay is our February book, and our gathering to discuss it is Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m.
About the book:
"When a bookseller’s secret is unearthed, her world begins to crumble. But it may be the best thing that has ever happened to her," according to Amazon.
Common Threads Returns
Let's spin a yarn together. Bring your yarn or other thread art and join us for a visit while creating. There is no agenda or topic. We're also glad to share tips or even help you learn crochet (yarn and hooks are available to practice) or embroidery (we have some floss, needles, aida and even some kits if needed). We even have fabric if you want to try slow stitch The afternoon is hosted by Kathleen Phillips. The next gathering will be Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. After this, the group will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
Spirituality of Breadmaking: Sourdough
We'll making sourdough from a starter created at the monastery, Saturday March 29, 9 a.m.-Noon. Sourdough starter is created by allowing flour and water to ferment in a specific environment which draws from naturally occurring yeast in the air. Thus, the Middleway sourdough will derive from the peace, comfort and hope which encircles every part of the monastery. For the retreat component, participants will consider how certain parts of our lives can soured but still be turned to good.
IN THE NEWS
THE BATTALION
The monastery presents itself spiritually as humbly as it does physically. Taking its name from the ancient phrase "via media," it is a picture of moderation between the "high" and "low" churches of the area
THE EAGLE
“My experience of church is churches are built for extroverts. It’s harder to find those quiet moments in a church’s life. … A place dedicated toward spirituality, meditation, contemplation, I think is necessary.”
KBTX
On Friday evening, the Middleway Urban Monastery offered people the opportunity to walk for peace, as a form of experiential prayer, for the situation in Ukraine and other parts of the world in chaos.