Immaculate Heart Community

Immaculate heart community's program, "doorway to presence," provides various opportunites to promote social justice through monthly lunch & learn lecture series, keynote speaker events, spiritual retreats, concerts, public screening of the movie "rebel hearts."there are 5 commissions through which members and supporters can participate: justice for women, justice for the environment, justice for the unhoused, justice for immigrants/refugees/indigenous, anti-racism as spiritual transformation.immaculate heart community (ihg) has ongoing relationship with its legacy partners and affiliates such as corita art center and la casa de maria retreat center, and partnerships with various nonprofit organizations to support and promote social justice.the spirit recognition award program supports the critical work of community-based organizations and provides financial support to organizations identified by the 5 commissions.ihc members & supporters participate in various activities that promote spiritual growth, social justice education and advocacy.

The center for spiritual renewal and la casa de maria's mission is to be a sanctuary of peace to renew purpose, strengthen community, and increase their effectiveness in the world. This is done through group programming, individual retreats and spiritual direction. In 2018, the center property in santa barbara county was damaged by a fire and a subsequent debris flow. The community has recovered significant amounts from insurance and other settlements. Site project development possibilities are being evaluated.

Miscellaneous program services