Spring Awakening at SIMC
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“All conditioned things are impermanent.” — Dhammapada (Verse 277)
As spring arrives, we are reminded that all things arise through changing conditions. The softening of the earth and the quiet emergence of new life invites us to soften as well, meeting our experience with curiosity and care. In practice, we need not force growth or renewal; we simply attend to what is unfolding, moment by moment. Through mindful awareness, we learn to trust the natural rhythm of awakening—both around us and within our own hearts.
As we step into this season together, may we continue to support one another in kindness, patience, and steady presence. Each small moment of awareness nourishes the whole. May our shared practice be a refuge and a source of gentle strength for all.
May you and all beings be well and at peace.
The SIMC Board - Carla, Denise, Kym, Paul
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SIMC Weekly & Monthly Offerings
SIMC has a variety of groups that meet Weekly and/or Monthly. Please check this link on this website for their descriptions.
Weekly Meditations
Sundays - 5:00pm-6pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 12:00 Noon
Fridays - 7:00am-8:00am (Drop-in or sit for the hour)
Sangha Friends
Second Wednesday of the Month - 6:00pm-7:00pm
In-person at the SIMC house, 248 D Street
Please email to receive the monthly topic and get on the mailing list at least 2 days before the gathering.
Poetry, the Dharma, and Practice
Third Monday of the Month - 6:30pm-8:00pm
In-person at the SIMC house, 248 D Street
Please email Jackie Mart at least 1 day before to participate.
Mindful Recovery
Every Wednesday - 7:00pm via Zoom
Please email Denny for the Zoom link.
Recovery Dharma
Every Thursday - 5:00pm-6:00pm
In-person at the SIMC house, 248 D Street
Facebook and Instagram Update
As our community continues to evolve and grow, SIMC needs to step away from maintaining our Facebook and Instagram pages for now. This will take effect at the end of March.
Touching the Earth
a Nature-based Retreat
with Denise Ackert, Liz Powell, and Kate Siber
August 11-16, 2026
Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center, Ward, CO
This retreat is designed to support those wishing to deepen their Insight Meditation practice in the supportive environment of nature under the guidance of wise and caring teachers. The retreat includes periods of group and solo sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, and meetings with teachers to support the folding of your practice.
Echodharma retreats fill up quickly and this offering has early-bird discounts, hence the early announcement for this retreat.
Library News
About our Sangha Library
Our Sangha Library is a valuable resource for guidance, inquiry, and support. It is open before and after meditation sits and by arrangement for other times. Library managers are happy to help with an overview, finding or suggesting books and other questions.
Checking out a library book is easy: simply bring it to the big round table, fill out the checkout slip located there, and place it in the locked wooden box.
When returning your books, please place them inside the labled returnbasket to the left of the door as you walk into the library or leave them in our outdoor return box mounted on the railing by the kitchen entrance. We'll do the rest.
New Book Additions
We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our sangha members. These dharma book titles were added recently because of your kind generosity.
What is our Sangha Reading?
Thank you to Robb Austin for telling us this about The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo: "Daily entries for contemplation, truths and stories."
Come Browse our Most Recent Book Display - “Dharma Gems”
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