Groups

We offer several in-person, virtual and hybrid sitting groups. These meetings offer a great opportunity to meditate with others, to share ideas and experiences, and to ask questions. There is no need to register and no cost to attend, though donations are gratefully accepted.

The general format for our sitting groups is:

  • 30 minutes of sitting meditation
  • 30 – 40  minutes for dharma talk and discussion
  • 15 minutes of sitting meditation

Our discussion time is used for questions about meditation practice, for checking in with each other on how our meditation practice is going, or for discussion of the dharma talk or guided meditation.

NOTE: Each sitting group location will make individual determinations on whether to cancel due to inclement weather. Please check our calendar for any changes to our current schedule.

Brecksville Meditation Group

In-person only
First and Third Tuesday of each month
7:00 PM until 8:30 PM
Brecksville United Methodist Church
65 Public Square, Brecksville

If you would like to receive and email reminder each time this group is meeting, sign up for our mailing list and select “Brecksville sitting group” under Interests. (We offer these reminders because this group doesn’t meet every week.)

We welcome those who are new to meditation. Instruction is available by appointment 30 minutes before the start of the regular meetings. Please email info@imcleveland.org to arrange for instruction.

North Royalton Meditation Group

Hybrid (see the calendar for the Zoom link)
Every Monday
1:15 PM until 3:15 PM
Southwest Unitarian Universalist Church
6320 Royalton Road, North Royalton

Shaker Hts Meditation Group

Hybrid (see the calendar for the Zoom link)
Every Thursday
7:00 PM until 8:30 PM

First Unitarian Church of Cleveland
21600 Shaker Blvd., Shaker Heights
Room 208

Meditation cushions and benches are available for use.

We welcome those who are new to meditation. Instruction is available by appointment 30 minutes before the start of the regular meetings. Please contact Heidi Wormser to arrange for instruction.

Virtual Meditation Group

Zoom only (see the calendar for the Zoom link)
Every Wednesday
7:00 PM until 8:30 PM

Westside Meditation Group

In-person only
Second and fourth Tuesday of each month
7:00 PM until 8:30 PM
Olmstead Unitarian Universalist Congregation
5050 Porter Road, N. Olmsted

If you would like to receive and email reminder each time this group is meeting, sign up for our mailing list and select “Westside sitting group” under Interests. (We offer these reminders because this group doesn’t meet every week.)

We welcome those who are new to meditation. Instruction is available by appointment 30 minutes before the start of the regular meetings. Please email Lori Kearns to arrange for instruction.