A Community of Practice

Bread of Life offers community and practices that support the intentional spiritual journey toward fullness of life and courageous offering of gifts to the world. We have faithfully carried out that mission since 1997.

In a discernment process in 2021 many of our dedicated friends, supporters, and participants expressed a longing for a more articulated community structure at the core of Bread of Life. In 2022 we formally launched our Community of Practice, a group that collaborates and partners with the Bread of Life organization to provide a central container for spiritual formation through committed relationships and practices that encourage members to embody and live out Bread of Life’s core values and mission.

The Community of Practice is for those who seek dedicated companionship aligned with the mission of Bread of Life on “the solitary journey we cannot make alone.”

“I’m developing a deeper sense of my unique spiritual identity, releasing my adaptive self while welcoming and embracing my authentic self.”

— Gwen Ayliffe

““The longer I remain committed to the Community of Practice, the more I understand and appreciate the unity that is at the heart of our existence. The longing of my soul for “holy common union” comes to rest in the welcoming reality of relationship with all creatures.””

— Dave Mullen

Wondering whether this might be a fit for you? Take a look at our Community of Practice Vision Statement and the Preliminary Community of Practice Agreements. The Community accepts applications in November-December for the following year.

We invite you to take time to sit with what we envision and what it may mean for you. If you feel drawn to help us further define the Community of Practice, please read through our Invitation to see if you might want to become a part of this movement at Bread of Life.