Established in 1996, The Sophia Center for Life Studies stands as a haven devoted to the sacred art of soulful service, centered on matters of soul and spirit.
We offer education and insightful counsel to both individuals and communities, integrating diverse spiritual practices. Our members and partners weave a rich tapestry of wisdom and expertise, honoring life's sacred transitions through dedicated service & inspired action.
From cradle to coffin and beyond.
Our Members are committed to:
Inner Work. Developing conscious soul capacities and receptivity to the reality of spiritual worlds.
Walking our talk. Translating these soul capacities and receptivity into the everyday situations of our various lives and fields of endeavor.
Sacred Service. Developing an understanding of heart centered and soulful approaches to service in order to nurture and support individuals and our communities.
“If you would indeed behold the spirit of death, open your heart wide unto the body of life. For life and death are one- even as the river and the sea are one.”
The Sophia Center for Life Studies fulfills its mission through:
Supporting Crossing Care a home funeral and natural burial education initiative. We are particularly proud of our video "The Art of Natural Death Care" presented at the 2017 National Home Funeral Alliance conference.
Partnering with Death Doulas of North Carolina, a full spectrum deathcare network with a focus in community deathcare and serving low-income communities.
Collaborating with other nonprofits and initiatives dedicated to whole community care and sacred service.