Work Exchange

The Christine Center offers persons of all faiths useful ways of participating in conscious living.  Just as St. Francis invited the early Franciscans to come and join him in his spiritual way of life, so too, you will find opportunity here for Inter-faith meditation and learning that is grounded in contemplative community, in deep hospitality, and in holy silence – each moment an occasion to experience the oneness within, and with all of creation. 

There are several programs that allow an individual to become part of the Christine Center Community. These are: the Sabbatical Program, the work/study program, the work exchange program, and the volunteer program. We welcome you to join one of these programs and experience the benefits of living at the Christine Center.

Work Exchange:
The Work Exchange Program offers an opportunity to simply exchange thirty-five hours a week of Center work for room and board. This program affords considerable individual time for personal endeavor and relaxation.

Work Study:
The Work Study Program provides an opportunity to contribute to the mission of the Center through daily work as well as affording individual spiritual nourishment. A work study person would work thirty-five hours a week. The daily meditation schedule, solitude, beauty of the forest setting, weekend workshops, silent meditation retreats and spiritual direction will support the inner growth and well being of the individual.

Printable Application Form and Guidelines Form must be completed, signed and returned prior to acceptance.