Watts Towers in Los Angeles

The Soul of the City

City & Spire explores the spiritual dimension of urban life inspired by the belief that in the pursuit of beauty, justice, and community we can encounter the Soul of the City. 

Do you want to connect your interest in spirituality to your experience of life in the city?  

At City & Spire, I will point you to perspectives and tools that explore urban life through a spiritual lens. You might call this work pursuing the Soul of the City. The resources you will find here grow out of my work as an Episcopal priest, urban educator, and community organizer.  

-- Stephen V. Schneider 

Work for Justice | Create Beauty | Build Community

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    City Guides are personal introductions to cities which reflect one person’s urban and spiritual formation.