Common Sanctuary

04/20/2026

Bay Area! Plan to join Common Sanctuary's executive director Matt Nightingale in conversation with Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez at Fabuloso Books in San Francisco's Castro District on Sunday, May 31, at 7pm.

Tim will do a short reading from his powerful new memoir, Conversion Therapy Dropout, and then he and Matt will dive into a conversation about the book, life, and the paths they've walked. We’ll also have some time for Q&A, and Tim will be signing books afterward.

🗓️ May 31 @ 7 PM
📍 Fabulosa Books (The Castro)
🎟️ Free RSVP required
📙 Support the magic of Fabulosa by pre-ordering your copy through them. If you’ve already got yours, grab another copy to gift to a friend!

Please reshare and tag your friends in the Bay Area. We can’t wait to see you there!

04/01/2026

BAY AREA FRIENDS! SAVE THE DATE!

Join Matt Nightingale in conversation with Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez on Sunday evening, May 31, in San Francisco. More details soon.

03/31/2026

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility.

We hold space in gratitude for trans and nonbinary people, their courage, their truth, and their becoming.

At Common Sanctuary, we believe the sacred is present in every part of who you are.

Nothing in you needs to be erased to be loved.

You are seen.
You are beloved.
You belong.

03/13/2026

New from Matt Nightingale.

A reflection on conversion therapy, the "ex-gay" movement, and our beautiful, complicated lives.

03/11/2026

We're so grateful for the opportunity to bring The Many to The Quest last weekend! We streamed the gathering live, and now it's available to share! Enjoy!

Common Sanctuary Presents: The Many Live at The QuestThe Many is a Chicago-based creative collective making music and gatherings that hold space for both fai...

03/02/2026

This Saturday! Please join us at The Quest in Novato as we welcome The Many to Marin County!

An Evening of Music, Reflection, and Community

02/18/2026

Life is short. Death is certain. Live well. ❤️

An Ash Wednesday reminder

02/11/2026

A new website, expanded spiritual direction, and what’s coming next!

Dear Friends, I’m excited to share that the new Common Sanctuary website is officially live! On the site, you’ll find information about contemplative spirituality groups, spiritual direction, mixed orientation marriage support, education and advocacy, and a curated Stories page that reflects the...

07/22/2025

Help us get the word out!

07/22/2025

We're gathering again tomorrow night (Wednesday, July 23) at 6:30pm at The Quest for our LGBTQIA+ support group. Help us spread the word so q***r adults in Marin can get the support and encouragement they need!