Welcome to the Evelyn Underhill Association

In her writings, Evelyn Underhill includes some reference to non-Christian religions, especially to themes in Jewish, Hindu, and Islamic mysticism. She draws these mystics generally into positive relationship with their Christian cousins, by postulating a common ground to all authentic mystical experience. On this Day of Quiet Reflection, we will explore various aspects of Underhill's inter-faith conversations, paying special attention to her reflections on the poetry of the great Sufi mystic Kabir and on the life of the co-founder of the Hindu Brahmo Samaj, Devandranath Tagore. Our contemplative reflections will also include reference to Underhill's own experiences and poetry related to this inter-faith dialogue. 9:30a. m. -3:30 p.m. The Day will be directed by Michael Stoeber.*

Join us in the Cathedral the night before this program for a Pilgrimage with Readings from Evelyn Underhill beginning at 6:30 the evening of June 15 (Underhill's actual "feast day"). Kathy Staudt and leaders from the Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage will be our guides. Registration materials will be available late in the spring on the cathedral website at http://www.nationalcathedral.org/worship/prayerPilgrimage.shtml.

*Michael Stoeber is Professor at Regis College, University of Toronto School of Theology. His interests include spirituality, comparative mysticism, the problems of evil and suffering, and the intersections of spirituality and art.

Evelyn Underhill was a prolific writer who published 39 books and more than 350 articles and reviews. Here you will find an introduction to her important contributions to spiritual thought and practice. Please stay awhile and read the Association's newsletter and learn about its events and resources.

Jan. 12-15, 2012 "Evelyn Underhill: Mysticism and Worship"
A paper to be presented by Ann Loades at a Conference on Christian Mysticism at Oxford.

Jun 15-26, 2012 - Annual Quiet Day of Reflection at the Washington National Cathedral. "Reflections on the Inter-Faith Conversations of Evelyn Underhill" directed by Michael Stoeber. Read more in the newsletter.

Jul 18, 2012 - Life as Prayer: A Day of Exploration with the Writings of Evelyn Underhill Evelyn Underhill at the Adelynrood Retreat Center in Massachusetts. http://www.adelynrood.org.