Compassion Transforms the World
Help sustain a place where people find renewal—and carry greater compassion into the world.
What would change in the world if we were a little more willing to listen, a little slower to judge, and a little more able to meet one another with compassion?
Imagine the difference—in our families, our workplaces, our communities, and our world.
At Mercy by the Sea, transformation begins within.
Along the shores of Long Island Sound, people find space to slow down, breathe, reflect, and reconnect with the Sacred, themselves, one another, and all creation. Through retreats, spiritual direction, creative experiences, and generous hospitality, people find room for reflection, connection, and renewal.
And then, they return to the world.
A caregiver finds renewed strength. A difficult conversation begins with greater understanding. Someone discovers the courage to serve. A community learns to listen across differences.
Renewal becomes compassion, and compassion becomes a way of transforming the world. One person. One encounter. One community. And, beyond.
Help Make This Possible
In a world marked by division, exhaustion, and uncertainty, places of stillness, connection, and renewal matter more than ever.
Your annual gift sustains the people, programs, hospitality, and beautiful grounds that make Mercy by the Sea a place of welcome and renewal.
Our Annual Fund goal is $145,000. Your generosity helps keep this sacred space accessible to all who come seeking renewal of body, mind, and spirit.
Will you make an annual gift today?
Together, we can sustain a place where transformation begins—and compassion finds its way into the world.
The world needs Mercy by the Sea. And Mercy by the Sea needs you.