APRIL 12: Gather for the 2nd Saturday Center for Spiritual Nourishment
Join seekers of a deeper relationship with the Divine at the 2nd Saturday Center for Spiritual Nourishment. The 2nd Saturday CSN offers experiences that engage the mind, body, and spirit by offering safe spaces to explore an array of opportunities for spiritual growth. The CSN is for anyone interested in spiritual nourishment, regardless of religious affiliation or spiritual beliefs. Come for one session or the entire morning. April’s CSN includes group sessions for Spiritual Direction, Yoga, Contemplative Meditation, Drawn to God: Praying through Art, Self and Spirit: Bible Study Resources, and Spiritual Practices: Self-Denial. The morning concludes with a short Reflection Circle service.
Join us on Saturday, April 12th as we offer:
Drawn to God: Praying through Art
led by Jenn Todd Lavanish
God gave everyone a gift - a special aptitude, ability, power or talent. And gifts are meant to be an act. Drawn to God is a place for spiritual nourishment through the practice of creating. Creating ways to engage with God. A short session of fellowship in process oriented art projects. Art as Prayer and Prayer as Art. No matter what gifts or talents you bring, you will be inspired to become a maker - and enjoy a moment of creative flow. Plus it is just fun to make things. The joy is in the journey, your creation your reward.
Bible Study Resources
led by Michael Looney
During his three years in seminary at The General Theological Seminary, Mike Looney has been exposed to an array of Bible study resources. During this session, Mike will present his favorite resources, including taking a tour of a few websites, and sharing books that provide differing perspectives on biblical and theological reflection.
Contemplative Meditation
led by Leah Chrest
Discover the desire God has to commune with us and how to inwardly attune ourselves to the Spirit's voice. Learn about the history of contemplative Christianity, study the power of breathwork, be led through guided visualizations, become proficient in multiple techniques for stilling the mind, and practice drawing focus into your heart center. In a mixture of teaching, discussion, and practice, strengthen your ability to engage in the equally important side of the conversation with God--if prayer is talking to the Lord, meditation is listening to God’s voice, and being changed by God’s presence.
Conversations on Spiritual Practices and Growth
led by Fr. Manny Mercer
How well do you know yourself? Which practices help you in trying to discern who you are, your relationship with God and how to best nurture that relationship? Join us in a conversation about how we can better know ourselves and deepen our relationship with God. If self-knowing leads to greater participation in life, then join us as we journey to better know ourselves. April's session will be focused on Self-Denial.
Yoga
led by Connie Bowman
The word yoga means union. Yoga is a centuries-old sacred practice for integrating and unifying body, mind, soul, and spirit and involves the entire person. There is often breathwork and meditation, along with physical asanas or movements. This yoga practice will be customized to meet the needs of the practitioners who show up. If students prefer, they may practice seated in a chair. Yoga class will take place in the New Brick sanctuary.
Spiritual Direction Group
by André Noel
In this spiritual discernment and direction group we will practice listening deeply to each other using prompts from scripture, poetry, nature, and our bodies. These practices are designed to help us notice and respond to the voice of the Holy moving in our lives.
Schedule of Events:
8:30 – 9:00: Breakfast and social time
9:00 – 10:00: Contemplative Meditation
Drawn to God: Praying through Art
Yoga – beginners
Bible Study Resources
10:15 – 11:15: Conversations on Spiritual Practices: Self-Denial
Drawn to God: Praying through Art
Yoga – Intermediate
Spiritual Direction
11:30 – 12:00: Reflection Circle Service
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