December's Center for Spiritual Nourishment - This Saturday, December 14
Take a break from the intensity of the holiday season and join fellow seekers of a relationship with the Divine on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Center for Spiritual Nourishment. The 2nd Saturday CSN offers experiences that engage the mind, body, and spirit by offering a safe space for you to explore an array of opportunities for spiritual growth. The CSN is for anyone interested in spiritual nourishment, regardless of religious affiliation or beliefs. Sessions are offered a la carte.
12/10 Update: We experienced a building availability issue and have updated the schedule and locations. Please note that all activities will be in the Administrative Building (mostly downstairs). Unfortunately, accessing the sessions will require navigating half a flight of stairs as the building is old. We apologize for the inconvenience. We are taking the necessary steps to ensure we do not have any facilities conflicts in 2025.
Join us Saturday, December 14th, for any or all of the morning as we offer:
This Month at the CSN:
Self and Spirit – Who Am I?
led by Mike Looney
For many of us our sense of self can become confused by the pace of life and our experiences, impacting our ability to connect with the Divine. In this session we will leverage online self-assessment tools as we discuss how trauma, success and other forces impact our ability to be fully present with the Divine.
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 (briefly) 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. 2 sessions/month (both the same).
Yoga
led by Jane Adams
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 sanctuary of historic Old Brick.
Does Science Really Contradict the Bible?
hosted by George Toth
NDE (Near-Death Experience) accounts scientifically collected support a spiritual existence of extraordinary beauty and complexity. Intelligent Design provides evidence of a creator and a reflection of character. We will discuss a small amount of this evidence and if science does really contradict the teachings within the Bible. A resource center will be available for the curious to further their understanding.
Spiritual Direction Group
by Andrea 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.
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