December's Center for Spiritual Nourishment - 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.
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 attune ourselves to the Spirit's voice inwardly. 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).
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 know ourselves better.
Yoga
led by Jane Adams
The word yoga means "union" and 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. The yoga classes will take place in the sanctuary.
Movie: The Privileged Planet
hosted by George Toth
We shall explore the coincidental wonders of our little planet within the wondrous cosmos and present some intriguing evidence of intelligent design and purpose in the movie The Privileged Planet. Question how the extraordinary is possible: accident or guided. Learn about some extraordinary coincidences that point to God, and consequently allow us to say "There are NO coincidences" without violating any aspect of Free Will.
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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