By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Worry is a hard nut to crack. Many of us find ourselves surrounded at home or at work with people who make negatives assessments about what is or might be happening. Societal pressures compound the problem by giving us reasons to worry about looking good, making a positive impression, …
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For young women, ages 18-30. In the nexus of all our identities, being a person of faith within a post-modern, technological, pluralist society can be a challenge. We want to use our skills, passion and wisdom – and collaborate with other communities – to create a just society. Who and what am I called to …
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In February every year, this judgment free, life-affirming event is for courageous men of spirit to explore relationships, spiritual issues and ultimately themselves. Spend time singing, drumming, sharing stories and poetry in a sacred trusted circle, enjoy lots of free time for naps, personal reflection, hikes, reading and each other’s company. Check-in is from 11:00am-12:30pm. The …
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For Those Who Want To Deepen and Strengthen the Practice of Group Spiritual Direction Overview This conference and retreat is designed for those who are currently engaged in or offering group spiritual direction and want to enhance their practice as facilitators or participants. It is an intentional opportunity to Experience group spiritual direction each day; …
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In a world that makes unending promises for happiness, financial success and good health, our faith story offers a deeper, truer promise—one rooted in God’s economy; a kingdom of justice, freedom and grace for all people. Come explore “A Life Worth Living” for you, your family and our world. We are thrilled that our new …
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Christians are Made, Not Born: Transforming Faith Formation The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of …
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Join enthusiastic volunteers for a labor of love – and balance work, prayer and recreation – as we continue the rewarding tasks of caring for and cataloging over 20,000 volumes.
We will examine what bread and poems are made of—starting with the most basic ingredients –flour, water, (yeast), and salt/words, and then build from there. This is not a course in how to write a poem, and I will not provide a formula for how to write a poem. Instead we will play with language …
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Join the monastic community in a distinctive observance of the central event of the liturgical year from Maundy Thursday through Good Friday and the procession of the Cross, and onward to the exaltation of the Great Vigil and the sunrise celebration of Easter Sunday. Led By: The Monastic Community
During the Lenten season, a time for silence and reflection, we turn inward in order to draw nearer to both ourselves and to God. This too is the purpose of pilgrimage: to travel—whether outwardly or inwardly—in order to grow closer to the divine, the fundamental, the real; and in so doing, to grow closer to …
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