A Spa Day for the Soul - This Saturday, February 14
- Christ Episcopal Church
- 7 hours ago
- 3 min read
This Valentine’s Day, have a date with your creator and treat your soul to a spa day. The 2nd Saturday Center for Spiritual Nourishment (CSN) provides opportunities for us to be in closer relationship with God by offering an array of experiences that engage the mind, body, and spirit. Programs for February center around the theme Divine Love and include: Meditation, Dance with Lumen Christi, Sacred Art, a showing of the Case for Christ, and various discussions on the forms of love.
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Whether you've joined us before or are a first-timer, we are sure that there's something special waiting for you here. Everyone is welcome, and we hope to see you there!
Schedule of Events:
8:30 – 9:00: Breakfast and social time
9:00 - 9:10: Greeting; Outline the day's sessions
9:10 – 10:05: Love in All Its Forms - A Sacred Spectrum
Drawn to God: Praying Through Art
10:15 – 11:15: Christian Meditation · Contemplative Christianity
Grace in Motion: Lumen Christi
Self and Spirit: Exploring Divine Love
11:30 – 12:00: Reflection Circle
Join us on Saturday, February 14 as we offer:
Drawn to God: Praying Through Art
led by Deacon Mike and Leah Chrest
This month, we will be making painted Valentines for shut-in parishioners! We will be painting/creating abstract heart Valentines. God gave everyone a gift- a special aptitude, ability, power, or talent. And gifts are meant to be an act. A verb - to bestow, share, and connect. “ 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 is your reward.
Love in All Its Forms - A Sacred Spectrum
led by Toni Summerell
Join us for a reflective and engaging session exploring the many ways Divine Love is expressed in our lives. Rather than viewing love as a single experience, this session invites participants to discover love as a sacred spectrum—friendship, family care, self-love, romantic connection, and unconditional love—each offering a unique window into the heart of the Divine. Through gentle reflection and interactive moments, we’ll consider where these forms of love are present, where they may be calling for growth, and how they work together to deepen our spiritual lives. This session is welcoming, thoughtful, and designed to help you recognize Divine Love already at work within and around you.
Contemplative Meditation
led by Leah Chrest
This month, our focus will be on opening ourselves more fully to experience the love of God, both in our daily life and in the practice of Centering Prayer/Christian meditation. 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.
Grace in Motion: A Gentle Path to Prayer
led by Lumen Christi Liturgical Dance
Explore movement as a form of prayer and meditation, rooted in Divine Love. In this workshop, we’ll explore simple, flowing gestures that connect body and spirit. No dance experience needed—just an open heart and willingness to move. You choose your level of participation! Learn more about Lumen Christi on our website - https://www.christchurchcolumbia.org/lumen-christi
Self and Spirit : Exploring Divine Love
led by Deacon Mike
The feeling of love stemming from a divine source (God or the Universe) is a transcendent force that humanity has been contemplating for thousands of years. Join us to explore the language of various traditions and cultures as we journey towards a deeper personal and communal relationship with the divine.
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