A Spa Day for the Soul - February 14
- Christ Episcopal Church
- 5 hours ago
- 4 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: Spiritual Direction, Meditation, Dance with Lumen Christi, Sacred Art, discussions on the forms of love, and a showing of the Case for Christ.
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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
Spiritual Direction Group
Drawn to God: Praying Through Art
9:10 – 11:15: Film screening: Case for Christ
10:15 – 11:15: Christian Meditation · Contemplative Christianity
Conversations on Spiritual Practice: Divine Love
Sacred Dance : Lumen Christi
11:30 – 12:00: Reflection Circle
Join us on Saturday, February 14 as we offer:
Spiritual Direction Group
led by Carol Abbott
February’s topic is How has God’s love shown up for you through people who helped you see your God-given yearnings and gifts? Who has benefitted as you have shared the divine love you’ve experienced? (Based on a poem by Mark Nepo). In this spiritual discernment and direction group we 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.
Drawn to God: Praying Through Art
led by Jenn Lavanish
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 your reward.
Film Screening: The Case for Christ
led by George Toth
An Atheist Seeks to Disprove the Resurrection and Fails
The true story of Lee Strobel, the author of “The Case for a Creator”, started as an atheist adamantly and fiercely holding to his beliefs. A seasoned journalist and former defense attorney, Lee Strobel is shaken when his wife Leslie turns to Christianity. Seeking to understand, and desperately trying to ultimately disprove her beliefs, he uses his investigative skills to research and examine the historical claims of Christianity. As he rigorously examines the evidence, Lee's pursuit of facts leads him on an unexpected journey of discovery, challenging his own deeply held atheistic convictions and forcing him to confront profound questions about faith and truth. When truth shakes our held faith which shall prevail? It is a choice we all must make.
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.
Conversations on Spiritual Practice: Divine Love
led by Rev. Manny Mercer
Description coming soon.
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.
Prayer in Motion
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
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