CSN: Moving from Celebration to Transformation - Saturday, April 11
- Christ Episcopal Church
- Mar 26
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 28
Easter isn’t just something we celebrate - it’s something we live! Journey with us as we discover the ways we resist joy and look into how we may be called to bring life, healing, and hope to others. The 2nd Saturday Center for Spiritual Nourishment (CSN) provides opportunities for us to be in a closer relationship with God through an array of experiences that engage the mind, body, and spirit.
Programs for April 11 center on the theme Living the Resurrection and include: Meditation, Spiritual Direction, Mindfulness in Nature, and Discussion Sessions about our deeper calling.
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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: Resurrection and Purpose
Spiritual Direction Circle
9:10 - 11:15: Movie and Discussion: The Case for Christ
10:15 – 11:15: Christian Meditation · Contemplative Christianity
Mindfulness in the Garden
11:30 – 12:00: Reflection Circle
Join us on Saturday, April 11 as we offer:
Mindfulness in the Garden
led by Mike Looney
Join us as we find peace in nature. During this session we will get our hands in the dirt by potting plants and creating a meditation garden. Then we will put it to use with mindfulness exercises that you can also do at home with your new plant.
Resurrection and Purpose: Discovering Your Calling after Easter
led by Toni Summerell
The resurrection was not just a moment of celebration—it was the beginning of a new mission. After encountering the risen Christ, lives changed. Mary Magdalene became the first messenger of the resurrection. The disciples became bold witnesses who carried hope into the world. We will reflect on how the resurrection transforms not only our faith but also our purpose. Through guided reflection and coaching-style questions, participants will explore where God may be calling them to bring life, healing, and hope.
Christian Meditation: "Don't Hold Onto Me"
led by Leah Chrest
Jesus meets Mary Magdalene in the garden and speaks her name, drawing her out of her grief. Then, he urges her to “not hold onto him”. How does the love of Jesus draw us out of our inward focus and grief and propel us into genuine love for self and others? 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.
Film Screening: The Case for Christ
led by George Toth
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.
Spiritual Direction Circle
led by Carol Abbott
In what ways does Joy feel like resurrection?
How can you be still and accept joy while letting go of the need to explain, do, excuse, or rush by? We’ll explore the ways we often resist joy in a mistaken feeling that it’s undeserved or inconvenient.
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