Let's Discover God in a New Way - Next Saturday, June 13
- Christ Episcopal Church
- 7 hours ago
- 4 min read
Last month, we celebrated God as Divine Mother, so this month, let’s discover God as “Abba” Father and explore the nature of divine masculinity within all of us. We are offering wonderful sessions to help us delve into these topics, as well as into stillness and reflection in community.
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.
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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: Spiritual Direction Circle
Spiritual Father: Legacy, Leadership, and Influence
Film Screening #1: Miracle - Episode 2
10:15 – 11:15: Christian Meditation: Sitting with Our Abba
Drawn to God: Sacred Art
Film Screening #2: It's All Connected
11:30 – 12:00: Reflection Circle
Join us on Saturday, June 13 as we offer:
Spiritual Fathers: Legacy, Leadership, and Influence
led by Toni Summerell
This session honors the sacred role of the spiritual father —a presence found across all faiths, traditions, and walks of life. Whether through mentoring, guiding, encouraging, or quietly holding space for others, spiritual fathers shape lives in profound and lasting ways. Together, we will reflect on the men who have nurtured our growth, explore the unique influence they/we carry, and consider the legacy they/we are creating—often in ways unseen but deeply felt.
We will participate in a Spiritual Crest activity where participants are invited to create a personal or family-style crest that visually represents the values, lessons, influences, and leadership principles that define their spiritual journey. Drawing inspiration from historical shields, coats of arms, and symbolic storytelling traditions, this exercise helps participants reflect on the qualities they have inherited from the influence of their spiritual fathers, the strengths they carry, and the legacy they hope to leave behind.
Spiritual Direction Circle: Experiences of Fathering
led by Carol Abbott
Join us to explore your relationship from childhood to now with the “father figure,” both in your own life and in your understanding of God.
Film Screening #1: Miracles - Episode 2
led by George Toth
Miracles Scientifically Confirmed: And the Blind Shall See
James Drain, a man who had a dreadful childhood said his mother lived a profligate life and so he basically grew up on the streets. During this time he loved reading the Bible, praying to Jesus every night, and clinging to Jesus through his worst trials and tribulations. A smart student, he studied chemistry in Detroit and became an industrial chemist, an occupation which gave him security and comfort in his life; he slowly forgot about God, but then he contracted Multiple Sclerosis as a consequence of repeated chemical exposure. Slowly his condition worsened losing his sight and became confinded to a wheelchair. His best friend started reading the Bible to him, and his childhood love of Jesus blossomed. Eventually he got baptized and with the baptism, his vision and physical health returned completely.
Christian Meditation: Sitting with Our Abba
led by Leah Chrest
Consider the deeper meaning of the Lord’s Prayer and discuss what the prayer practice of Jesus would have looked like. Jesus most likely practiced some form of silent prayer as part of his daily practice as he listened for his Abba’s guidance. After a short teaching and discussion, we will conclude our session by resting in God’s presence, listening to the still, small voice of the Spirit.
Film Screening #2: It's All Connected
led by George Toth
A Perfect God Only Plans Perfectly
We often marvel how a series of small actions result in something great and amazing. The quaint expression “the butterfly effect” tries to encapsulate such thinking, but often we only see a single or at most a few threads creating the event. What would one say if an entire book written over centuries by countless, unknown authors had more threads pointing to one single event in human history, an event which changed the entire course of the world? Would such a story grab us to learn about it? Come watch this amazing presentation proclaiming how the Perfect God has a Perfect Plan with a precision of execution that cannot even be imagined.
Drawn to God: Sacred Art
Led by Jenn Lavanish
Create beautiful wooden coasters in memory of or in celebration of someone who demonstrates the love of God to you in your life. Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift. 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.
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