New Year, New Nourishment.
- Christ Episcopal Church
- Jan 2
- 4 min read
Updated: Jan 2
Join seekers of a deeper relationship with the Divine at the 2nd Saturday Center for Spiritual Nourishment. CSN offers free experiences for the community that engage the mind, body, and spirit by offering safe spaces to explore an array of opportunities for spiritual growth. This special gathering is for anyone interested in spiritual nourishment, regardless of religious affiliation or spiritual beliefs. Come for one session or the entire morning; our tentative schedule is below.
As we begin the new year, consider taking a break from the chaos and treating yourself to a peaceful morning in a soul-nurturing community. The 2nd Saturday Center for Spiritual Nourishment (CSN) provides opportunities for us to be in a closer relationship with God by offering an array of experiences that engage the mind, body, and spirit. Programs for January center around the theme Sacred Visioning and include a Conversation on Spiritual Practices, Spiritual Direction, Meditation, a film screening of Flywheel, and Sacred Art.
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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: Outline the day's sessions
9:10 – 10:05: Sacred Visioning
Spiritual Direction Group
Drawn to God: Praying Through Art
9:10 – 11:15: Film screening: Flywheel
10:15 – 11:15: Christian Meditation · Contemplative Christianity
Home and Spirit: Preparing for the Journey
Spiritual Direction Group
11:30 – 11:50: Reflection Circle
Join us on Saturday, January 10 as we offer:
Spiritual Direction Group
led by Carol Abbott
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, Mike Looney, &/or Leah Chrest
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: Flywheel
led by George Toth
When the Sinner Repents, Blessings Follow - Jay Austin wants to sell you a used car, but watch out! Many victims have fallen prey to his smiling face and hasty promises. Austin does everything his way until his dishonesty and manipulation are repeatedly exposed. Like many men, the masks he wears and the lies he tells disgust him. While having a classic convertible repaired, Austin begins a humorous and powerful journey to win back the hearts of his wife, his son and his community. In every man's life, there can be a turning point. Jay Austin takes it, and he never looks back. We may never walk a path similar to Jay, but we will all have to choose how to lead our lives. The result of our labors and lived lives with be a testament to the fact that “You will recognize them by their fruits.” (Matthew 7:16)
Sacred Visioning
led by Toni Summerell
We often limit ourselves in our vision of how we believe our lives can go. God’s vision is much larger than ours. In this remarkable session, you will learn techniques to imagine and envision what God is calling you to build in your life. Tools such as vision boards, guided meditation, and other discernment practices will be discussed.
Home and Spirit : Preparing for the Journey
led by Michael Looney
As we move into the New Year and the season of Epiphany, it is a great time to consider making a sacred space in our home for our spiritual practices and using the Blessing of a Home liturgy to prepare our homes. In addition to preparing our physical home we will also work to prepare our spiritual home (ourselves) with a breathing exercise for centering and preparing for prayer.
Contemplative Meditation
led by Leah Chrest
Discover the desire God has to commune with us and how to inwardly attune ourselves to the Spirit's voice. This month, learn how listening with the heart provides clearer direction than thinking with the mind. Practice drawing focus into your heart center and listening to divine guidance as you step into the new year. 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.
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