THIS SATURDAY: The 2nd Saturday Center for Spiritual Nourishment - March 8
Join seekers of a deeper relationship with the Divine at the 2nd Saturday Center for Spiritual Nourishment. The 2nd Saturday CSN offers experiences that engage the mind, body, and spirit by offering safe spaces to explore an array of opportunities for spiritual growth. The CSN is for anyone interested in spiritual nourishment, regardless of religious affiliation or spiritual beliefs. Come for one session or the entire morning. March’s CSN includes group sessions for Spiritual Direction, Yoga, Contemplative Meditation, Self and Spirit: Polyvagal Theory and Spirituality, and Spiritual Practices: Prayer. The morning concludes with a Healing Worship Service.
Join us this Saturday, March 8th as we offer:
Sacred Calm: How Polyvagal Theory Deepens Spiritual Connection
led by George Lovera and Jack Mangold
Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, reveals how our nervous system drives our feelings of safety and connection, influencing everything from calm to stress responses. In spiritual practice, this understanding can transform how we experience faith. By engaging in prayer, meditation, and vibrant communal worship, we can intentionally calm our nervous system, deepen our sense of belonging, and open ourselves to the sacred in new and powerful ways. George Lovera, MAT and Jack Mangold, LCSW-C will be hosting this interactive, informative and fun presentation. Two sessions (both the same).
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. Learn (briefly) about the history of contemplative Christianity, study the power of breathwork, be led through guided visualizations, become proficient in multiple techniques for stilling the mind, and practice drawing focus into your heart center. 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. There are two sessions; join us for one, or both.
Conversations on Spiritual Practices and Growth
led by Ftr. Manny Mercer
How well do you know yourself? Which practices help you in trying to discern who you are, your relationship with God and how to best nurture that relationship? Join us in a conversation about how we can better know ourselves and deepen our relationship with God. If self-knowing leads to greater participation in life, then join us as we journey to better know ourselves. March session will be focused on Prayer Practices.
Yoga
led by Jane Adams
The word yoga means union. Yoga is a centuries-old sacred practice for integrating and unifying body, mind, soul, and spirit and involves the entire person. There is often breathwork and meditation, along with physical asanas or movements. This yoga practice will be customized to meet the needs of the practitioners who show up. If students prefer, they may practice seated in a chair. Yoga class will take place in the sanctuary.
Spiritual Direction
by Carol Abbott
In this spiritual discernment and direction group we will 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. There are two sessions; join us for one, or both.
Schedule of Events:
8:30 – 9:00: Breakfast and social time
9:00 – 10:00: Contemplative Meditation
Self and Spirit: Polyvagal Theory and Spirituality
Yoga – beginners
Spiritual Direction
10:15 – 11:15: Contemplative Meditation
Conversations on Spiritual Practices: Prayer
Self and Spirit: Polyvagal Theory and Spirituality
Yoga – Intermediate
Spiritual Direction
11:30 – 12:00: Healing Service: Indigenous Wisdom
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