Pathways Retreat February Rhythms The fullness of joy is to behold God in everything. Julian of Norwich website Grace Flowing God always heals us, and with the most amazing gentleness over time. It does take time for us to heal in ways that will bring God the most glory and us the most joy, forever. The Lord never stops or even slows his kind, gentling healing in us. Julian of Norwich Pathways theme and focus for the Lenten journey is Grace Flowing . What better mystic of the month to have than Julian of Norwich who said: All will be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well…for there is a force of love moving through the universe that holds us fast and will never let us go. Grace is continually moving and flowing throughout our lives with and without our awareness. This Lenten season, we invite you to join us in paying closer attention to the flow of Grace in our daily lives. Spirited movement prayer February 5, 12, 19, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26 Pleased with us, in flesh to dwell… Jesus our Immanuel!” proclaims the third verse of Hark the Herald Angels Sing. It is on the resonating chords of that tune and those words, that we welcome in the new year with Spirited Movement Prayer facilitated by Sara Klassen, yoga instructor and Gestalt Pastoral Care trainee. Sara says, “In this series, we will move through poses that not only feel good, but also have extravagant and plentiful benefits for body, mind and spirit. This practice grows in us the fruits of the spirit, giving us an opportunity to be present to ourselves and Immanuel, God with us.” Sara will adapt classes to be suitable for any body, so ALL are welcome. Pathways provides the yoga mat. Cost: Drop in fee $15/session Five session punch pass is $60. Punch passes may be purchased online or in person. You may pick up your punch pass at your first session. Register online or contact Julie Stegelmann , 574-202-2864 . Opening to grace group Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm February 15, 22, March 1, 15, 22 Gestalt Pastoral Care (GPC), a synthesis of Gestalt theory, spiritual direction and prayer, is an awareness-based and spiritually integrated approach to inner growth and wholeness. Linda Lehman Thomas, GPC minister and trainer, will facilitate this group that will meet five times. The first session will be an introduction to the process and to each other. The following sessions will provide opportunity for one participant to “work” while the rest of the group offers support through presence and prayer. There is space for four participants and two observer-intercessors. The observer-intercessors participate fully in the group but do not have space to do their own work. This is a healing modality that is better experienced than explained. Please contact Linda if you have interest and questions. Cost: participants $175, observer-intercessors $150 Register online or contact Linda Lehman Thomas , 574-333-1822 Listening together Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm Resuming February 5 Discernment: Reading the Signs of Daily Life by Henri Nouwen is the book that we began to use in the fall in the Listening at Pathways Group on Monday evenings . That group will resume singing, centering prayer, and reflecting on discernment on Monday 5 February, 7-8:30 pm. This group is open to anyone to join at any time. In February we will be reflecting on Part Three: "Discerning Vocation, Presence, Identity and Time." ash wednesday service February 14, 12:00pm This service includes scripture, song, silence, and marking with ashes. An opportunity to turn our faces toward the One who calls us home. Return to me with all your heart. - Joel 2:12 Remember. You were built for this, the ancient path inscribed upon your bones, the persistent pattern echoing in your heartbeat. Let this be the season you turn your face toward the One who calls to you: Return, return. Let this be the day you open wide your arms to the wind that knows how to bear you home. - Jan Richardson, Circle of Grace Lenten Prayers: Scripture, color & Blessing Fridays, February 16-23 8:00-8:30am The focus of Pathways Friday morning Lenten prayer is on God’s grace and love flowing through our daily lives. Each week we will practice lectio (meditative reading) with Old Testament lectionary texts focusing on God’s covenant. Each participant will be able to color, trace or draw five unique Celtic knots—each representing one of the covenants. As you color, you may follow the flow of the design as it moves over and then under—listening for how this flow and movement speaks of grace in your own life. “God of Trinity, you flow through the cosmos and through our lives. We are grateful that your love has no beginning and no end. During these 40 days of Lent open our hearts to your steadfast grace, presence and flow.” Pathways staff facilitates this prayer resource from LEAD february calendar Candlemas Thursday, February 1, 7pm Spirited Movement Prayer * Mondays 5-6pm Listening Together Mondays 7-8:30pm Contemplative Sit Tuesdays 7:30-8am Ash Wednesday Noon Service February 14, 12:00pm Centering Prayer Thursdays 7:30-8am Lectio Divina Friday, February 2 & 9, 8-8:30am Lenten Prayer Friday, February 16 & 23, 8-8:30am Monthly Iona Healing Prayers Thursday, February 8, 7pm Opening to Grace Group* Thursday, February 15 & 22, 4:30-6:30pm Spiritual Directors Day Away Tuesday, February 20, 9am-2pm *Registration Required Pathways Retreat is a spiritual retreat center for Rest, Reflection and Renewal. Co-Directors Julie Stegelmann
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