Rhythms Newsletter March 2019 Who we are is given to us. We do not even earn it. It is a free and holy gift. The paradox is that we must stop, feel, and grow silent in order to receive the gift of ourselves, even while we still hang on to the belief that things are all up to us, that we are in charge. Gunilla Norris, Inviting Silence Mystic of the Month Gunilla Norris Our Lenten invitation is to slow down and invite silence into our daily lives. Mystic of the Month, Gunilla Norris (1939- ), author 19 books including Inviting Silence , encourages us to “return to the sacred self which lies buried under all our hyper-activities.” She counsels that moments of silence may bring us back to our senses. She encourages seekers of every spiritual persuasion to enter the deep and abiding qualities of silence that are the bedrock of spiritual experience. Photo credit: http://gunillanorris.com/about-gunilla-norris/ Ash Wednesday Service March 6, 12-12:30pm This service includes scripture, song, silence, and marking with ashes; an opportunity to turn our faces toward the One who calls our hearts home. More information... Lenten Visio Divina Fridays, 8-8:45am Sylvie Gudin will facilitate the prayer practice of Visio Divina (divine seeing) which combines the traditional process of Lectio Divina (divine reading) with the visual arts. Paintings by Sylvie relating to Jesus’ path to the cross will be the focus. More information... Praying With Creation fridays, 8:30-9:15am A prayer time to listen and meditate in and with nature, with others. Facilitated by Deron Bergstresser, this prayer practice arises from a deep desire for connection and care of the environment. More information... March Calendar Listening Together Contemplative Sit Mindful Movement* Centering Prayer Lenten Visio Divina Praying With Creation Ash Wednesday Service Wisdom of the Body* Spiritual Directors Day Away* Iona Healing Prayer *Registration Required Mondays 7-8:30pm Tuesdays 7:30-8am Tuesday, Mar. 5, 19, 26, 5-6pm Thursdays 7:30-8am Fridays 8-8:45am Fridays 8:30-9:15am Wednesday, March 6, 12-12:30pm Saturday, March 2, 9am-12pm Monday, March 11, 9am - 2pm Thursday, March 21, 7-7:45pm Mark Your Calendars for Stations: A Pathways Tradition for All Ages! Stations of the Cross: April 14-20 Stations of the Resurrection: April 21-June 8 We have churches and families who bring their children to the Stations every year as a way to form the story within them. Children generally love taking turns reading the scripture and then ask questions or observe a time of silence before running off to find the next station. This is a special invitation for pastors, teachers, and parents to consider this a possibility for the young and young-at-heart among you. Visit Our Site Pathways Retreat is a spiritual retreat center for Rest, Reflection and Renewal. Co-Directors Linda Lehman Thomas Evan Miller Julie Stegelmann
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