Pathways Rhythms

November 2024

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Ponderings

Pathways Retreat's Blog

When we carry out our "religious duties"

we are like people digging channels in a waterless land,

in order that when at last water comes, it may find them ready.
                                                                                     C.S. Lewis

What C.S. Lewis called “religious duties” 107 years ago when he wrote the book Reflections on the Psalms, we now call spiritual practices.

Pathways Retreat offers many practices to connect with the Holy and tend our spirituality Read the full blog post.

November 9-16

Final call to donate items.  All donations must be in by November 4

Show your support of Pathways Retreat by participating in the 2024 Silent Auction Fundraiser!

Bidding begins at 8am on Saturday, November 9!  Check out the 2024 silent auction site to preview items that will be up for bid.  Note that the auction website is not complete and items may be added or edited until the auction begins.  

Get a head start on your Christmas shopping, purchase a meal to share with your family or friends, or learn a new skill by purchasing one of the workshops!  Gather a group to split the cost of one of the group experiences to enjoy together.  

Physical items will be available to view in-person during the week of the auction by appointment.  Contact Janell to schedule a visit. 

Thanks for your support and happy bidding!

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Fall Gathering 

Saturday, November 9, 4:30pm-dusk

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Grab a friend and head to Pathways on Saturday, November 9, for a laid back, family-friendly time of gathering around the fire ring, sipping warm cider, and enjoying a stroll through the woods as the day ends.  Extra points if you bring a friend who has never been to Pathways!    Bring your own chair and flashlight.  All are welcome!

Reflection Walks

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Stations of the Trees and the Hidden Creature Trail will remain up along the main loop trail as long as the good weather continues.  The website homepage will be updated when these reflection walks are no longer available.

Programs at Pathways

Click on the blue program names for more information

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Weekly Yoga  Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm.   Series 2 Season of the Saints October 28 - November 18.  This class is appropriate for all skill and experience levels.  Led by Malinda Berry.  

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Zentangle Art  Explore the practice of mindfully drawing images from repetitive and structured patterns.  This class is designed for all skill and experience levels.  Led by Sylvie Gudin.  Saturday, November 9.    

Meditative Zentangle Practice  Integrates Zentangle-inspired art, centering prayer, and visio divina.  For anyone who has attended one of Sylvie’s Zentangle art classes. Led by Sylvie Gudin                     Saturday, December 14.

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Soul Collage  A psychological and spiritual tool to discover and listen to the voices inside us through creating 5x8 collage cards.  Meets on the first Sunday of each month.  Led by Tisa Birdette.

Contemplative Circle  a holy time of connecting with your Source and with like-hearted others, using the book Revelations of the Aramaic Jesus.  Meets every Sunday, except the first Sunday of the month.  Led by Shelley Cataldo.

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