| Pathways Rhythms March 2023 Board of Directors Announcement on Staff Changes For many years Pathways has been guided by our three co-directors: Linda Thomas, Julie Stegelmann, and Evan Miller. In 2020 Janell Stoltzfus was employed as administrative assistant on a marginal basis. At the request of the co-directors, it is now time for a change. The seeds for this change are written into the 2022 strategic plan. The three co-directors will be relinquishing much of the administrative work into Janell’s capable hands so that they will have more time for family and/or other ministry possibilities. This shift is exciting for them and also for Pathways as they broaden their ministry outreach. Linda Thomas is now the Director and Ministry Coordinator. Janell is the Administrative and Land Manager. Julie Stegelmann is the Prayer Coordinator; Steve Thomas is the Land Steward, and Evan Miller is Project Specialist. The Board envisions these changes as enhancing our purpose of rest, reflection, and renewal. For more information on this exciting leadership change, see the website . Pathways staff: Evan Miller, Julie Stegelmann, Linda Thomas, Janell Stoltzfus. Not pictured: Steve Thomas Stations of the Cross April 2 - April 8 Stations of the Resurrection April 9 - May 28 The Stations of the Cross and Resurrection will once again be available in Pathways woods during Holy Week and for the Easter season. Virtual stations will also be available on our website for those who cannot visit our woods. Pathways staff will be on site Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (April 6,7,8) to greet guests. Good Friday - Seven Moments Friday, April 6, noon A service of prayer and reflection for Good Friday . Seven lit candles will be extinguished with readings, silence and meditation upon the last moments of Jesus' life. Join us in person at noon at Pathways Retreat for this reflective 25 min service. Creation Care Event March 18, 1-3 pm upcoming creation care events: April 22, 9-11 am May 13, 9-11 am June 17, 9-11 am Join us for our upcoming Creation Care event on March 18. During this time of outdoor work, we'll be focusing on clearing spaces in the woods for new tree plantings and preparing our Meadowlands site for its next phase. Please dress in clothes suitable for outdoor work, including sturdy, close-toed shoes. Bring work gloves if you have them and a water bottle. If you have any questions or concerns, please email our volunteer coordinator . In the case of bad weather we will reschedule the work day, so check our website and social media for updates. From our Ash Wednesday Service "Lent, more than most things, is about existing in the pain of the world, not rushing past it toward spiritual toxic positivity. It’s a season not for answers but for ancient questions—of death, grief, expectation, hunger, fear, mortality. In Lent, we are reminded of our humanity in all its frailty and beauty, and as we approach one another we bear witness to both, refusing to look away." Cole Arthur Riley Calendar Iona Healing Prayer Online 3 rd Mondays, Noon March 20 Prayer of Commitment In person and online Tuesdays, 8-8:30am with optional conversation following prayer Lectio Divina In person and online Wednesdays, 8-8:30am with optional conversation following prayer Centering Prayer In person and online Thursdays, 8-8:30am Creation Prayer In person Fridays, 8-8:45am Pathways is on Facebook & Instagram Like Pathways Retreat on Facebook and follow us on Instagram to stay up to date with announcements and events. Visit pathwaysretreat.org Pathways Retreat is a spiritual retreat center for Rest, Reflection and Renewal. |
Board of Directors Announcement on Staff Changes | |
For many years Pathways has been guided by our three co-directors: Linda Thomas, Julie Stegelmann, and Evan Miller. In 2020 Janell Stoltzfus was employed as administrative assistant on a marginal basis.
At the request of the co-directors, it is now time for a change. The seeds for this change are written into the 2022 strategic plan. The three co-directors will be relinquishing much of the administrative work into Janell’s capable hands so that they will have more time for family and/or other ministry possibilities. This shift is exciting for them and also for Pathways as they broaden their ministry outreach.
Linda Thomas is now the Director and Ministry Coordinator. Janell is the Administrative and Land Manager. Julie Stegelmann is the Prayer Coordinator; Steve Thomas is the Land Steward, and Evan Miller is Project Specialist.
The Board envisions these changes as enhancing our purpose of rest, reflection, and renewal. For more information on this exciting leadership change, see the website.
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Pathways staff: Evan Miller, Julie Stegelmann, Linda Thomas, Janell Stoltzfus. Not pictured: Steve Thomas | | |
The Stations of the Cross and Resurrection will once again be available in Pathways woods during Holy Week and for the Easter season. Virtual stations will also be available on our website for those who cannot visit our woods.
Pathways staff will be on site Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (April 6,7,8) to greet guests.
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A service of prayer and reflection for Good Friday.
Seven lit candles will be extinguished with readings, silence and meditation upon the last moments of Jesus' life.
Join us in person at noon at Pathways Retreat for this reflective 25 min service.
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upcoming creation care events:
April 22, 9-11 am
May 13, 9-11 am
June 17, 9-11 am
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Join us for our upcoming Creation Care event on March 18. During this time of outdoor work, we'll be focusing on clearing spaces in the woods for new tree plantings and preparing our Meadowlands site for its next phase.
Please dress in clothes suitable for outdoor work, including sturdy, close-toed shoes. Bring work gloves if you have them and a water bottle.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email our volunteer coordinator. In the case of bad weather we will reschedule the work day, so check our website and social media for updates.
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From our Ash Wednesday Service | |
"Lent, more than most things, is about existing in the pain of the world,
not rushing past it toward spiritual toxic positivity.
It’s a season not for answers but for ancient questions—of death, grief, expectation,
hunger, fear, mortality. In Lent, we are reminded of our humanity in all its frailty and beauty,
and as we approach one another we bear witness to both, refusing to look away."
Cole Arthur Riley
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