Rhythms Newsletter April 2018 This whole world is pregnant with God! Meister Eckhart Mystic of the month Meister Eckhart (1260-1329) was a Dominican priest, theologian and Christian mystic who believed that God and human beings are already bonded together in intimate contact and that all creation is sacred. Spirituality is not to be learned by flight from the world, or by running away from things, or by turning solitary and going apart from the world. Rather, we must learn an inner solitude wherever or with whomsoever we may be. Meister Eckhart Pentecost On May 20, the church celebrates the end of the 50 days of Easter and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting…All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit." Acts 2:1-2, 4 This season, as the energy of life returns with rising sap, blossoming buds, and greening grasses, notice your life energy. How open are you to the life force of the universe, the power of God, the animating energy present in all things? Please take a moment to check out this new map of Pathways land and trails. Lauren Schmidt, a landscape designer living in Seattle, worked with us to create colorful, accurate maps. Pathways now has 17 acres of land and two miles of meandering trails in addition to two labyrinths. You are invited to walk the trails and labyrinths or sit in a meditation alcove by the wildflower meadow anytime from dawn to dusk. No reservations needed. Spiritual Care Training October 2018-June 2019 This training program is specifically designed for those who provide spiritual care to others, focusing on theological and psychological understandings of presence and prayer. Read more... Spirited Movement Prayer Monday, May 4, 14, 21, 5-6pm 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. Read more... Sharing Sacred Stories Monday, May 7, 14, 21, 7-8:30pm Each week, a storyteller will share a sacred experience or theme, and receive noticings and responses from the group. Read more... Bird Walks may 12, 13, 27 Come join in the excitement of noticing our feathered friends, some who make their homes here and others stopping by for rest or nourishment. Read more... May Calendar Spirited Movement Prayer* Sharing Sacred Stories Contemplative Sit Centering Prayer Lectio Divina Stations of the Resurrection Monthly Iona Healing Prayers Spiritual Directors Day Away Bird Walks *Registration Required Monday, May 7, 14, 21, 5-6pm Monday, May 7, 14, 21, 7-8:30pm Tuesdays 7:30-8am Thursdays 7:30-8am Fridays 8-8:30am May 1-19, dawn-dusk Thursday, May 10, 7pm Tuesday, May 15, 9am-2pm Saturday, May 12, 9am Sunday, May 13, 3pm Sunday, May 27, 2pm Contemplative Painter Needed Our individual retreat cottage “Solace” is in need of a new coat of exterior paint. If you have painting skills and some time to donate toward this task, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Linda or Evan . 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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