“Come to me with your ears wide open.
    Listen, and you will find life.” Isaiah 55:3, NLT

Sessions:

Walking the Labyrinth — led by Chris Lashmet

Walking the labyrinth is a spiritual practice that can quiet our minds and open our souls. The labyrinth provides a path of prayer and reflection that can deepen awareness of ourselves and the Divine. Chris Lashmet, a spiritual director and Veriditas Trained Labyrinth Facilitator invites you to explore this sacred path. 

Art as a Spiritual Practice — led by Linda L. Hoody, M.A.

We will discover how to use art as a meditative, spiritual practice. Fostering creativity is an opportunity to invite mindfulness and open oneself up to moments of surprise.  Artistic expression helps us let go of control and become more fully present as we focus on deepening our relationship with God. 

Lectio Divina — led by Rev. Kristie Grimaud, Ramona UMC

The ancient practice of lectio divina, “divine reading,” allows us to interact with scripture through reflection on a passage and listening for God’s leading. Most Bible Studies focus on information to help us understand. Lectio Divina focuses on formation that allows the text to form us.

Spiritual Discipline of Centering Prayer — led by Dawn Christiansen, Chaplain

Centering prayer is the ancient practice of quieting the mind to receive God’s loving guidance.  We will be learning the centering prayer practice explained by Father Richard Rohr.  This practice will help us create a relationship with God and deepen our sense of walking with Jesus in our lives.  As we practice centering prayer we will learn to move from our head to our hearts and discern the difference between our voice and God’s voice.  

Guided Meditation — led by Rev. Sylina Kidd, Julian UMC

Rev. Sylina Kidd often uses a body scan meditation to help with body aches and pain and incorporates it with the healing light of Christ. This type of meditation helps with relaxation and is easily used as a spiritual practice focusing on God’s healing grace.