Resisting the Rush: The Practice of Advent (Online Program)

Advent is a season of waiting—not passive waiting, but the sacred practice of making space for what is coming. In the midst of busy days and full calendars, we are invited to resist the rush toward Christmas and instead pause, listen deeply, and make room for the mystery of One Great Love.

Join us online on Monday evenings during Advent for a time to slow down in sacred community. Drawing on stories from All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings by Gayle Boss, we will ponder the wisdom of animals as they respond to the changing season by slowing down, entering the darkness, and surrendering to the Mystery.

Each week will include an opening prayer and time of centering, a story from All Creation Waits, an invitation for reflection and deepening, and an opportunity to share or simply listen, as you feel comfortable.

Rather than adding one more thing to your Advent calendar, consider this invitation an act of resistance to the rush—a sacred pause in which to breathe, receive, and make room for the Mystery. In the company of one another and the creatures of the earth, we will listen for the quiet ways Love is being born among us.

Each week stands on its own, so you are welcome to join us for one, several, or all four as your Advent journey allows.

DATE: Mondays – 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, and 12/21/26

TIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET

COST: $25 per week or $80 for all 4 weeks

LOCATION: Zoom

REGISTRATION is required; please register here.

IMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts, location information, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you!

FACILITATOR: Lorie Conway

FACILITATOR BIO:
Lorie has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys through spiritual direction, small groups, and retreats. It is Lorie’s ongoing journey of transformation and spiritual discovery that fuels her desire to offer spiritual companioning to others. Lorie’s spirituality is rooted in the Christ tradition and is welcoming of the many paths and unique journeys enfolded within Divine Mystery. Lorie received her certificate in spiritual direction from the Kairos School of Spiritual Formation and holds a M.A. in Religion from Lancaster Theological Seminary and a M.A.S. in Behavioral Management & Human Resources from Johns Hopkins University. She is also a Veriditas trained Labyrinth facilitator and a SoulCollage® facilitator. Lorie is delighted to serve both on the programming staff at the Well and as a program and retreat facilitator. She is also Director of the Shalem Institute’s Transforming Community: Leading Contemplative Spiritual Groups & Retreats program.