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SUMMARY:Noticing the Gifts: A Praying in Color Meditation with the Poetry of Mary Oliver (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“Every day I see or hear\nsomething\nthat more or less\nkills me\nwith delight…”\n– Mary Oliver \n \n\nAs Thanksgiving approaches\, we are invited to pause and notice the many gifts that surround us—both ordinary and extraordinary. Yet the invitation to live with gratitude is one we can carry with us every day. In her poem Mindful\, Mary Oliver reminds us that a life of gratitude begins with the simple practice of being present to the world around us. \nYou are invited to start your Thanksgiving week in a guided\, contemplative meditation inspired by Mindful. Together\, we will listen deeply to Mary’s words as an invitation to awaken our senses\, open our hearts\, and cultivate a deeper awareness of the blessings woven into everyday life. \nWe will then spend unhurried time responding through the spiritual practice of Praying in Color—a simple\, creative form of prayer and meditation that uses color and doodling to quiet the mind\, focus the heart\, and make space for insight and wonder. \nNo prior experience or artistic skill is needed. All you need is white paper and colorful doodling utensils such as colored pencils\, markers\, crayons\, or pens. Lorie will guide each step of this gentle and meaningful practice. \nWhether you are discovering Praying in Color for the first time or returning to a familiar practice\, this spacious time offers a gentle space to notice\, wonder\, and give thanks for the gifts that are already here. \nDATE: Monday\, November 23\, 2026 \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: In our ongoing effort to provide meaningful programming for all\, we are pleased to offer three cost options for this program – $20\, $25\, $30. Please choose the option that works best for you. \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required. Please register here. \nIMPORTANT: 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! \nFACILITATOR: Lorie Conway \nFACILITATOR BIO:\nLorie 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.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/noticing-the-gifts-a-praying-in-color-meditation/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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