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SUMMARY:Group Spiritual Direction: Listening for the Sacred Together (In-Person with online sessions in winter)
DESCRIPTION:“I have been a part of this group for two years. Once a month\, I find respite in my busy life to connect with the divine as I understand it. Cathy holds a container that allows for deep reflection in community with other spiritual seekers.” – Rev. Karyn Marsh \n________________________________________________________ \n“We are all just walking each other home.” \n– Rumi \nDo you yearn for a deeper connection to God\, Spirit\, the Divine? Perhaps you sense an inkling that there is something more wanting to be explored – whether you come from a formal faith tradition or none at all. \nGroup Spiritual Direction (GSD) offers a safe\, sacred space for individuals to gather in community\, slow down\, and listen deeply—for the movement of the Spirit in their lives and in each other. Unlike therapy or problem-solving groups\, spiritual direction is a contemplative practice rooted in the belief that the Divine is already present and available in each person’s journey. \nIn this group\, faith traditions vary in formality and intensity\, some may have none\, and their name for God may differ\, but all are deeply committed to exploring their spiritual paths and supporting the spiritual journeys of each group member. The intent is not to ‘fix’ or advise\, but to listen attentively\, and as members caringly share what they feel and hear\, they help each other look\, with a finer lens\, at their own spiritual relationship. Gently guided by long-time Spiritual Director\, Cathy Rosensteel\, the group cultivates compassion\, connection\, and clarity\, helping each person notice the movement of Spirit in their lives. \nSeptember through November and March through May\, Cathy’s group starts their time together with a few minutes of conversation in the kitchen at Well for the Journey. During the colder months\, December – February\, they gather on Zoom from the coziness of their homes. When at the Well\, the group transitions from the kitchen to the living room to form a contemplative\, confidential and sacred listening circle. Using the GSD process formed at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington\, DC.\, Cathy invites the group with an opening reflection from a variety of sources\, such as\, Scripture\, poetry\, texts\, and/or prose and a time of gentle silence. When ready\, members share a response flowing from their deep listening and curiosity. This simple format\, repeated throughout each session\, invites meaningful conversation and deepening. The session closes with the sharing of prayer intentions. \nWhether you’re seeking a deeper relationship with the Sacred by whatever name\, navigating a life transition\, in need of discernment\, curious about that nagging inkling\, or simply yearning to be seen and heard in a soulful way\, GSD provides a space for deep listening\, soulful reflection\, and support for your unfolding path. \nIf you would like to join Cathy’s group or simply want to know more\, please contact the Well at 410-296-9355 or email us at programming@wellforthejourney.org. Please provide your name and phone number and Cathy will be in touch to discuss your interest. \n________________________________________________________ \n\n“I have been a member of Cathy’s spiritual direction group since the fall of 2020. Each session I jot down what speaks to me. Recently I went back and typed up my notes and then created this word cloud. Every session sparks deeper thinking and honest reflection for me. I look forward to our gathering each month.” – Becky Boynton \n \nDATES (In-Person at the Well): Saturdays – 9/13\, 10/11\, 11/8/25 and 3/14\, 4/11\, 5/9/26 \nDATES (Online via Zoom): Saturdays – 12/13/25 and 1/10\, 2/14/26 \nTIME: 8:30 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $250 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 and ZOOM \nTO REGISTER: Please contact the Well at 410-296-9355 or email us at programming@wellforthejourney.org.  We will put you in touch with Cathy so that you may chat and determine if  this program is a mutual fit.  Once that happens and if you’d like to move forward\, we will provide you with a sign up link. \nFACILITATOR: Cathy Rosensteel \nFACILITATOR BIO:\nCathy facilitates group spiritual direction in the Shalem tradition at The Well. She has an M.A. in Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland. Kindled by a week-long silent Ignatian retreat\, she developed a deep appreciation for silence and the Spiritual Exercises. Furthering her interest\, she completed the 19th Annotation of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life. Her work in this area includes leading retreats on finding silence in everyday living and walking the labyrinth. Through private practice\, Cathy is honored to provide individual spiritual direction in the Middle River and Towson areas. \nCathy’s background includes teaching teacher education candidates and directing the Special Education programs at Loyola University Maryland. She also had a notable career developing innovative programs for students with special needs\, as a teacher and administrator with the Baltimore City Public School System. \nDrawn to the outdoors\, Cathy treasures time at home on Seneca Creek with her husband and dog. She enjoys designing engraved affirmation stones\, gardening\, and swimming. Often\, she can be found happily reading\, near or in a body of water\, or just sitting\, very still.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/group-spiritual-direction-listening-for-the-sacred-together-in-person-with-online-sessions-in-winter/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Returning to Center for 2026 - A Kinder Gentler Start for the New Year (In-Person Retreat)
DESCRIPTION:“This program was so well run with perfect pacing and balance of experiences. I walked away with my well full.  -Robin August \nThank you for allowing this to become a New Year’s ritual for me. I gain and regain clarity each year. -Fiona Bailey\n\nI enjoyed my time today with Lisa and the other people in the retreat. It was a wonderful day! -Michaele Fisher\n\nThank you for providing so many different types of opportunities for growing in the spiritual life. I always feel so welcome and I want to come back. – Sr. Angela DeFontes\, OSF \nI enjoyed participating in the 2024 Return to Center workshop. The facilitator\, Lisa Beacham\, was friendly\, knowledgeable\, and well prepared to lead the workshop. Her skill provided a warm\, engaging atmosphere\, that allowed ample time for individual reflection as well as time for sharing with other members of the workshop. I am glad that “The Well” offered the opportunity to participate in person in Lutherville\, which added an important dimension to the experience for me. The Lutherville facility is a beautiful welcoming space. -Laura Kittel \n************************* \nIf the usual hoopla of resolutions\, big dreams\, and high-pressure goals feels a bit too overwhelming\, we invite you to join Lisa Beacham for a kinder\, gentler approach to beginning the new year. \nFor the past four years\, participants have welcomed Lisa’s reflective and spacious process for starting the new year centered and grounded. We are delighted to offer this half-day retreat again in 2026 with an in-person option at the Well on January 10th and an online option on January 11th. \nWhether you are joining from the comfort of your own home or the coziness of the Well\, you will be invited to: \n\nA dedicated space and time to reflect and establish an authentic\, nourishing\, and inspiring vision and intentions for the new year.\nA process to “name and claim” those experiences\, feelings\, habits\, and/or relationships to leave behind in 2025 and those to carry with you into 2026.\nA unique method for exploring the meanings of the four directions of the compass that helps you get clear and live into what’s next for you.\nFrom this exploration\, you will be able to create your own Personal Heart Compass to help ground and guide you through 2026. All supplies will be provided.\n\nGive yourself this gift of time to breathe\, gather in community\, and start the year refreshed\, grounded\, and energized. Please bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be provided. \nDATE: Saturday\, January 10\, 2026 \nTIME: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM ET \nCOST: $65 \nLOCATION:  Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \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: Lisa Beacham \nFACILITATOR BIO:\nLisa works with accomplished\, spiritually minded men and women in their mid to late career who are feeling empty\, burned out\, and know they cannot continue doing what they’re doing. She helps them to create a fulfilling and impactful career and life path that will carry them through to retirement. Even after making bold moves and big transitions multiple times in her life\, the decision at age 51 to leave a stable job\, volunteer for a year in Haiti\, and return to carve out a new career and life path was a challenging one. Listening for guidance\, practicing discernment\, and learning to embrace the support available for each step of the way has been transformative. Lisa creates a personalized approach for each of her clients based on their particular needs and goals. She draws upon an extensive set of practices and tools from her training and experience as a coach\, spiritual director\, Enneagram guide\, and lifelong seeker and learner. In addition\, she leads workshops and retreats.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/returning-to-center-for-2026-in-person-retreat/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
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