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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - Living Together in Community: Adventuring with Pooh & Friends (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:Women at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. The theme for this spring’s Women at the Well is:  Living Together in Community: Adventuring with Pooh & Friends. \nGlean wisdom on living better together as we journey with Pooh and his unique friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. Join us for the spring Women at the Well session to lighten up with kindness for yourself and others. Each week\, we will pre-read a classic story from A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh to see how these delightful stories connect with our own stories. We will also draw from Benjamin Hoff’s The Tao of Pooh\, exploring wisdom and quotes from the Tao Te Ching\, an ancient Chinese spiritual text. Initially offered in 2018\, this program has been updated and refreshed to provide new perspectives. \nWeekly themes include uniqueness\, friendship\, getting unstuck\, making time for reflection\, moving out of gloominess\, and doing small things with great love. \nWomen at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. \nTwo sessions of this program will be offered – one In-Person at the Well and one Online. This registration is for the Online session. \nDATE: Wednesdays\, 3/26\, 4/2\, 4/9\, 4/16\, 4/23\, 4/30/25 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $130 \nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTRATION is required: please register here. \nCANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY: Please read our cancellation / refund policy\, 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! \nFACILITATORS: Mabeth Hudson & Terri Smith \nFACILITATOR BIOS:\nMabeth Hudson:\nThrough her leadership and writing\, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom\, discover meaningful connections\, grow through challenges\, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way\, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years\, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness\, personal growth\, and leadership development. Her workshops\, classes\, retreats\, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life. \nAfter practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \nTerri Smith:\nTerri is a retired professional educator who has a special interest in encouraging spiritual growth by honoring the different learning styles with multi-sensory exercises and creative exploration. As one of the founders of the Well\, she develops curriculum and leads Women at the Well\, facilitator training\, and retreats. Terri believes that she is similar to many others in always seeking to enrich her spiritual growth and development. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the mother of three.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/women-at-the-well-living-together-in-community-adventuring-with-pooh-friends-online-program/2025-04-02/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Well%20for%20the%20Journey":MAILTO:lorie@wellforthejourney.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T203000
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SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra: Guided Meditation & Stillness (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by doing “nothing.” This ancient practice produces a profound state of relaxation just by listening. \nOne hour of Yoga Nidra is equal to four (4) hours of sleep. As the mind slows down\, our thoughts begin to move away from us. Yoga Nidra happens in the space between waking and sleeping. It’s like floating! You disengage from stress-producing thoughts\, allowing the body\, mind\, and spirit to rest and heal naturally. Modern studies have validated the benefits of Yoga Nidra; showing that a guided meditation is very effective in reducing anxiety\, stress\, and depression. \nResting comfortably in your own home\, the practice can be done lying down or in a seated position with your feet up. All you have to do is listen. These are the items you will need: \n· A quiet place to lay down or recline.\n· Pillow for head and under your knees.\n· Blanket for warmth.\n· If desired\, an eye mask or pillow to block light.\n· Water to drink. \nThe Well is thrilled to continue our relationship with certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide\, Yoga Instructor\, and I Am Yoga Nidra Facilitator\, Jamila Keita to offer this deeply healing and restorative practice. Most individuals report feelings of enhanced well-being\, calm and better sleep after each session. Many feel relaxed and energized. \nIf you are new to meditation\, never tried or been successful at meditation\, we encourage you to give Yoga Nidra a try. You will be amazed at how easily you will achieve a meditative state. \nThe sessions are being offered twice a month on a Monday and Tuesday evening. Give yourself (and maybe a loved one!) the gift of deep rest and relaxation this Spring. Your body will thank you! \nDATE: Mondays\, 4/7\, 5/12\, 6/9/25 and Tuesdays\, 4/22\, 5/27\, 6/24/25 \nTIME: 7:30 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: $15 per session \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY: Please read our cancellation / refund policy\, 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: Jamila Keita \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nHi! My name is Evangeline “Jamila” Keita. I’ve been practicing yoga for almost 25 years and decided to teach yoga as my “retirement job.” It was during my yoga training (YT200) that I was introduced to Yoga Nidra. Immediately after completing YT200 in 2014\, I took my first Yoga Nidra training. Since that time\, I’ve taken subsequent trainings in Yoga Nidra in 2017 and 2021. I love this practice. \nDuring the shutdown\, I found “nature therapy.” This led me to complete a course through “The Kripalu School of Outdoor Leadership” and become a KMOG (Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide). \nI currently teach two yoga classes per week on Zoom. Each class includes poses and a short Yoga Nidra session. Since 2022\, I have provided weekly Yoga Nidra sessions for Hopewell Cancer Support Center and occasional Mindful Outdoor Experiences (MOEs). Additionally\, I work for Nature Worx\, a non-profit that provides MOEs to persons in recovery and the general public. \nI never imagined this second career as it is\, but it seems like a natural evolution to me. I hope you enjoy my offerings.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/yoga-nidra-guided-meditation-stillness-online-program-3/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - Living Together in Community: Adventuring with Pooh & Friends (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:Women at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. The theme for this spring’s Women at the Well is:  Living Together in Community: Adventuring with Pooh & Friends. \nGlean wisdom on living better together as we journey with Pooh and his unique friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. Join us for the spring Women at the Well session to lighten up with kindness for yourself and others. Each week\, we will pre-read a classic story from A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh to see how these delightful stories connect with our own stories. We will also draw from Benjamin Hoff’s The Tao of Pooh\, exploring wisdom and quotes from the Tao Te Ching\, an ancient Chinese spiritual text. Initially offered in 2018\, this program has been updated and refreshed to provide new perspectives. \nWeekly themes include uniqueness\, friendship\, getting unstuck\, making time for reflection\, moving out of gloominess\, and doing small things with great love. \nWomen at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. \nTwo sessions of this program will be offered – one In-Person at the Well and one Online. This registration is for the Online session. \nDATE: Wednesdays\, 3/26\, 4/2\, 4/9\, 4/16\, 4/23\, 4/30/25 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $130 \nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTRATION is required: please register here. \nCANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY: Please read our cancellation / refund policy\, 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! \nFACILITATORS: Mabeth Hudson & Terri Smith \nFACILITATOR BIOS:\nMabeth Hudson:\nThrough her leadership and writing\, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom\, discover meaningful connections\, grow through challenges\, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way\, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years\, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness\, personal growth\, and leadership development. Her workshops\, classes\, retreats\, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life. \nAfter practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \nTerri Smith:\nTerri is a retired professional educator who has a special interest in encouraging spiritual growth by honoring the different learning styles with multi-sensory exercises and creative exploration. As one of the founders of the Well\, she develops curriculum and leads Women at the Well\, facilitator training\, and retreats. Terri believes that she is similar to many others in always seeking to enrich her spiritual growth and development. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the mother of three.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/women-at-the-well-living-together-in-community-adventuring-with-pooh-friends-online-program/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Well%20for%20the%20Journey":MAILTO:lorie@wellforthejourney.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T190000
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SUMMARY:Moon Cycle Spirituality: Connect with the Lunar Rhythms of Light and Dark for All Seasons of Life (3-part online series)
DESCRIPTION:We know the moon affects us and all creation on Mother Earth\, but have you ever wondered about the moon’s impact on your spirituality? \nIf yes\, we hope you can join us for this 3-part series that invites you to align your energy with the flow of the cosmos and explore how the lunar rhythms can enrich your spiritual journey! Through connecting with the lunar cycles\, you will learn to support the rhythms of your daily life as well as the seasons and cycles of your spirit by flowing with the waxing and waning of the Moon. \nIn our first gathering\, we will explore how the Moon’s monthly cycle unfolds and how we can connect it to other seasonal rhythms (such as light and dark\, summer and winter\, and the seasons of our own journeys). This gathering will also include some individual reflection and group sharing to help participants begin to apply the Moon phases to their own lives. \nIn our second and third gatherings\, we will deepen into the lunar cycle through ritual circles for the New and Full Moon. The New Moon circle will invite introspection and intention-setting based on the astrology of the moon cycle\, while the Full Moon circle will emphasize speaking one’s truth and releasing what one wishes to let go. You will have the opportunity to set an intention for the month at the New Moon\, watch it grow with the Moon’s light\, and celebrate and affirm what has transpired at the Full Moon! \nJoin Kathleen Neville-Shinn\, and other like-spirited seekers\, to reconnect with the ancient and eternal flow of the Moon as your guide for the rhythms of life. Kathleen’s programs at the Well always sell out so please don’t delay in registering! \n \n\nDATE: Wednesdays – 3/12\, 3/26\, and 4/9/25 \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: $100 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY:  Please read our cancellation / refund policy 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: Kathleen Neville-Shinn \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nKathleen Joan is a priestess of Brigid committed to the resurrection of the Divine Feminine\, especially among those with Christian ancestry. Formed as a spiritual seeker and leader in the Catholic Christian tradition\, she holds a dual Master’s degree in theology and ministry and has over 15 years’ ministry experience\, including directing retreats\, teaching classes on religion and spirituality\, and leading small group spiritual communities. Kathleen offers Reiki energy healing and spiritual direction for all genders\, as well as women’s circles and retreats\, to help you reclaim the sacredness of the wild Feminine within you and take your place in the Divine Mother’s return today – which is the healing and rebalancing of our world.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/moon-cycle-spirituality-connect-with-the-lunar-rhythms-of-light-and-dark-for-all-seasons-of-life-3-part-online-series/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T035534
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SUMMARY:Awaken to the Season of Renewal: Explore Change\, Forgiveness and Passion (An Online Journaling Series)
DESCRIPTION:Awaken to the Season of Renewal!  The arrival of Spring encourages us to explore ways to awaken spiritually. Journaling is a simple yet powerful way to reflect on our life journey and be present with our inner self. In this three-part series\, experienced Journaling Facilitator\, Liz Neal\, will guide participants through an engaging examination of Change\, Forgiveness\, and Passion\, and the impact of these three dimensions on one’s personal spirituality. \nMuch of our spiritual growth and freedom depends on whether we give ourselves over to understanding the process of change. Forgiveness\, also a process\, requires us to shift our perspective and redirect our energies to access healing. Passion provides meaning in our lives and ensures a connection to ourselves and community. \nThrough a guided practice to include a variety of readings and prompts\, participants will reflect\, journal\, and share as they feel led in a safe and sacred journaling community. Simple strategies will be shared and modeled to deepen your journaling practice or assist you in starting a new one! No previous writing or journaling experience is required. Come explore and deepen with Liz and fellow seekers! \nDATE: Fridays – 3/14\, 3/28\, and 4/11/25 \nTIME: 1:00 – 2:30 PM \nCOST: $85 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY: Please read our cancellation / refund policy\, 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: Liz Neal \nFACILITATOR BIO:\nLiz has made journaling a routine practice for over 30 years. She has been blessed with a “heart for journaling” and now focuses on helping others discover the numerous benefits and insights that regular journaling can bring to their lives. Liz and her husband live in Lutherville. She has worked in education as a teacher and administrator for over 32 years. She loves spending time with her grandchildren\, reading\, and traveling.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/awaken-to-the-season-of-renewal-explore-change-forgiveness-and-passion-an-online-journaling-series/2025-04-11/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Well%20for%20the%20Journey":MAILTO:lorie@wellforthejourney.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T035534
CREATED:20240729T160451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T181145Z
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SUMMARY:Group Spiritual Direction 2024-2025 with Cathy Rosensteel (In-Person & Online)
DESCRIPTION:Group Spiritual Direction is a process in which people gather together on a regular basis to assist one another in an ongoing awareness of God (Spirit\, Source\, Creator\, whatever your name is) in all of life. Participants in the group are seeking support for their responsiveness to God and they agree to support others in that same responsiveness. This contemplative approach to spiritual direction is grounded in the model that originated at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington\, DC. . \nJoining the group is a deep commitment to one’s spiritual journey and to the other participants in the group. Three conditions are essential to the life of the group. Members must agree to: \n· Commit themselves to an honest relationship with God\, by whatever name called.\n· Participate wholeheartedly in the group process through consistent attendance and prayerful listening and response.\n· Open their spiritual journeys for consideration by others. \nThe group is limited to five participants and is facilitated by Cathy Rosensteel. The group will meet both in-person at the Well and on Zoom as noted below. \nCathy’s group has space for one new person this year. If you are feeling urged to give Group Spiritual Direction a try\, please call the Well at 410-296-9355. We will connect you with Cathy so that you can discuss your interest with her. \nDATES (In-Person at the Well): Saturdays – 9/28\, 10/12\, 11/9/24 and 3/8\, 4/12\, 5/10/25 \nDATES (Online via Zoom): Saturdays – 12/14/24 and 1/11\, 2/8/25 \nTIME: 8:30 – 11:00 AM \nCOST: $250 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 and ZOOM \nTO REGISTER:  Call the Well at 410-296-9355. We will connect you with Cathy so that you can discuss your interest with her to assure the group is a mutual fit. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@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: 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-2024-2025-with-cathy-rosensteel-in-person-online/2025-04-12/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs,Online Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Well%20for%20the%20Journey":MAILTO:lorie@wellforthejourney.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T035534
CREATED:20250225T185259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T185259Z
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - Living Together in Community: Adventuring with Pooh & Friends (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:Women at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. The theme for this spring’s Women at the Well is:  Living Together in Community: Adventuring with Pooh & Friends. \nGlean wisdom on living better together as we journey with Pooh and his unique friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. Join us for the spring Women at the Well session to lighten up with kindness for yourself and others. Each week\, we will pre-read a classic story from A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh to see how these delightful stories connect with our own stories. We will also draw from Benjamin Hoff’s The Tao of Pooh\, exploring wisdom and quotes from the Tao Te Ching\, an ancient Chinese spiritual text. Initially offered in 2018\, this program has been updated and refreshed to provide new perspectives. \nWeekly themes include uniqueness\, friendship\, getting unstuck\, making time for reflection\, moving out of gloominess\, and doing small things with great love. \nWomen at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. \nTwo sessions of this program will be offered – one In-Person at the Well and one Online. This registration is for the Online session. \nDATE: Wednesdays\, 3/26\, 4/2\, 4/9\, 4/16\, 4/23\, 4/30/25 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $130 \nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTRATION is required: please register here. \nCANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY: Please read our cancellation / refund policy\, 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! \nFACILITATORS: Mabeth Hudson & Terri Smith \nFACILITATOR BIOS:\nMabeth Hudson:\nThrough her leadership and writing\, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom\, discover meaningful connections\, grow through challenges\, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way\, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years\, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness\, personal growth\, and leadership development. Her workshops\, classes\, retreats\, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life. \nAfter practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \nTerri Smith:\nTerri is a retired professional educator who has a special interest in encouraging spiritual growth by honoring the different learning styles with multi-sensory exercises and creative exploration. As one of the founders of the Well\, she develops curriculum and leads Women at the Well\, facilitator training\, and retreats. Terri believes that she is similar to many others in always seeking to enrich her spiritual growth and development. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the mother of three.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/women-at-the-well-living-together-in-community-adventuring-with-pooh-friends-online-program/2025-04-16/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Well%20for%20the%20Journey":MAILTO:lorie@wellforthejourney.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T035534
CREATED:20250317T181040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T181040Z
UID:21903-1745350200-1745353800@wellforthejourney.org
SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra: Guided Meditation & Stillness (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by doing “nothing.” This ancient practice produces a profound state of relaxation just by listening. \nOne hour of Yoga Nidra is equal to four (4) hours of sleep. As the mind slows down\, our thoughts begin to move away from us. Yoga Nidra happens in the space between waking and sleeping. It’s like floating! You disengage from stress-producing thoughts\, allowing the body\, mind\, and spirit to rest and heal naturally. Modern studies have validated the benefits of Yoga Nidra; showing that a guided meditation is very effective in reducing anxiety\, stress\, and depression. \nResting comfortably in your own home\, the practice can be done lying down or in a seated position with your feet up. All you have to do is listen. These are the items you will need: \n· A quiet place to lay down or recline.\n· Pillow for head and under your knees.\n· Blanket for warmth.\n· If desired\, an eye mask or pillow to block light.\n· Water to drink. \nThe Well is thrilled to continue our relationship with certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide\, Yoga Instructor\, and I Am Yoga Nidra Facilitator\, Jamila Keita to offer this deeply healing and restorative practice. Most individuals report feelings of enhanced well-being\, calm and better sleep after each session. Many feel relaxed and energized. \nIf you are new to meditation\, never tried or been successful at meditation\, we encourage you to give Yoga Nidra a try. You will be amazed at how easily you will achieve a meditative state. \nThe sessions are being offered twice a month on a Monday and Tuesday evening. Give yourself (and maybe a loved one!) the gift of deep rest and relaxation this Spring. Your body will thank you! \nDATE: Mondays\, 4/7\, 5/12\, 6/9/25 and Tuesdays\, 4/22\, 5/27\, 6/24/25 \nTIME: 7:30 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: $15 per session \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY: Please read our cancellation / refund policy\, 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: Jamila Keita \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nHi! My name is Evangeline “Jamila” Keita. I’ve been practicing yoga for almost 25 years and decided to teach yoga as my “retirement job.” It was during my yoga training (YT200) that I was introduced to Yoga Nidra. Immediately after completing YT200 in 2014\, I took my first Yoga Nidra training. Since that time\, I’ve taken subsequent trainings in Yoga Nidra in 2017 and 2021. I love this practice. \nDuring the shutdown\, I found “nature therapy.” This led me to complete a course through “The Kripalu School of Outdoor Leadership” and become a KMOG (Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide). \nI currently teach two yoga classes per week on Zoom. Each class includes poses and a short Yoga Nidra session. Since 2022\, I have provided weekly Yoga Nidra sessions for Hopewell Cancer Support Center and occasional Mindful Outdoor Experiences (MOEs). Additionally\, I work for Nature Worx\, a non-profit that provides MOEs to persons in recovery and the general public. \nI never imagined this second career as it is\, but it seems like a natural evolution to me. I hope you enjoy my offerings.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/yoga-nidra-guided-meditation-stillness-online-program-3/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - Living Together in Community: Adventuring with Pooh & Friends (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:Women at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. The theme for this spring’s Women at the Well is:  Living Together in Community: Adventuring with Pooh & Friends. \nGlean wisdom on living better together as we journey with Pooh and his unique friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. Join us for the spring Women at the Well session to lighten up with kindness for yourself and others. Each week\, we will pre-read a classic story from A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh to see how these delightful stories connect with our own stories. We will also draw from Benjamin Hoff’s The Tao of Pooh\, exploring wisdom and quotes from the Tao Te Ching\, an ancient Chinese spiritual text. Initially offered in 2018\, this program has been updated and refreshed to provide new perspectives. \nWeekly themes include uniqueness\, friendship\, getting unstuck\, making time for reflection\, moving out of gloominess\, and doing small things with great love. \nWomen at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. \nTwo sessions of this program will be offered – one In-Person at the Well and one Online. This registration is for the Online session. \nDATE: Wednesdays\, 3/26\, 4/2\, 4/9\, 4/16\, 4/23\, 4/30/25 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $130 \nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTRATION is required: please register here. \nCANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY: Please read our cancellation / refund policy\, 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! \nFACILITATORS: Mabeth Hudson & Terri Smith \nFACILITATOR BIOS:\nMabeth Hudson:\nThrough her leadership and writing\, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom\, discover meaningful connections\, grow through challenges\, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way\, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years\, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness\, personal growth\, and leadership development. Her workshops\, classes\, retreats\, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life. \nAfter practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \nTerri Smith:\nTerri is a retired professional educator who has a special interest in encouraging spiritual growth by honoring the different learning styles with multi-sensory exercises and creative exploration. As one of the founders of the Well\, she develops curriculum and leads Women at the Well\, facilitator training\, and retreats. Terri believes that she is similar to many others in always seeking to enrich her spiritual growth and development. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the mother of three.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/women-at-the-well-living-together-in-community-adventuring-with-pooh-friends-online-program/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Well%20for%20the%20Journey":MAILTO:lorie@wellforthejourney.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T035534
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SUMMARY:Seven Sacred Pauses for Life's Daily Pilgrimage (Online Program Meeting Monthly)
DESCRIPTION:“All it takes is a simple\, sacred pause to get us in touch with the One who keeps vigil with us – the holy presence of so many names. Only you can name that which waits for you.” – Macrina Wiederkehr \nNo matter what spiritual path we follow\, we are all pilgrims together on each day’s journey. The details of our daily pilgrimage differ one from another\, but we all hope for a good day as we awake and move through the day with whatever joys and challenges await us. In her classic book\, Seven Sacred Pauses – Living Mindfully Through the Hours of the Day\, Macrina Wiederkehr invites us to embrace the rich tradition of consciously pausing at seven sacred moments of each day so that our daily passage through time is more of a sacred pilgrimage than one long To Do List. She encourages us to stay awake through the day\, “Each morning as I look out my window\, I want to be awake enough to say\, today I will remember to pause.” \nYou are invited to journey through the hours with spiritual companion and retreat leader\, Lorie Conway\, as we explore ways to practice pausing that recognize the busyness\, clutter\, noise\, and chaos that are rampant in our culture\, while gently encouraging us to be creators of our present moment. Each month will explore a different hour of the day and engage with contemplative spiritual practices that may be well suited for that time. We will use Wiederkehr’s book as a guide to the hours as we engage poetry\, music\, reflections\, and sacred text from an array of spiritual teachers and traditions. Please note\, it is not necessary to read the book as it is only one of many resources that will be utilized. \nOur monthly topics include:\n· September 26th – Introduction to Sacred Pausing\n· October 24th – The Awakening Hour – Dawn\n· November 21st – The Blessing Hour – Midmorning\n· December 12th – The Hour of Illumination – Midday\n· January 23rd – The Wisdom Hour – Midafternoon\n· February 20th – The Twilight Hour – Evening\n· March 20th – The Great Silence – Night\n· April 24th – The Night Watch – Midnight Until Dawn \nYou are welcome to join us for one\, many\, or all of the 8 monthly sessions. Lorie encourages you to join the first one\, if possible\, as it lays the groundwork for subsequent months. If you are unable to join the first one\, no worries! A handout will be provided to give you foundational information. \nDATES: Thursdays – 9/26\, 10/24\, 11/21\, 12/12/24\, and 1/23\, 2/20\, 3/20\, 4/24/25 \nTIME: 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET \nCOST: $35 per session or $250 for all 8 sessions \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY:  Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@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. 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/seven-sacred-pauses-for-lifes-daily-pilgrimage-online-program-meeting-monthly/2025-04-24/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T150000
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SUMMARY:Ancient Myths & Their Wisdom for Contemporary Spiritual Seekers (Online Series)
DESCRIPTION:“A myth… is a metaphor for a mystery beyond human comprehension. It is a comparison that helps us understand\, by analogy\, some aspect of our mysterious selves. A myth\, in this way of thinking\, is not an untruth but a way of reaching a profound truth.” ~ Christopher Vogler \nThe word myth is saturated with numerous\, sometimes negative connotations in contemporary times. Often\, it is associated with being an untruth or a fabricated statement. Yet\, this recent usage of the word ignores the rich\, timeless value for which myths were originally conceived. Join us for this multi-part series that will explore some of the world’s prominent mythologies in their original light and the deep spiritual wisdom cradled within them. Excerpts of myths will be gathered from the Egyptian\, Greek\, Chinese\, Celtic and Native American traditions amongst other cultures. Additional sources will include Michael Meade’s Awakening the Soul and his long-running podcast series\, Living Myth. \nWithin each session\, there will be abundant opportunities to creatively experience these myths and connect with the parallels they offer to contemporary spiritual seekers and their personal journeys. Centralizing themes from each of the featured mythologies will be highlighted in each session of the series. While pertinent information related to respective myths will be provided\, also woven throughout each session will be time for contemplative silence and meditation\, journaling\, personal reflection\, and group discussion. Participants will emerge from the series with a timely and deepened awareness about the gifts and relevance of myths and the healing role they can serve in cultivating understanding and peace in our world today. \nMythological journeys will unfold along the following schedule as we journey with diversely different cultures and traditions from around the world: \n· January 28th – Egyptian Mythology\n· February 25th – Greek Mythology\n· March 25th – Chinese Mythology\n· April 29th (5th Tuesday) – Celtic Mythology\n· May 27th – Native American Mythologies \nPlease Note: Attendance is encouraged in each session of this series\, however\, interested participants can register for one\, a few\, or all programs depending on personal preference and availability. \nDATE: Tuesdays – 1/28\, 2/25\, 3/25\, 4/29\, and 5/27/25 \nTIME: 1:00 – 3:00 PM ET \nCOST: $200 for Series or $45 per Session \nREGISTRAION is required; please register here. \n CANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here.  \nLOCATION: ZOOM \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: Gordon Creamer \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nGordon Creamer\, creator of The Mission Bridge\, joined the Well’s Staff in July 2022 as Program Director. He has held leadership roles in healthcare programming and operations since 2001 at various Assisted Living\, Skilled Nursing\, and Hospice communities. He earned an MA in Spiritual & Pastoral Care from Loyola University and an MA in Theology from the Ecumenical Institute of St. Mary’s Seminary & University. He is currently a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry Program at the Ecumenical Institute.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/ancient-myths-their-wisdom-for-contemporary-spiritual-seekers-online-series/2025-04-29/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T100000
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - Living Together in Community: Adventuring with Pooh & Friends (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:Women at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. The theme for this spring’s Women at the Well is:  Living Together in Community: Adventuring with Pooh & Friends. \nGlean wisdom on living better together as we journey with Pooh and his unique friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. Join us for the spring Women at the Well session to lighten up with kindness for yourself and others. Each week\, we will pre-read a classic story from A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh to see how these delightful stories connect with our own stories. We will also draw from Benjamin Hoff’s The Tao of Pooh\, exploring wisdom and quotes from the Tao Te Ching\, an ancient Chinese spiritual text. Initially offered in 2018\, this program has been updated and refreshed to provide new perspectives. \nWeekly themes include uniqueness\, friendship\, getting unstuck\, making time for reflection\, moving out of gloominess\, and doing small things with great love. \nWomen at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. \nTwo sessions of this program will be offered – one In-Person at the Well and one Online. This registration is for the Online session. \nDATE: Wednesdays\, 3/26\, 4/2\, 4/9\, 4/16\, 4/23\, 4/30/25 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $130 \nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTRATION is required: please register here. \nCANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY: Please read our cancellation / refund policy\, 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! \nFACILITATORS: Mabeth Hudson & Terri Smith \nFACILITATOR BIOS:\nMabeth Hudson:\nThrough her leadership and writing\, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom\, discover meaningful connections\, grow through challenges\, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way\, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years\, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness\, personal growth\, and leadership development. Her workshops\, classes\, retreats\, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life. \nAfter practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \nTerri Smith:\nTerri is a retired professional educator who has a special interest in encouraging spiritual growth by honoring the different learning styles with multi-sensory exercises and creative exploration. As one of the founders of the Well\, she develops curriculum and leads Women at the Well\, facilitator training\, and retreats. Terri believes that she is similar to many others in always seeking to enrich her spiritual growth and development. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the mother of three.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/women-at-the-well-living-together-in-community-adventuring-with-pooh-friends-online-program/2025-04-30/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Well%20for%20the%20Journey":MAILTO:lorie@wellforthejourney.org
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