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SUMMARY:Anam Cara – A Soul Care Group for Spiritual Caregivers (Online Program - Morning Group)
DESCRIPTION:“I have appreciated having a space with people\, colleagues…The ability to walk and journal\, having that time carved out so other things don’t get in the way of it is helpful.” – Rev Andy McClain\n \n“I needed a community where I could be myself as an African American woman…Our Anam Cara group became the place where I could be just that. Authenticity and integrity seemed to be primary values for the group from the first time I entered.” – Rev. Freda Marie Brown\n \n“…I loved the opportunity to share new thoughts and ideas as I underwent my own spiritual transformation. I loved the openness and the refreshing way we all supported each other’s voices\, accepting with interest and love whatever was being offered\, without judgement.  – Rev. Freda Marie Brown\n \nI value opportunities for creativity\, contemplation\, and connection…and for curiosity about how it goes with each participant: How goes retirement? How goes vocational discernment? How goes caring for loved ones? How goes raising children?” – Rev. Clare Petersberger\n \n“Our Anam Cara gatherings remind me to mark the time through the changing seasons of the year and of our lives with soul friends. For all of these are holy things we will not\, cannot\, find again.” – Rev Clare Petersberger\n  \nCaring for others can be deeply meaningful—and deeply depleting. For ministers\, chaplains\, spiritual companions\, and others who offer soul care\, the act of holding sacred space for others can come at the cost of your own spiritual nourishment. The Well’s Anam Cara (Soul Friend) Group is a space created just for you—a place to receive the care you regularly encourage for others – soul care. \nThis small group\, sacred community welcomes spiritual caregivers (active\, retired\, or on sabbatical) to rest\, reflect\, and be. There are no roles to fill or responsibilities to carry. Here\, you are invited to water your own soul\, speak freely or remain silent\, and simply show up as you are—without judgment or expectation. \nWe are honored to welcome back Cecilia Amaral as facilitator for another year of Anam Cara. Cecilia has a deep commitment to encourage others to nurture authentic and thriving relationships with themselves\, others\, and their environments. Cecilia brings extensive experience working with spiritual caregivers and clergy from many faith traditions on an individual basis\, in groups\, and with denominational staff. She is uniquely gifted in holding space for those navigating the weight and complexity of spiritual companionship and leadership today. \nDue to high interest\, we are delighted to offer two online groups this year! Both groups will meet on the first Monday of the month\, October through June (with adjustments for holy days and holidays\, as needed): \n\nMorning Group – 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET (This website page you are reading right now is for the morning group!)\nEvening Group – 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET\n\n\nEach session follows a spacious rhythm: \n\nA check-in time with one another\nA reflection prompt offered by Cecila\n30 minutes of quiet\, off-screen personal reflection\nOptional sharing and a closing blessing\n\n\nCome be part of one of these nurturing circles. Let this be a season where your soul is tended with the same compassionate soul care you offer others. \nPlease Note: This registration is for the Morning Sessions. \nDATES: Mondays – 10/6\, 11/3\, 12/1/25 and 1/5\, 2/2\, 3/2\, 4/6\, 5/4\, 6/1/26 \nTIME: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET \nCOST: $95 \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: Cecilia Amaral \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nCecilia Amaral has a deep commitment to encourage others to nurture authentic and thriving relationships with themselves\, others\, and their environments. Her decision to retire after more than 25 years as a Pastoral Psychotherapist and Educator has transitioned into her current practice as Spiritual Director and Certified Professional Life Coach. Cecilia’s integrated approach in companioning others on their journey leads to meaningful\, personal\, and relational transformation. \nCecilia began her involvement with the mission of the Well by referring clients to use the programs offered for their well-being. This evolved into her service as a board member\, Board Chair\, Circle Chair\, and Spiritual Guide to the Board of Directors.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/anam-cara-a-soul-care-group-for-spiritual-caregivers-online-program-mornings/2026-01-05/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T150000
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SUMMARY:Mary Oliver Mystic Series (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“Ten times a day something happens to me like this – some strengthening throb of amazement – some good sweet empathic ping and swell. This is the first\, the wildest and the wisest thing I know: that the soul exists and is built entirely out of attentiveness.” – Mary Oliver\n \n\nMary Oliver\, a modern mystic\, and possibly the most beloved American poet of our time\, is best known for her compassionate\, attentive regard for the natural world. Amidst the harshness of life\, Oliver found sanctuary and hope in nature and generously shared her discoveries with us in simple\, beautiful language that stirs both the heart and the imagination. Oliver published over 25 books of poetry and prose and received many honors including the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. \nCome join us as Oliver’s words of wisdom invite us into a portal of hope\, exploration\, and self-discovery all through her mystical eyes and ears\, mind and heart. \nOne of our most popular programs\, this three-part series will include contemplative reading of a selection of Oliver’s poems\, writing prompts\, reflection\, and small group discussion. Join us for one\, two\, or all three sessions as we spend time with Mary Oliver’s poems\, listening to one another as her wisdom speaks to us. \nDATE: Thursdays – 1/8\, 1/15\, and 1/22/26 \nTIME: 1:00 – 3:00 PM \nCOST: $110 for all 3 sessions or $45 per session \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! \nFACILITATORS: Greg Cochran and Sr. Kathy McNany \nFACILITATOR BIOS: \nGreg Cochran\nGreg has been the Executive Director at Well for the Journey since 2010. He is a graduate of Clemson University and Southern Seminary. Greg was Associate Pastor at Woodbrook Baptist Church serving from 1988-2022. He also is a program/retreat facilitator and a spiritual companion. He completed the Shalem Institute’s Spiritual Guidance Program (SGP) in 2009 and is currently a SGP staff member. He is also a mentor for Paseo’s “The Stewards of Mystery” Spiritual Guidance Program in Cottonwood\, Idaho. Greg and his wife\, Carole\, live in Baltimore. They have two children (26 and 24). Greg is a hiker\, photographer\, woodworker\, and loves being with family – and is always desiring to be open and listening for the invitation of the Spirit. \nKathy McNany\, OSB\nSr. Kathy is the Prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Emmanuel Monastery. She also serves the community as Liturgist and Director of Communications. Kathy is a Spiritual Director\, Retreat Director\, leader of programs in prayer and spirituality at the monastery and in the broader community and works with other Benedictine communities in discernment facilitation and direction setting for the future.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/mary-oliver-mystic-series-online-program/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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SUMMARY:Returning to Center for 2026: A Kinder Gentler Start for the New Year (Online Retreat)
DESCRIPTION:“This program was so well run with perfect pacing and balance of experiences. I walked away with my well full.”  -Robin August \n“Thank you for allowing this to become a New Year’s ritual for me. I gain and regain clarity each year.” -Fiona Bailey\n\n“I enjoyed my time today with Lisa and the other people in the retreat. It was a wonderful day!” -Michaele Fisher\n\n“Thank 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 \n“I 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. – Laura Kittle \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. A short list of all the materials you need will be provided – things you probably already have in your home.\n\n\nDon’t delay! This retreat sells out every year. This registration is for the Online retreat.  If you prefer to attend the in-person retreat at Well for the Journey on Saturday\, January 10 from 11-3:30\, click here. \nDATE: Sunday\, January 11\, 2026 \nTIME: 1:00 – 5:00 PM ET \nCOST: $65 \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: 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-online-retreat/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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SUMMARY:Mary Oliver Mystic Series (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“Ten times a day something happens to me like this – some strengthening throb of amazement – some good sweet empathic ping and swell. This is the first\, the wildest and the wisest thing I know: that the soul exists and is built entirely out of attentiveness.” – Mary Oliver\n \n\nMary Oliver\, a modern mystic\, and possibly the most beloved American poet of our time\, is best known for her compassionate\, attentive regard for the natural world. Amidst the harshness of life\, Oliver found sanctuary and hope in nature and generously shared her discoveries with us in simple\, beautiful language that stirs both the heart and the imagination. Oliver published over 25 books of poetry and prose and received many honors including the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. \nCome join us as Oliver’s words of wisdom invite us into a portal of hope\, exploration\, and self-discovery all through her mystical eyes and ears\, mind and heart. \nOne of our most popular programs\, this three-part series will include contemplative reading of a selection of Oliver’s poems\, writing prompts\, reflection\, and small group discussion. Join us for one\, two\, or all three sessions as we spend time with Mary Oliver’s poems\, listening to one another as her wisdom speaks to us. \nDATE: Thursdays – 1/8\, 1/15\, and 1/22/26 \nTIME: 1:00 – 3:00 PM \nCOST: $110 for all 3 sessions or $45 per session \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! \nFACILITATORS: Greg Cochran and Sr. Kathy McNany \nFACILITATOR BIOS: \nGreg Cochran\nGreg has been the Executive Director at Well for the Journey since 2010. He is a graduate of Clemson University and Southern Seminary. Greg was Associate Pastor at Woodbrook Baptist Church serving from 1988-2022. He also is a program/retreat facilitator and a spiritual companion. He completed the Shalem Institute’s Spiritual Guidance Program (SGP) in 2009 and is currently a SGP staff member. He is also a mentor for Paseo’s “The Stewards of Mystery” Spiritual Guidance Program in Cottonwood\, Idaho. Greg and his wife\, Carole\, live in Baltimore. They have two children (26 and 24). Greg is a hiker\, photographer\, woodworker\, and loves being with family – and is always desiring to be open and listening for the invitation of the Spirit. \nKathy McNany\, OSB\nSr. Kathy is the Prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Emmanuel Monastery. She also serves the community as Liturgist and Director of Communications. Kathy is a Spiritual Director\, Retreat Director\, leader of programs in prayer and spirituality at the monastery and in the broader community and works with other Benedictine communities in discernment facilitation and direction setting for the future.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/mary-oliver-mystic-series-online-program/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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SUMMARY:Break for Joy: Finding Moments of Joy Every Day (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“This was exactly what I hoped it would be – a literal break in the middle of a weekday to presence and experience joy. And then it was more! A wonderful experience shared with others and I left with some simple ways to bring more joy into my daily life. I look forward to next week’s break for joy.” ~Lisa \n“Keep doing what she is doing and how she is facilitating. It was very engaging! – A Participant \n\nIn a world that’s always changing and increasingly more demanding\, remembering the role of joy in our health and vitality is more important than ever. Join Sarah Hudson online for a mid-day break to explore simple\, practical exercises that help you tap into the joy that already lives within you. Along the way\, we will fill our “Joy Bag” with resiliency tools and mementos that are accessible to everyone. \nYou are welcome to register for all 8 joy-filled sessions – or simply join as your schedule allows. Each session will be focused around different joy practices such as gratitude\, gentle movement\, simple meditation\, journaling\, and music. The tentative themes for each week are listed below. Sarah is also open and flexible to shift based on the collective needs of the group gathered each week. \nSession 1: The Joy Bag + Welcome\nSession 2: Gratitude\nSession 3: Movement\nSession 4: Community + Relationship\nSession 5: Values\nSession 6: Relationships + Gratitude\nSession 7: Purpose\nSession 8: Remove + Closing \nPartner and group discussions will deepen the experience\, and you may choose to pair up with a “Joy Buddy” for encouragement and accountability between sessions. \nFeel free to enjoy your lunch in our online community while discovering how small\, intentional moments of joy can fit naturally into each and every day. Together\, we’ll lift our spirits and leave with renewed energy and practical ways to feel more joyful. When we show up for ourselves\, we are able to show up more impactfully for those around us. \n\n\n\nDATES: Tuesdays – 1/20\, 1/27\, 2/3\, 2/10\, 2/17\, 2/24\, 3/3\, 3/10/26 \nTIME: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET \nCOST: $20 per session \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT:\nYou 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: Sarah Hudson \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nSarah Hudson has a diverse skill set and a deep passion for personal growth and well-being. Through her Leadership Coaching + Wellness company\, Halcyon with Hudson\, she supports individuals on their journey towards self-discovery to live abundant\, empowered lives. In her practice\, Sarah leverages 11+ years in the corporate world\, a background as a CPA and Human Resources leader\, Leadership and Performance Coaching training through Brown University’s School of Professional Studies\, and 200H + 300H Yoga Teacher Training. She believes life is a continuous ebb and flow\, a journey of reconnecting to our highest selves and realigning with our values\, purpose\, and truth. Through coaching\, yoga\, and other modalities\, she aims to help guide clients back to this harmonious state\, helping them navigate life with greater inner intelligence\, fulfillment\, and ease.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/break-for-joy-finding-moments-of-joy-every-day-online-program/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T113000
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - The Next Step is Always Love (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:How do we choose love as a response when it’s hard? How do we become a conduit of love no matter what we encounter? How do we radiate the energies of love when we face challenging people and situations?  Join us as we explore the tenderness\, grit\, and grace of love. Discussions will focus on the many facets of love and its universality\, opening to God’s love\, making peace with the past\, imagining forgiveness\, and radiating 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\, 1/21\, 1/28\, 2/4\, 2/11\, 2/18\, and 2/25/26 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $135 \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! \nFACILITATORS: Mabeth Hudson and 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-the-next-step-is-always-love-online-program/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T135043
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SUMMARY:Mary Oliver Mystic Series (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“Ten times a day something happens to me like this – some strengthening throb of amazement – some good sweet empathic ping and swell. This is the first\, the wildest and the wisest thing I know: that the soul exists and is built entirely out of attentiveness.” – Mary Oliver\n \n\nMary Oliver\, a modern mystic\, and possibly the most beloved American poet of our time\, is best known for her compassionate\, attentive regard for the natural world. Amidst the harshness of life\, Oliver found sanctuary and hope in nature and generously shared her discoveries with us in simple\, beautiful language that stirs both the heart and the imagination. Oliver published over 25 books of poetry and prose and received many honors including the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. \nCome join us as Oliver’s words of wisdom invite us into a portal of hope\, exploration\, and self-discovery all through her mystical eyes and ears\, mind and heart. \nOne of our most popular programs\, this three-part series will include contemplative reading of a selection of Oliver’s poems\, writing prompts\, reflection\, and small group discussion. Join us for one\, two\, or all three sessions as we spend time with Mary Oliver’s poems\, listening to one another as her wisdom speaks to us. \nDATE: Thursdays – 1/8\, 1/15\, and 1/22/26 \nTIME: 1:00 – 3:00 PM \nCOST: $110 for all 3 sessions or $45 per session \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! \nFACILITATORS: Greg Cochran and Sr. Kathy McNany \nFACILITATOR BIOS: \nGreg Cochran\nGreg has been the Executive Director at Well for the Journey since 2010. He is a graduate of Clemson University and Southern Seminary. Greg was Associate Pastor at Woodbrook Baptist Church serving from 1988-2022. He also is a program/retreat facilitator and a spiritual companion. He completed the Shalem Institute’s Spiritual Guidance Program (SGP) in 2009 and is currently a SGP staff member. He is also a mentor for Paseo’s “The Stewards of Mystery” Spiritual Guidance Program in Cottonwood\, Idaho. Greg and his wife\, Carole\, live in Baltimore. They have two children (26 and 24). Greg is a hiker\, photographer\, woodworker\, and loves being with family – and is always desiring to be open and listening for the invitation of the Spirit. \nKathy McNany\, OSB\nSr. Kathy is the Prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Emmanuel Monastery. She also serves the community as Liturgist and Director of Communications. Kathy is a Spiritual Director\, Retreat Director\, leader of programs in prayer and spirituality at the monastery and in the broader community and works with other Benedictine communities in discernment facilitation and direction setting for the future.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/mary-oliver-mystic-series-online-program/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T135043
CREATED:20251103T181413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T185809Z
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SUMMARY:Break for Joy: Finding Moments of Joy Every Day (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“This was exactly what I hoped it would be – a literal break in the middle of a weekday to presence and experience joy. And then it was more! A wonderful experience shared with others and I left with some simple ways to bring more joy into my daily life. I look forward to next week’s break for joy.” ~Lisa \n“Keep doing what she is doing and how she is facilitating. It was very engaging! – A Participant \n\nIn a world that’s always changing and increasingly more demanding\, remembering the role of joy in our health and vitality is more important than ever. Join Sarah Hudson online for a mid-day break to explore simple\, practical exercises that help you tap into the joy that already lives within you. Along the way\, we will fill our “Joy Bag” with resiliency tools and mementos that are accessible to everyone. \nYou are welcome to register for all 8 joy-filled sessions – or simply join as your schedule allows. Each session will be focused around different joy practices such as gratitude\, gentle movement\, simple meditation\, journaling\, and music. The tentative themes for each week are listed below. Sarah is also open and flexible to shift based on the collective needs of the group gathered each week. \nSession 1: The Joy Bag + Welcome\nSession 2: Gratitude\nSession 3: Movement\nSession 4: Community + Relationship\nSession 5: Values\nSession 6: Relationships + Gratitude\nSession 7: Purpose\nSession 8: Remove + Closing \nPartner and group discussions will deepen the experience\, and you may choose to pair up with a “Joy Buddy” for encouragement and accountability between sessions. \nFeel free to enjoy your lunch in our online community while discovering how small\, intentional moments of joy can fit naturally into each and every day. Together\, we’ll lift our spirits and leave with renewed energy and practical ways to feel more joyful. When we show up for ourselves\, we are able to show up more impactfully for those around us. \n\n\n\nDATES: Tuesdays – 1/20\, 1/27\, 2/3\, 2/10\, 2/17\, 2/24\, 3/3\, 3/10/26 \nTIME: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET \nCOST: $20 per session \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT:\nYou 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: Sarah Hudson \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nSarah Hudson has a diverse skill set and a deep passion for personal growth and well-being. Through her Leadership Coaching + Wellness company\, Halcyon with Hudson\, she supports individuals on their journey towards self-discovery to live abundant\, empowered lives. In her practice\, Sarah leverages 11+ years in the corporate world\, a background as a CPA and Human Resources leader\, Leadership and Performance Coaching training through Brown University’s School of Professional Studies\, and 200H + 300H Yoga Teacher Training. She believes life is a continuous ebb and flow\, a journey of reconnecting to our highest selves and realigning with our values\, purpose\, and truth. Through coaching\, yoga\, and other modalities\, she aims to help guide clients back to this harmonious state\, helping them navigate life with greater inner intelligence\, fulfillment\, and ease.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/break-for-joy-finding-moments-of-joy-every-day-online-program/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T135043
CREATED:20251112T170704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T191622Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra: A Guided Meditation Practice (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 rest and relaxation simply by listening. \nOne hour of Yoga Nidra is said to be as restorative as four hours of sleep. As the mind slows down\, the whirlwind of thoughts holding our attention begin to move away from us as we float in the space between waking and sleeping. As you disengage from stress-producing thoughts\, the body\, mind\, and spirit begin to rest and heal naturally. Modern research continues to affirm the benefits of Yoga Nidra\, showing significant reductions in anxiety\, stress\, and depression after guided mediation. Many participants report improved sleep\, a deep sense of calm\, and renewed energy. \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. Suggestions for your comfort include: \n\nA quiet place to lie down or recline\nA pillow for your head and under your knees\nA blanket and socks for warmth\nIf desired\, an eye mask or pillow to block light\nA glass of water nearby\n\n\nThe Well is delighted to continue offering this deeply healing and restorative practice in collaboration with certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide\, Yoga Instructor\, and I Am Yoga Nidra Facilitator\, Jamila Keita. If you are new to meditation\, have never tried or been successful at meditation\, or are just curious about yoga without any yoga poses\, we encourage you to give Yoga Nidra a try. You will be amazed at how easily you will achieve a meditative state with Jamila’s gentle guidance and soothing voice. \nPlus – Never Miss A Session! Each Yoga Nidra session will be recorded. The sessions are being offered twice a month on a Monday and Tuesday evening. A link to the recording will be emailed to registered participants the following day and will be available for three (3) days. You can listen as often as you like until the link expires after 3 days. \nGive yourself (and maybe a loved one!) the gift of deep rest and relaxation. Your body\, mind\, and spirit will thank you! \nDATES: Mondays – 2/9\, 3/9\, 4/6\, 5/4\, 6/8/26 and Tuesdays – 1/27\, 2/24\, 3/24\, 4/21\, 5/26\, 6/23/26 \nTIME: 7:30 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: $20 \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: 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-a-guided-meditation-practice-online-program/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T135043
CREATED:20251110T170345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T171002Z
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - The Next Step is Always Love (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:How do we choose love as a response when it’s hard? How do we become a conduit of love no matter what we encounter? How do we radiate the energies of love when we face challenging people and situations?  Join us as we explore the tenderness\, grit\, and grace of love. Discussions will focus on the many facets of love and its universality\, opening to God’s love\, making peace with the past\, imagining forgiveness\, and radiating 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\, 1/21\, 1/28\, 2/4\, 2/11\, 2/18\, and 2/25/26 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $135 \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! \nFACILITATORS: Mabeth Hudson and 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-the-next-step-is-always-love-online-program/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T135043
CREATED:20251120T172823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T175844Z
UID:23129-1769625000-1769632200@wellforthejourney.org
SUMMARY:Dialogues in Discernment: Exploring Practices and Pathways for Navigating a Noisy World (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:In a noisy world\, how can we quiet ourselves to listen deeply? In a world that offers many paths forward\, how can we know which is ours to take? In a world of deep divisions\, how can we contribute to greater unity? \nDiscernment is the spiritual art of deep listening and presence – of learning to notice what rings true\, what brings peace\, and what leads us toward love. It’s less about quick decisions and more about wise alignment – tuning in to the movement of Spirit\, our values\, and the quiet knowing within. \nOur religious and spiritual practices provide wisdom pathways for this kind of listening and living. How can we engage these practices in this time of great need\, and also learn from other traditions that may offer new perspectives for us? \nWe invite you to lean into a series of conversations with three of the Well’s beloved facilitators and wisdom seekers who will share their spiritual practices of discernment and create space for sharing our own practices and experiences in both individual and group discernment. What can we learn with and from one another to strengthen our contributions to a world of greater unity? \nAmy Schmaljohn will reflect on the practices that grew within and from the Quaker tradition. She’ll describe such practices as listening for the inward guide\, spiritual companioning\, clearness groups\, holding in the Light\, and a mode of group discernment called sense-of-the-meeting decision making. She came to Quakerism in her early 20s and has journeyed actively in a local Quaker Meeting and taught at a local Quaker school. \nEric Clayton will reflect on discernment practices inspired by the Ignatian tradition. Ignatian spirituality comes out of the lived experience and prayer life of St. Ignatius of Loyola\, a soldier-turned-Catholic-saint. In addition to founding the Jesuits\, St. Ignatius is best known for writing the Spiritual Exercises\, a four-week retreat in which a retreatant discovers more about themselves and who they are called to be in the world through careful reflection and decision-making. Through a series of imaginative meditations\, a deepening understanding of desires and discernment practices\, individuals are able to test the “spirits” and make good choices. The Ignatian tradition and its treasure trove of spiritual wisdom is open and available to all. Eric is an award-winning writer who has penned several books on the intersection of Ignatian spirituality and everyday life\, and he works in communications for the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. \nLisa Beacham will reflect on discernment as a spiritual practice that belongs to everyone — not just those within a faith tradition. She’ll explore how discernment offers a way of listening and living with greater intention\, beyond ordinary decision-making. She’ll share a simple three-part process that helps us quiet the noise\, notice the movement of Spirit\, and take the next aligned\, courageous action with clarity and trust. Lisa is a certified spiritual director\, coach\, and workshop leader who helps accomplished\, spiritually minded professionals in mid-late career reconnect with purpose\, listen for inner wisdom\, and create meaningful and impactful next chapters in life and work. \nAll three of these sessions form a powerful and insightful series\, but we recognize that schedules can sometimes be challenging. Please feel free to join one\, two\, or all three sessions. \nDATE: Wednesdays\, 1/28\, 2/4\, and 2/11/26 \nTIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: $125 for the Series or $45 per session \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! \n\nFACILITATORS: Amy Schmaljohn\, Eric Clayton\, & Lisa Beacham \nFACILITATOR BIOS:\nAmy Schmaljohn\nAmy enjoyed a 35 year career as a leader and teacher in both higher education and at Friends School of Baltimore (Quaker). Her classrooms offered students opportunities to explore world literature and art\, movements for nonviolent social transformation\, and the human experience of religion across global traditions. A member of Gunpowder Friends Meeting (Quaker)\, she leads contemplative spiritual retreats in the tradition of the Religious Society of Friends and offers spiritual deepening programs for seekers in the Baltimore region. She is enlivened by the sharing of our stories\, by the mystery and power of the written word\, and by her daily encounters with the natural world just outside her doorstep. Amy and her husband Alan\, a retired virologist\, live in northwestern Baltimore County\, where they steward seventeen acres of woodland\, meadow and streams that have been placed in the Maryland Environmental Trust and serve as a gathering space for those seeking immersive experiences in nature. \nEric A. Clayton\nEric is the award-winning author of three books on Ignatian spirituality: Finding Peace Here and Now: How Ignatian Spirituality Leads Us to Healing and Wholeness\, My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars and Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story\, Deepening Your Faith. He is also the deputy director for communications at the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. Learn more at ericclaytonwrites.com and sign up for his Substack at ericclayton.substack.com. \n \nLisa Beacham\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/dialogues-in-discernment-online-program/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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