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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/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T130000
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SUMMARY:Ending Well: Empowering Conversations About Death & Dying (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:The natural circle of life reminds us that we will not live forever. While our culture resists talking about the taboo topic of death\, we can be empowered to live more fully through conversations\, reflections\, and making practical plans for death and dying. This series is designed to cultivate peace and empowerment (within us and our loved ones)\, while letting go of fear. \nMabeth Hudson is graciously offering this important and encouraging program again for the fourth time at the Well! Together you will explore stories and perspectives on death\, contemplate the things that are uniquely important for you to live and die well\, and gain practical tools and steps to prepare yourself and your loved ones. \nThrough didactic sharing of information with Mabeth\, personal reflection\, and small group conversations\, you will: \n\nBecome aware of the need to make choices about what is important to you as you face the final chapters\,\nFeel more confident about guiding your loved ones in your desires\,\nHave an action plan for conversations with loved ones and your medical team\,\nRealize you not alone\, and\,\nReduce fear and increase empowerment.\n\nThis program is designed for people in the second half of life\, anyone with loved ones nearing the end of their life\, and anyone who wishes to reduce their fear of death. Join us for this soul nourishing program and leave empowered to live and die more fully and peacefully in this sacred season of life. \nDATE: Mondays – 2/16\, 2/23\, and 3/2/26 \nTIME: 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET \nCOST: $100 \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: Mabeth Hudson \nFACILITATOR BIO: \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. Learn more about Mabeth at her website\, here.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/ending-well-empowering-conversations-about-death-dying-online-program-2/2026-03-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T183000
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SUMMARY:Deconstructing Your Faith\, Re-envisioning Your Spirituality (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“The combination of Greg and Gordon was awesome!!!” – Judy Wright \n“It was very well done\, a good mix of time together\, group breakouts and meditations. Greg and Gordon created an accepting and comfortable environment.” – Nancy \nDo you ever wonder about the image of God you are carrying?… Have you reached a place in your human journey where you are questioning the faith tradition that you have been a part of and its relevance to your spiritual journey?… Has the faith community/tradition you made a home in brought wounding\, confusion\, or despair to you in navigating the transitions and thresholds of your life?… \nIf the answer that arises within you as you ponder these questions is ‘yes\,’ please know that you are not alone. Current statistics reveal to us that in the United States the number of individuals who are affiliated with a particular faith tradition and/or denomination continue to decrease. Many people are questioning the role of religion in their lives and decidedly searching for alternatives to a worship community and complicated doctrines. \nIn this sacred pursuit\, more and more questions abound as humanity struggles to listen more deeply to God’s authentic voice in their everyday lives. In this listening\, many are discovering a divine invitation to pause and reconsider the meaning underlying this reality. Perhaps\, a way to move forward is to explore the possibility of deconstructing the faith we carry while re-envisioning the purpose and possibilities of what it means to live from our deeper spiritual identity. \nJoin Well for the Journey’s own Greg Cochran and Gordon Creamer for this online series\, where we will explore the pressing questions in our hearts around this wrestling with what it means to practice the faith we carry – or were taught to carry – while welcoming a deep\, unfed spiritual hunger. At this critical juncture in our personal and collective histories\, intentionally spending time in this way is not only an act of great self-compassion and care\, it can also become an embodied expression of healing for others whom we are connected to in the world. While in the presence of sacred and safe community\, each session will invite participants to engage in a period of contemplative silence around an excerpt from various wisdom writings\, such as bell hooks\, Richard Rohr\, Barbara Brown Taylor\, and Brian McLaren among others. Also included will be opportunities for personal reflection\, journaling\, small and large group conversations\, and other creative spiritual exercises. \nBelow offers a glimpse of what the emphasis will be for each of the sessions in this series:\nSession 1 – Creating a Sacred Space to Deconstruct & Querying the Purpose of Religion\nSession 2 – The Spiritual Nature of Being Human and Becoming\nSession 3 – Coming Home to Yourself\nSession 4 – Energizing Personal & Community Spiritual Practices\nSession 5 – Living Meaningfully in Spirit \nDATES: Mondays – 3/2\, 3/9\, 3/16\, 3/23\, 3/30/26 \nTIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: Please choose the option that works best for you! (see registration link.) \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 Gordon Creamer \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. \nGordon Creamer\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/deconstructing-your-faith/2026-03-02/
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/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Cup of Our Life (A six-part\, online series)
DESCRIPTION:In these tender and challenging times\, it is ever more important to understand how we can hold harmony and balance between our inner and outer lives. While using Joyce Rupp’s book\, The Cup of Our Life\, as a foundation\, we will use a simple cup as a metaphor for our lives. Perhaps you have a favorite cup to hold your morning beverage. Maybe it has a few chips from being used so often. Or perhaps there is a beloved cup that has broken and been put back together with love. All of these cups can act as metaphors for times in our lives. \nDuring our gatherings\, we will examine how we fill our cup with intention\, and what we pour out of our cup into our own lives as well as the lives of those around us. As the seasons of life change\, so does the need to empty from our cup that which no longer serves us and fill it with those things that will help us meet the next season more fully. We must discern what to keep\, what to let go of and what to add to meet ourselves in the fullness of our lives. \nJoin Spiritual Companion and Retreat Facilitator\, Beth Wood-Roig\, for this soul-nourishing and enriching winter series from the warmth and comfort of your home. Each week\, Beth will invite reflection on a different image of the cup\, such as the open cup\, the chipped cup\, the broken cup\, and the cup of compassion\, encouraging insight into how we live with intention and harmony. It is not necessary to purchase or read the book. Simply bring your favorite cup and an openness to discover all that this simple tool can offer. \nDATES: Tuesdays – 2/3\, 2/10\, 2/17\, 2/24\, 3/3\, 3/10/26 \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: $120 \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: Beth Wood-Roig \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nBeth’s background includes many years leading contemplative retreats\, small group facilitation and spiritual companioning. She believes that we each experience the Divine in our own unique way. Her sense of the One is that of loving Presence\, holding us gently through all of life\, the joys\, surprises\, sorrows\, uncertainties\, worries\, fears\, and assurances. Her faith background is Unitarian Universalist\, with Christian and Buddhist leanings\, and she often finds spiritual grounding in body prayer and nature. Beth has completed certificates in Contemplative Leadership and in Spiritual Direction for Spiritual Guides\, both from Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development\, based in Camp Hill\, PA. She enjoys gardening\, hiking\, reading\, body prayer and dance\, and spending time with her family and two kitties.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/exploring-the-cup-of-our-life-a-six-part-online-series/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T102846
CREATED:20251027T154724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T160220Z
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SUMMARY:Deconstructing Your Faith\, Re-envisioning Your Spirituality (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“The combination of Greg and Gordon was awesome!!!” – Judy Wright \n“It was very well done\, a good mix of time together\, group breakouts and meditations. Greg and Gordon created an accepting and comfortable environment.” – Nancy \nDo you ever wonder about the image of God you are carrying?… Have you reached a place in your human journey where you are questioning the faith tradition that you have been a part of and its relevance to your spiritual journey?… Has the faith community/tradition you made a home in brought wounding\, confusion\, or despair to you in navigating the transitions and thresholds of your life?… \nIf the answer that arises within you as you ponder these questions is ‘yes\,’ please know that you are not alone. Current statistics reveal to us that in the United States the number of individuals who are affiliated with a particular faith tradition and/or denomination continue to decrease. Many people are questioning the role of religion in their lives and decidedly searching for alternatives to a worship community and complicated doctrines. \nIn this sacred pursuit\, more and more questions abound as humanity struggles to listen more deeply to God’s authentic voice in their everyday lives. In this listening\, many are discovering a divine invitation to pause and reconsider the meaning underlying this reality. Perhaps\, a way to move forward is to explore the possibility of deconstructing the faith we carry while re-envisioning the purpose and possibilities of what it means to live from our deeper spiritual identity. \nJoin Well for the Journey’s own Greg Cochran and Gordon Creamer for this online series\, where we will explore the pressing questions in our hearts around this wrestling with what it means to practice the faith we carry – or were taught to carry – while welcoming a deep\, unfed spiritual hunger. At this critical juncture in our personal and collective histories\, intentionally spending time in this way is not only an act of great self-compassion and care\, it can also become an embodied expression of healing for others whom we are connected to in the world. While in the presence of sacred and safe community\, each session will invite participants to engage in a period of contemplative silence around an excerpt from various wisdom writings\, such as bell hooks\, Richard Rohr\, Barbara Brown Taylor\, and Brian McLaren among others. Also included will be opportunities for personal reflection\, journaling\, small and large group conversations\, and other creative spiritual exercises. \nBelow offers a glimpse of what the emphasis will be for each of the sessions in this series:\nSession 1 – Creating a Sacred Space to Deconstruct & Querying the Purpose of Religion\nSession 2 – The Spiritual Nature of Being Human and Becoming\nSession 3 – Coming Home to Yourself\nSession 4 – Energizing Personal & Community Spiritual Practices\nSession 5 – Living Meaningfully in Spirit \nDATES: Mondays – 3/2\, 3/9\, 3/16\, 3/23\, 3/30/26 \nTIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: Please choose the option that works best for you! (see registration link.) \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 Gordon Creamer \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. \nGordon Creamer\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/deconstructing-your-faith/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T102846
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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/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T102846
CREATED:20251020T174526Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Cup of Our Life (A six-part\, online series)
DESCRIPTION:In these tender and challenging times\, it is ever more important to understand how we can hold harmony and balance between our inner and outer lives. While using Joyce Rupp’s book\, The Cup of Our Life\, as a foundation\, we will use a simple cup as a metaphor for our lives. Perhaps you have a favorite cup to hold your morning beverage. Maybe it has a few chips from being used so often. Or perhaps there is a beloved cup that has broken and been put back together with love. All of these cups can act as metaphors for times in our lives. \nDuring our gatherings\, we will examine how we fill our cup with intention\, and what we pour out of our cup into our own lives as well as the lives of those around us. As the seasons of life change\, so does the need to empty from our cup that which no longer serves us and fill it with those things that will help us meet the next season more fully. We must discern what to keep\, what to let go of and what to add to meet ourselves in the fullness of our lives. \nJoin Spiritual Companion and Retreat Facilitator\, Beth Wood-Roig\, for this soul-nourishing and enriching winter series from the warmth and comfort of your home. Each week\, Beth will invite reflection on a different image of the cup\, such as the open cup\, the chipped cup\, the broken cup\, and the cup of compassion\, encouraging insight into how we live with intention and harmony. It is not necessary to purchase or read the book. Simply bring your favorite cup and an openness to discover all that this simple tool can offer. \nDATES: Tuesdays – 2/3\, 2/10\, 2/17\, 2/24\, 3/3\, 3/10/26 \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: $120 \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: Beth Wood-Roig \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nBeth’s background includes many years leading contemplative retreats\, small group facilitation and spiritual companioning. She believes that we each experience the Divine in our own unique way. Her sense of the One is that of loving Presence\, holding us gently through all of life\, the joys\, surprises\, sorrows\, uncertainties\, worries\, fears\, and assurances. Her faith background is Unitarian Universalist\, with Christian and Buddhist leanings\, and she often finds spiritual grounding in body prayer and nature. Beth has completed certificates in Contemplative Leadership and in Spiritual Direction for Spiritual Guides\, both from Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development\, based in Camp Hill\, PA. She enjoys gardening\, hiking\, reading\, body prayer and dance\, and spending time with her family and two kitties.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/exploring-the-cup-of-our-life-a-six-part-online-series/2026-03-10/
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:20260316T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T102846
CREATED:20251027T154724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T160220Z
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SUMMARY:Deconstructing Your Faith\, Re-envisioning Your Spirituality (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“The combination of Greg and Gordon was awesome!!!” – Judy Wright \n“It was very well done\, a good mix of time together\, group breakouts and meditations. Greg and Gordon created an accepting and comfortable environment.” – Nancy \nDo you ever wonder about the image of God you are carrying?… Have you reached a place in your human journey where you are questioning the faith tradition that you have been a part of and its relevance to your spiritual journey?… Has the faith community/tradition you made a home in brought wounding\, confusion\, or despair to you in navigating the transitions and thresholds of your life?… \nIf the answer that arises within you as you ponder these questions is ‘yes\,’ please know that you are not alone. Current statistics reveal to us that in the United States the number of individuals who are affiliated with a particular faith tradition and/or denomination continue to decrease. Many people are questioning the role of religion in their lives and decidedly searching for alternatives to a worship community and complicated doctrines. \nIn this sacred pursuit\, more and more questions abound as humanity struggles to listen more deeply to God’s authentic voice in their everyday lives. In this listening\, many are discovering a divine invitation to pause and reconsider the meaning underlying this reality. Perhaps\, a way to move forward is to explore the possibility of deconstructing the faith we carry while re-envisioning the purpose and possibilities of what it means to live from our deeper spiritual identity. \nJoin Well for the Journey’s own Greg Cochran and Gordon Creamer for this online series\, where we will explore the pressing questions in our hearts around this wrestling with what it means to practice the faith we carry – or were taught to carry – while welcoming a deep\, unfed spiritual hunger. At this critical juncture in our personal and collective histories\, intentionally spending time in this way is not only an act of great self-compassion and care\, it can also become an embodied expression of healing for others whom we are connected to in the world. While in the presence of sacred and safe community\, each session will invite participants to engage in a period of contemplative silence around an excerpt from various wisdom writings\, such as bell hooks\, Richard Rohr\, Barbara Brown Taylor\, and Brian McLaren among others. Also included will be opportunities for personal reflection\, journaling\, small and large group conversations\, and other creative spiritual exercises. \nBelow offers a glimpse of what the emphasis will be for each of the sessions in this series:\nSession 1 – Creating a Sacred Space to Deconstruct & Querying the Purpose of Religion\nSession 2 – The Spiritual Nature of Being Human and Becoming\nSession 3 – Coming Home to Yourself\nSession 4 – Energizing Personal & Community Spiritual Practices\nSession 5 – Living Meaningfully in Spirit \nDATES: Mondays – 3/2\, 3/9\, 3/16\, 3/23\, 3/30/26 \nTIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: Please choose the option that works best for you! (see registration link.) \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 Gordon Creamer \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. \nGordon Creamer\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/deconstructing-your-faith/2026-03-16/
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:20260322T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T102846
CREATED:20260127T170308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T170800Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Seasonal Reset: Emerging with Clarity\, Balance\, and Intention (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:As Spring approaches\, nature invites us to embrace new beginnings and fresh energy. But how often do we pause to honor this shift in our own lives? You are invited to join Spiritual Director and Coach\, Lisa Beacham\, for a Spring Seasonal Reset to honor the emerging energy of Spring and the balancing power of the Equinox. Take time to reconnect with your heart and refocus on what’s most important as we prepare for the new season. \nThrough guided reflection and the Personal Heart Compass tool\, the Spring Seasonal Reset invites you to: \n\nReconnect with your heart and inner wisdom\nRelease what no longer serves you from the past season\nExplore themes associated with Spring: clearing\, new beginnings and emerging\nCreate intentions to ground and guide you in the season ahead.\nFind clarity\, balance and renewed energy.\n\n\nLisa has been offering her popular retreat\, Returning to Center: A Kinder\, Gentler Start to the New Year\, at the Well for the past five years. Whether you have participated in this retreat or not\, you are most welcome to join Lisa’s Seasonal Resets. Three Seasonal Resets will be held this year as we transition from one season to the next. Each will provide an opportunity to pause\, let go of the previous season and welcome and create intentions for the incoming season. \nJoin a community of like-hearted individuals for this online workshop designed to help you reset\, return to center\, and re-energize. Let’s welcome Spring with clarity\, balance\, and purpose. \nDATE: Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 \nTIME: 4:00 – 6:00 PM ET \nCOST: $40 \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/2026-spring-seasonal-reset-online-program/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T102846
CREATED:20251027T154724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T160220Z
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SUMMARY:Deconstructing Your Faith\, Re-envisioning Your Spirituality (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“The combination of Greg and Gordon was awesome!!!” – Judy Wright \n“It was very well done\, a good mix of time together\, group breakouts and meditations. Greg and Gordon created an accepting and comfortable environment.” – Nancy \nDo you ever wonder about the image of God you are carrying?… Have you reached a place in your human journey where you are questioning the faith tradition that you have been a part of and its relevance to your spiritual journey?… Has the faith community/tradition you made a home in brought wounding\, confusion\, or despair to you in navigating the transitions and thresholds of your life?… \nIf the answer that arises within you as you ponder these questions is ‘yes\,’ please know that you are not alone. Current statistics reveal to us that in the United States the number of individuals who are affiliated with a particular faith tradition and/or denomination continue to decrease. Many people are questioning the role of religion in their lives and decidedly searching for alternatives to a worship community and complicated doctrines. \nIn this sacred pursuit\, more and more questions abound as humanity struggles to listen more deeply to God’s authentic voice in their everyday lives. In this listening\, many are discovering a divine invitation to pause and reconsider the meaning underlying this reality. Perhaps\, a way to move forward is to explore the possibility of deconstructing the faith we carry while re-envisioning the purpose and possibilities of what it means to live from our deeper spiritual identity. \nJoin Well for the Journey’s own Greg Cochran and Gordon Creamer for this online series\, where we will explore the pressing questions in our hearts around this wrestling with what it means to practice the faith we carry – or were taught to carry – while welcoming a deep\, unfed spiritual hunger. At this critical juncture in our personal and collective histories\, intentionally spending time in this way is not only an act of great self-compassion and care\, it can also become an embodied expression of healing for others whom we are connected to in the world. While in the presence of sacred and safe community\, each session will invite participants to engage in a period of contemplative silence around an excerpt from various wisdom writings\, such as bell hooks\, Richard Rohr\, Barbara Brown Taylor\, and Brian McLaren among others. Also included will be opportunities for personal reflection\, journaling\, small and large group conversations\, and other creative spiritual exercises. \nBelow offers a glimpse of what the emphasis will be for each of the sessions in this series:\nSession 1 – Creating a Sacred Space to Deconstruct & Querying the Purpose of Religion\nSession 2 – The Spiritual Nature of Being Human and Becoming\nSession 3 – Coming Home to Yourself\nSession 4 – Energizing Personal & Community Spiritual Practices\nSession 5 – Living Meaningfully in Spirit \nDATES: Mondays – 3/2\, 3/9\, 3/16\, 3/23\, 3/30/26 \nTIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: Please choose the option that works best for you! (see registration link.) \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 Gordon Creamer \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. \nGordon Creamer\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/deconstructing-your-faith/2026-03-23/
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:20260330T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T102846
CREATED:20251027T154724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T160220Z
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SUMMARY:Deconstructing Your Faith\, Re-envisioning Your Spirituality (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“The combination of Greg and Gordon was awesome!!!” – Judy Wright \n“It was very well done\, a good mix of time together\, group breakouts and meditations. Greg and Gordon created an accepting and comfortable environment.” – Nancy \nDo you ever wonder about the image of God you are carrying?… Have you reached a place in your human journey where you are questioning the faith tradition that you have been a part of and its relevance to your spiritual journey?… Has the faith community/tradition you made a home in brought wounding\, confusion\, or despair to you in navigating the transitions and thresholds of your life?… \nIf the answer that arises within you as you ponder these questions is ‘yes\,’ please know that you are not alone. Current statistics reveal to us that in the United States the number of individuals who are affiliated with a particular faith tradition and/or denomination continue to decrease. Many people are questioning the role of religion in their lives and decidedly searching for alternatives to a worship community and complicated doctrines. \nIn this sacred pursuit\, more and more questions abound as humanity struggles to listen more deeply to God’s authentic voice in their everyday lives. In this listening\, many are discovering a divine invitation to pause and reconsider the meaning underlying this reality. Perhaps\, a way to move forward is to explore the possibility of deconstructing the faith we carry while re-envisioning the purpose and possibilities of what it means to live from our deeper spiritual identity. \nJoin Well for the Journey’s own Greg Cochran and Gordon Creamer for this online series\, where we will explore the pressing questions in our hearts around this wrestling with what it means to practice the faith we carry – or were taught to carry – while welcoming a deep\, unfed spiritual hunger. At this critical juncture in our personal and collective histories\, intentionally spending time in this way is not only an act of great self-compassion and care\, it can also become an embodied expression of healing for others whom we are connected to in the world. While in the presence of sacred and safe community\, each session will invite participants to engage in a period of contemplative silence around an excerpt from various wisdom writings\, such as bell hooks\, Richard Rohr\, Barbara Brown Taylor\, and Brian McLaren among others. Also included will be opportunities for personal reflection\, journaling\, small and large group conversations\, and other creative spiritual exercises. \nBelow offers a glimpse of what the emphasis will be for each of the sessions in this series:\nSession 1 – Creating a Sacred Space to Deconstruct & Querying the Purpose of Religion\nSession 2 – The Spiritual Nature of Being Human and Becoming\nSession 3 – Coming Home to Yourself\nSession 4 – Energizing Personal & Community Spiritual Practices\nSession 5 – Living Meaningfully in Spirit \nDATES: Mondays – 3/2\, 3/9\, 3/16\, 3/23\, 3/30/26 \nTIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: Please choose the option that works best for you! (see registration link.) \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 Gordon Creamer \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. \nGordon Creamer\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/deconstructing-your-faith/2026-03-30/
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:20260331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T102846
CREATED:20251110T153030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T134600Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Noticing the Donkey - A Holy Week Praying in Color Meditation with the Poetry of Mary Oliver (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:This program has reached it’s capacity and is now sold out.  We have created a wait list\, but we already have a good number of people on it.  At this point\, we encourage you to check out some of our other upcoming programs – so much that is good for the soul coming in the weeks ahead. \n \n******************************************************************************************************* \n\nLorie is always well-prepared with beautiful poems & has a very calm\, reassuring presence in these troubled times. – Marie Cournoyer \nThank you to Lorie for facilitating this program. It was a beautiful way to begin the season of Lent. – Shannon \n***************************************** \n“On the outskirts of Jerusalem the donkey waited. Not especially brave\, or filled with understanding\, he stood and waited.” — Mary Oliver \nHave you ever wondered about the donkey who carried Jesus on that triumphant\, palm-waving journey into Jerusalem? Was he merely a practical choice\, or might his humble presence offer something more for us to consider? \nYou are invited to a contemplative Holy Week gathering where we will linger with Mary Oliver’s poem “The Poet Thinks About the Donkey\,” and open ourselves to what this quiet companion may reveal about the sacred in the ordinary. \nTogether\, we will spend unhurried time in reflection and response through the spiritual practice of Praying in Color—a simple\, prayerful form of doodling with color that helps focus the heart and make space for insight. No prior experience or artistic skill is needed. All you need is white paper and colorful doodling utensils such as colored pencils\, markers\, crayons\, or pens. Lorie will guide each step of this gentle and meaningful practice. \nThere will be time for shared reflection in sacred community for those who feel led. \nDATE: Tuesday\, March 31\, 2026 \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: $25 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is now at capacity; you can join the wait list here but we encouage you to take a look at our other upcoming programs as we already have a robust wait list! \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Lorie Conway \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nLorie has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys through spiritual direction\, small groups\, and retreats. It is Lorie’s ongoing journey of transformation and spiritual discovery that fuels her desire to offer spiritual companioning to others. Lorie’s spirituality is rooted in the Christ tradition and is welcoming of the many paths and unique journeys enfolded within Divine Mystery. Lorie received her certificate in spiritual direction from the Kairos School of Spiritual Formation and holds a M.A. in Religion from Lancaster Theological Seminary and a M.A.S. in Behavioral Management & Human Resources from Johns Hopkins University. Lorie is delighted to serve both on the programming staff at the Well and as a program and retreat facilitator. She is also Director of the Shalem Institute’s Transforming Community: Leading Contemplative Spiritual Groups & Retreats program.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/noticing-the-donkey-online-program/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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