Caring for others takes so much energy and can be “life-draining.” This is especially true in a congregational setting and for those who pastor to a community…especially in these challenging times. The Well’s Anam Cara (Soul Friend) Clergy Group offers clergy what they regularly encourage for others - soul care. We invite you to a […]
Join this three-part journaling series to examine the nature of your spiritual awakening. Each session will engage participants in examining their personal journeys related to mountains, valleys, and streams. Each is a metaphor for life and provides powerful connections to our spiritual life. Like a mountain, life is full of challenges, and great accomplishments. Taking […]
Join this three-part journaling series to examine the nature of your spiritual awakening. Each session will engage participants in examining their personal journeys related to mountains, valleys, and streams. Each is a metaphor for life and provides powerful connections to our spiritual life. Like a mountain, life is full of challenges, and great accomplishments. Taking […]
Caring for others takes so much energy and can be “life-draining.” This is especially true in a congregational setting and for those who pastor to a community…especially in these challenging times. The Well’s Anam Cara (Soul Friend) Clergy Group offers clergy what they regularly encourage for others - soul care. We invite you to a […]
Caring for others takes so much energy and can be “life-draining.” This is especially true in a congregational setting and for those who pastor to a community…especially in these challenging times. The Well’s Anam Cara (Soul Friend) Clergy Group offers clergy what they regularly encourage for others - soul care. We invite you to a […]
“In the humble and exalted chapel of my garden, multitudes gather…” ~ Kai Siedenburg This is the season of gardens! Farmers markets, garden centers, and nurseries are thriving and many of us have dirt under our nails on a daily basis. Whether you are a gardener, a wannabe gardener, or simply enjoy the beauty of […]
“Be everything that you are unapologetically; most of you will find out that you are not just one color, you are a rainbow.” ~ Mridula Singh What Color Is Your Spirituality? Perhaps, a question we don't often ask ourselves. Yet, our unique answer to such a rhetorical question can be indicative of the path we […]
“Vanity of vanities! All is vanity.” The book of Ecclesiastes begins and ends with this proclamation (Ecc. 1:2 and Ecc. 12:8). Between these bookends, the writer of this Book of Wisdom explores this recurring theme while questioning how one should live when life appears to be both futile and brief. Why am I here? What […]
“All it takes is a simple, sacred pause to get us in touch with the One who keeps vigil with us - the holy presence of so many names. Only you can name that which waits for you.” - Macrina Wiederkehr No matter what spiritual path we follow, we are all pilgrims together on each […]
Group Spiritual Direction is a process in which people gather together on a regular basis to assist one another in an ongoing awareness of God (Spirit, Source, Creator, whatever your name is) in all of life. Participants in the group are seeking support for their responsiveness to God and they agree to support others in […]
Who am I? This is the fundamental question for each of us! The Enneagram is a powerful and dynamic system that helps to answer that question. It identifies nine distinct and fundamentally different patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting. Each of these nine basic personality types of human nature is found in each of us […]
Who am I? This is the fundamental question for each of us! The Enneagram is a powerful and dynamic system that helps to answer that question. It identifies nine distinct and fundamentally different patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting. Each of these nine basic personality types of human nature is found in each of us […]
Group Spiritual Direction is a process in which people gather together on a regular basis to assist one another in an ongoing awareness of God (Spirit, Source, Creator, whatever your name is) in all of life. Participants in the group are seeking support for their responsiveness to God and they agree to support others in […]
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by doing “nothing.” This ancient practice produces a profound state of relaxation just by listening. One hour of Yoga Nidra is equal to four (4) hours of sleep. As the mind slows down, our thoughts begin to move away from […]
Who am I? This is the fundamental question for each of us! The Enneagram is a powerful and dynamic system that helps to answer that question. It identifies nine distinct and fundamentally different patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting. Each of these nine basic personality types of human nature is found in each of us […]
“All it takes is a simple, sacred pause to get us in touch with the One who keeps vigil with us - the holy presence of so many names. Only you can name that which waits for you.” - Macrina Wiederkehr No matter what spiritual path we follow, we are all pilgrims together on each […]
If we look deeply, every aspect of life has something magical about it and we hold the key to what is ‘our own magic’. Based on a commencement speech given by Brad Meltzer, American novelist, a series of journaling sessions with guided prompts will explore four “magic tricks”: making something appear, making something disappear, making […]
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by doing “nothing.” This ancient practice produces a profound state of relaxation just by listening. One hour of Yoga Nidra is equal to four (4) hours of sleep. As the mind slows down, our thoughts begin to move away from […]
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by doing “nothing.” This ancient practice produces a profound state of relaxation just by listening. One hour of Yoga Nidra is equal to four (4) hours of sleep. As the mind slows down, our thoughts begin to move away from […]
If we look deeply, every aspect of life has something magical about it and we hold the key to what is ‘our own magic’. Based on a commencement speech given by Brad Meltzer, American novelist, a series of journaling sessions with guided prompts will explore four “magic tricks”: making something appear, making something disappear, making […]
Group Spiritual Direction is a process in which people gather together on a regular basis to assist one another in an ongoing awareness of God (Spirit, Source, Creator, whatever your name is) in all of life. Participants in the group are seeking support for their responsiveness to God and they agree to support others in […]
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by doing “nothing.” This ancient practice produces a profound state of relaxation just by listening. One hour of Yoga Nidra is equal to four (4) hours of sleep. As the mind slows down, our thoughts begin to move away from […]
The ancient activity of creating and enacting rituals has served spiritual beings on the human journey for millennia. In particular, rituals have enabled humanity to access their inherent, divine spark to cultivate hope and meaning in the midst of life’s sweeping changes and ongoing seasons and cycles. To that end, individuals and communities throughout history […]
“All it takes is a simple, sacred pause to get us in touch with the One who keeps vigil with us - the holy presence of so many names. Only you can name that which waits for you.” - Macrina Wiederkehr No matter what spiritual path we follow, we are all pilgrims together on each […]
If we look deeply, every aspect of life has something magical about it and we hold the key to what is ‘our own magic’. Based on a commencement speech given by Brad Meltzer, American novelist, a series of journaling sessions with guided prompts will explore four “magic tricks”: making something appear, making something disappear, making […]
“Let God and the world know you are grateful” ~ Mary Oliver Gratitude is a theme that weaves throughout Mary Oliver’s poetry. She invites, cajoles, and sometimes demands that we pause, notice, wonder, and respond to the myriad gifts right before our eyes…and then tell someone about them! Her poetry calls us to a grateful […]
If we look deeply, every aspect of life has something magical about it and we hold the key to what is ‘our own magic’. Based on a commencement speech given by Brad Meltzer, American novelist, a series of journaling sessions with guided prompts will explore four “magic tricks”: making something appear, making something disappear, making […]
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by doing “nothing.” This ancient practice produces a profound state of relaxation just by listening. One hour of Yoga Nidra is equal to four (4) hours of sleep. As the mind slows down, our thoughts begin to move away from […]
“All it takes is a simple, sacred pause to get us in touch with the One who keeps vigil with us - the holy presence of so many names. Only you can name that which waits for you.” - Macrina Wiederkehr No matter what spiritual path we follow, we are all pilgrims together on each […]
Group Spiritual Direction is a process in which people gather together on a regular basis to assist one another in an ongoing awareness of God (Spirit, Source, Creator, whatever your name is) in all of life. Participants in the group are seeking support for their responsiveness to God and they agree to support others in […]
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by doing “nothing.” This ancient practice produces a profound state of relaxation just by listening. One hour of Yoga Nidra is equal to four (4) hours of sleep. As the mind slows down, our thoughts begin to move away from […]
Here are some testimonials from prior years: It is a great start to each year! Thank you! - Fiona Bailey 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 […]
“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 Mary Oliver, a modern mystic, […]
It's so easy to come up with a list of problems in our world and in our lives. Jane Goodall, naturalist and advocate for animals and the climate, is keenly aware of how challenging life is today. She faces the facts: a loss of connection to the natural world, extinction of species, reliance on fossil […]
Group Spiritual Direction is a process in which people gather together on a regular basis to assist one another in an ongoing awareness of God (Spirit, Source, Creator, whatever your name is) in all of life. Participants in the group are seeking support for their responsiveness to God and they agree to support others in […]
A testimonial about this program from last year... "Amy is an excellent facilitator! I was amazed at all of the insights that surfaced during this writing process. The opportunity to both share and receive each other's stories was very special. I would highly recommend this program to anyone wanting to deepen their spirituality and self-awareness […]
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by doing “nothing.” This ancient practice produces a profound state of relaxation just by listening. One hour of Yoga Nidra is equal to four (4) hours of sleep. As the mind slows down, our thoughts begin to move away from […]
Lost for more than 1500 years, The Gospel of Mary is the only gospel written in the name of a woman, and it reveals a radical love different from the understanding of Christianity that many know. We will explore the mystery, misunderstandings, and mysticism of Mary Magdalene to discover essential spiritual wisdom that can transform […]
“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 Mary Oliver, a modern mystic, […]
It's so easy to come up with a list of problems in our world and in our lives. Jane Goodall, naturalist and advocate for animals and the climate, is keenly aware of how challenging life is today. She faces the facts: a loss of connection to the natural world, extinction of species, reliance on fossil […]
A testimonial about this program from last year... "Amy is an excellent facilitator! I was amazed at all of the insights that surfaced during this writing process. The opportunity to both share and receive each other's stories was very special. I would highly recommend this program to anyone wanting to deepen their spirituality and self-awareness […]
Lost for more than 1500 years, The Gospel of Mary is the only gospel written in the name of a woman, and it reveals a radical love different from the understanding of Christianity that many know. We will explore the mystery, misunderstandings, and mysticism of Mary Magdalene to discover essential spiritual wisdom that can transform […]
“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 Mary Oliver, a modern mystic, […]
“All it takes is a simple, sacred pause to get us in touch with the One who keeps vigil with us - the holy presence of so many names. Only you can name that which waits for you.” - Macrina Wiederkehr No matter what spiritual path we follow, we are all pilgrims together on each […]
It's so easy to come up with a list of problems in our world and in our lives. Jane Goodall, naturalist and advocate for animals and the climate, is keenly aware of how challenging life is today. She faces the facts: a loss of connection to the natural world, extinction of species, reliance on fossil […]
A testimonial about this program from last year... "Amy is an excellent facilitator! I was amazed at all of the insights that surfaced during this writing process. The opportunity to both share and receive each other's stories was very special. I would highly recommend this program to anyone wanting to deepen their spirituality and self-awareness […]
“A myth… is a metaphor for a mystery beyond human comprehension. It is a comparison that helps us understand, by analogy, some aspect of our mysterious selves. A myth, in this way of thinking, is not an untruth but a way of reaching a profound truth.” ~ Christopher Vogler The word myth is saturated with […]
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by doing “nothing.” This ancient practice produces a profound state of relaxation just by listening. One hour of Yoga Nidra is equal to four (4) hours of sleep. As the mind slows down, our thoughts begin to move away from […]
Lost for more than 1500 years, The Gospel of Mary is the only gospel written in the name of a woman, and it reveals a radical love different from the understanding of Christianity that many know. We will explore the mystery, misunderstandings, and mysticism of Mary Magdalene to discover essential spiritual wisdom that can transform […]
Do 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 […]
A testimonial about this program from last year... "Amy is an excellent facilitator! I was amazed at all of the insights that surfaced during this writing process. The opportunity to both share and receive each other's stories was very special. I would highly recommend this program to anyone wanting to deepen their spirituality and self-awareness […]
Lost for more than 1500 years, The Gospel of Mary is the only gospel written in the name of a woman, and it reveals a radical love different from the understanding of Christianity that many know. We will explore the mystery, misunderstandings, and mysticism of Mary Magdalene to discover essential spiritual wisdom that can transform […]
Do 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 […]
It's so easy to come up with a list of problems in our world and in our lives. Jane Goodall, naturalist and advocate for animals and the climate, is keenly aware of how challenging life is today. She faces the facts: a loss of connection to the natural world, extinction of species, reliance on fossil […]
Group Spiritual Direction is a process in which people gather together on a regular basis to assist one another in an ongoing awareness of God (Spirit, Source, Creator, whatever your name is) in all of life. Participants in the group are seeking support for their responsiveness to God and they agree to support others in […]
A testimonial about this program from last year... "Amy is an excellent facilitator! I was amazed at all of the insights that surfaced during this writing process. The opportunity to both share and receive each other's stories was very special. I would highly recommend this program to anyone wanting to deepen their spirituality and self-awareness […]
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by doing “nothing.” This ancient practice produces a profound state of relaxation just by listening. One hour of Yoga Nidra is equal to four (4) hours of sleep. As the mind slows down, our thoughts begin to move away from […]
Give yourself a Valentine from God as we explore sacred, love-filled poetry from ancient as well as contemporary poets. Gain a glimpse of the Divine’s love for you and all humankind through playful and evocative voices from the East and West, including Hafiz, Rumi, St. Catherine of Sienna, St. Francis of Assisi, Edwina Gately, and […]
Lost for more than 1500 years, The Gospel of Mary is the only gospel written in the name of a woman, and it reveals a radical love different from the understanding of Christianity that many know. We will explore the mystery, misunderstandings, and mysticism of Mary Magdalene to discover essential spiritual wisdom that can transform […]
Give yourself a Valentine from God as we explore sacred, love-filled poetry from ancient as well as contemporary poets. Gain a glimpse of the Divine’s love for you and all humankind through playful and evocative voices from the East and West, including Hafiz, Rumi, St. Catherine of Sienna, St. Francis of Assisi, Edwina Gately, and […]
Do 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 […]
This program has reached its capacity and is currently sold out. We have created a wait list just in case someone is unable to attend. You may sign up for the wait list here. The natural circle of life reminds us that we will not live forever. While our culture resists talking about the taboo […]
A testimonial about this program from last year... "Amy is an excellent facilitator! I was amazed at all of the insights that surfaced during this writing process. The opportunity to both share and receive each other's stories was very special. I would highly recommend this program to anyone wanting to deepen their spirituality and self-awareness […]
We are thrilled to welcome Becky Boynton back to the Well this Winter as she returns for another offering of Zentangle®! Becky, a Certified Zentangle Teacher, is excited to guide others in learning this step-by-step method that can expand your sense of being creative and positively contribute to your overall experience of well-being. You are […]
Lost for more than 1500 years, The Gospel of Mary is the only gospel written in the name of a woman, and it reveals a radical love different from the understanding of Christianity that many know. We will explore the mystery, misunderstandings, and mysticism of Mary Magdalene to discover essential spiritual wisdom that can transform […]
Could you use a little more joy in the midst of this cold winter and challenging time in our country? Join Certified Humor Professional, Mary Jo Neil, for this delightful and encouraging pop-up program! We are creatures of habits - having many routines in our lives which help provide stability and efficiency. While these routines […]
“All it takes is a simple, sacred pause to get us in touch with the One who keeps vigil with us - the holy presence of so many names. Only you can name that which waits for you.” - Macrina Wiederkehr No matter what spiritual path we follow, we are all pilgrims together on each […]
Do 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 […]
“A myth… is a metaphor for a mystery beyond human comprehension. It is a comparison that helps us understand, by analogy, some aspect of our mysterious selves. A myth, in this way of thinking, is not an untruth but a way of reaching a profound truth.” ~ Christopher Vogler The word myth is saturated with […]
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by doing “nothing.” This ancient practice produces a profound state of relaxation just by listening. One hour of Yoga Nidra is equal to four (4) hours of sleep. As the mind slows down, our thoughts begin to move away from […]
We are thrilled to welcome Becky Boynton back to the Well this Winter as she returns for another offering of Zentangle®! Becky, a Certified Zentangle Teacher, is excited to guide others in learning this step-by-step method that can expand your sense of being creative and positively contribute to your overall experience of well-being. You are […]
Do 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 […]
Are you going through your day feeling overly sensitive, too reactive, or easily triggered? Or do you feel numb most days, simply going through the motions? By the time we are adults, most of us are walking warriors, holding stress and trauma in our bodies as we’ve had to survive and simply soldier on. In […]
We are thrilled to welcome Becky Boynton back to the Well this Winter as she returns for another offering of Zentangle®! Becky, a Certified Zentangle Teacher, is excited to guide others in learning this step-by-step method that can expand your sense of being creative and positively contribute to your overall experience of well-being. You are […]
“We are stars wrapped in skin. The light you are seeking has always been within.” - Rumi Every year on a designated Wednesday in late winter, many in the Western Christian tradition are accustomed to hearing the words, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” These words are accompanied by the […]
Do 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 […]
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