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SUMMARY:FREE: Well-Being Wednesday (2nd Q 2024) - A Wednesday Morning Reflection Call (8 AM ET / Dial: (520) 525-8123)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Well-Being Wednesdays” each Wednesday morning at 8 AM ET.\n\nDial in #: 1-520-525-8123  (no access code needed)\n\nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to all of the recordings here. \nLaunched in January 2023\, our Well-Being Wednesday free reflection calls have become a Wednesday morning ritual for many. We continue to provide our free\, 15-minute\, live reflection calls which include a message of inspiration that is contemporized for the challenging times in which we find ourselves as well as a library of past recorded calls. This is a free offering of Well for the Journey to continue our mission of cultivating spiritual well-being and nourishing community. \nFrom 8:00-8:15 AM on Wednesday mornings\, listeners will be engaged by a different facilitator (see bios below.) Various modalities\, including meditation\, intentional silence\, blessings\, and spiritual practices will be utilized alternately by facilitators to express the meaning that the theme bears for them. For the second quarter of 2024\, our centering theme will focus on “nature/creation” \nNo pre-registration or active call participation is required; Simply dial in a minute before 8 am and listen for the meditation to begin.   \nDial #: 1-520-525-8123 \nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to any of our past reflection calls here. \nThe Following Individuals will be facilitating the meditation calls each Wednesday: \nApril 3rd – Gordon Creamer\nGordon is a retreat facilitator\, spiritual director/companion\, and Program Director at Well For The Journey. He is a native son of Baltimore City\, where he lives with his husband and two Siamese cats. \nApril 10th – Greg Cochran\nGreg is a spiritual companion/guide\, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs\, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature\, woodworking\, photography\, and good conversations. \nApril 17th – Brian Fitzek\nBrian is a theosophist from the foothills of the Shenandoah Valley. He is interested in astrology\, mythology\, and the intersection of science and spirituality.\n \nApril 24th – Maggie Lears\nMaggie Lears recently retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \nMay 1st – Fr. Joe Muth \nFr. Muth is the Chaplain of Notre Dame of Maryland University. He was the Pastor of St. Matthew Church for 30 years. He brings to the University his experience of working with immigrants\, gay and lesbian people\, transgender families\, youth\, and the elderly. He is a good listener and reflects on the Word of God with those who seek his counsel. He also likes to laugh with those entrusted to his care. \n\nMay 8th – Cecilia Amaral\nCecilia Amaral believes fully in each human being’s capacity for growth and development including his/her desire to connect with and be guided by the presence of God; however “God” is understood by the individual. A cornerstone of her connection with others is a respect for the wisdom and intelligence inherent in each person. This approach encourages others to listen to the promptings in their hearts and invites them to act with compassion and integrity. \nMay 15th – Freda Marie Brown\nFreda Marie is a Lightworker\, truth-seeker\, healer\, crone\, retreat leader\, writer and an Episcopal priest. \nMay 22nd – Mabeth Hudson\nMabeth Hudson is a co-founder of Well for the Journey\, writer\, program leader\, and spiritual director who focuses on practical spirituality in daily life. \n\n\n\nMay 29th – Donna Mollenkopf \nDonna is a part of the Well community in many ways. She is currently a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer\, and also leads some of the Well’s programs on mystics and other topics. She has also served on the Well’s Board and is the co-author of two books on spirituality. Donna values a contemplative stance and is married with a son\, two stepsons\, and is a happy grandmother. \nJune 5th – Greg Cochran\nGreg is a spiritual companion/guide\, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs\, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature\, woodworking\, photography\, and good conversations. \n \n\n\nJune 12th – Lorie Conway \nLorie is a contemplative spiritual director\, group facilitator\, retreat leader\, and curious seeker of Divine Mystery who lives in Bel Air\, MD. She is on staff with the Well and the Shalem Institute of Spiritual Formation. Lorie enjoys playing in the dirt and has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys.  \n\n\n\nJune 19th – Rabbi Emily Stern \nRabbi Emily Stern is the Spiritual Leader and Rabbi of Kol HaLev\, a Reconstructionist Synagogue Community. She is passionate about creative approaches to deepening our personal relationships to religion and mysticism through the arts\, self-expression\, meditation\, and inquiry.  \n\n\n\nJune 26th – Lisa Beacham\nLisa serves the world as a spiritual director and Enneagram coach and resides in Baltimore\, MD. Active within her church and the Program Circle at Well For The Journey\, Lisa recognizes her purpose in life is to create a world where people thrive. She loves traveling and discovering new foods. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/well-being-wednesday-1st-q-2024-dial-520-525-8123-2/2024-05-15/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
CATEGORIES:Phone-In
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T190000
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SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra – Guided Meditation\, “Doing Less” (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by doing “nothing.” This ancient practice produces a profound state of relaxation just by listening. \nOne hour of Yoga Nidra is equal to four (4) hours of sleep. As the mind slows down\, our thoughts begin to move away from us. Yoga Nidra happens in the space between waking and sleeping. It’s like floating! You disengage from stress-producing thoughts\, allowing the body\, mind\, and spirit to rest and heal naturally. Modern studies have validated the benefits of Yoga Nidra; showing that a guided meditation is very effective in reducing anxiety\, stress\, and depression. \nResting comfortably in your own home\, the practice can be done lying down or in a seated position with your feet up. All you have to do is listen. These are the items you will need: \n· A quiet place to lay down or recline.\n· Pillow for head and under your knees.\n· Blanket for warmth.\n· If desired\, an eye mask or pillow to block light.\n· Water to drink. \nThe Well is thrilled to continue our relationship with certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide\, Yoga Instructor\, and I Am Yoga Nidra Facilitator\, Jamila Keita to offer this deeply healing and restorative practice. Most individuals report feelings of enhanced well-being\, calm and better sleep after each session. Many feel relaxed and energized. \nIf you are new to meditation\, never tried or been successful at meditation\, or an experienced meditator\, we encourage you to give Yoga Nidra a try. You will be amazed at how easily you will achieve a meditative state. \nDATES: Mondays – 4/8\, 5/13\, 6/10/24 and Tuesdays – 4/23\, 5/28\, 6/25/24 \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET \nCOST: $15 per session\, All 6 sessions for $80 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Jamila Keita \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nHi! My name is Evangeline “Jamila” Keita. I’ve been practicing yoga for almost 25 years and decided to teach yoga as my “retirement job.” It was during my yoga training (YT200) that I was introduced to Yoga Nidra. Immediately after completing YT200 in 2014\, I took my first Yoga Nidra training. Since that time\, I’ve taken subsequent trainings in Yoga Nidra in 2017 and 2021. I love this practice. \nDuring the shutdown\, I found “nature therapy.” This led me to complete a course through “The Kripalu School of Outdoor Leadership” and become a KMOG (Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide). \nI currently teach two yoga classes per week on Zoom. Each class includes poses and a short Yoga Nidra session. Since 2022\, I have provided weekly Yoga Nidra sessions for Hopewell Cancer Support Center and occasional Mindful Outdoor Experiences (MOEs). Additionally\, I work for Nature Worx\, a non-profit that provides MOEs to persons in recovery and the general public. \nI never imagined this second career as it is\, but it seems like a natural evolution to me. I hope you enjoy my offerings.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/yoga-nidra-guided-meditation-doing-less-online-program/2024-05-13/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T120000
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SUMMARY:Meditative Movement as a Path for Holy Listening (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Most people accept the idea that the mind can be a tool for spiritual exploration – we use the mind in meditation and prayer\, and we read and ponder spiritual literature with our minds to deepen connection with the Holy. Emotions are also another mode of spiritual inquiry; think about the devotional approach of some religions as accepted practice to enhance spiritual experience. But we often don’t spend much time thinking of the spiritual access to be gained through the body and movement. In fact\, in some religious traditions\, the body\, the “flesh\,” was thought to be a barrier to more spiritual aspirations. However\, our bodies are truly wonderful sources for deep and holy listening if we understand how to pay attention. \nJoin Spiritual Director and Retreat Facilitator\, Beth Wood-Roig\, as she shares practices from different spiritual traditions for listening to our bodies’ innate wisdom. We will explore various forms of movement\, sometimes meditative\, sometimes silly\, hopefully fun\, and ever surprising. There will also be time and space for personal contemplation and practice\, as well as group reflection and sharing. Weather permitting\, you may also wish to spend some time outside at the beautiful Well property. \nNo prior experience is needed\, just basic mobility. All movements can be modified for any fitness level. Light snacks will be provided and you are also welcome to bring a snack of your choice. Please don’t hesitate! This program is limited to 10 participants. \nOur bodies are waiting to speak to us. Let’s listen together! \n\n\nDATE: Saturday\, May 11\, 2024 \nTIME: 12:00 – 5:00 PM\n\nCOST: $60\n\nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy. here. \nPREPARING FOR YOUR PROGRAM:\nYou will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 2 days in advance of the start of your program. 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. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. 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/meditative-movement-as-a-path-for-holy-listening-in-person-program/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
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SUMMARY:Group Spiritual Direction 2023-2024 with Cathy Rosensteel (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Group spiritual direction is a process in which people gather together on a regular basis to assist one another in an ongoing awareness of God (Spirit\, Source\, Creator\, whatever your word is) in all of life. They are seeking support for their responsiveness to God and they agree to support others in that same responsiveness. Three conditions are essential to the life of the group. Members must agree to: \n* commit themselves to an honest relationship with God\n* to participate wholeheartedly in the group process through prayerful listening and response\n* to open their spiritual journeys for consideration by others \nThis contemplative approach to spiritual direction is grounded in the model that originated at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington\, DC. The group is limited to five participants and is facilitated by Cathy Rosensteel. The group will meet both in-person at the Well and on Zoom (During the winter months as as noted below.) \nThis group has space for one new person this year. If you are feeling nudged to give Group Spiritual Direction a try\, please call the Well at 410-296-9355. We will connect you with Cathy so that you can discuss your interest with her. \nDATES (At the Well): Saturdays – 9/9\, 10/7\, 11/11/2023 and 3/9\, 4/13\, 5/11/2024\nDATES (On Zoom): Saturdays – 12/9/2023\, and 1/13\, 2/10/2024 \nTIME: 8:30 – 11:00 AM \nCOST: $250 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093\nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTRATION:  Please all the Well at 410-296-9355 to express interest and we will put you In touch with Cathy \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy here. \nFACILITATOR: Cathy Rosensteel \nFACILITATOR BIO:\nCathy facilitates group spiritual direction in the Shalem tradition at The Well. She has an M.A. in Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland. Kindled by a week-long silent Ignatian retreat\, she developed a deep appreciation for silence and the Spiritual Exercises. Furthering her interest\, she completed the 19th Annotation of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life. Her work in this area includes leading retreats on finding silence in everyday living and walking the labyrinth. Through private practice\, Cathy is honored to provide individual spiritual direction in the Middle River and Towson areas. \nCathy’s background includes teaching teacher education candidates and directing the Special Education programs at Loyola University Maryland. She also had a notable career developing innovative programs for students with special needs\, as a teacher and administrator with the Baltimore City Public School System. \nDrawn to the outdoors\, Cathy treasures time at home on Seneca Creek with her husband and dog. She enjoys designing engraved affirmation stones\, gardening\, and swimming. Often\, she can be found happily reading\, near or in a body of water\, or just sitting\, very still.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/group-spiritual-direction-2023-2024-with-cathy-rosensteel-in-person-program/2024-05-11/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Qi Gong for Wellbeing of Body\, Mind\, and Spirit (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese healing practice that combines focused breathing\, gentle movement\, and meditation to promote wellbeing of body\, mind\, and spirit. “Qi” is our “life force energy” and “Gong” is the skill or practice of using that energy. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)\, poor health is connected to stagnant energy in the body. Qi Gong is used to keep Qi balanced and flowing – especially during times of stress\, illness\, or these early days of Spring when\, like the plants pushing through still cold soil\, we can push through our obstacles to emerge as our own true selves. \nAs our Qi begins to flow more freely\, we can move from a stuck feeling to a more open one. We can notice and acknowledge emotions as they arise and even choose to release them\, kind of like peeling away the layers of an onion to get to the core – the core of who we are\, minus all the layers of our lives\, past and present\, which can compromise our health and well-being. We can make room for centeredness\, positive connection\, thoughtful communication\, vitality\, and our growth as human beings on this beautiful planet. \nJoin experienced Qi Gong Instructor and Health Advocate\, Mindie Flamholz\, to learn the simple breathing techniques and gentle movements of Qi Gong. Qi Gong can be done standing\, seated\, in a wheelchair\, or in bed. Movements can be modified and even imagined! I can imagine swimming in a lake without being there! All you need is an open and curious mindset and a willingness to try. \nThis program will be held outside at the Well. In the event of inclement weather\, the program will move inside. \nDATES: Fridays\, 4/26\, 5/3\, 5/10\, 5/17/2024\n\nTIME: 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET\n\nCOST: $15 per session or $55 for all 4 sessions\n\nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nPREPARING FOR YOUR PROGRAM:\nYou will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 2 days in advance of the start of your program. 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. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. Thank you!\n\nFACILITATOR: Mindie Flamholz\n\nFACILITATOR BIO:\nMindie loves the practice of Qi Gong\, especially outside\, no matter the season. For her\, the practice reminds her that as reflected outside in Nature\, so is inside each of us. In her words — standing beneath a tree as its leaves fall\, inhaling cold\, crisp winter air\, loosening warming soil with my fingers\, moving in water with the motion of the waves… I breathe and exchange life giving forces with all around me. What a gift ! \nIn her experiences of learning Qi Gong\, Mindie has trained with Chan Zhang\, Mantak Chia\, Dr. Kevin Chen\, and Lee Holden among others\, while her teaching experiences have engaged and supported school children\, women who have been abused\, been previously incarcerated\, suffered the loss of children\, or been diagnosed with cancer\, in addition to stroke survivors\, stressed-out hospital staff\, physical therapists\, individuals in recovery\, seniors in residential communities\, and more. Mindie continues to share the benefits of Qi Gong with many others and to grow in her own body\, mind\, and spirit. \nMindie also loves The Well! She finds that each program she has taken has broadened her and made her feel more connected to herself and others.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/qi-gong-for-wellbeing-of-body-mind-and-spirit-in-person-program/2024-05-10/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Women at the Well: Lighten Up! Choosing Joy in Challenging Times (Morning\, In-Person\, 6-Part Series)
DESCRIPTION:This program has reached it’s seating capacity; We have a waitlist available should someone who is signed up not be able to attend.  Join the wait list here. \nHow can we live as joyful people when we are surrounded by turmoil\, conflict\, heartache\, pain\, and life’s inevitable suffering? Even as we experience stressful times\, we can choose joy and radiate it to others. Drawing from The Book of Joy by spiritual wisdom figures\, the Dalai Lama\, Desmond Tutu\, and Douglas Abrams\, we will take a fresh look at themes of perspective\, humor\, acceptance\, forgiveness\, and gratefulness as we choose joy in daily life. \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. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Well in the mornings and the evenings to accommodate varying schedules and preferences. This registration is for the Morning session. \nDATE: Wednesdays – April 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, May 1 & 8 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $120 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is now at capacity; join the wait list here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: Donna Mollenkopf\, Maggie Lears\, and Mabeth Hudson \nFACILITATOR BIOS:\nDonna Mollenkopf:\nDonna is a Women at the Well facilitator\, curriculum writer\, and leader of some of the Well’s Mystics programs. A former Well board member\, she has experience as a retreat leader\, pilgrimage guide\, and small group leader. Donna is the co-author of two books on spirituality and is an active member of her Lutheran church. A graduate of Shalem’s Soul of the Executive program\, Donna values a contemplative stance. She is married\, mother of a grown son\, two grown stepsons\, and a happy grandmother. \n\nMaggie Lears:\nMaggie recently retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \n  \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 one’s daily living. \nAfter practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered into a discernment process to listen for how she could better serve the greater good. She was led to co-found Well for the Journey in 2002. She continues to serve as a program leader and an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors. \nMabeth also blends her legal and spiritual expertise to advocate for people to live well and love well through the end-of-life. She helps people consider what is uniquely important to them as they age and face the final stages of life on earth. She then helps document\, communicate\, and advocate for those desires. \nMabeth holds a J.D. from Emory University School of Law and an M.A. in Spiritual and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland. She is a certified leader of Conscious Aging\, a program created by the Institute of Noetic Science. She is married and has adult children.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/women-at-the-well-lighten-up-choosing-joy-in-challenging-times-morning-in-person-series/2024-05-08/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:FREE: Well-Being Wednesday (2nd Q 2024) - A Wednesday Morning Reflection Call (8 AM ET / Dial: (520) 525-8123)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Well-Being Wednesdays” each Wednesday morning at 8 AM ET.\n\nDial in #: 1-520-525-8123  (no access code needed)\n\nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to all of the recordings here. \nLaunched in January 2023\, our Well-Being Wednesday free reflection calls have become a Wednesday morning ritual for many. We continue to provide our free\, 15-minute\, live reflection calls which include a message of inspiration that is contemporized for the challenging times in which we find ourselves as well as a library of past recorded calls. This is a free offering of Well for the Journey to continue our mission of cultivating spiritual well-being and nourishing community. \nFrom 8:00-8:15 AM on Wednesday mornings\, listeners will be engaged by a different facilitator (see bios below.) Various modalities\, including meditation\, intentional silence\, blessings\, and spiritual practices will be utilized alternately by facilitators to express the meaning that the theme bears for them. For the second quarter of 2024\, our centering theme will focus on “nature/creation” \nNo pre-registration or active call participation is required; Simply dial in a minute before 8 am and listen for the meditation to begin.   \nDial #: 1-520-525-8123 \nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to any of our past reflection calls here. \nThe Following Individuals will be facilitating the meditation calls each Wednesday: \nApril 3rd – Gordon Creamer\nGordon is a retreat facilitator\, spiritual director/companion\, and Program Director at Well For The Journey. He is a native son of Baltimore City\, where he lives with his husband and two Siamese cats. \nApril 10th – Greg Cochran\nGreg is a spiritual companion/guide\, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs\, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature\, woodworking\, photography\, and good conversations. \nApril 17th – Brian Fitzek\nBrian is a theosophist from the foothills of the Shenandoah Valley. He is interested in astrology\, mythology\, and the intersection of science and spirituality.\n \nApril 24th – Maggie Lears\nMaggie Lears recently retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \nMay 1st – Fr. Joe Muth \nFr. Muth is the Chaplain of Notre Dame of Maryland University. He was the Pastor of St. Matthew Church for 30 years. He brings to the University his experience of working with immigrants\, gay and lesbian people\, transgender families\, youth\, and the elderly. He is a good listener and reflects on the Word of God with those who seek his counsel. He also likes to laugh with those entrusted to his care. \n\nMay 8th – Cecilia Amaral\nCecilia Amaral believes fully in each human being’s capacity for growth and development including his/her desire to connect with and be guided by the presence of God; however “God” is understood by the individual. A cornerstone of her connection with others is a respect for the wisdom and intelligence inherent in each person. This approach encourages others to listen to the promptings in their hearts and invites them to act with compassion and integrity. \nMay 15th – Freda Marie Brown\nFreda Marie is a Lightworker\, truth-seeker\, healer\, crone\, retreat leader\, writer and an Episcopal priest. \nMay 22nd – Mabeth Hudson\nMabeth Hudson is a co-founder of Well for the Journey\, writer\, program leader\, and spiritual director who focuses on practical spirituality in daily life. \n\n\n\nMay 29th – Donna Mollenkopf \nDonna is a part of the Well community in many ways. She is currently a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer\, and also leads some of the Well’s programs on mystics and other topics. She has also served on the Well’s Board and is the co-author of two books on spirituality. Donna values a contemplative stance and is married with a son\, two stepsons\, and is a happy grandmother. \nJune 5th – Greg Cochran\nGreg is a spiritual companion/guide\, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs\, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature\, woodworking\, photography\, and good conversations. \n \n\n\nJune 12th – Lorie Conway \nLorie is a contemplative spiritual director\, group facilitator\, retreat leader\, and curious seeker of Divine Mystery who lives in Bel Air\, MD. She is on staff with the Well and the Shalem Institute of Spiritual Formation. Lorie enjoys playing in the dirt and has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys.  \n\n\n\nJune 19th – Rabbi Emily Stern \nRabbi Emily Stern is the Spiritual Leader and Rabbi of Kol HaLev\, a Reconstructionist Synagogue Community. She is passionate about creative approaches to deepening our personal relationships to religion and mysticism through the arts\, self-expression\, meditation\, and inquiry.  \n\n\n\nJune 26th – Lisa Beacham\nLisa serves the world as a spiritual director and Enneagram coach and resides in Baltimore\, MD. Active within her church and the Program Circle at Well For The Journey\, Lisa recognizes her purpose in life is to create a world where people thrive. She loves traveling and discovering new foods. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/well-being-wednesday-1st-q-2024-dial-520-525-8123-2/2024-05-08/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
CATEGORIES:Phone-In
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SUMMARY:Anam Cara Clergy Group 2023 - 2024 (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Well’s Anam Cara (Soul Friend) Clergy Group offers clergy what they regularly encourage for others – soul care. We invite you to a safe\, sacred place just for you! A space where you have no responsibilities\, can water your own soul\, share\, and just be without judgement or expectation. \nThe Well’s Anam Cara Clergy Group meets on the first Monday of the month October through June (adjusting for Mondays around holy days and holidays) from 10:30 am to noon online. Our rhythm is: \n· A check-in time with one another\n· A reflection prompt given by our facilitator\n· 30 minutes of quiet\, reflection time off screen (this is your time)\n· A sharing time (optional) and a closing \nOur facilitator is Cecilia Amaral. Cecilia has a deep commitment to encourage others to nurture authentic and thriving relationships with themselves\, others\, and their environments. Cecilia has extensive experience working with clergy from many denominations on an individual basis\, in groups\, and with denominational staff. She is uniquely gifted to companion clergy in the face of today’s unique pressures. \nThis is an ecumenical group for clergy who currently serve and who are retired. Please join us to nourish and care for your soul. \nDATE: Mondays – 10/2\, 11/6\, 12/4/2023 and 1/8\, 2/5\, 3/4\, 4/1\, 5/6\, and 6/3/2024\n\nTIME: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET\n\nCOST: $95.00 for the series\n\nLOCATION: Zoom – You will receive an email from Well for the Journey the week of the program\, (usually 2 days in advance) with the Zoom Link. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. If you are unable to find the email\, please search your email folders\, including your spam folder. Thank you. \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nFACILITATOR: Cecilia Amaral\n\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\, and current Circle Chair. She also currently serves as Spiritual Guide to the Board of Directors.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/anam-cara-clergy-group-2023-2024-online-program/2024-05-06/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Sacred Drum Making at Well for the Journey (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:This program has reached it’s capacity and is now sold out.  We have created a wait list in case someone who is registered is unable to attend. Join the wait list here. \nWe are delighted to welcome back master drum maker and spiritual teacher\, Starfeather Marcy\, for another wonderful opportunity to make your own sacred drum! \n Hand-drums have been used for centuries by Indigenous people around the world in spiritual ceremonies. Starfeather has been facilitating drum making for over twenty-five years. In this intimate workshop\, you will make your own hand-drum in ceremony and within sacred community. Starfeather has created an easy\, step-by-step process to guide you through this experience. It is approached as “sacred crafting”\, a prayerful\, contemplative\, and relaxing day of creation. Participants will honor all materials\, including the animal hides and the wooden drum frames\, as well as the process of creating a tool that becomes an instrument for prayer\, meditation\, sound healing\, and enjoyment. \nThe program will begin with an opening prayer of gratitude and an opportunity for introductions and brief sharing. Starfeather will then offer a short history of drumming and an explanation of the materials and the tools to be used. Each participant will be making a 15” Elk hide drum and drum beater. The style of drum to be created is from the Northwest US and Canada. \nNo skills are needed beyond the basic ability to use scissors and a mallet and punch. All tools and materials are provided. \n\nThe program consists of three parts: \nPart One: Preparation of materials by punching holes in the hides\, cutting rawhide lacing and making drum beaters. \nPart Two: Return for a brief meditation. Then\, careful lacing up of drums and bringing them into being. \nPart Three: Learning how to care for your drum is explained throughout the creative process. The day will end with a closing sharing and a prayer of gratitude. \nEach drum is as unique as are the people who make them. The process of drum making is a unifying experience\, especially when done in sacred community. You will leave this workshop with something you have made with your heart and hands that will last a lifetime and can become part of your legacy\, a gift to pass on to the next generation and to use in your own spiritual practice now. \nPlease bring a bag lunch and beverage for your lunch break. \nDATE: Saturday\, May 4\, 2024\n\nTIME: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM\n\nCOST: $250\, includes all materials\n\nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is now closed due to capacity; you may add your name to the wait list here. \nPLEASE NOTE OUR CANCELLATION POLICY FOR THIS PROGRAM: Given the cost of the drum making materials\, the Well is not able to offer any refund if you are unable to attend the workshop after registering. You are welcome to gift your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please call the Well if someone else will be using your ticket. Thank you for your understanding! \nPREPARING FOR YOUR PROGRAM:\nYou will receive an email from Well for the Journey at least 2 days in advance of the start of your program. 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. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Starfeather Marcy\n\nFACILITATOR BIO: \nStarfeather was trained and initiated into The Elder’s Lodge in 1994 by WhiteHorse Woman\, Medicine Woman of the Cherokee Nation\, in a ceremony given to her by her Grandmother\, a Cherokee Medicine Woman. Starfeather is considered an Elder in this tradition and this title was given to her due to her calling and work in the World\, especially with women’s spiritual evolvement. She regularly offers gatherings\, such as Sacred Circles and Retreats and Sacred Craft and Drum Making days from her home in Edmonds\, WA\, as well as Cape Cod and Woman Soul Gatherings in WA State and Maryland. Please check out her website to learn more about her and the incredible process of guiding interested individuals in creating their own sacred drum: starfeather.net
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/sacred-drum-making-at-well-for-the-journey-in-person-program/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Qi Gong for Wellbeing of Body\, Mind\, and Spirit (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese healing practice that combines focused breathing\, gentle movement\, and meditation to promote wellbeing of body\, mind\, and spirit. “Qi” is our “life force energy” and “Gong” is the skill or practice of using that energy. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)\, poor health is connected to stagnant energy in the body. Qi Gong is used to keep Qi balanced and flowing – especially during times of stress\, illness\, or these early days of Spring when\, like the plants pushing through still cold soil\, we can push through our obstacles to emerge as our own true selves. \nAs our Qi begins to flow more freely\, we can move from a stuck feeling to a more open one. We can notice and acknowledge emotions as they arise and even choose to release them\, kind of like peeling away the layers of an onion to get to the core – the core of who we are\, minus all the layers of our lives\, past and present\, which can compromise our health and well-being. We can make room for centeredness\, positive connection\, thoughtful communication\, vitality\, and our growth as human beings on this beautiful planet. \nJoin experienced Qi Gong Instructor and Health Advocate\, Mindie Flamholz\, to learn the simple breathing techniques and gentle movements of Qi Gong. Qi Gong can be done standing\, seated\, in a wheelchair\, or in bed. Movements can be modified and even imagined! I can imagine swimming in a lake without being there! All you need is an open and curious mindset and a willingness to try. \nThis program will be held outside at the Well. In the event of inclement weather\, the program will move inside. \nDATES: Fridays\, 4/26\, 5/3\, 5/10\, 5/17/2024\n\nTIME: 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET\n\nCOST: $15 per session or $55 for all 4 sessions\n\nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nPREPARING FOR YOUR PROGRAM:\nYou will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 2 days in advance of the start of your program. 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. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. Thank you!\n\nFACILITATOR: Mindie Flamholz\n\nFACILITATOR BIO:\nMindie loves the practice of Qi Gong\, especially outside\, no matter the season. For her\, the practice reminds her that as reflected outside in Nature\, so is inside each of us. In her words — standing beneath a tree as its leaves fall\, inhaling cold\, crisp winter air\, loosening warming soil with my fingers\, moving in water with the motion of the waves… I breathe and exchange life giving forces with all around me. What a gift ! \nIn her experiences of learning Qi Gong\, Mindie has trained with Chan Zhang\, Mantak Chia\, Dr. Kevin Chen\, and Lee Holden among others\, while her teaching experiences have engaged and supported school children\, women who have been abused\, been previously incarcerated\, suffered the loss of children\, or been diagnosed with cancer\, in addition to stroke survivors\, stressed-out hospital staff\, physical therapists\, individuals in recovery\, seniors in residential communities\, and more. Mindie continues to share the benefits of Qi Gong with many others and to grow in her own body\, mind\, and spirit. \nMindie also loves The Well! She finds that each program she has taken has broadened her and made her feel more connected to herself and others.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/qi-gong-for-wellbeing-of-body-mind-and-spirit-in-person-program/2024-05-03/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:The "Nature" of Journaling (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLike a mountain\, life is full of challenges\, and great accomplishments. Taking time to look at the step-by-step journey of growth in our lives provides spiritual fulfillment. \nValleys provide focus on what matters most by putting forth the effort to look within\, find the blessing\, and discover the light. Understanding times of questioning and uncertainty directs our spiritual development. \nStreams flow with many twists and turns. Some streams “go with the flow’\, while others are content to follow a path and let the current take its course. The path of a stream can be compared to our spiritual path\, one of richness and new life. \nYou are warmly invited to join experienced journaling facilitator\, Liz Neal\, to deepen your journaling practice or start a new one! Through guided practice to include a variety of readings and prompts participants will reflect\, journal\, and share responses to these aspects in nature. Simple journal strategies will be shared and modeled. \nNo previous writing or journaling experience is required. You may join for individual sessions or the entire series. \nDATE: Fridays\, 3/1\, 4/12\, 5/3/2024\n\nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM ET\n\nCOST: $80 for the series of 3 sessions or $30 per session\n\nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nPREPARING FOR YOUR PROGRAM:\nYou will receive an email from Well for the Journey at least 2 days in advance of the start of your program. 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. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. \nFACILITATOR: Liz Neal \nFACILITATOR BIO:\nLiz has made journaling a routine practice for over 30 years. She has been blessed with a “heart for journaling” and now focuses on helping others discover the numerous benefits and insights that regular journaling can bring to their lives. Liz and her husband live in Lutherville. She has worked in education as a teacher and administrator for over 32 years. She loves spending time with her grandchildren\, reading\, and traveling. \n 
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/the-nature-of-journaling-online-program/2024-05-03/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Women at the Well: Lighten Up! Choosing Joy in Challenging Times (Morning\, In-Person\, 6-Part Series)
DESCRIPTION:This program has reached it’s seating capacity; We have a waitlist available should someone who is signed up not be able to attend.  Join the wait list here. \nHow can we live as joyful people when we are surrounded by turmoil\, conflict\, heartache\, pain\, and life’s inevitable suffering? Even as we experience stressful times\, we can choose joy and radiate it to others. Drawing from The Book of Joy by spiritual wisdom figures\, the Dalai Lama\, Desmond Tutu\, and Douglas Abrams\, we will take a fresh look at themes of perspective\, humor\, acceptance\, forgiveness\, and gratefulness as we choose joy in daily life. \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. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Well in the mornings and the evenings to accommodate varying schedules and preferences. This registration is for the Morning session. \nDATE: Wednesdays – April 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, May 1 & 8 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $120 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is now at capacity; join the wait list here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: Donna Mollenkopf\, Maggie Lears\, and Mabeth Hudson \nFACILITATOR BIOS:\nDonna Mollenkopf:\nDonna is a Women at the Well facilitator\, curriculum writer\, and leader of some of the Well’s Mystics programs. A former Well board member\, she has experience as a retreat leader\, pilgrimage guide\, and small group leader. Donna is the co-author of two books on spirituality and is an active member of her Lutheran church. A graduate of Shalem’s Soul of the Executive program\, Donna values a contemplative stance. She is married\, mother of a grown son\, two grown stepsons\, and a happy grandmother. \n\nMaggie Lears:\nMaggie recently retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \n  \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 one’s daily living. \nAfter practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered into a discernment process to listen for how she could better serve the greater good. She was led to co-found Well for the Journey in 2002. She continues to serve as a program leader and an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors. \nMabeth also blends her legal and spiritual expertise to advocate for people to live well and love well through the end-of-life. She helps people consider what is uniquely important to them as they age and face the final stages of life on earth. She then helps document\, communicate\, and advocate for those desires. \nMabeth holds a J.D. from Emory University School of Law and an M.A. in Spiritual and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland. She is a certified leader of Conscious Aging\, a program created by the Institute of Noetic Science. She is married and has adult children.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/women-at-the-well-lighten-up-choosing-joy-in-challenging-times-morning-in-person-series/2024-05-01/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:FREE: Well-Being Wednesday (2nd Q 2024) - A Wednesday Morning Reflection Call (8 AM ET / Dial: (520) 525-8123)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Well-Being Wednesdays” each Wednesday morning at 8 AM ET.\n\nDial in #: 1-520-525-8123  (no access code needed)\n\nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to all of the recordings here. \nLaunched in January 2023\, our Well-Being Wednesday free reflection calls have become a Wednesday morning ritual for many. We continue to provide our free\, 15-minute\, live reflection calls which include a message of inspiration that is contemporized for the challenging times in which we find ourselves as well as a library of past recorded calls. This is a free offering of Well for the Journey to continue our mission of cultivating spiritual well-being and nourishing community. \nFrom 8:00-8:15 AM on Wednesday mornings\, listeners will be engaged by a different facilitator (see bios below.) Various modalities\, including meditation\, intentional silence\, blessings\, and spiritual practices will be utilized alternately by facilitators to express the meaning that the theme bears for them. For the second quarter of 2024\, our centering theme will focus on “nature/creation” \nNo pre-registration or active call participation is required; Simply dial in a minute before 8 am and listen for the meditation to begin.   \nDial #: 1-520-525-8123 \nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to any of our past reflection calls here. \nThe Following Individuals will be facilitating the meditation calls each Wednesday: \nApril 3rd – Gordon Creamer\nGordon is a retreat facilitator\, spiritual director/companion\, and Program Director at Well For The Journey. He is a native son of Baltimore City\, where he lives with his husband and two Siamese cats. \nApril 10th – Greg Cochran\nGreg is a spiritual companion/guide\, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs\, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature\, woodworking\, photography\, and good conversations. \nApril 17th – Brian Fitzek\nBrian is a theosophist from the foothills of the Shenandoah Valley. He is interested in astrology\, mythology\, and the intersection of science and spirituality.\n \nApril 24th – Maggie Lears\nMaggie Lears recently retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \nMay 1st – Fr. Joe Muth \nFr. Muth is the Chaplain of Notre Dame of Maryland University. He was the Pastor of St. Matthew Church for 30 years. He brings to the University his experience of working with immigrants\, gay and lesbian people\, transgender families\, youth\, and the elderly. He is a good listener and reflects on the Word of God with those who seek his counsel. He also likes to laugh with those entrusted to his care. \n\nMay 8th – Cecilia Amaral\nCecilia Amaral believes fully in each human being’s capacity for growth and development including his/her desire to connect with and be guided by the presence of God; however “God” is understood by the individual. A cornerstone of her connection with others is a respect for the wisdom and intelligence inherent in each person. This approach encourages others to listen to the promptings in their hearts and invites them to act with compassion and integrity. \nMay 15th – Freda Marie Brown\nFreda Marie is a Lightworker\, truth-seeker\, healer\, crone\, retreat leader\, writer and an Episcopal priest. \nMay 22nd – Mabeth Hudson\nMabeth Hudson is a co-founder of Well for the Journey\, writer\, program leader\, and spiritual director who focuses on practical spirituality in daily life. \n\n\n\nMay 29th – Donna Mollenkopf \nDonna is a part of the Well community in many ways. She is currently a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer\, and also leads some of the Well’s programs on mystics and other topics. She has also served on the Well’s Board and is the co-author of two books on spirituality. Donna values a contemplative stance and is married with a son\, two stepsons\, and is a happy grandmother. \nJune 5th – Greg Cochran\nGreg is a spiritual companion/guide\, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs\, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature\, woodworking\, photography\, and good conversations. \n \n\n\nJune 12th – Lorie Conway \nLorie is a contemplative spiritual director\, group facilitator\, retreat leader\, and curious seeker of Divine Mystery who lives in Bel Air\, MD. She is on staff with the Well and the Shalem Institute of Spiritual Formation. Lorie enjoys playing in the dirt and has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys.  \n\n\n\nJune 19th – Rabbi Emily Stern \nRabbi Emily Stern is the Spiritual Leader and Rabbi of Kol HaLev\, a Reconstructionist Synagogue Community. She is passionate about creative approaches to deepening our personal relationships to religion and mysticism through the arts\, self-expression\, meditation\, and inquiry.  \n\n\n\nJune 26th – Lisa Beacham\nLisa serves the world as a spiritual director and Enneagram coach and resides in Baltimore\, MD. Active within her church and the Program Circle at Well For The Journey\, Lisa recognizes her purpose in life is to create a world where people thrive. She loves traveling and discovering new foods. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/well-being-wednesday-1st-q-2024-dial-520-525-8123-2/2024-05-01/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
CATEGORIES:Phone-In
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SUMMARY:Qi Gong for Wellbeing of Body\, Mind\, and Spirit (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese healing practice that combines focused breathing\, gentle movement\, and meditation to promote wellbeing of body\, mind\, and spirit. “Qi” is our “life force energy” and “Gong” is the skill or practice of using that energy. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)\, poor health is connected to stagnant energy in the body. Qi Gong is used to keep Qi balanced and flowing – especially during times of stress\, illness\, or these early days of Spring when\, like the plants pushing through still cold soil\, we can push through our obstacles to emerge as our own true selves. \nAs our Qi begins to flow more freely\, we can move from a stuck feeling to a more open one. We can notice and acknowledge emotions as they arise and even choose to release them\, kind of like peeling away the layers of an onion to get to the core – the core of who we are\, minus all the layers of our lives\, past and present\, which can compromise our health and well-being. We can make room for centeredness\, positive connection\, thoughtful communication\, vitality\, and our growth as human beings on this beautiful planet. \nJoin experienced Qi Gong Instructor and Health Advocate\, Mindie Flamholz\, to learn the simple breathing techniques and gentle movements of Qi Gong. Qi Gong can be done standing\, seated\, in a wheelchair\, or in bed. Movements can be modified and even imagined! I can imagine swimming in a lake without being there! All you need is an open and curious mindset and a willingness to try. \nThis program will be held outside at the Well. In the event of inclement weather\, the program will move inside. \nDATES: Fridays\, 4/26\, 5/3\, 5/10\, 5/17/2024\n\nTIME: 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET\n\nCOST: $15 per session or $55 for all 4 sessions\n\nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nPREPARING FOR YOUR PROGRAM:\nYou will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 2 days in advance of the start of your program. 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. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. Thank you!\n\nFACILITATOR: Mindie Flamholz\n\nFACILITATOR BIO:\nMindie loves the practice of Qi Gong\, especially outside\, no matter the season. For her\, the practice reminds her that as reflected outside in Nature\, so is inside each of us. In her words — standing beneath a tree as its leaves fall\, inhaling cold\, crisp winter air\, loosening warming soil with my fingers\, moving in water with the motion of the waves… I breathe and exchange life giving forces with all around me. What a gift ! \nIn her experiences of learning Qi Gong\, Mindie has trained with Chan Zhang\, Mantak Chia\, Dr. Kevin Chen\, and Lee Holden among others\, while her teaching experiences have engaged and supported school children\, women who have been abused\, been previously incarcerated\, suffered the loss of children\, or been diagnosed with cancer\, in addition to stroke survivors\, stressed-out hospital staff\, physical therapists\, individuals in recovery\, seniors in residential communities\, and more. Mindie continues to share the benefits of Qi Gong with many others and to grow in her own body\, mind\, and spirit. \nMindie also loves The Well! She finds that each program she has taken has broadened her and made her feel more connected to herself and others.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/qi-gong-for-wellbeing-of-body-mind-and-spirit-in-person-program/2024-04-26/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T200000
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SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra – Guided Meditation\, “Doing Less” (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by doing “nothing.” This ancient practice produces a profound state of relaxation just by listening. \nOne hour of Yoga Nidra is equal to four (4) hours of sleep. As the mind slows down\, our thoughts begin to move away from us. Yoga Nidra happens in the space between waking and sleeping. It’s like floating! You disengage from stress-producing thoughts\, allowing the body\, mind\, and spirit to rest and heal naturally. Modern studies have validated the benefits of Yoga Nidra; showing that a guided meditation is very effective in reducing anxiety\, stress\, and depression. \nResting comfortably in your own home\, the practice can be done lying down or in a seated position with your feet up. All you have to do is listen. These are the items you will need: \n· A quiet place to lay down or recline.\n· Pillow for head and under your knees.\n· Blanket for warmth.\n· If desired\, an eye mask or pillow to block light.\n· Water to drink. \nThe Well is thrilled to continue our relationship with certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide\, Yoga Instructor\, and I Am Yoga Nidra Facilitator\, Jamila Keita to offer this deeply healing and restorative practice. Most individuals report feelings of enhanced well-being\, calm and better sleep after each session. Many feel relaxed and energized. \nIf you are new to meditation\, never tried or been successful at meditation\, or an experienced meditator\, we encourage you to give Yoga Nidra a try. You will be amazed at how easily you will achieve a meditative state. \nDATES: Mondays – 4/8\, 5/13\, 6/10/24 and Tuesdays – 4/23\, 5/28\, 6/25/24 \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET \nCOST: $15 per session\, All 6 sessions for $80 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Jamila Keita \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nHi! My name is Evangeline “Jamila” Keita. I’ve been practicing yoga for almost 25 years and decided to teach yoga as my “retirement job.” It was during my yoga training (YT200) that I was introduced to Yoga Nidra. Immediately after completing YT200 in 2014\, I took my first Yoga Nidra training. Since that time\, I’ve taken subsequent trainings in Yoga Nidra in 2017 and 2021. I love this practice. \nDuring the shutdown\, I found “nature therapy.” This led me to complete a course through “The Kripalu School of Outdoor Leadership” and become a KMOG (Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide). \nI currently teach two yoga classes per week on Zoom. Each class includes poses and a short Yoga Nidra session. Since 2022\, I have provided weekly Yoga Nidra sessions for Hopewell Cancer Support Center and occasional Mindful Outdoor Experiences (MOEs). Additionally\, I work for Nature Worx\, a non-profit that provides MOEs to persons in recovery and the general public. \nI never imagined this second career as it is\, but it seems like a natural evolution to me. I hope you enjoy my offerings.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/yoga-nidra-guided-meditation-doing-less-online-program/2024-04-08/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085452
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Women at the Well: Lighten Up! Choosing Joy in Challenging Times (Morning\, In-Person\, 6-Part Series)
DESCRIPTION:This program has reached it’s seating capacity; We have a waitlist available should someone who is signed up not be able to attend.  Join the wait list here. \nHow can we live as joyful people when we are surrounded by turmoil\, conflict\, heartache\, pain\, and life’s inevitable suffering? Even as we experience stressful times\, we can choose joy and radiate it to others. Drawing from The Book of Joy by spiritual wisdom figures\, the Dalai Lama\, Desmond Tutu\, and Douglas Abrams\, we will take a fresh look at themes of perspective\, humor\, acceptance\, forgiveness\, and gratefulness as we choose joy in daily life. \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. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Well in the mornings and the evenings to accommodate varying schedules and preferences. This registration is for the Morning session. \nDATE: Wednesdays – April 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, May 1 & 8 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $120 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is now at capacity; join the wait list here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: Donna Mollenkopf\, Maggie Lears\, and Mabeth Hudson \nFACILITATOR BIOS:\nDonna Mollenkopf:\nDonna is a Women at the Well facilitator\, curriculum writer\, and leader of some of the Well’s Mystics programs. A former Well board member\, she has experience as a retreat leader\, pilgrimage guide\, and small group leader. Donna is the co-author of two books on spirituality and is an active member of her Lutheran church. A graduate of Shalem’s Soul of the Executive program\, Donna values a contemplative stance. She is married\, mother of a grown son\, two grown stepsons\, and a happy grandmother. \n\nMaggie Lears:\nMaggie recently retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \n  \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 one’s daily living. \nAfter practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered into a discernment process to listen for how she could better serve the greater good. She was led to co-found Well for the Journey in 2002. She continues to serve as a program leader and an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors. \nMabeth also blends her legal and spiritual expertise to advocate for people to live well and love well through the end-of-life. She helps people consider what is uniquely important to them as they age and face the final stages of life on earth. She then helps document\, communicate\, and advocate for those desires. \nMabeth holds a J.D. from Emory University School of Law and an M.A. in Spiritual and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland. She is a certified leader of Conscious Aging\, a program created by the Institute of Noetic Science. She is married and has adult children.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/women-at-the-well-lighten-up-choosing-joy-in-challenging-times-morning-in-person-series/2024-04-03/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T081500
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SUMMARY:FREE: Well-Being Wednesday (2nd Q 2024) - A Wednesday Morning Reflection Call (8 AM ET / Dial: (520) 525-8123)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Well-Being Wednesdays” each Wednesday morning at 8 AM ET.\n\nDial in #: 1-520-525-8123  (no access code needed)\n\nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to all of the recordings here. \nLaunched in January 2023\, our Well-Being Wednesday free reflection calls have become a Wednesday morning ritual for many. We continue to provide our free\, 15-minute\, live reflection calls which include a message of inspiration that is contemporized for the challenging times in which we find ourselves as well as a library of past recorded calls. This is a free offering of Well for the Journey to continue our mission of cultivating spiritual well-being and nourishing community. \nFrom 8:00-8:15 AM on Wednesday mornings\, listeners will be engaged by a different facilitator (see bios below.) Various modalities\, including meditation\, intentional silence\, blessings\, and spiritual practices will be utilized alternately by facilitators to express the meaning that the theme bears for them. For the second quarter of 2024\, our centering theme will focus on “nature/creation” \nNo pre-registration or active call participation is required; Simply dial in a minute before 8 am and listen for the meditation to begin.   \nDial #: 1-520-525-8123 \nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to any of our past reflection calls here. \nThe Following Individuals will be facilitating the meditation calls each Wednesday: \nApril 3rd – Gordon Creamer\nGordon is a retreat facilitator\, spiritual director/companion\, and Program Director at Well For The Journey. He is a native son of Baltimore City\, where he lives with his husband and two Siamese cats. \nApril 10th – Greg Cochran\nGreg is a spiritual companion/guide\, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs\, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature\, woodworking\, photography\, and good conversations. \nApril 17th – Brian Fitzek\nBrian is a theosophist from the foothills of the Shenandoah Valley. He is interested in astrology\, mythology\, and the intersection of science and spirituality.\n \nApril 24th – Maggie Lears\nMaggie Lears recently retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \nMay 1st – Fr. Joe Muth \nFr. Muth is the Chaplain of Notre Dame of Maryland University. He was the Pastor of St. Matthew Church for 30 years. He brings to the University his experience of working with immigrants\, gay and lesbian people\, transgender families\, youth\, and the elderly. He is a good listener and reflects on the Word of God with those who seek his counsel. He also likes to laugh with those entrusted to his care. \n\nMay 8th – Cecilia Amaral\nCecilia Amaral believes fully in each human being’s capacity for growth and development including his/her desire to connect with and be guided by the presence of God; however “God” is understood by the individual. A cornerstone of her connection with others is a respect for the wisdom and intelligence inherent in each person. This approach encourages others to listen to the promptings in their hearts and invites them to act with compassion and integrity. \nMay 15th – Freda Marie Brown\nFreda Marie is a Lightworker\, truth-seeker\, healer\, crone\, retreat leader\, writer and an Episcopal priest. \nMay 22nd – Mabeth Hudson\nMabeth Hudson is a co-founder of Well for the Journey\, writer\, program leader\, and spiritual director who focuses on practical spirituality in daily life. \n\n\n\nMay 29th – Donna Mollenkopf \nDonna is a part of the Well community in many ways. She is currently a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer\, and also leads some of the Well’s programs on mystics and other topics. She has also served on the Well’s Board and is the co-author of two books on spirituality. Donna values a contemplative stance and is married with a son\, two stepsons\, and is a happy grandmother. \nJune 5th – Greg Cochran\nGreg is a spiritual companion/guide\, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs\, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature\, woodworking\, photography\, and good conversations. \n \n\n\nJune 12th – Lorie Conway \nLorie is a contemplative spiritual director\, group facilitator\, retreat leader\, and curious seeker of Divine Mystery who lives in Bel Air\, MD. She is on staff with the Well and the Shalem Institute of Spiritual Formation. Lorie enjoys playing in the dirt and has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys.  \n\n\n\nJune 19th – Rabbi Emily Stern \nRabbi Emily Stern is the Spiritual Leader and Rabbi of Kol HaLev\, a Reconstructionist Synagogue Community. She is passionate about creative approaches to deepening our personal relationships to religion and mysticism through the arts\, self-expression\, meditation\, and inquiry.  \n\n\n\nJune 26th – Lisa Beacham\nLisa serves the world as a spiritual director and Enneagram coach and resides in Baltimore\, MD. Active within her church and the Program Circle at Well For The Journey\, Lisa recognizes her purpose in life is to create a world where people thrive. She loves traveling and discovering new foods. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/well-being-wednesday-1st-q-2024-dial-520-525-8123-2/2024-04-03/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
CATEGORIES:Phone-In
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SUMMARY:The "Nature" of Journaling (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLike a mountain\, life is full of challenges\, and great accomplishments. Taking time to look at the step-by-step journey of growth in our lives provides spiritual fulfillment. \nValleys provide focus on what matters most by putting forth the effort to look within\, find the blessing\, and discover the light. Understanding times of questioning and uncertainty directs our spiritual development. \nStreams flow with many twists and turns. Some streams “go with the flow’\, while others are content to follow a path and let the current take its course. The path of a stream can be compared to our spiritual path\, one of richness and new life. \nYou are warmly invited to join experienced journaling facilitator\, Liz Neal\, to deepen your journaling practice or start a new one! Through guided practice to include a variety of readings and prompts participants will reflect\, journal\, and share responses to these aspects in nature. Simple journal strategies will be shared and modeled. \nNo previous writing or journaling experience is required. You may join for individual sessions or the entire series. \nDATE: Fridays\, 3/1\, 4/12\, 5/3/2024\n\nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM ET\n\nCOST: $80 for the series of 3 sessions or $30 per session\n\nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nPREPARING FOR YOUR PROGRAM:\nYou will receive an email from Well for the Journey at least 2 days in advance of the start of your program. 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. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. \nFACILITATOR: Liz Neal \nFACILITATOR BIO:\nLiz has made journaling a routine practice for over 30 years. She has been blessed with a “heart for journaling” and now focuses on helping others discover the numerous benefits and insights that regular journaling can bring to their lives. Liz and her husband live in Lutherville. She has worked in education as a teacher and administrator for over 32 years. She loves spending time with her grandchildren\, reading\, and traveling. \n 
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/the-nature-of-journaling-online-program/2024-03-01/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085452
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SUMMARY:Group Spiritual Direction 23/24 with Franklin Adkinson (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Group spiritual direction is a process in which people gather together on a regular basis to assist one another in an ongoing awareness of God (Spirit\, Source\, Creator\, whatever your word is) in all of life. They are seeking support for their responsiveness to God and they agree to support others in that same responsiveness. Three conditions are essential to the life of the group. Members must agree to: \n* commit themselves to an honest relationship with God\n* to participate wholeheartedly in the group process through prayerful listening and response\n* to open their spiritual journeys for consideration by others \nThis contemplative approach to spiritual direction is grounded in the model that originated at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington\, DC. The group is limited to five participants and is facilitated by Franklin Adkinson. The group will meet in-person at the Well. \nThis group has space for one new person this year. If you are feeling nudged to give Group Spiritual Direction a try\, please call the Well at 410-296-9355. We will connect you with Franklin so that you can discuss your interest with him. \nDATES: Saturdays – 10/21\, 11/18\, 12/16/2023 and 1/20\, 2/17\, 3/16\, 4/20\, 5/18/2024 \nTIME: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\nCOST: $250\n\nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093\n\nFACILITATOR: N. Franklin Adkinson\n\nFACILITATOR BIO:\nFranklin Adkinson is an Episcopal layman with ecumenical and interfaith orientation\, and a growing contemplative grounding. For 10 years he participated in and then facilitated group spiritual direction programs at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington\, DC. Franklin has established similar GSD offerings at the Well over the past ten years. He also has led several Well programs exploring attempts to harmonize science and faith. Franklin has served as president of Shalem’s Board of Directors\, and has served on the Well’s Board as well. He is a professor of medicine at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/group-spiritual-direction-23-24-with-franklin-adkinson-in-person-program/2023-10-21/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T203000
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SUMMARY:Horizons Men's Group 2023-2024 (Hybrid Program)
DESCRIPTION:“Where else could I go to have such a deep conversation about the spiritual journey with other men?” \nThis question is heard regularly as the Well’s Horizons Men’s group gathers to have honest conversations about how we might live out our spirituality as men in the world – within our daily living. \nPast Horizons’ series have focused on themes such as the deconstruction and reconstruction of faith\, the first and second halves of life\, spirituality and imperfection\, why do bad things happen to good people\, and what can we learn from other faith traditions – just to name a few! \nThe 2023-24 Horizons discussions will be guided by Brian McLaren’s book\, Do I Stay Christian: A Guide for the Doubters\, the Disappointed\, and the Disillusioned. McLaren says\, “There is a way to say both ‘yes’ and ‘no’ to the question of staying Christian by shifting the focus from whether we stay Christian to how we stay human.” So\, it follows that the question\, “Are we living out of the truth of our tradition or from its doctrine\, dogma\, and “supposed to(s)?” is one for all faith journeys. We will use McLaren’s book to guide us into this wider conversation. \nIf you are looking for a community where hard questions are welcomed and explored from the unique perspective of the male spiritual journey\, we have a place for you. Join Greg Cochran\, the Well’s Executive Director\, for a free online information session to learn more about Horizons and see if this community is what you might be looking for – Tuesday\, September 12th at 7:00 PM ET. \nHorizons Men’s Group will meet on the second Tuesday in October and then the third Tuesday thereafter (November – June)\, from 7:00pm-8:30pm ET. Our plan is to meet in-person with the option to “zoom in” for those who may not live close by or for those for whom “zooming” is more comfortable. Come check us out! \nDATE: Tuesdays\, 10/10\, 11/21\, 12/19/2023 and 1/16\, 2/20\, 3/19\, 4/16\, 5/21\, 6/18/2024\n\nTIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET\n\nCOST: $195  \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here.\n\nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here.\n \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 and Zoom: You will receive an email from Well for the Journey the week of the program\, (usually 2 days in advance) with the Zoom Link. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. If you are unable to find the email\, please search your email folders\, including your spam folder. Thank you.\n\nFACILITATOR: Greg Cochran\n\nFACILITATOR BIO:\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.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/horizons-mens-group-2023-2024-hybrid-program/2023-10-10/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Well%20for%20the%20Journey":MAILTO:lorie@wellforthejourney.org
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SUMMARY:Anam Cara Clergy Group 2023 - 2024 (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Well’s Anam Cara (Soul Friend) Clergy Group offers clergy what they regularly encourage for others – soul care. We invite you to a safe\, sacred place just for you! A space where you have no responsibilities\, can water your own soul\, share\, and just be without judgement or expectation. \nThe Well’s Anam Cara Clergy Group meets on the first Monday of the month October through June (adjusting for Mondays around holy days and holidays) from 10:30 am to noon online. Our rhythm is: \n· A check-in time with one another\n· A reflection prompt given by our facilitator\n· 30 minutes of quiet\, reflection time off screen (this is your time)\n· A sharing time (optional) and a closing \nOur facilitator is Cecilia Amaral. Cecilia has a deep commitment to encourage others to nurture authentic and thriving relationships with themselves\, others\, and their environments. Cecilia has extensive experience working with clergy from many denominations on an individual basis\, in groups\, and with denominational staff. She is uniquely gifted to companion clergy in the face of today’s unique pressures. \nThis is an ecumenical group for clergy who currently serve and who are retired. Please join us to nourish and care for your soul. \nDATE: Mondays – 10/2\, 11/6\, 12/4/2023 and 1/8\, 2/5\, 3/4\, 4/1\, 5/6\, and 6/3/2024\n\nTIME: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET\n\nCOST: $95.00 for the series\n\nLOCATION: Zoom – You will receive an email from Well for the Journey the week of the program\, (usually 2 days in advance) with the Zoom Link. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. If you are unable to find the email\, please search your email folders\, including your spam folder. Thank you. \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nFACILITATOR: Cecilia Amaral\n\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\, and current Circle Chair. She also currently serves as Spiritual Guide to the Board of Directors.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/anam-cara-clergy-group-2023-2024-online-program/2023-10-02/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Well%20for%20the%20Journey":MAILTO:lorie@wellforthejourney.org
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SUMMARY:Group Spiritual Direction 2023-2024 with Cathy Rosensteel (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Group spiritual direction is a process in which people gather together on a regular basis to assist one another in an ongoing awareness of God (Spirit\, Source\, Creator\, whatever your word is) in all of life. They are seeking support for their responsiveness to God and they agree to support others in that same responsiveness. Three conditions are essential to the life of the group. Members must agree to: \n* commit themselves to an honest relationship with God\n* to participate wholeheartedly in the group process through prayerful listening and response\n* to open their spiritual journeys for consideration by others \nThis contemplative approach to spiritual direction is grounded in the model that originated at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington\, DC. The group is limited to five participants and is facilitated by Cathy Rosensteel. The group will meet both in-person at the Well and on Zoom (During the winter months as as noted below.) \nThis group has space for one new person this year. If you are feeling nudged to give Group Spiritual Direction a try\, please call the Well at 410-296-9355. We will connect you with Cathy so that you can discuss your interest with her. \nDATES (At the Well): Saturdays – 9/9\, 10/7\, 11/11/2023 and 3/9\, 4/13\, 5/11/2024\nDATES (On Zoom): Saturdays – 12/9/2023\, and 1/13\, 2/10/2024 \nTIME: 8:30 – 11:00 AM \nCOST: $250 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093\nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTRATION:  Please all the Well at 410-296-9355 to express interest and we will put you In touch with Cathy \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy here. \nFACILITATOR: Cathy Rosensteel \nFACILITATOR BIO:\nCathy facilitates group spiritual direction in the Shalem tradition at The Well. She has an M.A. in Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland. Kindled by a week-long silent Ignatian retreat\, she developed a deep appreciation for silence and the Spiritual Exercises. Furthering her interest\, she completed the 19th Annotation of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life. Her work in this area includes leading retreats on finding silence in everyday living and walking the labyrinth. Through private practice\, Cathy is honored to provide individual spiritual direction in the Middle River and Towson areas. \nCathy’s background includes teaching teacher education candidates and directing the Special Education programs at Loyola University Maryland. She also had a notable career developing innovative programs for students with special needs\, as a teacher and administrator with the Baltimore City Public School System. \nDrawn to the outdoors\, Cathy treasures time at home on Seneca Creek with her husband and dog. She enjoys designing engraved affirmation stones\, gardening\, and swimming. Often\, she can be found happily reading\, near or in a body of water\, or just sitting\, very still.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/group-spiritual-direction-2023-2024-with-cathy-rosensteel-in-person-program/2023-09-09/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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