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SUMMARY:From Age-ing to Sage-ing: Embracing the Wisdom of Our Personal Life’s Journey (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Aging is the most common human experience. How we view the aging process has a significant impact on how we harvest the gifts given and the gifts received in our life. We are living longer these days and so often we hear the phrase\, “I don’t like getting old.” Over time\, this common phrase can become a deeply ingrained mantra – one that may unintentionally limit our perspective. \nAs we reflect on our life’s journey\, it behooves us to ask if this mantra serves us? Does it enhance our sense of meaning and well-being? Perhaps there is a more life-giving way to speak about our unfolding years. \nCan you embrace aging to cultivate the inwardness from which your wisdom grows? What is your meaningful spiritual and life legacy? How can you use your experience and wisdom to contribute to help the world? \nThese are some of the questions and insights for our day of reflection. Certified professional coach\, Sharon Scibek brings a passion for facilitating transformational conversations that open others to notice and reach their full potential. Join Sharon as she guides us in meaningful conversation\, prayer\, and reflective practices to support your personal journey from age-ing to sage-ing. You will walk away celebrating the personal gift of your years and honoring the wisdom you share with others. \nDATE: Friday\, March 13\, 2026 \nTIME: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM \nCOST: $70 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Sharon Scibek \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nSharon is a certified professional coach through the International Coaching Federation. She brings to her coaching a wide-range of life and professional experience – from Church Ministry to her transition in business where she was a recognized leader in human resources. Additionally\, she served as adjunct professor at Anne Arundel Community College\, MD\, and McDaniel College in western MD. In all aspects of her work\, Sharon emphasizes the importance of compassionate respect for the individual and their potential.\nSharon founded Gracious-Space\, LLC to fulfill her passion of guiding others to reach their full potential through her professional/life coaching and transformational conversation services. She has also facilitated retreats at the Bon Secours Spiritual and Conference Center. Sharon also hosted her own podcast titled “Gracious Space\,” where she interviewed people that are making a difference in the world.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/from-age-ing-to-sage-ing/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
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SUMMARY:FREE: Well-Being Wednesday Reflection Call (Dial: 520-525-8123 & listen)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our FREE “Well-Being Wednesday” Reflection Call 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 FREE Well-Being Wednesday 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 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 a 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 January 7 –  March 25\, 2026\, our centering theme will be Searching\, Finding and Claiming our Unity. \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 \n\nThe following individuals will be facilitating the meditation calls each Wednesday from January – March: \nJanuary 7:  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.  \nJanuary 14:  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. \nJanuary 21:  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. \nJanuary 28:  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.  \nFebruary 4:  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. \nFebruary 11:  Mabeth Hudson\nThrough her leadership and writing\, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom\, discover meaningful connections\, grow through challenges\, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way\, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years\, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness\, personal growth\, and leadership development. Her workshops\, classes\, retreats\, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life. After practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \nFebruary 18:  Kristan Joice\nKristan joined The Well staff in April 2021 as Office Administrator and Bookkeeper\, bringing with her a degree in Culinary Arts and over 25 years of experience in human resources\, administration\, and event planning. Since becoming part of The Well community and witnessing the impact of spiritual wellness and connection\, she has woven her passions for cooking and social justice into weekly volunteer efforts throughout Baltimore City. \nFebruary 25:  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. \nMarch 4:  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. \nMarch 11:  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. \nMarch 18:  Heidi Thompson\nHeidi has taught and led spiritual workshops and circles since 2003 when she began teaching Making Peace with Fear. She is the founder of Sacred Soul Gathering of Women\, which honors many spiritual traditions in its retreats and online gatherings. With 35 years of experience teaching people to overcome their fear of computer technology\, and a fascinating journey waking up to the value of fear in her own life\, Heidi brings a wealth of knowledge\, interesting insights\, and a simple problem-solving approach to the process of transforming fear into peace. \nMarch 25:  Eric Clayton\nEric is the author of “Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story\, Deepening Your Faith\,” “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars\,” and “Finding Peace Here and Now: How Ignatian Spirituality Leads Us to Healing and Wholeness.” He serves as the deputy director of communications for the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. Eric lives with his wife\, two young daughters\, and cat\, Sebastian\, in Towson\, MD.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/well-being-wednesday-winter2026/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Cup of Our Life (A six-part\, online series)
DESCRIPTION:In these tender and challenging times\, it is ever more important to understand how we can hold harmony and balance between our inner and outer lives. While using Joyce Rupp’s book\, The Cup of Our Life\, as a foundation\, we will use a simple cup as a metaphor for our lives. Perhaps you have a favorite cup to hold your morning beverage. Maybe it has a few chips from being used so often. Or perhaps there is a beloved cup that has broken and been put back together with love. All of these cups can act as metaphors for times in our lives. \nDuring our gatherings\, we will examine how we fill our cup with intention\, and what we pour out of our cup into our own lives as well as the lives of those around us. As the seasons of life change\, so does the need to empty from our cup that which no longer serves us and fill it with those things that will help us meet the next season more fully. We must discern what to keep\, what to let go of and what to add to meet ourselves in the fullness of our lives. \nJoin Spiritual Companion and Retreat Facilitator\, Beth Wood-Roig\, for this soul-nourishing and enriching winter series from the warmth and comfort of your home. Each week\, Beth will invite reflection on a different image of the cup\, such as the open cup\, the chipped cup\, the broken cup\, and the cup of compassion\, encouraging insight into how we live with intention and harmony. It is not necessary to purchase or read the book. Simply bring your favorite cup and an openness to discover all that this simple tool can offer. \nDATES: Tuesdays – 2/3\, 2/10\, 2/17\, 2/24\, 3/3\, 3/10/26 \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: $120 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Beth Wood-Roig \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nBeth’s background includes many years leading contemplative retreats\, small group facilitation and spiritual companioning. She believes that we each experience the Divine in our own unique way. Her sense of the One is that of loving Presence\, holding us gently through all of life\, the joys\, surprises\, sorrows\, uncertainties\, worries\, fears\, and assurances. Her faith background is Unitarian Universalist\, with Christian and Buddhist leanings\, and she often finds spiritual grounding in body prayer and nature. Beth has completed certificates in Contemplative Leadership and in Spiritual Direction for Spiritual Guides\, both from Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development\, based in Camp Hill\, PA. She enjoys gardening\, hiking\, reading\, body prayer and dance\, and spending time with her family and two kitties.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/exploring-the-cup-of-our-life-a-six-part-online-series/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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SUMMARY:Break for Joy: Finding Moments of Joy Every Day (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“This was exactly what I hoped it would be – a literal break in the middle of a weekday to presence and experience joy. And then it was more! A wonderful experience shared with others and I left with some simple ways to bring more joy into my daily life. I look forward to next week’s break for joy.” ~Lisa \n“Keep doing what she is doing and how she is facilitating. It was very engaging! – A Participant \n\nIn a world that’s always changing and increasingly more demanding\, remembering the role of joy in our health and vitality is more important than ever. Join Sarah Hudson online for a mid-day break to explore simple\, practical exercises that help you tap into the joy that already lives within you. Along the way\, we will fill our “Joy Bag” with resiliency tools and mementos that are accessible to everyone. \nYou are welcome to register for all 8 joy-filled sessions – or simply join as your schedule allows. Each session will be focused around different joy practices such as gratitude\, gentle movement\, simple meditation\, journaling\, and music. The tentative themes for each week are listed below. Sarah is also open and flexible to shift based on the collective needs of the group gathered each week. \nSession 1: The Joy Bag + Welcome\nSession 2: Gratitude\nSession 3: Movement\nSession 4: Community + Relationship\nSession 5: Values\nSession 6: Relationships + Gratitude\nSession 7: Purpose\nSession 8: Remove + Closing \nPartner and group discussions will deepen the experience\, and you may choose to pair up with a “Joy Buddy” for encouragement and accountability between sessions. \nFeel free to enjoy your lunch in our online community while discovering how small\, intentional moments of joy can fit naturally into each and every day. Together\, we’ll lift our spirits and leave with renewed energy and practical ways to feel more joyful. When we show up for ourselves\, we are able to show up more impactfully for those around us. \n\n\n\nDATES: Tuesdays – 1/20\, 1/27\, 2/3\, 2/10\, 2/17\, 2/24\, 3/3\, 3/10/26 \nTIME: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET \nCOST: $20 per session \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT:\nYou will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Sarah Hudson \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nSarah Hudson has a diverse skill set and a deep passion for personal growth and well-being. Through her Leadership Coaching + Wellness company\, Halcyon with Hudson\, she supports individuals on their journey towards self-discovery to live abundant\, empowered lives. In her practice\, Sarah leverages 11+ years in the corporate world\, a background as a CPA and Human Resources leader\, Leadership and Performance Coaching training through Brown University’s School of Professional Studies\, and 200H + 300H Yoga Teacher Training. She believes life is a continuous ebb and flow\, a journey of reconnecting to our highest selves and realigning with our values\, purpose\, and truth. Through coaching\, yoga\, and other modalities\, she aims to help guide clients back to this harmonious state\, helping them navigate life with greater inner intelligence\, fulfillment\, and ease.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/break-for-joy-finding-moments-of-joy-every-day-online-program/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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SUMMARY:Deconstructing Your Faith\, Re-envisioning Your Spirituality (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“The combination of Greg and Gordon was awesome!!!” – Judy Wright \n“It was very well done\, a good mix of time together\, group breakouts and meditations. Greg and Gordon created an accepting and comfortable environment.” – Nancy \nDo you ever wonder about the image of God you are carrying?… Have you reached a place in your human journey where you are questioning the faith tradition that you have been a part of and its relevance to your spiritual journey?… Has the faith community/tradition you made a home in brought wounding\, confusion\, or despair to you in navigating the transitions and thresholds of your life?… \nIf the answer that arises within you as you ponder these questions is ‘yes\,’ please know that you are not alone. Current statistics reveal to us that in the United States the number of individuals who are affiliated with a particular faith tradition and/or denomination continue to decrease. Many people are questioning the role of religion in their lives and decidedly searching for alternatives to a worship community and complicated doctrines. \nIn this sacred pursuit\, more and more questions abound as humanity struggles to listen more deeply to God’s authentic voice in their everyday lives. In this listening\, many are discovering a divine invitation to pause and reconsider the meaning underlying this reality. Perhaps\, a way to move forward is to explore the possibility of deconstructing the faith we carry while re-envisioning the purpose and possibilities of what it means to live from our deeper spiritual identity. \nJoin Well for the Journey’s own Greg Cochran and Gordon Creamer for this online series\, where we will explore the pressing questions in our hearts around this wrestling with what it means to practice the faith we carry – or were taught to carry – while welcoming a deep\, unfed spiritual hunger. At this critical juncture in our personal and collective histories\, intentionally spending time in this way is not only an act of great self-compassion and care\, it can also become an embodied expression of healing for others whom we are connected to in the world. While in the presence of sacred and safe community\, each session will invite participants to engage in a period of contemplative silence around an excerpt from various wisdom writings\, such as bell hooks\, Richard Rohr\, Barbara Brown Taylor\, and Brian McLaren among others. Also included will be opportunities for personal reflection\, journaling\, small and large group conversations\, and other creative spiritual exercises. \nBelow offers a glimpse of what the emphasis will be for each of the sessions in this series:\nSession 1 – Creating a Sacred Space to Deconstruct & Querying the Purpose of Religion\nSession 2 – The Spiritual Nature of Being Human and Becoming\nSession 3 – Coming Home to Yourself\nSession 4 – Energizing Personal & Community Spiritual Practices\nSession 5 – Living Meaningfully in Spirit \nDATES: Mondays – 3/2\, 3/9\, 3/16\, 3/23\, 3/30/26 \nTIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: Please choose the option that works best for you! (see registration link.) \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: Greg Cochran and Gordon Creamer \nFACILITATOR BIOS: \nGreg Cochran \nGreg has been the Executive Director at Well for the Journey since 2010. He is a graduate of Clemson University and Southern Seminary. Greg was Associate Pastor at Woodbrook Baptist Church serving from 1988-2022. He also is a program/retreat facilitator and a spiritual companion. He completed the Shalem Institute’s Spiritual Guidance Program (SGP) in 2009 and is currently a SGP staff member. He is also a mentor for Paseo’s “The Stewards of Mystery” Spiritual Guidance Program in Cottonwood\, Idaho. Greg and his wife\, Carole\, live in Baltimore. They have two children (26 and 24). Greg is a hiker\, photographer\, woodworker\, and loves being with family – and is always desiring to be open and listening for the invitation of the Spirit. \nGordon Creamer\nGordon Creamer\, creator of The Mission Bridge\, joined the Well’s Staff in July 2022 as Program Director. He has held leadership roles in healthcare programming and operations since 2001 at various Assisted Living\, Skilled Nursing\, and Hospice communities. He earned an MA in Spiritual & Pastoral Care from Loyola University and an MA in Theology from the Ecumenical Institute of St. Mary’s Seminary & University. He is currently a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry Program at the Ecumenical Institute.
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LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Honoring the Gifts of Spring - A Sacred Circle Dance Gathering for Women (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:This program has reached its capacity and is now sold out.  We have started a wait list should someone who is registered be unable to attend.  You may add your name to the wait list here.  Also – check back soon – two more Sacred Circle Dance programs will be added to our website this week! \n“Dancing with Lisa and others grounds and nurtures me in a way few other activities do.” – Past participant \n“This afternoon was very meaningful for me\, and I appreciate the opportunity to connect with mother Earth\, God‘s angels\, and the angels who attended and participated with me.” – Alice Jo Weaver \n“Always a joy to dance with Lisa. Sacred Circle Dance fills my cup in a way few other activities do.” – Sherri Philpott \n“THANK YOU so much for this program. It was very enjoyable.” – Past participant \nWe are delighted to welcome back Lisa Bardack\, Sacred Circle Dance Facilitator\, for another sacred circle dance gathering at the Well! \nSacred circle dance is a collective dance experience that draws from ancient and traditional folk dances\, many from Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Dancing to wonderful music and rhythms\, we join the circle of grandmothers who initiated these dances and passed them on. Dancing in their footsteps\, we experience a sense of something greater than ourselves\, a continuum of which we are a sacred part. Born from the Earth\, these dances connect us to the rhythms of the seasons and the cycles of life\, evoking a powerful sense of community and interconnection with each other and all life. \nIn this circle dance gathering\, we will honor the coming of spring. We are a sacred part of spring\, witnesses to her unfolding beauty and to our own unfolding. There is the promise of renewal and growth in spring\, a time to bring to fruition the seeds and visions we have been quietly cultivating in the winter months. We will move through dances that help us cultivate our creativity and sense of purpose\, and dances that will help to ground us in these turbulent times. We will dance\, as well\, to honor the transition from winter to spring\, the dance between stillness\, restlessness and action. Rooting into the ground as we rise up\, we will dance to cultivate the mindfulness needed to move forward into spring with greater peace\, clarity and joy. \nNo dance experience is required (just basic mobility and coordination)\, as the dances are simple to moderately easy\, and the step sequences repetitive. Lisa will gently guide us in the dance steps and share meaningful information on the origins of each dance. You can dance in bare feet\, socks\, or soft soled shoes. \nIf you love to dance\, or perhaps love the idea of sacred dance and are curious to learn more\, come and enjoy a beautiful afternoon of movement meditation in the safe and nurturing environment that is the Well! Registration is limited to 8 participants\, so please don’t delay! \nTo learn more about sacred circle dance and Lisa\, please visit Lisa’s website at https://www.evokethesacred.com/. \nDATE: Saturday\, March 7\, 2026 \nTIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM \nCOST: $40 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION has reached capacity; You can join the wait list here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Lisa Bardack \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nLisa Bardack\, Sacred Circle Dance facilitator\, has been dancing most of her life\, feeling a deep sense of authenticity with this art form. It was in 1997 that she first experienced Sacred Circle Dance and fell in love with this collective experience of dancing ancient and traditional steps to wonderful music from around the world. She has studied Sacred Circle Dance for over 15 years through classes and conferences nationally and internationally and has been teaching since 2008. In addition to her background in dance\, Lisa has also studied yoga\, tai chi\, qigong\, NIA\, and other forms of dance\, cultivating a seasoned understanding of body movement as an instrument for joy\, healing\, and wisdom.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/honoring-the-gifts-of-spring-a-sacred-circle-dance-gathering-for-women-in-person-program-3/
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:Ordinary Graces: Writing Big Poetry from Day-to-Day Smallness (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:You don’t need to be struck by inspiration to write a poem that expresses your soul truths. Inspiration comes when you are drinking your morning coffee or tea\, when your cat climbs into your lap\, when your neighbor wishes you good morning as you try to increase your heart rate on your daily walk. \nKitty Yanson knows a thing or two about writing poetry. Kitty taught all things English and ran the creative writing program at Mercy High School in Baltimore. This program will show ways to hold common things in your heart and mind long enough for them to speak their stories to you to yield poems that bring your heart and world together. You will learn the unique power of images to carry feelings and ideas and ways to explore these images to find links to the hard-to-express. We will practice these methods together and\, by the end\, write individual poems that express not only who we are\, but also\, according to Maya Angelou\, how we are who we are. \nJoin Kitty for a delightful afternoon of creativity and community! \nDATE: Thursday\, March 5\, 2026 (INCLEMENT WEATHER DATE – March 12\, 2026) \nTIME: 1:00 – 4:00 PM \nCOST: $50 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Kitty Yanson \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nOld family stories told about one as a child have the resonance of myth. One does not know how much is actual truth and how much to explain a forming personality or to illustrate the values of one’s family. Nevertheless\, there is one about me: walking back from my grandmother’s house\, the four-year-old me asked my father\, “Where do thoughts go when you stop thinking them?” My fate was sealed: I became the family philosopher whether I wanted to live it out or not (which I kind of did). So I grew up studying art and stories and my own inner life and the tickings of peoples’ minds. Through it all\, I’m still wondering where thoughts go when you stop thinking them. \nI recently retired from a 35-year career as an English teacher at Mercy High School where I taught creative writing\, journalism\, English\, and theatre. My formal education includes a BA in English Literature from Mt. St. Agnes College and a MS in Professional Writing\, Imaginative Concentration from Towson University. Prior to that I worked at the Baltimore Theatre Project and also free-lanced gardening and catering. While teaching\, I found that the creativities required for teaching and for writing really come from about the same place; retirement has happily diverted the channel back into writing and my new love\, painting. I have also been a member of one of Well for the Journey’s Group Spiritual Direction gatherings and previously led a program about exploring dream imagery with a Jungian lens.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/ordinary-graces-writing-big-poetry-from-day-to-day-smallness-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:FREE: Well-Being Wednesday Reflection Call (Dial: 520-525-8123 & listen)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our FREE “Well-Being Wednesday” Reflection Call 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 FREE Well-Being Wednesday 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 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 a 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 January 7 –  March 25\, 2026\, our centering theme will be Searching\, Finding and Claiming our Unity. \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 \n\nThe following individuals will be facilitating the meditation calls each Wednesday from January – March: \nJanuary 7:  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.  \nJanuary 14:  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. \nJanuary 21:  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. \nJanuary 28:  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.  \nFebruary 4:  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. \nFebruary 11:  Mabeth Hudson\nThrough her leadership and writing\, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom\, discover meaningful connections\, grow through challenges\, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way\, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years\, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness\, personal growth\, and leadership development. Her workshops\, classes\, retreats\, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life. After practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \nFebruary 18:  Kristan Joice\nKristan joined The Well staff in April 2021 as Office Administrator and Bookkeeper\, bringing with her a degree in Culinary Arts and over 25 years of experience in human resources\, administration\, and event planning. Since becoming part of The Well community and witnessing the impact of spiritual wellness and connection\, she has woven her passions for cooking and social justice into weekly volunteer efforts throughout Baltimore City. \nFebruary 25:  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. \nMarch 4:  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. \nMarch 11:  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. \nMarch 18:  Heidi Thompson\nHeidi has taught and led spiritual workshops and circles since 2003 when she began teaching Making Peace with Fear. She is the founder of Sacred Soul Gathering of Women\, which honors many spiritual traditions in its retreats and online gatherings. With 35 years of experience teaching people to overcome their fear of computer technology\, and a fascinating journey waking up to the value of fear in her own life\, Heidi brings a wealth of knowledge\, interesting insights\, and a simple problem-solving approach to the process of transforming fear into peace. \nMarch 25:  Eric Clayton\nEric is the author of “Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story\, Deepening Your Faith\,” “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars\,” and “Finding Peace Here and Now: How Ignatian Spirituality Leads Us to Healing and Wholeness.” He serves as the deputy director of communications for the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. Eric lives with his wife\, two young daughters\, and cat\, Sebastian\, in Towson\, MD.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/well-being-wednesday-winter2026/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
CATEGORIES:Phone-In
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T203000
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Cup of Our Life (A six-part\, online series)
DESCRIPTION:In these tender and challenging times\, it is ever more important to understand how we can hold harmony and balance between our inner and outer lives. While using Joyce Rupp’s book\, The Cup of Our Life\, as a foundation\, we will use a simple cup as a metaphor for our lives. Perhaps you have a favorite cup to hold your morning beverage. Maybe it has a few chips from being used so often. Or perhaps there is a beloved cup that has broken and been put back together with love. All of these cups can act as metaphors for times in our lives. \nDuring our gatherings\, we will examine how we fill our cup with intention\, and what we pour out of our cup into our own lives as well as the lives of those around us. As the seasons of life change\, so does the need to empty from our cup that which no longer serves us and fill it with those things that will help us meet the next season more fully. We must discern what to keep\, what to let go of and what to add to meet ourselves in the fullness of our lives. \nJoin Spiritual Companion and Retreat Facilitator\, Beth Wood-Roig\, for this soul-nourishing and enriching winter series from the warmth and comfort of your home. Each week\, Beth will invite reflection on a different image of the cup\, such as the open cup\, the chipped cup\, the broken cup\, and the cup of compassion\, encouraging insight into how we live with intention and harmony. It is not necessary to purchase or read the book. Simply bring your favorite cup and an openness to discover all that this simple tool can offer. \nDATES: Tuesdays – 2/3\, 2/10\, 2/17\, 2/24\, 3/3\, 3/10/26 \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: $120 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Beth Wood-Roig \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nBeth’s background includes many years leading contemplative retreats\, small group facilitation and spiritual companioning. She believes that we each experience the Divine in our own unique way. Her sense of the One is that of loving Presence\, holding us gently through all of life\, the joys\, surprises\, sorrows\, uncertainties\, worries\, fears\, and assurances. Her faith background is Unitarian Universalist\, with Christian and Buddhist leanings\, and she often finds spiritual grounding in body prayer and nature. Beth has completed certificates in Contemplative Leadership and in Spiritual Direction for Spiritual Guides\, both from Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development\, based in Camp Hill\, PA. She enjoys gardening\, hiking\, reading\, body prayer and dance\, and spending time with her family and two kitties.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/exploring-the-cup-of-our-life-a-six-part-online-series/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T120000
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SUMMARY:Break for Joy: Finding Moments of Joy Every Day (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“This was exactly what I hoped it would be – a literal break in the middle of a weekday to presence and experience joy. And then it was more! A wonderful experience shared with others and I left with some simple ways to bring more joy into my daily life. I look forward to next week’s break for joy.” ~Lisa \n“Keep doing what she is doing and how she is facilitating. It was very engaging! – A Participant \n\nIn a world that’s always changing and increasingly more demanding\, remembering the role of joy in our health and vitality is more important than ever. Join Sarah Hudson online for a mid-day break to explore simple\, practical exercises that help you tap into the joy that already lives within you. Along the way\, we will fill our “Joy Bag” with resiliency tools and mementos that are accessible to everyone. \nYou are welcome to register for all 8 joy-filled sessions – or simply join as your schedule allows. Each session will be focused around different joy practices such as gratitude\, gentle movement\, simple meditation\, journaling\, and music. The tentative themes for each week are listed below. Sarah is also open and flexible to shift based on the collective needs of the group gathered each week. \nSession 1: The Joy Bag + Welcome\nSession 2: Gratitude\nSession 3: Movement\nSession 4: Community + Relationship\nSession 5: Values\nSession 6: Relationships + Gratitude\nSession 7: Purpose\nSession 8: Remove + Closing \nPartner and group discussions will deepen the experience\, and you may choose to pair up with a “Joy Buddy” for encouragement and accountability between sessions. \nFeel free to enjoy your lunch in our online community while discovering how small\, intentional moments of joy can fit naturally into each and every day. Together\, we’ll lift our spirits and leave with renewed energy and practical ways to feel more joyful. When we show up for ourselves\, we are able to show up more impactfully for those around us. \n\n\n\nDATES: Tuesdays – 1/20\, 1/27\, 2/3\, 2/10\, 2/17\, 2/24\, 3/3\, 3/10/26 \nTIME: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET \nCOST: $20 per session \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT:\nYou will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Sarah Hudson \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nSarah Hudson has a diverse skill set and a deep passion for personal growth and well-being. Through her Leadership Coaching + Wellness company\, Halcyon with Hudson\, she supports individuals on their journey towards self-discovery to live abundant\, empowered lives. In her practice\, Sarah leverages 11+ years in the corporate world\, a background as a CPA and Human Resources leader\, Leadership and Performance Coaching training through Brown University’s School of Professional Studies\, and 200H + 300H Yoga Teacher Training. She believes life is a continuous ebb and flow\, a journey of reconnecting to our highest selves and realigning with our values\, purpose\, and truth. Through coaching\, yoga\, and other modalities\, she aims to help guide clients back to this harmonious state\, helping them navigate life with greater inner intelligence\, fulfillment\, and ease.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/break-for-joy-finding-moments-of-joy-every-day-online-program/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000121
CREATED:20251027T154724Z
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SUMMARY:Deconstructing Your Faith\, Re-envisioning Your Spirituality (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“The combination of Greg and Gordon was awesome!!!” – Judy Wright \n“It was very well done\, a good mix of time together\, group breakouts and meditations. Greg and Gordon created an accepting and comfortable environment.” – Nancy \nDo you ever wonder about the image of God you are carrying?… Have you reached a place in your human journey where you are questioning the faith tradition that you have been a part of and its relevance to your spiritual journey?… Has the faith community/tradition you made a home in brought wounding\, confusion\, or despair to you in navigating the transitions and thresholds of your life?… \nIf the answer that arises within you as you ponder these questions is ‘yes\,’ please know that you are not alone. Current statistics reveal to us that in the United States the number of individuals who are affiliated with a particular faith tradition and/or denomination continue to decrease. Many people are questioning the role of religion in their lives and decidedly searching for alternatives to a worship community and complicated doctrines. \nIn this sacred pursuit\, more and more questions abound as humanity struggles to listen more deeply to God’s authentic voice in their everyday lives. In this listening\, many are discovering a divine invitation to pause and reconsider the meaning underlying this reality. Perhaps\, a way to move forward is to explore the possibility of deconstructing the faith we carry while re-envisioning the purpose and possibilities of what it means to live from our deeper spiritual identity. \nJoin Well for the Journey’s own Greg Cochran and Gordon Creamer for this online series\, where we will explore the pressing questions in our hearts around this wrestling with what it means to practice the faith we carry – or were taught to carry – while welcoming a deep\, unfed spiritual hunger. At this critical juncture in our personal and collective histories\, intentionally spending time in this way is not only an act of great self-compassion and care\, it can also become an embodied expression of healing for others whom we are connected to in the world. While in the presence of sacred and safe community\, each session will invite participants to engage in a period of contemplative silence around an excerpt from various wisdom writings\, such as bell hooks\, Richard Rohr\, Barbara Brown Taylor\, and Brian McLaren among others. Also included will be opportunities for personal reflection\, journaling\, small and large group conversations\, and other creative spiritual exercises. \nBelow offers a glimpse of what the emphasis will be for each of the sessions in this series:\nSession 1 – Creating a Sacred Space to Deconstruct & Querying the Purpose of Religion\nSession 2 – The Spiritual Nature of Being Human and Becoming\nSession 3 – Coming Home to Yourself\nSession 4 – Energizing Personal & Community Spiritual Practices\nSession 5 – Living Meaningfully in Spirit \nDATES: Mondays – 3/2\, 3/9\, 3/16\, 3/23\, 3/30/26 \nTIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: Please choose the option that works best for you! (see registration link.) \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: Greg Cochran and Gordon Creamer \nFACILITATOR BIOS: \nGreg Cochran \nGreg has been the Executive Director at Well for the Journey since 2010. He is a graduate of Clemson University and Southern Seminary. Greg was Associate Pastor at Woodbrook Baptist Church serving from 1988-2022. He also is a program/retreat facilitator and a spiritual companion. He completed the Shalem Institute’s Spiritual Guidance Program (SGP) in 2009 and is currently a SGP staff member. He is also a mentor for Paseo’s “The Stewards of Mystery” Spiritual Guidance Program in Cottonwood\, Idaho. Greg and his wife\, Carole\, live in Baltimore. They have two children (26 and 24). Greg is a hiker\, photographer\, woodworker\, and loves being with family – and is always desiring to be open and listening for the invitation of the Spirit. \nGordon Creamer\nGordon Creamer\, creator of The Mission Bridge\, joined the Well’s Staff in July 2022 as Program Director. He has held leadership roles in healthcare programming and operations since 2001 at various Assisted Living\, Skilled Nursing\, and Hospice communities. He earned an MA in Spiritual & Pastoral Care from Loyola University and an MA in Theology from the Ecumenical Institute of St. Mary’s Seminary & University. He is currently a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry Program at the Ecumenical Institute.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/deconstructing-your-faith/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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SUMMARY:Ending Well: Empowering Conversations About Death & Dying (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:The natural circle of life reminds us that we will not live forever. While our culture resists talking about the taboo topic of death\, we can be empowered to live more fully through conversations\, reflections\, and making practical plans for death and dying. This series is designed to cultivate peace and empowerment (within us and our loved ones)\, while letting go of fear. \nMabeth Hudson is graciously offering this important and encouraging program again for the fourth time at the Well! Together you will explore stories and perspectives on death\, contemplate the things that are uniquely important for you to live and die well\, and gain practical tools and steps to prepare yourself and your loved ones. \nThrough didactic sharing of information with Mabeth\, personal reflection\, and small group conversations\, you will: \n\nBecome aware of the need to make choices about what is important to you as you face the final chapters\,\nFeel more confident about guiding your loved ones in your desires\,\nHave an action plan for conversations with loved ones and your medical team\,\nRealize you not alone\, and\,\nReduce fear and increase empowerment.\n\nThis program is designed for people in the second half of life\, anyone with loved ones nearing the end of their life\, and anyone who wishes to reduce their fear of death. Join us for this soul nourishing program and leave empowered to live and die more fully and peacefully in this sacred season of life. \nDATE: Mondays – 2/16\, 2/23\, and 3/2/26 \nTIME: 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET \nCOST: $100 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Mabeth Hudson \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nThrough her leadership and writing\, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom\, discover meaningful connections\, grow through challenges\, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way\, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years\, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness\, personal growth\, and leadership development. Her workshops\, classes\, retreats\, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life. \nAfter practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. Learn more about Mabeth at her website\, here.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/ending-well-empowering-conversations-about-death-dying-online-program-2/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T120000
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SUMMARY:Anam Cara – A Soul Care Group for Spiritual Caregivers (Online Program - Morning Group)
DESCRIPTION:“I have appreciated having a space with people\, colleagues…The ability to walk and journal\, having that time carved out so other things don’t get in the way of it is helpful.” – Rev Andy McClain\n \n“I needed a community where I could be myself as an African American woman…Our Anam Cara group became the place where I could be just that. Authenticity and integrity seemed to be primary values for the group from the first time I entered.” – Rev. Freda Marie Brown\n \n“…I loved the opportunity to share new thoughts and ideas as I underwent my own spiritual transformation. I loved the openness and the refreshing way we all supported each other’s voices\, accepting with interest and love whatever was being offered\, without judgement.  – Rev. Freda Marie Brown\n \nI value opportunities for creativity\, contemplation\, and connection…and for curiosity about how it goes with each participant: How goes retirement? How goes vocational discernment? How goes caring for loved ones? How goes raising children?” – Rev. Clare Petersberger\n \n“Our Anam Cara gatherings remind me to mark the time through the changing seasons of the year and of our lives with soul friends. For all of these are holy things we will not\, cannot\, find again.” – Rev Clare Petersberger\n  \nCaring for others can be deeply meaningful—and deeply depleting. For ministers\, chaplains\, spiritual companions\, and others who offer soul care\, the act of holding sacred space for others can come at the cost of your own spiritual nourishment. The Well’s Anam Cara (Soul Friend) Group is a space created just for you—a place to receive the care you regularly encourage for others – soul care. \nThis small group\, sacred community welcomes spiritual caregivers (active\, retired\, or on sabbatical) to rest\, reflect\, and be. There are no roles to fill or responsibilities to carry. Here\, you are invited to water your own soul\, speak freely or remain silent\, and simply show up as you are—without judgment or expectation. \nWe are honored to welcome back Cecilia Amaral as facilitator for another year of Anam Cara. Cecilia has a deep commitment to encourage others to nurture authentic and thriving relationships with themselves\, others\, and their environments. Cecilia brings extensive experience working with spiritual caregivers and clergy from many faith traditions on an individual basis\, in groups\, and with denominational staff. She is uniquely gifted in holding space for those navigating the weight and complexity of spiritual companionship and leadership today. \nDue to high interest\, we are delighted to offer two online groups this year! Both groups will meet on the first Monday of the month\, October through June (with adjustments for holy days and holidays\, as needed): \n\nMorning Group – 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET (This website page you are reading right now is for the morning group!)\nEvening Group – 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET\n\n\nEach session follows a spacious rhythm: \n\nA check-in time with one another\nA reflection prompt offered by Cecila\n30 minutes of quiet\, off-screen personal reflection\nOptional sharing and a closing blessing\n\n\nCome be part of one of these nurturing circles. Let this be a season where your soul is tended with the same compassionate soul care you offer others. \nPlease Note: This registration is for the Morning Sessions. \nDATES: Mondays – 10/6\, 11/3\, 12/1/25 and 1/5\, 2/2\, 3/2\, 4/6\, 5/4\, 6/1/26 \nTIME: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET \nCOST: $95 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Cecilia Amaral \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nCecilia Amaral has a deep commitment to encourage others to nurture authentic and thriving relationships with themselves\, others\, and their environments. Her decision to retire after more than 25 years as a Pastoral Psychotherapist and Educator has transitioned into her current practice as Spiritual Director and Certified Professional Life Coach. Cecilia’s integrated approach in companioning others on their journey leads to meaningful\, personal\, and relational transformation. \nCecilia began her involvement with the mission of the Well by referring clients to use the programs offered for their well-being. This evolved into her service as a board member\, Board Chair\, Circle Chair\, and Spiritual Guide to the Board of Directors.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/anam-cara-a-soul-care-group-for-spiritual-caregivers-online-program-mornings/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000121
CREATED:20251027T161711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T175448Z
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SUMMARY:A Taste of SoulCollage® - An Introductory Workshop (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:“Those three hours were among the richest I’ve ever spent. Could happily spend more time with SoulCollage\, but this was utterly complete on its own. And it gave me more than enough food for thought & reflection in the months ahead.” – Mary Beth J.  \n\nStep into a creative and soulful space where images speak\, intuition guides\, and inner wisdom emerges. This is the space of SoulCollage® —a simple\, creative\, and enjoyable process that involves making small collage cards from images that catch your attention and then using the cards for reflection and deepening. \nSoulCollage® can also be a sacred journey inward. As a spiritual practice\, SoulCollage® offers a gentle and intuitive pathway to connect with the deep wisdom of our souls and listen deeply for the nudges of Spirit that invites us to notice\, pay attention\, and open our awareness. Images have a way of choosing us. When we accept their invitation\, much can be revealed to us. \nJoin Spiritual Companion and SoulCollage® Facilitator\, Lorie Conway\, for this introductory workshop where you will create your own SoulCollage® cards using images from magazines and other sources\, then learn how to use your cards as tools for your own reflection\, meditation\, or spiritual practice. Whether you’re seeking insight\, want to learn a new practice\, or simply yearn for an afternoon of mindful creativity in a like-spirited community\, this workshop offers a meaningful and joy-filled introduction to a practice that many find grounding and transformative. \nIn our time together\, you can expect:\n· Opening and closing rituals\n· A brief overview of the SoulCollage® process and philosophy\n· Hands-on card-making session\n· Guided journaling and reflection with your cards in sacred community \nAll materials\, including images\, are provided and no artistic skills are needed. If you can cut and paste\, you can do SoulCollage®! \nDATE: Sunday\, March 1\, 2026 \nTIME: 1:00 – 4:00 PM \nCOST: $50\, includes all card making materials \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Lorie Conway \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nLorie has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys through spiritual direction\, small groups\, and retreats. It is Lorie’s ongoing journey of transformation and spiritual discovery that fuels her desire to offer spiritual companioning to others. Lorie’s spirituality is rooted in the Christ tradition and is welcoming of the many paths and unique journeys enfolded within Divine Mystery. Lorie received her certificate in spiritual direction from the Kairos School of Spiritual Formation and holds a M.A. in Religion from Lancaster Theological Seminary and a M.A.S. in Behavioral Management & Human Resources from Johns Hopkins University. Lorie is delighted to serve both on the programming staff at the Well and as a program and retreat facilitator. She is also Director of the Shalem Institute’s Transforming Community: Leading Contemplative Spiritual Groups & Retreats program.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/a-taste-of-soulcollage-an-introductory-workshop-in-person-program-2/
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:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000121
CREATED:20251020T191546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T191546Z
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SUMMARY:Nourishing the Writer’s Soul – A Retreat Day for Writers (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:A writer is someone who uses words to express ideas\, tell stories\, and convey meaning. Writers observe the world around them—and within them—and translate thoughts\, emotions\, and experiences into written form. Their writing may take many shapes: personal journaling\, spiritual reflection\, poetry\, essays\, blogs\, books\, articles\, and so much more. The possibilities are endless! \nAt the Well\, we recognize that writers need rest and renewal on the writing journey. We are pleased to offer two Retreat Days for Writers in 2025 facilitated by writer and retreat leader\, Amy Schmaljohn. With Amy’s gentle and inspiring guidance\, we’ll slow down and enjoy time for rest\, reflection and companionship with fellow writers on the journey. We’ll recharge our creative energies. We’ll share some experiences from our lives and practice as writers. We’ll have some fun and laughter along the way.   \nThis day is not intended as a writers’ workshop to read and refine writing that is emerging in our lives\, but rather to connect to the creative spark within each of us and to kindle a bit of warmth and companionship as we bring those sparks together for the day.   \nThis registration is for the winter retreat offered in February at Well for the Journey. (Save the date for the summer retreat on August 8th at Kything Croft\, a meadow\, stream\, and woodland property in northern Baltimore County.) \nJoin us for this special day of retreat and fellowship. Please bring a bag lunch and\, of course\, a journal and your favorite pen! \nDATE: Saturday\, February 28\, 2026 \nTIME: 9:00am – 4:00pm \nCOST: $75 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Amy Schmaljohn \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nAmy Schmaljohn enjoyed a 35 year career as a leader and teacher in both higher education and at Friends School of Baltimore (Quaker). Her classrooms offered students opportunities to explore world literature and art\, movements for nonviolent social transformation\, and the human experience of religion across global traditions. A member of Gunpowder Friends Meeting (Quaker)\, she leads contemplative spiritual retreats in the tradition of the Religious Society of Friends and offers spiritual deepening programs for seekers in the Baltimore region. She is enlivened by the sharing of our stories\, by the mystery and power of the written word\, and by her daily encounters with the natural world just outside her doorstep. Amy and her husband Alan\, a retired virologist\, live in northwestern Baltimore County\, where they steward seventeen acres of woodland\, meadow and streams that have been placed in the Maryland Environmental Trust and serve as a gathering space for those seeking immersive experiences in nature.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/nourishing-the-writers-soul-a-retreat-day-for-writers-in-person/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000121
CREATED:20260205T194341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T194521Z
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SUMMARY:FREE: Dementia Friends Information Session - Become Dementia Friendly in Your Community (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:Millions of Americans are living with dementia\, and countless others are supporting them as unpaid family caregivers\, friends\, and neighbors. Chances are very good that you know\, love\, or are somehow connected to a person living with dementia and wonder how you can better engage with and support them. \nThrough our collaborative partnership with Baltimore County Department of Aging and its Dementia Friendly Initiative\, Well For The Journey is inviting you to register for a (free) online session aimed at providing an overall understanding of dementia. The Dementia Friends program focuses on five key messages that it believes everyone should know about dementia: \n· Dementia is not a normal part of aging\n· Dementia is caused by diseases of the brain\n· It is not just about losing your memory\n· It is possible to live well with dementia\n· There is more to the person than the dementia \nRelevant communication tips\, small acts that make a big difference\, and community resources for engaging individuals living with dementia will also be offered. Participants will receive a Dementia Friends workbook to utilize during and after the program. \nAs part of our mission to encourage and support spiritual well-being\, connection\, and community\, the Well has been involved with Baltimore County’s Dementia Friendly Initiative for several years and has offered a series of programs for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. The Well’s Program Director\, Gordon Creamer has been trained as a Dementia Friends Champion and Facilitator of this life-giving information session. If you identify as a care partner or are interested in becoming more aware of dementia as it continues to impact ever-growing numbers of families in America and globally\, please join Gordon for this free online session. \nTo learn more about Dementia Friends USA and their mission\, you can learn more here.  \nThis program is free\, but please register for planning purposes. Thank you! \nDATE: Thursday\, February 26\, 2026 \nTIME: 6:30 – 8:30PM \nCOST: FREE \nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you!
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/free-dementia-friends-information-session/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000121
CREATED:20251201T174727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T174345Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Book Conversation - Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:Fr. Gregory Boyle’s profound new book\, Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times\, invites us to nurture the connections around us and practice radical kindness in a tribal world that pits “us” against “them.” Join us for this warm winter Zoom gathering where we will reflect on Fr. Boyle’s wisdom and stories with the hope of seeing with new eyes and discovering practical insights for personal and communal wholeness. \nThis inspirational text is an engaging and inspiring read. We invite you to enjoy the book and come to this conversation ready to share your favorite stories and insights\, along with your hopes for how you can integrate its wisdom into your daily life. \nOur time together will be guided by Mabeth Hudson\, one of the founders of the Well and a gifted facilitator and spiritual companion. Mabeth will lead us in exploring Fr. Boyle’s central themes —unshakeable goodness\, belonging\, affectionate awe\, and the work of healing and wholeness. We will also enjoy time for personal reflection on how the book’s insights speak to our hearts\, with the option to participate in small-group conversation. \nDATE: Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026 \nTIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: $35 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Mabeth Hudson \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nThrough her leadership and writing\, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom\, discover meaningful connections\, grow through challenges\, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way\, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years\, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness\, personal growth\, and leadership development. Her workshops\, classes\, retreats\, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life. \nAfter practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. Learn more about Mabeth here.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/cherished-belonging-online-book-convo/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000121
CREATED:20251110T170345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T171002Z
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - The Next Step is Always Love (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:How do we choose love as a response when it’s hard? How do we become a conduit of love no matter what we encounter? How do we radiate the energies of love when we face challenging people and situations?  Join us as we explore the tenderness\, grit\, and grace of love. Discussions will focus on the many facets of love and its universality\, opening to God’s love\, making peace with the past\, imagining forgiveness\, and radiating love. \nWomen at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. \nTwo sessions of this program will be offered – one In-Person at the Well and one Online. This registration is for the Online session. \nDATE: Wednesdays\, 1/21\, 1/28\, 2/4\, 2/11\, 2/18\, and 2/25/26 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $135 \nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: Mabeth Hudson and Terri Smith \nFACILITATOR BIOS:\nMabeth Hudson:\nThrough her leadership and writing\, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom\, discover meaningful connections\, grow through challenges\, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way\, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years\, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness\, personal growth\, and leadership development. Her workshops\, classes\, retreats\, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life. \nAfter practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \nTerri Smith:\nTerri is a retired professional educator who has a special interest in encouraging spiritual growth by honoring the different learning styles with multi-sensory exercises and creative exploration. As one of the founders of the Well\, she develops curriculum and leads Women at the Well\, facilitator training\, and retreats. Terri believes that she is similar to many others in always seeking to enrich her spiritual growth and development. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the mother of three.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/women-at-the-well-the-next-step-is-always-love-online-program/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000121
CREATED:20251110T164233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T164233Z
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - The Next Step is Always Love (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:How do we choose love as a response when it’s hard? How do we become a conduit of love no matter what we encounter? How do we radiate the energies of love when we face challenging people and situations?  Join us as we explore the tenderness\, grit\, and grace of love. Discussions will focus on the many facets of love and its universality\, opening to God’s love\, making peace with the past\, imagining forgiveness\, and radiating love. \nWomen at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. \nTwo sessions of this program will be offered – one In-Person at the Well and one Online. This registration is for the In-Person session. \nDATE: Wednesdays\, 1/21\, 1/28\, 2/4\, 2/11\, 2/18\, and 2/25/26 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $135 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: Maggie Lears and Donna Mollenkopf \nFACILITATOR BIOS:\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. \nDonna Mollenkopf:\nDonna is a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer\, as well as leader of various other programs at the Well. 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.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/women-at-the-well-the-next-step-is-always-love-in-person-program/2026-02-25/
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:20260225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T081500
DTSTAMP:20260502T000121
CREATED:20250327T183145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T204550Z
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SUMMARY:FREE: Well-Being Wednesday Reflection Call (Dial: 520-525-8123 & listen)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our FREE “Well-Being Wednesday” Reflection Call 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 FREE Well-Being Wednesday 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 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 a 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 January 7 –  March 25\, 2026\, our centering theme will be Searching\, Finding and Claiming our Unity. \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 \n\nThe following individuals will be facilitating the meditation calls each Wednesday from January – March: \nJanuary 7:  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.  \nJanuary 14:  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. \nJanuary 21:  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. \nJanuary 28:  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.  \nFebruary 4:  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. \nFebruary 11:  Mabeth Hudson\nThrough her leadership and writing\, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom\, discover meaningful connections\, grow through challenges\, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way\, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years\, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness\, personal growth\, and leadership development. Her workshops\, classes\, retreats\, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life. After practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \nFebruary 18:  Kristan Joice\nKristan joined The Well staff in April 2021 as Office Administrator and Bookkeeper\, bringing with her a degree in Culinary Arts and over 25 years of experience in human resources\, administration\, and event planning. Since becoming part of The Well community and witnessing the impact of spiritual wellness and connection\, she has woven her passions for cooking and social justice into weekly volunteer efforts throughout Baltimore City. \nFebruary 25:  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. \nMarch 4:  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. \nMarch 11:  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. \nMarch 18:  Heidi Thompson\nHeidi has taught and led spiritual workshops and circles since 2003 when she began teaching Making Peace with Fear. She is the founder of Sacred Soul Gathering of Women\, which honors many spiritual traditions in its retreats and online gatherings. With 35 years of experience teaching people to overcome their fear of computer technology\, and a fascinating journey waking up to the value of fear in her own life\, Heidi brings a wealth of knowledge\, interesting insights\, and a simple problem-solving approach to the process of transforming fear into peace. \nMarch 25:  Eric Clayton\nEric is the author of “Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story\, Deepening Your Faith\,” “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars\,” and “Finding Peace Here and Now: How Ignatian Spirituality Leads Us to Healing and Wholeness.” He serves as the deputy director of communications for the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. Eric lives with his wife\, two young daughters\, and cat\, Sebastian\, in Towson\, MD.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/well-being-wednesday-winter2026/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
CATEGORIES:Phone-In
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T203000
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SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra: A Guided Meditation Practice (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by doing “nothing.” This ancient practice produces a profound state of rest and relaxation simply by listening. \nOne hour of Yoga Nidra is said to be as restorative as four hours of sleep. As the mind slows down\, the whirlwind of thoughts holding our attention begin to move away from us as we float in the space between waking and sleeping. As you disengage from stress-producing thoughts\, the body\, mind\, and spirit begin to rest and heal naturally. Modern research continues to affirm the benefits of Yoga Nidra\, showing significant reductions in anxiety\, stress\, and depression after guided mediation. Many participants report improved sleep\, a deep sense of calm\, and renewed energy. \nResting comfortably in your own home\, the practice can be done lying down or in a seated position with your feet up. All you have to do is listen. Suggestions for your comfort include: \n\nA quiet place to lie down or recline\nA pillow for your head and under your knees\nA blanket and socks for warmth\nIf desired\, an eye mask or pillow to block light\nA glass of water nearby\n\n\nThe Well is delighted to continue offering this deeply healing and restorative practice in collaboration with certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide\, Yoga Instructor\, and I Am Yoga Nidra Facilitator\, Jamila Keita. If you are new to meditation\, have never tried or been successful at meditation\, or are just curious about yoga without any yoga poses\, we encourage you to give Yoga Nidra a try. You will be amazed at how easily you will achieve a meditative state with Jamila’s gentle guidance and soothing voice. \nPlus – Never Miss A Session! Each Yoga Nidra session will be recorded. The sessions are being offered twice a month on a Monday and Tuesday evening. A link to the recording will be emailed to registered participants the following day and will be available for three (3) days. You can listen as often as you like until the link expires after 3 days. \nGive yourself (and maybe a loved one!) the gift of deep rest and relaxation. Your body\, mind\, and spirit will thank you! \nDATES: Mondays – 2/9\, 3/9\, 4/6\, 5/4\, 6/8/26 and Tuesdays – 1/27\, 2/24\, 3/24\, 4/21\, 5/26\, 6/23/26 \nTIME: 7:30 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: $20 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Jamila Keita \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nHi! My name is Evangeline “Jamila” Keita. I’ve been practicing yoga for almost 25 years and decided to teach yoga as my “retirement job.” It was during my yoga training (YT200) that I was introduced to Yoga Nidra. Immediately after completing YT200 in 2014\, I took my first Yoga Nidra training. Since that time\, I’ve taken subsequent trainings in Yoga Nidra in 2017 and 2021. I love this practice. \nDuring the shutdown\, I found “nature therapy.” This led me to complete a course through “The Kripalu School of Outdoor Leadership” and become a KMOG (Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide). \nI currently teach two yoga classes per week on Zoom. Each class includes poses and a short Yoga Nidra session. Since 2022\, I have provided weekly Yoga Nidra sessions for Hopewell Cancer Support Center and occasional Mindful Outdoor Experiences (MOEs). Additionally\, I work for Nature Worx\, a non-profit that provides MOEs to persons in recovery and the general public. \nI never imagined this second career as it is\, but it seems like a natural evolution to me. I hope you enjoy my offerings.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/yoga-nidra-a-guided-meditation-practice-online-program/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000121
CREATED:20251020T174526Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Cup of Our Life (A six-part\, online series)
DESCRIPTION:In these tender and challenging times\, it is ever more important to understand how we can hold harmony and balance between our inner and outer lives. While using Joyce Rupp’s book\, The Cup of Our Life\, as a foundation\, we will use a simple cup as a metaphor for our lives. Perhaps you have a favorite cup to hold your morning beverage. Maybe it has a few chips from being used so often. Or perhaps there is a beloved cup that has broken and been put back together with love. All of these cups can act as metaphors for times in our lives. \nDuring our gatherings\, we will examine how we fill our cup with intention\, and what we pour out of our cup into our own lives as well as the lives of those around us. As the seasons of life change\, so does the need to empty from our cup that which no longer serves us and fill it with those things that will help us meet the next season more fully. We must discern what to keep\, what to let go of and what to add to meet ourselves in the fullness of our lives. \nJoin Spiritual Companion and Retreat Facilitator\, Beth Wood-Roig\, for this soul-nourishing and enriching winter series from the warmth and comfort of your home. Each week\, Beth will invite reflection on a different image of the cup\, such as the open cup\, the chipped cup\, the broken cup\, and the cup of compassion\, encouraging insight into how we live with intention and harmony. It is not necessary to purchase or read the book. Simply bring your favorite cup and an openness to discover all that this simple tool can offer. \nDATES: Tuesdays – 2/3\, 2/10\, 2/17\, 2/24\, 3/3\, 3/10/26 \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: $120 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Beth Wood-Roig \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nBeth’s background includes many years leading contemplative retreats\, small group facilitation and spiritual companioning. She believes that we each experience the Divine in our own unique way. Her sense of the One is that of loving Presence\, holding us gently through all of life\, the joys\, surprises\, sorrows\, uncertainties\, worries\, fears\, and assurances. Her faith background is Unitarian Universalist\, with Christian and Buddhist leanings\, and she often finds spiritual grounding in body prayer and nature. Beth has completed certificates in Contemplative Leadership and in Spiritual Direction for Spiritual Guides\, both from Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development\, based in Camp Hill\, PA. She enjoys gardening\, hiking\, reading\, body prayer and dance\, and spending time with her family and two kitties.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/exploring-the-cup-of-our-life-a-six-part-online-series/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000121
CREATED:20251103T181413Z
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SUMMARY:Break for Joy: Finding Moments of Joy Every Day (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“This was exactly what I hoped it would be – a literal break in the middle of a weekday to presence and experience joy. And then it was more! A wonderful experience shared with others and I left with some simple ways to bring more joy into my daily life. I look forward to next week’s break for joy.” ~Lisa \n“Keep doing what she is doing and how she is facilitating. It was very engaging! – A Participant \n\nIn a world that’s always changing and increasingly more demanding\, remembering the role of joy in our health and vitality is more important than ever. Join Sarah Hudson online for a mid-day break to explore simple\, practical exercises that help you tap into the joy that already lives within you. Along the way\, we will fill our “Joy Bag” with resiliency tools and mementos that are accessible to everyone. \nYou are welcome to register for all 8 joy-filled sessions – or simply join as your schedule allows. Each session will be focused around different joy practices such as gratitude\, gentle movement\, simple meditation\, journaling\, and music. The tentative themes for each week are listed below. Sarah is also open and flexible to shift based on the collective needs of the group gathered each week. \nSession 1: The Joy Bag + Welcome\nSession 2: Gratitude\nSession 3: Movement\nSession 4: Community + Relationship\nSession 5: Values\nSession 6: Relationships + Gratitude\nSession 7: Purpose\nSession 8: Remove + Closing \nPartner and group discussions will deepen the experience\, and you may choose to pair up with a “Joy Buddy” for encouragement and accountability between sessions. \nFeel free to enjoy your lunch in our online community while discovering how small\, intentional moments of joy can fit naturally into each and every day. Together\, we’ll lift our spirits and leave with renewed energy and practical ways to feel more joyful. When we show up for ourselves\, we are able to show up more impactfully for those around us. \n\n\n\nDATES: Tuesdays – 1/20\, 1/27\, 2/3\, 2/10\, 2/17\, 2/24\, 3/3\, 3/10/26 \nTIME: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET \nCOST: $20 per session \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT:\nYou will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Sarah Hudson \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nSarah Hudson has a diverse skill set and a deep passion for personal growth and well-being. Through her Leadership Coaching + Wellness company\, Halcyon with Hudson\, she supports individuals on their journey towards self-discovery to live abundant\, empowered lives. In her practice\, Sarah leverages 11+ years in the corporate world\, a background as a CPA and Human Resources leader\, Leadership and Performance Coaching training through Brown University’s School of Professional Studies\, and 200H + 300H Yoga Teacher Training. She believes life is a continuous ebb and flow\, a journey of reconnecting to our highest selves and realigning with our values\, purpose\, and truth. Through coaching\, yoga\, and other modalities\, she aims to help guide clients back to this harmonious state\, helping them navigate life with greater inner intelligence\, fulfillment\, and ease.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/break-for-joy-finding-moments-of-joy-every-day-online-program/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Well%20for%20the%20Journey":MAILTO:lorie@wellforthejourney.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000121
CREATED:20251125T175914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T175914Z
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SUMMARY:Ending Well: Empowering Conversations About Death & Dying (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:The natural circle of life reminds us that we will not live forever. While our culture resists talking about the taboo topic of death\, we can be empowered to live more fully through conversations\, reflections\, and making practical plans for death and dying. This series is designed to cultivate peace and empowerment (within us and our loved ones)\, while letting go of fear. \nMabeth Hudson is graciously offering this important and encouraging program again for the fourth time at the Well! Together you will explore stories and perspectives on death\, contemplate the things that are uniquely important for you to live and die well\, and gain practical tools and steps to prepare yourself and your loved ones. \nThrough didactic sharing of information with Mabeth\, personal reflection\, and small group conversations\, you will: \n\nBecome aware of the need to make choices about what is important to you as you face the final chapters\,\nFeel more confident about guiding your loved ones in your desires\,\nHave an action plan for conversations with loved ones and your medical team\,\nRealize you not alone\, and\,\nReduce fear and increase empowerment.\n\nThis program is designed for people in the second half of life\, anyone with loved ones nearing the end of their life\, and anyone who wishes to reduce their fear of death. Join us for this soul nourishing program and leave empowered to live and die more fully and peacefully in this sacred season of life. \nDATE: Mondays – 2/16\, 2/23\, and 3/2/26 \nTIME: 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET \nCOST: $100 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Mabeth Hudson \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nThrough her leadership and writing\, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom\, discover meaningful connections\, grow through challenges\, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way\, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years\, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness\, personal growth\, and leadership development. Her workshops\, classes\, retreats\, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life. \nAfter practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. Learn more about Mabeth at her website\, here.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/ending-well-empowering-conversations-about-death-dying-online-program-2/2026-02-23/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000121
CREATED:20251027T170845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T170845Z
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SUMMARY:Breathwork Across Spiritual Traditions and the Practice of Introspective Breathwork™ (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Introspective Breathwork™\, a form of conscious connected breathwork\, is a therapeutic modality which invites us into deeper relationship with ourselves and our breath. In this session\, Certified Introspective Breathwork™ Facilitator\, Amy Kulesa\, will begin by sharing about approaches to mindful breathing which have been employed by spiritual traditions for millennia around the world. We will explore how these traditions are now supported by scientific research on the beneficial use of deep breathing for regulation of the nervous system and healing trauma. Breath is a bridge between matter and consciousness\, and its intentional\, mindful practice can ease stress and heal nervous system dysregulation and bring us to a greater degree of integrated peace\, embodied presence and self-insight. \nConscious connected breathwork is sometimes called “circular breathing.” This involves deep\, diaphragmatic inhalations followed by natural\, unforced exhalation\, without a pause at the top and bottom of the breath. During the session\, we will breathe this way for an hour\, lying down on a mat or cushion\, to the accompaniment of ambient music. When breathing in this way\, a person is in conscious control at all times of their own experience and can slow down or quicken the breath at any time\, pause to get a drink or use the restroom. The Breathworker\, Amy\, supports the breathers by compassionate and soulful presence: encouraging\, when appropriate\, through verbal prompts or gentle touch (only by prior permission) and holding space before\, during and after the breath session\, allowing each participant adequate time to process their experience. \nThe breath’s integrative benefits are felt as we come into contact through deep presence to ourselves with an embodied experience of our emotions\, memories\, physical tensions and spiritual dimensions. This can allow us to behold ourselves in an expanded way within an enlarged\, more cosmic field of love and unitive consciousness. Conscious connected breathwork can gently support us in healing from stress\, the everyday tensions of our lives and deeper-seated unresolved effects from trauma. The environment for an Introspective Breathwork session is a nurturing\, safe space for self-exploration and coming into a deepened experience of transcendent Love. Each session and each person’s experience is unique\, as the breath facilitates movement of emotional energy up and through into consciousness and release\, and supports inner unity of body\, mind and spirit. \nPLEASE NOTE: This program is being held in the Upper Room at the Well. Participants will need to walk up the stairs to the 3rd Floor. The length of the program will be 2.5 to 3 hours depending upon participant sharing. Additionally\, participants will be required to sign a release form after registration and return it to Amy for review. \nPlease register early! Registration is limited to 9 people so that Amy can give personal attention to each participant. \nDATE: Saturday\, February 21\, 2026 \nTIME: 1:00 – 3:30 PM \nCOST: $55 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Amy Sorensen Kulesa\, M.Div.\, M.S.W. \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nA resident of Frederick\, MD\, Amy is a spiritual director\, retreat leader and certified Introspective Breathwork™ facilitator. She earned a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Master of Social Work in clinical social work from Rutgers University. She is a graduate of One Breath Institute\, the Epiphany Academy of Formative Spirituality in Pittsburgh\, PA\, and the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute. Amy is a Secular Franciscan\, is married and enjoys life with her husband and their four furry family members. She finds it tremendously life-giving and enriching to hold space in which people have the opportunity to discern the narrative of their own lives within the larger story of God’s abundant healing\, grace and mercy.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/breathwork-across-spiritual-traditions-and-the-practice-of-introspective-breathwork-in-person-program-2/
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:20260219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000121
CREATED:20251120T162029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T162134Z
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SUMMARY:Journeying Through Lent in Your Own Way: A Contemplative\, Intentional Gathering (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“Lent is a time for us to empty ourselves of worldly distractions and allow God to fill us with God’s love\, grace\, and peace.” \n~ St. (Mother) Teresa of Calcutta \nThe Lenten Season is a fertile time to engage in our spiritual journeys in meaningful ways that are set apart from other times of the year. This dedicated period of time offers invitations to engage our contemplative imagination as we encounter Divine Presence in the shifting of the seasons and within ourselves. This season unfolds with a sacred rhythm that can connect us more intimately with such Presence while pursuing opportunities for nourishment and renewal in relationship with ourselves and others. Moreover\, all spiritual seekers can experience various possibilities to discover (or rediscover) the deep\, resonant love that exists for each of us as it is revealed within our unique and collective journeys. \nAs Lent begins its perennial unfolding this February\, you are invited to gather virtually with Spiritual Companion and Retreat Leader\, Gordon Creamer\, to mark this season of hope — to bring your wrestling questions\, your longing\, and your openness to Spirit’s nudges in your life. In community\, we will engage in contemplative practices while also personally reflecting upon what our respective intentions for this annual sojourn might behold. Dedicated time for creatively expressing these intentions will take shape through writing prompts\, group discussion\, and moments of prayer/meditation. We will also consider ancient and non-traditional Lenten practices that might enhance our journey this year. Music will accompany our time together as a way of deepening our collective reflection. \nHowever you observe this transformative season\, we warmly invite you to join us in this online gathering. Wherever you find yourself as Lent commences\, this opportunity for beginning anew — together in solidarity and deep Presence — awaits you. \nDATE: Thursday\, February 19\, 2026 \nTIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: $40 \nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Gordon Creamer \nFACILITATOR BIO:\nGordon Creamer\, creator of the Mission Bridge\, currently serves as Program Director at Well for the Journey\, a spiritual wellness center in Lutherville\, Maryland. As a contemplative and creative builder\, he has held leadership roles in healthcare programming and operations since 2001 at various assisted living\, skilled nursing\, and hospice communities. He earned a Master of Arts in Spiritual & Pastoral Care from Loyola University and a Master of Arts in Theology from the Ecumenical Institute of St. Mary’s Seminary & University. Currently\, he is a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry Program at the Ecumenical Institute.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/journeying-through-lent-online-program/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000121
CREATED:20251110T170345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T171002Z
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - The Next Step is Always Love (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:How do we choose love as a response when it’s hard? How do we become a conduit of love no matter what we encounter? How do we radiate the energies of love when we face challenging people and situations?  Join us as we explore the tenderness\, grit\, and grace of love. Discussions will focus on the many facets of love and its universality\, opening to God’s love\, making peace with the past\, imagining forgiveness\, and radiating love. \nWomen at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. \nTwo sessions of this program will be offered – one In-Person at the Well and one Online. This registration is for the Online session. \nDATE: Wednesdays\, 1/21\, 1/28\, 2/4\, 2/11\, 2/18\, and 2/25/26 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $135 \nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: Mabeth Hudson and Terri Smith \nFACILITATOR BIOS:\nMabeth Hudson:\nThrough her leadership and writing\, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom\, discover meaningful connections\, grow through challenges\, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way\, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years\, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness\, personal growth\, and leadership development. Her workshops\, classes\, retreats\, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life. \nAfter practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \nTerri Smith:\nTerri is a retired professional educator who has a special interest in encouraging spiritual growth by honoring the different learning styles with multi-sensory exercises and creative exploration. As one of the founders of the Well\, she develops curriculum and leads Women at the Well\, facilitator training\, and retreats. Terri believes that she is similar to many others in always seeking to enrich her spiritual growth and development. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the mother of three.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/women-at-the-well-the-next-step-is-always-love-online-program/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - The Next Step is Always Love (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:How do we choose love as a response when it’s hard? How do we become a conduit of love no matter what we encounter? How do we radiate the energies of love when we face challenging people and situations?  Join us as we explore the tenderness\, grit\, and grace of love. Discussions will focus on the many facets of love and its universality\, opening to God’s love\, making peace with the past\, imagining forgiveness\, and radiating love. \nWomen at the Well is a spiritual companioning program open to all women seeking space to listen for\, become more aware of\, and respond to the Divine in their daily lives. This small group program includes time for reflection and sacred conversation in the community of other women on the journey. \nTwo sessions of this program will be offered – one In-Person at the Well and one Online. This registration is for the In-Person session. \nDATE: Wednesdays\, 1/21\, 1/28\, 2/4\, 2/11\, 2/18\, and 2/25/26 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $135 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: Maggie Lears and Donna Mollenkopf \nFACILITATOR BIOS:\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. \nDonna Mollenkopf:\nDonna is a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer\, as well as leader of various other programs at the Well. 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.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/women-at-the-well-the-next-step-is-always-love-in-person-program/2026-02-18/
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 Reflection Call (Dial: 520-525-8123 & listen)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our FREE “Well-Being Wednesday” Reflection Call 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 FREE Well-Being Wednesday 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 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 a 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 January 7 –  March 25\, 2026\, our centering theme will be Searching\, Finding and Claiming our Unity. \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 \n\nThe following individuals will be facilitating the meditation calls each Wednesday from January – March: \nJanuary 7:  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.  \nJanuary 14:  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. \nJanuary 21:  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. \nJanuary 28:  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.  \nFebruary 4:  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. \nFebruary 11:  Mabeth Hudson\nThrough her leadership and writing\, Mabeth encourages people to listen to their inner wisdom\, discover meaningful connections\, grow through challenges\, and better love and be loved in the nitty-gritty of everyday life. Mabeth is passionate about attending to the spiritual dimension of being human in a practical way\, as it impacts all of one’s relationships. For over 20 years\, she has been developing and leading programs for spiritual wellness\, personal growth\, and leadership development. Her workshops\, classes\, retreats\, and writing offer accessible tools to integrate into daily life. After practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \nFebruary 18:  Kristan Joice\nKristan joined The Well staff in April 2021 as Office Administrator and Bookkeeper\, bringing with her a degree in Culinary Arts and over 25 years of experience in human resources\, administration\, and event planning. Since becoming part of The Well community and witnessing the impact of spiritual wellness and connection\, she has woven her passions for cooking and social justice into weekly volunteer efforts throughout Baltimore City. \nFebruary 25:  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. \nMarch 4:  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. \nMarch 11:  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. \nMarch 18:  Heidi Thompson\nHeidi has taught and led spiritual workshops and circles since 2003 when she began teaching Making Peace with Fear. She is the founder of Sacred Soul Gathering of Women\, which honors many spiritual traditions in its retreats and online gatherings. With 35 years of experience teaching people to overcome their fear of computer technology\, and a fascinating journey waking up to the value of fear in her own life\, Heidi brings a wealth of knowledge\, interesting insights\, and a simple problem-solving approach to the process of transforming fear into peace. \nMarch 25:  Eric Clayton\nEric is the author of “Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story\, Deepening Your Faith\,” “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars\,” and “Finding Peace Here and Now: How Ignatian Spirituality Leads Us to Healing and Wholeness.” He serves as the deputy director of communications for the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. Eric lives with his wife\, two young daughters\, and cat\, Sebastian\, in Towson\, MD.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/well-being-wednesday-winter2026/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
CATEGORIES:Phone-In
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Cup of Our Life (A six-part\, online series)
DESCRIPTION:In these tender and challenging times\, it is ever more important to understand how we can hold harmony and balance between our inner and outer lives. While using Joyce Rupp’s book\, The Cup of Our Life\, as a foundation\, we will use a simple cup as a metaphor for our lives. Perhaps you have a favorite cup to hold your morning beverage. Maybe it has a few chips from being used so often. Or perhaps there is a beloved cup that has broken and been put back together with love. All of these cups can act as metaphors for times in our lives. \nDuring our gatherings\, we will examine how we fill our cup with intention\, and what we pour out of our cup into our own lives as well as the lives of those around us. As the seasons of life change\, so does the need to empty from our cup that which no longer serves us and fill it with those things that will help us meet the next season more fully. We must discern what to keep\, what to let go of and what to add to meet ourselves in the fullness of our lives. \nJoin Spiritual Companion and Retreat Facilitator\, Beth Wood-Roig\, for this soul-nourishing and enriching winter series from the warmth and comfort of your home. Each week\, Beth will invite reflection on a different image of the cup\, such as the open cup\, the chipped cup\, the broken cup\, and the cup of compassion\, encouraging insight into how we live with intention and harmony. It is not necessary to purchase or read the book. Simply bring your favorite cup and an openness to discover all that this simple tool can offer. \nDATES: Tuesdays – 2/3\, 2/10\, 2/17\, 2/24\, 3/3\, 3/10/26 \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: $120 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Beth Wood-Roig \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nBeth’s background includes many years leading contemplative retreats\, small group facilitation and spiritual companioning. She believes that we each experience the Divine in our own unique way. Her sense of the One is that of loving Presence\, holding us gently through all of life\, the joys\, surprises\, sorrows\, uncertainties\, worries\, fears\, and assurances. Her faith background is Unitarian Universalist\, with Christian and Buddhist leanings\, and she often finds spiritual grounding in body prayer and nature. Beth has completed certificates in Contemplative Leadership and in Spiritual Direction for Spiritual Guides\, both from Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development\, based in Camp Hill\, PA. She enjoys gardening\, hiking\, reading\, body prayer and dance\, and spending time with her family and two kitties.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/exploring-the-cup-of-our-life-a-six-part-online-series/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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