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SUMMARY:Deconstructing Your Faith\, Re-envisioning Your Spirituality (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“The combination of Greg and Gordon was awesome!!!” – Judy Wright \n“It was very well done\, a good mix of time together\, group breakouts and meditations. Greg and Gordon created an accepting and comfortable environment.” – Nancy \nDo you ever wonder about the image of God you are carrying?… Have you reached a place in your human journey where you are questioning the faith tradition that you have been a part of and its relevance to your spiritual journey?… Has the faith community/tradition you made a home in brought wounding\, confusion\, or despair to you in navigating the transitions and thresholds of your life?… \nIf the answer that arises within you as you ponder these questions is ‘yes\,’ please know that you are not alone. Current statistics reveal to us that in the United States the number of individuals who are affiliated with a particular faith tradition and/or denomination continue to decrease. Many people are questioning the role of religion in their lives and decidedly searching for alternatives to a worship community and complicated doctrines. \nIn this sacred pursuit\, more and more questions abound as humanity struggles to listen more deeply to God’s authentic voice in their everyday lives. In this listening\, many are discovering a divine invitation to pause and reconsider the meaning underlying this reality. Perhaps\, a way to move forward is to explore the possibility of deconstructing the faith we carry while re-envisioning the purpose and possibilities of what it means to live from our deeper spiritual identity. \nJoin Well for the Journey’s own Greg Cochran and Gordon Creamer for this online series\, where we will explore the pressing questions in our hearts around this wrestling with what it means to practice the faith we carry – or were taught to carry – while welcoming a deep\, unfed spiritual hunger. At this critical juncture in our personal and collective histories\, intentionally spending time in this way is not only an act of great self-compassion and care\, it can also become an embodied expression of healing for others whom we are connected to in the world. While in the presence of sacred and safe community\, each session will invite participants to engage in a period of contemplative silence around an excerpt from various wisdom writings\, such as bell hooks\, Richard Rohr\, Barbara Brown Taylor\, and Brian McLaren among others. Also included will be opportunities for personal reflection\, journaling\, small and large group conversations\, and other creative spiritual exercises. \nBelow offers a glimpse of what the emphasis will be for each of the sessions in this series:\nSession 1 – Creating a Sacred Space to Deconstruct & Querying the Purpose of Religion\nSession 2 – The Spiritual Nature of Being Human and Becoming\nSession 3 – Coming Home to Yourself\nSession 4 – Energizing Personal & Community Spiritual Practices\nSession 5 – Living Meaningfully in Spirit \nDATES: Mondays – 3/2\, 3/9\, 3/16\, 3/23\, 3/30/26 \nTIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: Please choose the option that works best for you! (see registration link.) \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: Greg Cochran and Gordon Creamer \nFACILITATOR BIOS: \nGreg Cochran \nGreg has been the Executive Director at Well for the Journey since 2010. He is a graduate of Clemson University and Southern Seminary. Greg was Associate Pastor at Woodbrook Baptist Church serving from 1988-2022. He also is a program/retreat facilitator and a spiritual companion. He completed the Shalem Institute’s Spiritual Guidance Program (SGP) in 2009 and is currently a SGP staff member. He is also a mentor for Paseo’s “The Stewards of Mystery” Spiritual Guidance Program in Cottonwood\, Idaho. Greg and his wife\, Carole\, live in Baltimore. They have two children (26 and 24). Greg is a hiker\, photographer\, woodworker\, and loves being with family – and is always desiring to be open and listening for the invitation of the Spirit. \nGordon Creamer\nGordon Creamer\, creator of The Mission Bridge\, joined the Well’s Staff in July 2022 as Program Director. He has held leadership roles in healthcare programming and operations since 2001 at various Assisted Living\, Skilled Nursing\, and Hospice communities. He earned an MA in Spiritual & Pastoral Care from Loyola University and an MA in Theology from the Ecumenical Institute of St. Mary’s Seminary & University. He is currently a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry Program at the Ecumenical Institute.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/deconstructing-your-faith/2026-03-30/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Noticing the Donkey - A Holy Week Praying in Color Meditation with the Poetry of Mary Oliver (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:This program has reached it’s capacity and is now sold out.  We have created a wait list\, but we already have a good number of people on it.  At this point\, we encourage you to check out some of our other upcoming programs – so much that is good for the soul coming in the weeks ahead. \n \n******************************************************************************************************* \n\nLorie is always well-prepared with beautiful poems & has a very calm\, reassuring presence in these troubled times. – Marie Cournoyer \nThank you to Lorie for facilitating this program. It was a beautiful way to begin the season of Lent. – Shannon \n***************************************** \n“On the outskirts of Jerusalem the donkey waited. Not especially brave\, or filled with understanding\, he stood and waited.” — Mary Oliver \nHave you ever wondered about the donkey who carried Jesus on that triumphant\, palm-waving journey into Jerusalem? Was he merely a practical choice\, or might his humble presence offer something more for us to consider? \nYou are invited to a contemplative Holy Week gathering where we will linger with Mary Oliver’s poem “The Poet Thinks About the Donkey\,” and open ourselves to what this quiet companion may reveal about the sacred in the ordinary. \nTogether\, we will spend unhurried time in reflection and response through the spiritual practice of Praying in Color—a simple\, prayerful form of doodling with color that helps focus the heart and make space for insight. No prior experience or artistic skill is needed. All you need is white paper and colorful doodling utensils such as colored pencils\, markers\, crayons\, or pens. Lorie will guide each step of this gentle and meaningful practice. \nThere will be time for shared reflection in sacred community for those who feel led. \nDATE: Tuesday\, March 31\, 2026 \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: $25 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is now at capacity; you can join the wait list here but we encouage you to take a look at our other upcoming programs as we already have a robust wait list! \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Lorie Conway \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nLorie has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys through spiritual direction\, small groups\, and retreats. It is Lorie’s ongoing journey of transformation and spiritual discovery that fuels her desire to offer spiritual companioning to others. Lorie’s spirituality is rooted in the Christ tradition and is welcoming of the many paths and unique journeys enfolded within Divine Mystery. Lorie received her certificate in spiritual direction from the Kairos School of Spiritual Formation and holds a M.A. in Religion from Lancaster Theological Seminary and a M.A.S. in Behavioral Management & Human Resources from Johns Hopkins University. Lorie is delighted to serve both on the programming staff at the Well and as a program and retreat facilitator. She is also Director of the Shalem Institute’s Transforming Community: Leading Contemplative Spiritual Groups & Retreats program.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/noticing-the-donkey-online-program/
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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/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T080000
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SUMMARY:FREE: Well-Being Wednesday Reflection Call (Dial 520-525-8123 at 8 AM ET & 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 April 8 – June 17\, 2026\, our centering theme will be Courageous Hope in Chaotic Times. \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 reflection calls each Wednesday from April 8 – June 17: \nApril 8:  Gordon Creamer\nGordon is a retreat facilitator\, spiritual director/companion\, and Program Director at Well For The Journey. He is a native son of Baltimore City\, where he lives with his husband and two Siamese cats. \nApril 15:  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. \nApril 22:  Rabbi Emily Stern\nRabbi Emily Stern is the Spiritual Leader and Rabbi of Kol HaLev\, a Reconstructionist Synagogue Community. She is passionate about creative approaches to deepening our personal relationships to religion and mysticism through the arts\, self-expression\, meditation\, and inquiry. \n \nApril 29:  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. \nMay 6:  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. \nMay 13:  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.  \nMay 20:  Tim Grayson\nTim is an Episcopal Priest and retreat leader with an abiding interest in all things mystical. Apart from his parish duties\, he ministers regularly to inmates and to people with memory disorders.\n \nMay 27:  Freda Marie Brown\nFreda Marie is a Lightworker\, truth-seeker\, healer\, crone\, retreat leader\, writer and an Episcopal priest.\n \nJune 3:  Donna Mollenkopf\nDonna is a part of the Well community in many ways. She is currently a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer\, and also leads some of the Well’s programs on mystics and other topics. She has also served on the Well’s Board and is the co-author of two books on spirituality. Donna values a contemplative stance and is married with a son\, two stepsons\, and is a happy grandmother. \nJune 10:  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. \nJune 17:  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.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/free-well-being-wednesday-reflection-call-spring-2026/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - Love & Fierce Tenderness for These Times (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“Always\, the Well Women programs are excellent!” – Cindy Hilbert\n\n“I am so grateful to have an online option!!!” – Becky Slater\n\n“I use some of the shared content daily. I look forward to a follow-up class.” – Michaele Fisher\n\n“This session was so rich! The quotes/questions inspired deep sharing! Well done!” – Barb Gilliss \n************************************************************************ \n\n“God’s love can walk and chew gum at the same time.”— Cherished Belonging\, Gregory Boyle\, SJ \nHow do we recognize and claim the unshakable goodness in everyone (no exceptions!)? How do we live with radical kindness? How do we see that love is the light inside everything? \nExplore the tenderness\, grit\, and grace of love. We’ll draw from Father Gregory Boyle’s recent book\, Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times\, to gain bold\, new perspectives\, practical insight\, and deepen our compassion. Join us to help build the loving community we long to live in. There is no need to read the book (but you might enjoy it!). \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. Materials will be mailed to each participant. Please register by April 1st\, and use the address where materials should be mailed\, to ensure receipt of the materials prior to the start of the program. Thank you! \nDATE: Wednesdays – 4/8\, 4/15\, 4/22\, 4/29\, 5/6\, and 5/13/26 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $135 \nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTRATION is required; please register by April 1 and use the address where you want your program materials sent to assure receipt. 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.After practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \n\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.
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LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT:  Women at the Well - Love & Fierce Tenderness for These Times (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:This program has reached its seating capacity and is now sold out.  We have created a wait list in case someone is unable to attend.  You may join the wait list here.\n \n************************************************************************************************ \n“A great program always. Very supportive and joyful group this round. Great leaders as always. Lots of open hearts through this series.” – A Participant \n“More of same!!!!” – Mary Jo Kuhn\n\n“I enjoy the kinship of the group. Each session encourages our “hidden” selves to emerge which I find freeing. Donna and Maggie are wonderful Facilitators.” – Frannie\n\n“Maggie and Donna are a terrific team. They guide with knowledge\, and wisdom and create an environment of trust and love.” – Judy Wright\n\n“We laughed all month! Great group of women!” – Joan Partridge \n****************************************************************************************** \n“God’s love can walk and chew gum at the same time.”— Cherished Belonging\, Gregory Boyle\, SJ\n \nHow do we recognize and claim the unshakable goodness in everyone (no exceptions!)? How do we live with radical kindness? How do we see that love is the light inside everything? \nExplore the tenderness\, grit\, and grace of love. We’ll draw from Father Gregory Boyle’s recent book\, Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times\, to gain bold\, new perspectives\, practical insight\, and deepen our compassion. Join us to help build the loving community we long to live in. There is no need to read the book (but you might enjoy it!). \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 – 4/8\, 4/15\, 4/22\, 4/29\, 5/6\, and 5/13/26 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $135 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is at capacity and is now closed; You may 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! \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. \n\n \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-love-fierce-tenderness-for-these-times-in-person/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
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SUMMARY:Group Spiritual Direction: Listening for the Sacred Together (In-Person with online sessions in winter)
DESCRIPTION:“I have been a part of this group for two years. Once a month\, I find respite in my busy life to connect with the divine as I understand it. Cathy holds a container that allows for deep reflection in community with other spiritual seekers.” – Rev. Karyn Marsh \n________________________________________________________ \n“We are all just walking each other home.” \n– Rumi \nDo you yearn for a deeper connection to God\, Spirit\, the Divine? Perhaps you sense an inkling that there is something more wanting to be explored – whether you come from a formal faith tradition or none at all. \nGroup Spiritual Direction (GSD) offers a safe\, sacred space for individuals to gather in community\, slow down\, and listen deeply—for the movement of the Spirit in their lives and in each other. Unlike therapy or problem-solving groups\, spiritual direction is a contemplative practice rooted in the belief that the Divine is already present and available in each person’s journey. \nIn this group\, faith traditions vary in formality and intensity\, some may have none\, and their name for God may differ\, but all are deeply committed to exploring their spiritual paths and supporting the spiritual journeys of each group member. The intent is not to ‘fix’ or advise\, but to listen attentively\, and as members caringly share what they feel and hear\, they help each other look\, with a finer lens\, at their own spiritual relationship. Gently guided by long-time Spiritual Director\, Cathy Rosensteel\, the group cultivates compassion\, connection\, and clarity\, helping each person notice the movement of Spirit in their lives. \nSeptember through November and March through May\, Cathy’s group starts their time together with a few minutes of conversation in the kitchen at Well for the Journey. During the colder months\, December – February\, they gather on Zoom from the coziness of their homes. When at the Well\, the group transitions from the kitchen to the living room to form a contemplative\, confidential and sacred listening circle. Using the GSD process formed at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington\, DC.\, Cathy invites the group with an opening reflection from a variety of sources\, such as\, Scripture\, poetry\, texts\, and/or prose and a time of gentle silence. When ready\, members share a response flowing from their deep listening and curiosity. This simple format\, repeated throughout each session\, invites meaningful conversation and deepening. The session closes with the sharing of prayer intentions. \nWhether you’re seeking a deeper relationship with the Sacred by whatever name\, navigating a life transition\, in need of discernment\, curious about that nagging inkling\, or simply yearning to be seen and heard in a soulful way\, GSD provides a space for deep listening\, soulful reflection\, and support for your unfolding path. \nIf you would like to join Cathy’s group or simply want to know more\, please contact the Well at 410-296-9355 or email us at programming@wellforthejourney.org. Please provide your name and phone number and Cathy will be in touch to discuss your interest. \n________________________________________________________ \n\n“I have been a member of Cathy’s spiritual direction group since the fall of 2020. Each session I jot down what speaks to me. Recently I went back and typed up my notes and then created this word cloud. Every session sparks deeper thinking and honest reflection for me. I look forward to our gathering each month.” – Becky Boynton \n \nDATES (In-Person at the Well): Saturdays – 9/13\, 10/11\, 11/8/25 and 3/14\, 4/11\, 5/9/26 \nDATES (Online via Zoom): Saturdays – 12/13/25 and 1/10\, 2/14/26 \nTIME: 8:30 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $250 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 and ZOOM \nTO REGISTER: Please contact the Well at 410-296-9355 or email us at programming@wellforthejourney.org.  We will put you in touch with Cathy so that you may chat and determine if  this program is a mutual fit.  Once that happens and if you’d like to move forward\, we will provide you with a sign up link. \nFACILITATOR: Cathy Rosensteel \nFACILITATOR BIO:\nCathy facilitates group spiritual direction in the Shalem tradition at The Well. She has an M.A. in Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland. Kindled by a week-long silent Ignatian retreat\, she developed a deep appreciation for silence and the Spiritual Exercises. Furthering her interest\, she completed the 19th Annotation of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life. Her work in this area includes leading retreats on finding silence in everyday living and walking the labyrinth. Through private practice\, Cathy is honored to provide individual spiritual direction in the Middle River and Towson areas. \nCathy’s background includes teaching teacher education candidates and directing the Special Education programs at Loyola University Maryland. She also had a notable career developing innovative programs for students with special needs\, as a teacher and administrator with the Baltimore City Public School System. \nDrawn to the outdoors\, Cathy treasures time at home on Seneca Creek with her husband and dog. She enjoys designing engraved affirmation stones\, gardening\, and swimming. Often\, she can be found happily reading\, near or in a body of water\, or just sitting\, very still.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/group-spiritual-direction-listening-for-the-sacred-together-in-person-with-online-sessions-in-winter/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
CREATED:20251110T175843Z
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SUMMARY:Sound Soul Weaving: - A Seated Sound Bath Experience (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:This program has reached it’s seating capacity and is now sold out.  We have set up a wait list just in case someone who is registered is unable to attend. You may also want to register early for our future Sound Bath Experiences scheduled for June 14\, July 15\, and/or August 9. Note that this program has sold out each time we have offered it… so if you are interested in experiencing our seated sound bath\, don’t wait to register. \nThe practice of sound bathing has gained popularity recently but is actually a healing practice that is thousands of years old with deep roots in cultures around the world. Jenny Ehrhardt has been facilitating sound offerings for several years\, incorporating her first love as an herbalist into all that she offers. Integrating sound using crystal chakra bowls\, bells\, song\, and rattles with plants and sweetness from the earth\, opens our hearts and nourishes the soul for the healing of the world. What a perfect combination for the Well community and all who seek soul nourishment and healing for self and others! \nWe are thrilled to welcome Jenny back to the Well for another session of healing\, renewal and nourishment. Jenny will offer a time of stillness\, sacred listening\, reflection\, and alignment with spirit that invites us to take care of ourselves as well as send love and peace out into the world through our vibrations\, prayers and the collective spiritual intention of a sacred community. \nYou will be seated for this session which will begin with a time of introduction and honoring of each participant\, inviting plant spirit connection to our intentions/prayers and sound healing meditation. Healing sound helps break up trauma in the body and assists in releasing whatever no longer serves us. This is so important in our culture and world today. At the end of the session\, Jenny will share seasonal herbal tea and a sweet offering to help integrate and embody the experience. \nWe are thrilled that Jenny found the Well (literally in her own neighborhood!) and is sharing her gifts of love and presence now as part of the Well community. We invite you to join Jenny and trust this ancient healing process of soul sound weaving for the renewal of your body\, mind and spirit and the nourishment of your soul. \nPlease don’t delay! Jenny’s Sound Soul Weaving sessions at the Well sell out every time! \nDATE: Sunday\, April 12\, 2026 \nTIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM \nCOST: $50 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRAITON is now at capacity; 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: Jenny Ehrhardt \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nI have been fortunate to work with two other women facilitating sound offerings on the Eastern Shore. I have seen so many beautiful effects this work has had on so many people\, including myself. I feel honored to be working with the bowls and other sounds to help connect us to something much deeper\, Ourselves. Working with all ages on many different levels\, I see the peace come over most people in a very surprising way. I have been called to create small\, intimate sound offerings right here in my hometown. I am grateful to have found Well for the Journey\, which has become such a sacred place for me. I work deeply with the plants as well and had a small shoppe in Hampden for over 10 years. I have been called to service and I love plants\, sound\, and people who are open to change and learning and being in a community without judgement. Pure Hearts\, I feel this at Well For the Journey and look forward to connecting more and sharing and learning through sound and the plants.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/sound-soul-weaving-a-seated-sound-bath-experience-in-person-program-6/
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:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
CREATED:20251202T172821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T171522Z
UID:23216-1776189600-1776196800@wellforthejourney.org
SUMMARY:Writing to Heal our Younger Selves (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:“I had such a wonderful evening. I wish that I could meet with this same group every week. Lindsey was a marvelous facilitator.” – Maureen Z. \n“Lindsey is amazing!” – Emily \n“I didn’t know what to expect-I didn’t want more journaling experts try to make it sound easy\, but the workshop title drew me. Well\, I needn’t have worried! Lindsay’s approach was practical\, empowering\, & spiritually satisfying all at the same time. Her prompts & opportunities to share (& think) were terrific. The group was varied & a joy to be with. This could be life changing.” – Mary Beth J. \nLocal author Lindsey Pope—writer of four children’s books\, speaker\, workshop leader\, and busy mom—brings her passion for love\, laughter\, and healing to this creative writing program. \nIn this workshop\, Lindsey will guide us on a journey to begin writing our own children’s book. We will explore the components of a children’s book and learn how to outline the story. Practical tools and reflective writing prompts will support the process\, and throughout the session\, Lindsey will share how writing for children can be a profoundly therapeutic way to help heal your younger self. \nWrite the book you needed to read when you were young! Please join us in a safe\, creative space where the only requirements are an open heart and an open mind. \nDATE: Tuesday\, April 14\, 2026 \nTIME: 6:00 – 8:00 PM \nCOST: $35 \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: Lindsey Pope \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nLindsey Pope is passionate about sharing laughter and love through writing. She is a self-published author of eight books who also enjoys doing school assemblies. Outside of writing\, Lindsey is a proud mom to a daughter who keeps her on her toes and a lovable orange tabby named Ricky Bean. She also enjoys speaking and leading interactive workshops related to mental health and writing. Lindsey truly loves connecting with people and inspiring others to chase their dreams as she has been fortunate enough to do just that.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/writing-to-heal-our-younger-selves-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T081500
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
CREATED:20260402T162444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T162444Z
UID:23654-1776240000-1776240900@wellforthejourney.org
SUMMARY:FREE: Well-Being Wednesday Reflection Call (Dial 520-525-8123 at 8 AM ET & 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 April 8 – June 17\, 2026\, our centering theme will be Courageous Hope in Chaotic Times. \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 reflection calls each Wednesday from April 8 – June 17: \nApril 8:  Gordon Creamer\nGordon is a retreat facilitator\, spiritual director/companion\, and Program Director at Well For The Journey. He is a native son of Baltimore City\, where he lives with his husband and two Siamese cats. \nApril 15:  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. \nApril 22:  Rabbi Emily Stern\nRabbi Emily Stern is the Spiritual Leader and Rabbi of Kol HaLev\, a Reconstructionist Synagogue Community. She is passionate about creative approaches to deepening our personal relationships to religion and mysticism through the arts\, self-expression\, meditation\, and inquiry. \n \nApril 29:  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. \nMay 6:  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. \nMay 13:  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.  \nMay 20:  Tim Grayson\nTim is an Episcopal Priest and retreat leader with an abiding interest in all things mystical. Apart from his parish duties\, he ministers regularly to inmates and to people with memory disorders.\n \nMay 27:  Freda Marie Brown\nFreda Marie is a Lightworker\, truth-seeker\, healer\, crone\, retreat leader\, writer and an Episcopal priest.\n \nJune 3:  Donna Mollenkopf\nDonna is a part of the Well community in many ways. She is currently a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer\, and also leads some of the Well’s programs on mystics and other topics. She has also served on the Well’s Board and is the co-author of two books on spirituality. Donna values a contemplative stance and is married with a son\, two stepsons\, and is a happy grandmother. \nJune 10:  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. \nJune 17:  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.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/free-well-being-wednesday-reflection-call-spring-2026/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
CREATED:20260309T161058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T161338Z
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - Love & Fierce Tenderness for These Times (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“Always\, the Well Women programs are excellent!” – Cindy Hilbert\n\n“I am so grateful to have an online option!!!” – Becky Slater\n\n“I use some of the shared content daily. I look forward to a follow-up class.” – Michaele Fisher\n\n“This session was so rich! The quotes/questions inspired deep sharing! Well done!” – Barb Gilliss \n************************************************************************ \n\n“God’s love can walk and chew gum at the same time.”— Cherished Belonging\, Gregory Boyle\, SJ \nHow do we recognize and claim the unshakable goodness in everyone (no exceptions!)? How do we live with radical kindness? How do we see that love is the light inside everything? \nExplore the tenderness\, grit\, and grace of love. We’ll draw from Father Gregory Boyle’s recent book\, Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times\, to gain bold\, new perspectives\, practical insight\, and deepen our compassion. Join us to help build the loving community we long to live in. There is no need to read the book (but you might enjoy it!). \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. Materials will be mailed to each participant. Please register by April 1st\, and use the address where materials should be mailed\, to ensure receipt of the materials prior to the start of the program. Thank you! \nDATE: Wednesdays – 4/8\, 4/15\, 4/22\, 4/29\, 5/6\, and 5/13/26 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $135 \nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTRATION is required; please register by April 1 and use the address where you want your program materials sent to assure receipt. 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.After practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \n\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-love-fierce-tenderness-for-these-times-online-program/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
CREATED:20260209T165632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T170533Z
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SUMMARY:Moments in Bloom: Nature\, Connection & Fresh Air for People Living with Dementia & their Care Partners (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Moments in Bloom is a gentle\, dementia-friendly program designed to create meaningful moments of connection for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. \nPlease join us for intentional time in and around nature at our Lutherville–Timonium center. Together\, we will explore gentle nature walks (as able)\, guided reminiscence\, mindful body movement\, contemplative practices\, music and other nature-themed sensory experiences—each designed to meet participants where they are\, with compassion and flexibility. \nThis program is designed for individuals who may or may not have previously spent time outdoors prior to the onset of dementia. Activities can be adapted to honor varying physical abilities\, including wheelchair accessibility and seated participation. Lunch and refreshments will be served. \nBenefits of participating in this event include: \n – Meaningful moments of connection between care partners and loved ones in nature \n – Gentle engagement with beauty\, movement\, reflection\, and imagination\, while accommodating cognitive differences and decline\n \n– Connecting with oneself and former/current interests and activities in a familiar way that provides momentary conscious awareness\, connection\, and a deep impact on a spiritual/meaning-making level that is more than momentary \n-Spiritual and emotional nourishment through community and the presence of nature \n\nWell for the Journey is once again honored to partner with Dementia Friendly Baltimore County through a funded grant that allows us to offer this soul-nourishing program free of charge. Registration is required so that we can plan appropriately and notify you in the event of inclement weather. The Weather Date for the program is Friday\, April 24\, 2026. After receipt of your registration\, you will receive a phone call that will help personalize your visit and participation in the program. We hope you will join us! \nPlease contact Gordon Creamer at Well for the Journey for more details and if you have any questions about the session. You can email him at gordon@wellforthejourney.org or reach him by phone at 410.296.9355. \nDATE: Friday\, April 17\, 2026 \nTIME: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Inclement Weather Date – Friday\, April 24th) \nCOST: FREE but RSVP is required. \nRSVP HERE \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nWe recognize that sometimes plans change. Please contact us immediately at 410-296-9355 or at kristan@wellforthejourney.org if you are unable to attend so that we may give the opportunity to someone else. Thank you! \n 
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/moments-in-bloom-dementia-friendly-april-2026/
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:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
CREATED:20260218T182034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T133428Z
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SUMMARY:Drumming for the Earth: Rooted in Rhythm\, Lifted in Spirit (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:As the Earth awakens in spring\, we are invited to remember our place within her living rhythms. Enjoy an afternoon with Katy Gaughan of Drumming for Wellness as we create community and learn how to play hand drums to honor the Earth through the healing\, positive vibrations of the drum. Together\, we will form a vibrant circle of intention\, joy\, and grounding as we offer our collective heartbeat back to the planet on the grounds of Well for the Journey. \nThis experience is welcoming\, energizing\, and perfect for beginners. No prior drumming experience is needed. Drums will be provided. You are also welcome to bring your own drum. \nDuring our time together we will: \n· Learn about rhythm culture and its connection to the Earth \n· Explore how to generate different sounds on the drum \n· Play ancient rhythms that connect us to ourselves\, one another\, and Mother Earth \n· Sing and drum songs to honor and offer healing to the Earth \n· Create joyful improvisational music together in community \nCome with your curiosity and your heartbeat—and feel the pulse of the planet! \nThis program will be held outdoors at the edge of our woods and is open to all Ages 12 and up. In the event of rain\, the program will be rescheduled for Saturday\, May 2nd. \nDATE: Saturday\, April 18\, 2026 (RAIN DATE – Saturday\, May 2\, 2026) \nTIME: 1:00 – 4:00 PM \nCOST: $45 \nREGISTRATION for this program is required; please REGISTER HERE. \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \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: Katy Gaughan \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nKaty Gaughan is a drummer and drum circle facilitator whose mission is to bring people together to experience the positive vibrations of the drum. Through her organization Drumming for Wellness\, Katy facilitates group drumming experiences for wellness\, community building and celebration. She has been leading drum circles in the DMV for the past 20 years\, most notably the Washington National Cathedral drum circle that went viral was seen by 400\,000 people. Katy provides drum circles for schools\, assisted living facilities\, retirement communities\, churches\, non-profit organizations\, birthday parties\, team-building events\, community festivals and celebrations and works with kids\, adults\, seniors\, and special needs populations. Katy also leads weekend and day-long retreats that incorporate wellness\, rhythm\, drumming\, spirituality and nature. Katy was trained by Arthur Hull and is now a certified global drum circle facilitator trainer with Village Music Circles. Katy is also a graduate of Remo Health Rhythms and Rhythm to Recovery Trainings and is a member of the Drum Circle Facilitator’s Guid.\nwww.katygaughan.com
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/drumming-for-the-earth/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
CREATED:20260105T163713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T163827Z
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SUMMARY:FREE: Spring Worship in the Wild at Oregon Ridge (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:As Spring unfolds\, we warmly invite you to another Worship in the Wild gathering with Scott Slater and Greg Cochran. In the quiet greening of Spring\, worship meets winding paths\, birdsong\, and the sacred presence that holds us all in the beautiful Oregon Ridge Park in Hunt Valley\, MD. \nScott and Greg bring with them rich experience from their time in traditional church pulpits and a deep appreciation for the great outdoors. Together\, they offer a unique time of worship that blends spiritual reflection with the gifts of nature present in the moment\, while gently guiding participants along a trail where each step becomes part of a sacred journey. \nRooted in the ancient rhythm of Christian Sunday worship and expressed through inclusive and expansive language\, this time of gathering in the sanctuary of nature offers space for all to encounter the Divine—whether named as God\, Spirit\, or another sacred presence. Readings and reflections will draw from a variety of spiritual traditions and sacred texts\, honoring the wisdom that surrounds us. \nWe will gather at the Oregon Ridge Nature Center. The ability to walk for a mile and stand for ten minutes at a time along the trail is required. Please dress comfortably and wear good walking shoes. \nThis offering is free\, but please register for planning purposes and so that we can notify you if worship is cancelled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Thank you! \nDATE: Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 \nTIME: 1:00 – 2:00PM \nCOST: FREE \nLOCATION: Oregon Ridge Nature Center\, 13555 Beaver Dam Road\, Cockeysville\, MD 21030 \nRSVP is required; Please RSVP here. If you are unable to attend after RSVP’ing\, please call Well for the Journey’s office 410-296-9355 or email kristan@wellforthejourney.org so that we may give your spot to another. \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: Scott Slater and Greg Cochran \nFACILITATOR BIOS: \nScott Slater:\nScott is a retired Episcopal priest and founding member of Well For the Journey. An avid outdoor enthusiast\, he spent most Sunday mornings during Covid out walking his dog and listening to church services online as he walked. He recently experienced a worship service at an ecumenical monastery that emphasized inclusive and expansive language that inspired him to offer this worship alternative through the Well. \nScott lives in Towson with his spouse but is often traveling throughout the country in his motorhome and going on amazing walks and hikes in many different inspiring settings. \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. \nGreg and his wife\, Carole\, live in Baltimore. They have two adult children. Greg is a hiker\, photographer\, woodworker\, loves being with family – and is always desiring to be open and listening for the invitation of the Spirit.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/spring-worship-in-the-wild/
LOCATION:Oregon Ridge Park (meet at the Nature Center)\, 13555 Beaver Dam Road\, Cockeysville\, MD\, 21030\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Well%20for%20the%20Journey":MAILTO:lorie@wellforthejourney.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
CREATED:20250805T171720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T171720Z
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SUMMARY:Horizons Men's Group 2025-2026 (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Most men do not feel they can talk freely about their spiritual journey. At Well For The Journey\, we feel differently. The Horizons Men’s Group at the Well is a place where honest conversations take place about how we live out our spirituality uniquely as men in the world – within our daily living. \nGreg Cochran\, Executive Director at the Well\, has been facilitating Horizons for over ten years. Past discussions have explored a wide range of topics including the deconstruction and reconstruction of faith\, navigating the first and second halves of life\, spirituality and imperfection\, why do bad things happen to good people\, what is Truth\, and what can we learn from other faith traditions – just to name a few! \nThis season\, the wisdom of Parker Palmer will inform our conversation through two of his books: \nA Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life – explores the concept of living an “undivided life”—where one’s inner truth aligns with their outer actions and roles. \nLet Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation – explores what it means to find one’s true calling by deeply listening to one’s inner self and aligning with one’s authentic nature\, emphasizing that vocation isn’t a specific job title\, but rather a way of living authentically and embracing our unique gifts and limitations. \nDue to high interest\, we are pleased to offer two monthly groups this year – both graciously led by Greg! The Tuesday evening group will meet in-person at the Well and the Thursday evening group will meet online via Zoom. \nIf you are looking for a community where difficult questions are welcomed and explored from the unique perspective of male spirituality\, we have a place for you in Horizons. \nThis registration is for the in-person session on Tuesday evenings. \nDATES: Tuesdays – 10/14\, 11/18\, 12/16/25\, and 1/20\, 2/17\, 3/17\, 4/21\, 5/19\, and 6/9/26 \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM \nCOST: $200 \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: Greg Cochran \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nGreg has been the Executive Director at Well for the Journey since 2010. He is a graduate of Clemson University and Southern Seminary. Greg was Associate Pastor at Woodbrook Baptist Church serving from 1988-2022. He also is a program/retreat facilitator and a spiritual companion. He completed the Shalem Institute’s Spiritual Guidance Program (SGP) in 2009 and is currently a SGP staff member. He is also a mentor for Paseo’s “The Stewards of Mystery” Spiritual Guidance Program in Cottonwood\, Idaho.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/horizons-mens-group-2025-2026-in-person/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
CREATED:20251112T170704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T162724Z
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SUMMARY:The Gift of Deep Rest: An Hour of Yoga Nidra Meditation (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:What comes to mind when you see the word “yoga?” Downward Dogs? Sun Salutations? Sitting on the floor with your legs in a pretzel? Well\, think again! \nYoga Nidra means “yogic sleep” and the only movement involved is whatever it takes for you to recline in a comfy chair or lie down on a bed\, sofa\, or mat on the floor. This is a guided mindfulness meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by simply listening to the teacher’s prompts and resting in stillness. One hour of yoga nidra is said to be as restorative as four hours of sleep. \nThe yoga wisdom teachers of the past knew the importance of rest and relaxation for health and wellbeing and passed this practice down through the ages to us. 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. \nRather than driving to a yoga studio\, lying on the floor\, and driving back home again\, the Well invites you to rest comfortably in your own home (in your PJs with your camera off\, if you wish!). Suggestions for your comfort include: \n· A quiet place to lie down or recline\n· A pillow for your head and under your knees\n· A blanket and socks for warmth\n· If desired\, an eye mask or pillow to block light\n· A glass of water nearby \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! \nHear from Jamila in this video where she describes in great detail what Yoga Nidra is and its benefits for mind\, body\, and spirit! \n\n \n  \nDATES: Mondays – 3/9\, 4/6\, 5/4\, 6/8/26 and Tuesdays – 3/24\, 4/21\, 5/26\, 6/30/26 \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/the-gift-of-deep-rest-yoga-nidra/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T081500
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
CREATED:20260402T162444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T162444Z
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SUMMARY:FREE: Well-Being Wednesday Reflection Call (Dial 520-525-8123 at 8 AM ET & 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 April 8 – June 17\, 2026\, our centering theme will be Courageous Hope in Chaotic Times. \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 reflection calls each Wednesday from April 8 – June 17: \nApril 8:  Gordon Creamer\nGordon is a retreat facilitator\, spiritual director/companion\, and Program Director at Well For The Journey. He is a native son of Baltimore City\, where he lives with his husband and two Siamese cats. \nApril 15:  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. \nApril 22:  Rabbi Emily Stern\nRabbi Emily Stern is the Spiritual Leader and Rabbi of Kol HaLev\, a Reconstructionist Synagogue Community. She is passionate about creative approaches to deepening our personal relationships to religion and mysticism through the arts\, self-expression\, meditation\, and inquiry. \n \nApril 29:  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. \nMay 6:  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. \nMay 13:  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.  \nMay 20:  Tim Grayson\nTim is an Episcopal Priest and retreat leader with an abiding interest in all things mystical. Apart from his parish duties\, he ministers regularly to inmates and to people with memory disorders.\n \nMay 27:  Freda Marie Brown\nFreda Marie is a Lightworker\, truth-seeker\, healer\, crone\, retreat leader\, writer and an Episcopal priest.\n \nJune 3:  Donna Mollenkopf\nDonna is a part of the Well community in many ways. She is currently a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer\, and also leads some of the Well’s programs on mystics and other topics. She has also served on the Well’s Board and is the co-author of two books on spirituality. Donna values a contemplative stance and is married with a son\, two stepsons\, and is a happy grandmother. \nJune 10:  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. \nJune 17:  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.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/free-well-being-wednesday-reflection-call-spring-2026/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
CREATED:20260309T161058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T161338Z
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - Love & Fierce Tenderness for These Times (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“Always\, the Well Women programs are excellent!” – Cindy Hilbert\n\n“I am so grateful to have an online option!!!” – Becky Slater\n\n“I use some of the shared content daily. I look forward to a follow-up class.” – Michaele Fisher\n\n“This session was so rich! The quotes/questions inspired deep sharing! Well done!” – Barb Gilliss \n************************************************************************ \n\n“God’s love can walk and chew gum at the same time.”— Cherished Belonging\, Gregory Boyle\, SJ \nHow do we recognize and claim the unshakable goodness in everyone (no exceptions!)? How do we live with radical kindness? How do we see that love is the light inside everything? \nExplore the tenderness\, grit\, and grace of love. We’ll draw from Father Gregory Boyle’s recent book\, Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times\, to gain bold\, new perspectives\, practical insight\, and deepen our compassion. Join us to help build the loving community we long to live in. There is no need to read the book (but you might enjoy it!). \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. Materials will be mailed to each participant. Please register by April 1st\, and use the address where materials should be mailed\, to ensure receipt of the materials prior to the start of the program. Thank you! \nDATE: Wednesdays – 4/8\, 4/15\, 4/22\, 4/29\, 5/6\, and 5/13/26 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $135 \nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTRATION is required; please register by April 1 and use the address where you want your program materials sent to assure receipt. 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.After practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \n\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-love-fierce-tenderness-for-these-times-online-program/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T081500
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
CREATED:20260402T162444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T162444Z
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SUMMARY:FREE: Well-Being Wednesday Reflection Call (Dial 520-525-8123 at 8 AM ET & 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 April 8 – June 17\, 2026\, our centering theme will be Courageous Hope in Chaotic Times. \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 reflection calls each Wednesday from April 8 – June 17: \nApril 8:  Gordon Creamer\nGordon is a retreat facilitator\, spiritual director/companion\, and Program Director at Well For The Journey. He is a native son of Baltimore City\, where he lives with his husband and two Siamese cats. \nApril 15:  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. \nApril 22:  Rabbi Emily Stern\nRabbi Emily Stern is the Spiritual Leader and Rabbi of Kol HaLev\, a Reconstructionist Synagogue Community. She is passionate about creative approaches to deepening our personal relationships to religion and mysticism through the arts\, self-expression\, meditation\, and inquiry. \n \nApril 29:  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. \nMay 6:  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. \nMay 13:  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.  \nMay 20:  Tim Grayson\nTim is an Episcopal Priest and retreat leader with an abiding interest in all things mystical. Apart from his parish duties\, he ministers regularly to inmates and to people with memory disorders.\n \nMay 27:  Freda Marie Brown\nFreda Marie is a Lightworker\, truth-seeker\, healer\, crone\, retreat leader\, writer and an Episcopal priest.\n \nJune 3:  Donna Mollenkopf\nDonna is a part of the Well community in many ways. She is currently a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer\, and also leads some of the Well’s programs on mystics and other topics. She has also served on the Well’s Board and is the co-author of two books on spirituality. Donna values a contemplative stance and is married with a son\, two stepsons\, and is a happy grandmother. \nJune 10:  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. \nJune 17:  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.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/free-well-being-wednesday-reflection-call-spring-2026/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
CREATED:20260309T161058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T161338Z
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - Love & Fierce Tenderness for These Times (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“Always\, the Well Women programs are excellent!” – Cindy Hilbert\n\n“I am so grateful to have an online option!!!” – Becky Slater\n\n“I use some of the shared content daily. I look forward to a follow-up class.” – Michaele Fisher\n\n“This session was so rich! The quotes/questions inspired deep sharing! Well done!” – Barb Gilliss \n************************************************************************ \n\n“God’s love can walk and chew gum at the same time.”— Cherished Belonging\, Gregory Boyle\, SJ \nHow do we recognize and claim the unshakable goodness in everyone (no exceptions!)? How do we live with radical kindness? How do we see that love is the light inside everything? \nExplore the tenderness\, grit\, and grace of love. We’ll draw from Father Gregory Boyle’s recent book\, Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times\, to gain bold\, new perspectives\, practical insight\, and deepen our compassion. Join us to help build the loving community we long to live in. There is no need to read the book (but you might enjoy it!). \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. Materials will be mailed to each participant. Please register by April 1st\, and use the address where materials should be mailed\, to ensure receipt of the materials prior to the start of the program. Thank you! \nDATE: Wednesdays – 4/8\, 4/15\, 4/22\, 4/29\, 5/6\, and 5/13/26 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $135 \nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTRATION is required; please register by April 1 and use the address where you want your program materials sent to assure receipt. 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.After practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \n\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-love-fierce-tenderness-for-these-times-online-program/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
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SUMMARY:Beloved Words: A Mosaic Workshop for Creative Renewal (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:JOY. HOPE. PEACE. LOVE. \nMore than ever\, such words are simple but powerful reminders of what’s most important\, beacons to guide our inner light when life is overwhelming. In the midst of troubling times\, an important aspect of self-care is the search for creative pursuits that fill us with joy and center us for our journeys. This workshop will explore the many ways that engaging in creative endeavors can nourish our spirits\, invigorate our minds\, calm anxiety\, and reduce stress — while we take joy in the process. \nThe pure magic of mosaic making will enable us to carve out sacred time with ourselves and others. We will create mosaic words—JOY\, HOPE\, PEACE\, OR LOVE— with an array of materials from my workshop in a myriad of colors and textures. We’ll choose from stained glass\, ceramic tiles\, bright baubles\, pebbles\, costume jewelry\, mirrors\, and much more. Whimsical sample fonts will be available for forming your chosen word. \nStorytelling and sharing of quotes will add a depth of camaraderie as we share strategies and favorite creative pursuits that nourish our souls and our work in the world. Participants are asked to bring a favorite quote or short poem related to one of our words (Joy\, Hope\, Peace\, Love) to share during our time together\, and at least one item to embed in your mosaic. This rich exploration will live on in the inspiration taken from our mosaic words each day. Creative endeavors can’t “fix” the world\, but they can rejuvenate us! They contribute to keeping us balanced\, healthy\, energized\, and ready to do our part toward bringing a more loving community into being. \nCommunity mosaic artist Cinder Hypki brings years of experience guiding groups in creative activities for celebration\, exploration and healing. She brings her mobile mosaic studio to the Well\, offering a sumptuous feast of materials for memorializing in mosaics. We are delighted to welcome Cinder back for her fifth mosaic offering at the Well. No prior experience with mosaics or any art form is required to participate. Cinder will guide every step of this joyful\, creative\, and life-giving process. \nTo learn more about Cinder and her amazing work\, please visit her at “Cinder Mosaic Studio” on Facebook. \nDATE: Sunday\, May 3\, 2026 \nTIME: 1:00 – 5:00 PM \nCOST: $100 + $25 Supply Fee \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: Cinder Hypki \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nCinder Hypki is an artist\, educator\, and writer living in Upper Fells Point\, Baltimore. She maintains a vibrant mosaic studio for her workshops\, commissions\, fine art work\, and as a staging ground for collaborative art projects.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/beloved-words-mosaic-workshop/
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:20260504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
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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/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
CREATED:20251112T170704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T162725Z
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SUMMARY:The Gift of Deep Rest: An Hour of Yoga Nidra Meditation (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:What comes to mind when you see the word “yoga?” Downward Dogs? Sun Salutations? Sitting on the floor with your legs in a pretzel? Well\, think again! \nYoga Nidra means “yogic sleep” and the only movement involved is whatever it takes for you to recline in a comfy chair or lie down on a bed\, sofa\, or mat on the floor. This is a guided mindfulness meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by simply listening to the teacher’s prompts and resting in stillness. One hour of yoga nidra is said to be as restorative as four hours of sleep. \nThe yoga wisdom teachers of the past knew the importance of rest and relaxation for health and wellbeing and passed this practice down through the ages to us. 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. \nRather than driving to a yoga studio\, lying on the floor\, and driving back home again\, the Well invites you to rest comfortably in your own home (in your PJs with your camera off\, if you wish!). Suggestions for your comfort include: \n· A quiet place to lie down or recline\n· A pillow for your head and under your knees\n· A blanket and socks for warmth\n· If desired\, an eye mask or pillow to block light\n· A glass of water nearby \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! \nHear from Jamila in this video where she describes in great detail what Yoga Nidra is and its benefits for mind\, body\, and spirit! \n\n \n  \nDATES: Mondays – 3/9\, 4/6\, 5/4\, 6/8/26 and Tuesdays – 3/24\, 4/21\, 5/26\, 6/30/26 \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/the-gift-of-deep-rest-yoga-nidra/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T081500
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
CREATED:20260402T162444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T162444Z
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SUMMARY:FREE: Well-Being Wednesday Reflection Call (Dial 520-525-8123 at 8 AM ET & 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 April 8 – June 17\, 2026\, our centering theme will be Courageous Hope in Chaotic Times. \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 reflection calls each Wednesday from April 8 – June 17: \nApril 8:  Gordon Creamer\nGordon is a retreat facilitator\, spiritual director/companion\, and Program Director at Well For The Journey. He is a native son of Baltimore City\, where he lives with his husband and two Siamese cats. \nApril 15:  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. \nApril 22:  Rabbi Emily Stern\nRabbi Emily Stern is the Spiritual Leader and Rabbi of Kol HaLev\, a Reconstructionist Synagogue Community. She is passionate about creative approaches to deepening our personal relationships to religion and mysticism through the arts\, self-expression\, meditation\, and inquiry. \n \nApril 29:  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. \nMay 6:  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. \nMay 13:  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.  \nMay 20:  Tim Grayson\nTim is an Episcopal Priest and retreat leader with an abiding interest in all things mystical. Apart from his parish duties\, he ministers regularly to inmates and to people with memory disorders.\n \nMay 27:  Freda Marie Brown\nFreda Marie is a Lightworker\, truth-seeker\, healer\, crone\, retreat leader\, writer and an Episcopal priest.\n \nJune 3:  Donna Mollenkopf\nDonna is a part of the Well community in many ways. She is currently a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer\, and also leads some of the Well’s programs on mystics and other topics. She has also served on the Well’s Board and is the co-author of two books on spirituality. Donna values a contemplative stance and is married with a son\, two stepsons\, and is a happy grandmother. \nJune 10:  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. \nJune 17:  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.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/free-well-being-wednesday-reflection-call-spring-2026/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
CREATED:20260309T161058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T161338Z
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - Love & Fierce Tenderness for These Times (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“Always\, the Well Women programs are excellent!” – Cindy Hilbert\n\n“I am so grateful to have an online option!!!” – Becky Slater\n\n“I use some of the shared content daily. I look forward to a follow-up class.” – Michaele Fisher\n\n“This session was so rich! The quotes/questions inspired deep sharing! Well done!” – Barb Gilliss \n************************************************************************ \n\n“God’s love can walk and chew gum at the same time.”— Cherished Belonging\, Gregory Boyle\, SJ \nHow do we recognize and claim the unshakable goodness in everyone (no exceptions!)? How do we live with radical kindness? How do we see that love is the light inside everything? \nExplore the tenderness\, grit\, and grace of love. We’ll draw from Father Gregory Boyle’s recent book\, Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times\, to gain bold\, new perspectives\, practical insight\, and deepen our compassion. Join us to help build the loving community we long to live in. There is no need to read the book (but you might enjoy it!). \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. Materials will be mailed to each participant. Please register by April 1st\, and use the address where materials should be mailed\, to ensure receipt of the materials prior to the start of the program. Thank you! \nDATE: Wednesdays – 4/8\, 4/15\, 4/22\, 4/29\, 5/6\, and 5/13/26 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $135 \nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTRATION is required; please register by April 1 and use the address where you want your program materials sent to assure receipt. 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.After practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \n\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-love-fierce-tenderness-for-these-times-online-program/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210103
CREATED:20260413T183946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T191924Z
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SUMMARY:FREE: Death Café at Well for the Journey (In-Person in Lutherville\, MD)
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to talk about death but were afraid to bring up the subject with friends or family? At a Death Cafe people\, often strangers\, gather to eat cake\, drink tea and discuss death. \nWell for the Journey is pleased to sponsor a Death Café with Sam Stebbins\, certified end-of-life doula\, grief educator and coach\, interspiritual counselor\, retired family physician\, and experienced Death Café facilitator. \nA Death Cafe is a gathering where people discuss their feelings and thoughts about death and their experiences with death. Hot tea and sweet treats are included to remind us of comfort and sweetness even in difficult times. \nThe discussions that will unfold cover a wide range of topics related to death\, dying\, and grief based on what participants bring. Please be aware that it is not a grief support group. A Death Café is simply an opportunity to normalize conversations about death\, which is an essential part of every life\, and to increase awareness of death with a view to helping make the most of our time on this earth. \nThere are no expectations except to be supportive of each other and open to everyone’s individual interpretations\, ideas\, hopes\, fears\, and beliefs about this life and death situation we are all currently living in. As Marcus Aurelius said: “It is not death that man should fear\, but he should fear never beginning to live.”  \nPlease bring a spirit of curiosity and wonder to explore these topics in the comfort and intimacy of the Well. This gathering is FREE\, but space is limited. Please register early and let us know if your plans change so we can offer your seat to someone else. \nFor more information about Death Cafés\, please visit their website. \nDATE: Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026 \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM \nCOST: FREE \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nRSVP is required; RSVP 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: Sam Stebbins \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nSam Stebbins is a retired family physician with a passion for serving people. He is a certified Interspiritual Counselor/Companion and an INELDA-trained and certified end-of-life Doula with an active practice in the DC Metro area. He is also a certified Grief Education Coach (David Kessler’s program)\, dedicated Hospice volunteer\, and experienced Death Café facilitator. A happy husband\, father\, grandfather and pet caretaker\, Sam is also seminary student in an interspiritual program who expects to be ordained in July 2026.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/death-cafe-at-well-for-the-journey/
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:Group Spiritual Direction: Listening for the Sacred Together (In-Person with online sessions in winter)
DESCRIPTION:“I have been a part of this group for two years. Once a month\, I find respite in my busy life to connect with the divine as I understand it. Cathy holds a container that allows for deep reflection in community with other spiritual seekers.” – Rev. Karyn Marsh \n________________________________________________________ \n“We are all just walking each other home.” \n– Rumi \nDo you yearn for a deeper connection to God\, Spirit\, the Divine? Perhaps you sense an inkling that there is something more wanting to be explored – whether you come from a formal faith tradition or none at all. \nGroup Spiritual Direction (GSD) offers a safe\, sacred space for individuals to gather in community\, slow down\, and listen deeply—for the movement of the Spirit in their lives and in each other. Unlike therapy or problem-solving groups\, spiritual direction is a contemplative practice rooted in the belief that the Divine is already present and available in each person’s journey. \nIn this group\, faith traditions vary in formality and intensity\, some may have none\, and their name for God may differ\, but all are deeply committed to exploring their spiritual paths and supporting the spiritual journeys of each group member. The intent is not to ‘fix’ or advise\, but to listen attentively\, and as members caringly share what they feel and hear\, they help each other look\, with a finer lens\, at their own spiritual relationship. Gently guided by long-time Spiritual Director\, Cathy Rosensteel\, the group cultivates compassion\, connection\, and clarity\, helping each person notice the movement of Spirit in their lives. \nSeptember through November and March through May\, Cathy’s group starts their time together with a few minutes of conversation in the kitchen at Well for the Journey. During the colder months\, December – February\, they gather on Zoom from the coziness of their homes. When at the Well\, the group transitions from the kitchen to the living room to form a contemplative\, confidential and sacred listening circle. Using the GSD process formed at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington\, DC.\, Cathy invites the group with an opening reflection from a variety of sources\, such as\, Scripture\, poetry\, texts\, and/or prose and a time of gentle silence. When ready\, members share a response flowing from their deep listening and curiosity. This simple format\, repeated throughout each session\, invites meaningful conversation and deepening. The session closes with the sharing of prayer intentions. \nWhether you’re seeking a deeper relationship with the Sacred by whatever name\, navigating a life transition\, in need of discernment\, curious about that nagging inkling\, or simply yearning to be seen and heard in a soulful way\, GSD provides a space for deep listening\, soulful reflection\, and support for your unfolding path. \nIf you would like to join Cathy’s group or simply want to know more\, please contact the Well at 410-296-9355 or email us at programming@wellforthejourney.org. Please provide your name and phone number and Cathy will be in touch to discuss your interest. \n________________________________________________________ \n\n“I have been a member of Cathy’s spiritual direction group since the fall of 2020. Each session I jot down what speaks to me. Recently I went back and typed up my notes and then created this word cloud. Every session sparks deeper thinking and honest reflection for me. I look forward to our gathering each month.” – Becky Boynton \n \nDATES (In-Person at the Well): Saturdays – 9/13\, 10/11\, 11/8/25 and 3/14\, 4/11\, 5/9/26 \nDATES (Online via Zoom): Saturdays – 12/13/25 and 1/10\, 2/14/26 \nTIME: 8:30 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $250 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 and ZOOM \nTO REGISTER: Please contact the Well at 410-296-9355 or email us at programming@wellforthejourney.org.  We will put you in touch with Cathy so that you may chat and determine if  this program is a mutual fit.  Once that happens and if you’d like to move forward\, we will provide you with a sign up link. \nFACILITATOR: Cathy Rosensteel \nFACILITATOR BIO:\nCathy facilitates group spiritual direction in the Shalem tradition at The Well. She has an M.A. in Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland. Kindled by a week-long silent Ignatian retreat\, she developed a deep appreciation for silence and the Spiritual Exercises. Furthering her interest\, she completed the 19th Annotation of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life. Her work in this area includes leading retreats on finding silence in everyday living and walking the labyrinth. Through private practice\, Cathy is honored to provide individual spiritual direction in the Middle River and Towson areas. \nCathy’s background includes teaching teacher education candidates and directing the Special Education programs at Loyola University Maryland. She also had a notable career developing innovative programs for students with special needs\, as a teacher and administrator with the Baltimore City Public School System. \nDrawn to the outdoors\, Cathy treasures time at home on Seneca Creek with her husband and dog. She enjoys designing engraved affirmation stones\, gardening\, and swimming. Often\, she can be found happily reading\, near or in a body of water\, or just sitting\, very still.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/group-spiritual-direction-listening-for-the-sacred-together-in-person-with-online-sessions-in-winter/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T081500
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SUMMARY:FREE: Well-Being Wednesday Reflection Call (Dial 520-525-8123 at 8 AM ET & 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 April 8 – June 17\, 2026\, our centering theme will be Courageous Hope in Chaotic Times. \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 reflection calls each Wednesday from April 8 – June 17: \nApril 8:  Gordon Creamer\nGordon is a retreat facilitator\, spiritual director/companion\, and Program Director at Well For The Journey. He is a native son of Baltimore City\, where he lives with his husband and two Siamese cats. \nApril 15:  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. \nApril 22:  Rabbi Emily Stern\nRabbi Emily Stern is the Spiritual Leader and Rabbi of Kol HaLev\, a Reconstructionist Synagogue Community. She is passionate about creative approaches to deepening our personal relationships to religion and mysticism through the arts\, self-expression\, meditation\, and inquiry. \n \nApril 29:  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. \nMay 6:  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. \nMay 13:  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.  \nMay 20:  Tim Grayson\nTim is an Episcopal Priest and retreat leader with an abiding interest in all things mystical. Apart from his parish duties\, he ministers regularly to inmates and to people with memory disorders.\n \nMay 27:  Freda Marie Brown\nFreda Marie is a Lightworker\, truth-seeker\, healer\, crone\, retreat leader\, writer and an Episcopal priest.\n \nJune 3:  Donna Mollenkopf\nDonna is a part of the Well community in many ways. She is currently a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer\, and also leads some of the Well’s programs on mystics and other topics. She has also served on the Well’s Board and is the co-author of two books on spirituality. Donna values a contemplative stance and is married with a son\, two stepsons\, and is a happy grandmother. \nJune 10:  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. \nJune 17:  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.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/free-well-being-wednesday-reflection-call-spring-2026/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
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SUMMARY:Women at the Well - Love & Fierce Tenderness for These Times (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“Always\, the Well Women programs are excellent!” – Cindy Hilbert\n\n“I am so grateful to have an online option!!!” – Becky Slater\n\n“I use some of the shared content daily. I look forward to a follow-up class.” – Michaele Fisher\n\n“This session was so rich! The quotes/questions inspired deep sharing! Well done!” – Barb Gilliss \n************************************************************************ \n\n“God’s love can walk and chew gum at the same time.”— Cherished Belonging\, Gregory Boyle\, SJ \nHow do we recognize and claim the unshakable goodness in everyone (no exceptions!)? How do we live with radical kindness? How do we see that love is the light inside everything? \nExplore the tenderness\, grit\, and grace of love. We’ll draw from Father Gregory Boyle’s recent book\, Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times\, to gain bold\, new perspectives\, practical insight\, and deepen our compassion. Join us to help build the loving community we long to live in. There is no need to read the book (but you might enjoy it!). \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. Materials will be mailed to each participant. Please register by April 1st\, and use the address where materials should be mailed\, to ensure receipt of the materials prior to the start of the program. Thank you! \nDATE: Wednesdays – 4/8\, 4/15\, 4/22\, 4/29\, 5/6\, and 5/13/26 \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \nCOST: $135 \nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTRATION is required; please register by April 1 and use the address where you want your program materials sent to assure receipt. 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.After practicing law for several years\, Mabeth entered a discernment process which led to the co-founding of Well for the Journey in 2002. \n\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-love-fierce-tenderness-for-these-times-online-program/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T093000
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SUMMARY:Rest as Sacred Ground: Replenishing the Ones Who Hold Space (An In-Person Retreat Day for Spiritual Directors/Companions)
DESCRIPTION:Those who hold space for others often carry an unseen weight — offering steady presence\, deep listening\, and compassionate accompaniment day after day. This daylong retreat is an invitation for spiritual directors/companions\, therapists\, and all who offer the gift of sacred companioning to step out of holding and into being held — a day of renewal and replenishment in community and grounded presence. \nSustainable presence begins with embodied centeredness. This is the shared intention for our time together. Through a gentle rhythm of brief teaching\, embodied practices\, guided Yoga Nidra meditation\, vocal toning using our own voices to create healing vibrations for our bodies and spirits\, restorative sound bath\, journaling\, and small group conversation\, you will be offered space to restore your inner reserves and reconnect with sustainable presence. These practices offer accessible ways to soothe the nervous system and tend our souls. \nA community circle of shared reflection will create space to speak honestly about both the beauty and the energetic demands of this sacred work. Practical daily clearing practices will be introduced to support ongoing integration beyond the retreat. This experience is contemplative\, experiential\, and communal — designed to offer simple\, resonant tools while deepening rest\, clarity\, and grounded resilience for those who serve through presence. \nRest is not a luxury for those who hold space—it is the sacred ground from which it is offered. Come as you are. A simple lunch of soup and bread will be provided. \nDATE: Thursday\, May 14\, 2026 \nTIME: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM \nCOST: $70.00 \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: Kerry Martinez \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nKerry found the Well in 2024 and felt a resonance that brought her back again and again. Kerry lives in awareness of and deep connection with the Oneness of God. As an intuitive space holder\, meditative rest guide\, and sound facilitator\, she helps reveal the places where you may feel separate from God—your Divine Source\, the Creator of all. Her work is rooted in unconditional love\, reminding you of your wholeness and innate connection to the Divine. \nWith a background as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and mindful embodiment teacher\, Kerry has worked in hospital settings with many different special populations\, and trained extensively in somatic practices. Her sessions integrate deep embodiment\, curiosity\, humor\, sacred listening\, open dialogue\, and Divine wisdom\, creating a space where you are fully seen and accepted\, exactly as you are. \nKerry offers rest sessions\, embodiment\, meditation\, breath work\, sound immersions\, retreats\, workshops and private sessions—all grounded in the truth that you are already whole. In the presence of God\, you are your own healer. You are exactly where you are meant to be\, free\, boundless\, and unconditionally loved. Her intention is to guide you back to this remembrance\, to help you align with the highest dimension of life\, and to shine your unique Light into the world. \nThe love of God is both inward and expansive\, woven into the very fabric of your being. Kerry is here to hold space for you as you awaken to this truth. \nTo learn more about Kerry\, please visit her website at www.soulrattle.com.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/rest-as-sacred-ground-retreat/
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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