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SUMMARY:Writing to Heal (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Lindsey Pope is the author of five books\, a speaker and workshop leader\, and a busy mom who is passionate about sharing love\, laughter\, and healing through writing. She developed Writing to Heal based on her own experience coming out of a mental health crisis battling severe anxiety and depression. Lindsey used this method of writing in her own healing and found it so helpful and transformative that she felt called to share it with others. \nIn this interactive program\, Lindsey invites participants to use writing as a method for healing. Research has shown that journaling positively affects people’s mental health by lowering anxiety\, stopping rumination cycles\, and increasing self-awareness (source: www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-benefits-of-journaling ). While writing is a free activity that can be done at any time and any place\, some people need a little help getting started. \nLindsey provides engaging exercises and writing prompts to help people get started in a way that’s comfortable for them\, while also encouraging participants to open up in an emotionally safe environment. Participants will engage in a variety of individual and group exercises and also learn strategies to continue this practice on their own time. No prior writing or journaling experience is needed for this evening of self-care\, laughter\, and healing through writing. \n\n  \nDATE: Wednesday\, September 11\, 2024 \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. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Lindsey Pope \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nLindsey Pope is passionate about sharing laughter and love through writing. Her first book\, Found in Faith\, debuted in 2018 as a fundraiser for the Fresh Start Furnishings program in Aberdeen\, MD. Her next book\, Wisdom from the Womb\, came out in 2019. Lindsey debuted her first children’s picture book\, Sheldon’s Time\, in August 2022 which was followed by Stella’s Dream in Spring 2023. In August 2023\, her third picture book was published which is called The ABCs of HdG: Fun and Facts in Havre de Grace\, MD. 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-in-person-program/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
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SUMMARY:FREE: Well-Being Wednesday Reflection Call (Sept. 11-Dec. 18\, 2024) - Dial: (520) 525-8123
DESCRIPTION:Resuming on September 11\, join us for “Well-Being Wednesdays” each Wednesday morning at 8 AM ET.\n\nDial in #: 1-520-525-8123  (no access code needed)\n\nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to all of the recordings here. \nLaunched in January 2023\, our Well-Being Wednesday free reflection calls have become a Wednesday morning ritual for many. We continue to provide our free\, 15-minute\, live reflection calls which include a message of inspiration that is contemporized for the challenging times in which we find ourselves as well as a library of past recorded calls. This is a free offering of Well for the Journey to continue our mission of cultivating spiritual well-being and 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 September 11- December 18\, 2024\, our centering theme will be “Dwell in Possibility… .” \nNo pre-registration or active call participation is required; Simply dial in a minute before 8 am and listen for the meditation to begin.   \nDial #: 1-520-525-8123 \nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to any of our past reflection calls here. \nThe Following Individuals will be facilitating the meditation calls each Wednesday from Sept 11-Dec 18: \nSeptember 11th – 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. \nSeptember 18th – 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. \nSeptember 25th – 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. \nOctober 2nd – 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. \nOctober 9th – Maggie Lears\nMaggie Lears recently retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \nOctober 16th – 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.  \nOctober 23rd – Freda Marie Brown\nFreda Marie is a Lightworker\, truth-seeker\, healer\, crone\, retreat leader\, writer and an Episcopal priest. \nOctober 30th – 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. \nNovember 6th – 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.  \nNovember 13th – 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. \nNovember 20th – Cecilia Amaral\nCecilia Amaral believes fully in each human being’s capacity for growth and development including his/her desire to connect with and be guided by the presence of God; however “God” is understood by the individual. A cornerstone of her connection with others is a respect for the wisdom and intelligence inherent in each person. This approach encourages others to listen to the promptings in their hearts and invites them to act with compassion and integrity. \nNovember 27th – 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. \nDecember 4th – Eric Clayton\nEric is the author of “Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story\, Deepening Your Faith\,” and “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars.” He serves as the deputy director of communications for the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. Eric lives with his wife\, two young daughters\, and cat\, Sebastian\, in Towson\, MD. \nDecember 11th – Kelly Sisson\nKelly M. Sisson is the pastor at First and St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ in Baltimore\, MD. Her passion is in the intersection of creativity and spirituality – both individually and in community. In addition to being a pastor\, Kelly is a professional potter\, where centering matters — on the potter’s wheel\, through creating mandalas\, or exploring Spirit through variant art means.  \nDecember 18th – Mabeth Hudson\nMabeth Hudson is a co-founder of Well for the Journey\, writer\, program leader\, and spiritual director who focuses on practical spirituality in daily life. \n  \n 
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/free-well-being-wednesday-reflection-call-sept-11-dec-18-2024-dial-520-525-8123/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
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SUMMARY:Exploring Ecclesiastes through the Art of Vincent Van Gogh (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“Vanity of vanities! All is vanity.” The book of Ecclesiastes begins and ends with this proclamation (Ecc. 1:2 and Ecc. 12:8). Between these bookends\, the writer of this Book of Wisdom explores this recurring theme while questioning how one should live when life appears to be both futile and brief. Why am I here? What is the meaning of life? What is the best way to live? . \nJoin us for a unique program that seeks answers to these questions through interpreting the art of Vincent van Gogh. Van Gogh used his passion\, art\, and tireless pursuit of happiness to seek answers to endless questions. Like many of us\, he struggled with day-to-day needs and desires\, and turned to nature\, people\, and God in search of peace. \nCheryl Duvall\, a lifelong artist and Vincent van Gogh enthusiast\, will facilitate this program that involves both passive and active engagement. She will read select passages from Ecclesiastes while simultaneously displaying 27 images from Van Gogh’s vast collection in a stimulating interpretation of this Book of Wisdom. She will share how she first created the connection between her favorite artist and Ecclesiastes in the mid-1990s\, and then planned two different pilgrimages to Arles\, France to further her understanding of when\, where\, how\, and why he painted so many works of art there. \nJoin Cheryl from the cool comfort of your home for an engaging Summer evening of exploration and discussion about using art to uncover deeper meanings to sacred scriptures that challenge us in today’s world. \nDATE: Tuesday\, August 20\, 2024 \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: $30 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Cheryl Duvall \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nCheryl Duvall recently retired from the interior design and architecture industry after 44 glorious years. A lifelong artist\, she now has time to joyfully pursue several creative interests described as her 2 Ss and 3Ws: sailing\, sewing\, writing\, watercolors\, and weaving. A licensed USCG captain\, she lives with her husband in Annapolis and they spend lots of time sailing Belle Bateau\, a Gozzard 44\, on the Chesapeake Bay and east coast waters. Cheryl is a noted writer and recently began contributing monthly articles for SpinSheet\, a magazine for and about Chesapeake Bay sailors. She holds a Master of Science in Positive Organization Development and Change from Case Western Reserve University\, and a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from University of Maryland. Cheryl is also a former Board Member at the Well. When she isn’t pursuing the Ss and Ws\, she can often be found giggling with her four grandchildren in North Carolina.
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SUMMARY:Soul Care for the Caregiver: A Spiritual Approach (In-Person Program with Four Opportunities for Soul Care)
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this program consists of 4 individual opportunities for Soul Care for Caregivers\, each session with a different topic and focus. You can choose to attend\, one\, two\, three or all four sessions. (There is a discounted price offered if you sign up for all four.) \nMillions of people in the U.S. are in caregiving roles providing assistance and care for the daily needs of a loved one or client who is unable to fully care for themselves. We recognize that caregiving brings both gifts and challenges. Sometimes it is hard for Caregivers to see the gifts because of the physical and emotional strain of their daily care responsibilities. This program series is designed specifically to support and encourage Caregivers. \nWhether you already recognize the need for deepening self-care on your caregiving journey\, or this is your first step toward self-care\, let us be part of your support team! Our experienced Facilitators bring a rich and unique set of experience\, skills\, and gifts to their passion for Caregivers. They have chosen four topics that they feel are especially important for your self-care. We also know your schedule as a Caregiver is tight and you may not be able to make all four sessions. You are welcome to register for one\, a few\, or all four sessions. Please read on for the detailed description for each session. Each session is being held in-person at Well for the Journey in Lutherville. \n“Self-care is never a selfish act – it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have\, the gift I was put on the earth to offer to others. Anytime we can listen to true self and give it the care it requires\, we do so not only for ourselves\, but for others whose lives we touch.” Parker Palmer\, Let Your Life Speak \n\nSession 1:  Beginnings and Endings: A Spiritual Journey- Thursday\, July 11th\, 6:30 – 8:00 PM (Judy Wright)\nThe caregiving journey\, like life\, is a series of beginnings and endings\, changes both welcome and unwelcome. In this first session of Soul Care for the Caregiver\, we will spend time reflecting on the challenges of caring for someone. Whether you are caring for a client or someone you love deeply\, the experience changes you. Using the poem “Beginnings and Endings” by Kate Bowler and Jessica Ritchie as a guide\, we will explore the emotions and spiritual underpinnings that provide sustenance and support for the beginnings and endings woven through the caregiving journey and how they change us. \nJudy Wright has been caregiving for almost 60 years\, both as a nurse and spiritual midwife. Caregiving is part of Judy’s bones. Learning how to care for herself while caring for others is a skill that Judy sees as being rooted in the light of divinity and the love that we share with each other. This time together is to help us share and explore what we are feeling\, questioning\, and wondering about on this journey. How do we find gratitude\, how do we find joy even during the toughest moments. Do we grow through the process of caring? Does our faith help us and bolster us? \nSession 2:  The Soundtrack of a Caregiving Life: A Musical Memory Workshop – Saturday\, July 20th\, 1:00 – 2:30 PM (Lauren Knatz)\nHave you ever listened to a song from your youth that transported you right back to the exact time and place where you first heard it? Experts refer to this as a reminiscence bump: a time between adolescence and young adulthood\, when musical memory was first paired with autobiographical memory and filed away for safekeeping. \nIn this second session\, Lauren Knatz\, musician\, author\, storyteller\, and believer in the healing power of music\, will take you on a journey of restoration\, self-discovery and self-reflection\, specially designed for caregivers\, and give you the tools to: \n· Unlock the musical memories within the framework of a traditional folk song\n· Explore and record the feelings and images that resonate with spontaneity and curiosity\n· Reconnect with the significant people\, places & events that have given your life meaning & spiritual presence\n· Reexamine past experiences with renewed clarity\, discernment\, and lovingkindness\n· Realign with the power of forgiveness and reconciliation\n· Foster lasting bonds with fellow caregivers through the retelling of shared experiences\n· Uncover universal themes that resonate both personally and collectively\n· Sing together to relieve stress\, build community and increase social bonding\n· Rest and restore with the soothing sounds of live music \nSession 3: Sacred Grieving as Self-Care & Compassion – Wednesday\, August 7th\, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM (Gordon Creamer)\nThe concept of grieving loss as a journey allows human beings to understand the healing process in stages\, with accompanying tasks\, and with needs that are both universal and unique. Yet\, there are many faces to grief and innumerable ways of expressing it. And\, the experience of caregiving for loved ones and clients involves its own dimensions of engaging with the landscape of loss and the numerous ways it can impact our identities\, abilities\, and ways of connecting with ourselves and others in definitive ways. \nThe reality of caregiving\, the myriad emotions it creates\, and the constant demands it requires offer us an opportunity to recognize our feelings and reflect upon our experiences with validation. Moreover\, processing this all through a lens of grief can empower individuals to access necessary healing in order move forward in empowered ways on their journey while still tending to loved ones or clients as caregivers. \nJoin Gordon Creamer\, Program Director at Well for the Journey\, Spiritual Director\, and experienced retreat and workshop leader\, for this third session that incorporates a spiritual approach to the grief work that is intrinsic to caregiving. As we gather together\, we will engage in opportunities for storytelling and listening\, meditation and journaling\, and other meaningful exercises. Various educational and self-care resources will be offered to uplift participants on their journey as they consider their respective circumstances in light of the sacred tasks inherent to grieving while caregiving. And\, in solidarity with other caregivers\, take steps toward openness to the powerful transformation that losses and intentional grief work can lead us to\, both within our caregiving roles and daily lives. \n\nSession 4: Caregiving and the Love Languages: Understanding & Creating Meaning – Monday\, August 19th\, 6:30 – 8:00 PM (Gordon Creamer)\nThe reality of caregiving in this era is one that often includes exhaustive to-do lists\, never-ending appointments and adjustments\, and striving to meet ever-changing demands. And\, it’s more than obvious that the experience of this is not conducive to the critical time needed for personal reflection upon the meaning of our exchanges with those for whom we are caregiving. In our fourth session of this series\, we will explore the innovative concept of the five love languages as described by Gary Chapman and how it can be applied to us as individuals as well as the relationships we encounter as caregivers for loved ones or patients. We will also consider the groundbreaking work that Chapman and co-authors\, Deborah Barr and Ed Shaw\, have created in connecting the world of love languages to the harsh realities of caregiving\, especially for those with dementia and other life-limiting conditions. By weaving in various concepts and creative exercises from their text\, Keeping Love Alive As Memories Fade: The Five Love Languages and the Alzheimer’s Journey\, you will be invited to expand in understanding your own personal love language\, that of the person you are caring for\, and also what related possibilities exist for deeper meaning and renewal in your life and caregiving. \nJoin Gordon Creamer\, Program Director at Well for the Journey\, Spiritual Director\, and experienced retreat and workshop leader\, for this final session in our Soul Care for the Caregiver series. As we gather together\, we will engage in opportunities for storytelling and listening\, meditation\, and journaling among other spiritual-oriented exercises. Information about the love languages and diverse opportunities for their integration will be introduced to empower you as you reflect upon your respective circumstances in light of caregiving with love. This final session will provide a safe\, sacred space for you to re-envision your daily tasks\, multi-faceted lives\, and inherent desire to be loving in your current caregiver situation and within your ongoing journey ahead. We hope you can join us! \nCOST: Cost per session varies (see registration form at link below.) \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: \nJudy Wright\nJudy Wright is a retired nurse\, a Spiritual Director\, wife\, and mother of two adult children. She worked for 50 years as an R.N after graduating Nursing School from Church\, Home\, and Hospital. At the age of 65\, she obtained her M.A. from Loyola University\, Maryland and became a Spiritual Director. To Judy\, spiritual direction is not truly directing\, but rather sitting with\, and guiding someone who is searching for a new and deeper spiritual life. Thus\, she sees herself as a midwife\, being alongside those who are open to birthing a new relationship with the Divine. \nJudy is also an active Episcopalian\, serving her local church in various ways on the vestry\, as a Eucharistic Minister\, a member of the prayer group and St. Luke’s ministry\, and a spiritual facilitator of a weekly woman’s group\, Additionally\, she has been part of the Diocesan Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland\, a co-chair of the Reparations Committee\, and is presently a co-chair of the Commission of Ministry. Judy also serves on the Board of Directors for the Well for the Journey and as Chairperson of the Program Circle. \nLauren Knatz\nLauren Knatz has performed acoustic guitar with vocal accompaniment for seniors\, hospice patients and special needs populations for over twenty years. She is an author\, folk musician\, and storyteller\, who collects the stories and favorite music of those residing in all levels of care in Central Pa and Md. \nLauren is a strong advocate for those living with life altering conditions and her work focuses on using music as a tool to give voice to the memories stored within the context of a song. She believes that a song can be compared to an individual’s life – when you understand the inspiration and historical context behind a song\, the notes resonate with deeper clarity. Similarly\, when we are empowered to reflect upon our own lives\, we begin to recognize each turning point as a channel to greater peace and understanding. \nLauren’s work has gained the recognition of York Hospital Family Medicine\, where she has presented to resident doctors integrating Narrative Medicine\, a person-centered\, clinical approach from Columbia University that honors the narrative of the patient to improve communication\, instill empathy\, and promote healing. \nGordon Creamer\nGordon Creamer\, creator of The Mission Bridge \, joined the Well’s Staff in July 2022 as Program Director. He has been involved 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.\nGordon has facilitated numerous retreats and workshops that focus on creating opportunities for participants to explore and enhance their spirituality and well-being through various media and practices. Uplifting the journey of adults\, individuals with memory impairment\, and members of the LGBTQ+ community is a passion for him. In the last several years\, he has fostered support groups and programs for caregivers and those who are grieving losses. Gordon is also a trained end-of-life doula\, certified spiritual director\, and Reiki Practitioner\, who welcomes all in discovering the spiritual life as a means of healing\, growing\, and thriving.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/soul-care-for-the-caregiver-a-spiritual-approach-a-four-part-in-person-series/2024-08-19/
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:What Color Is Your Spirituality? (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“Be everything that you are unapologetically; most of you will find out that you are not just one color\, you are a rainbow.” ~ Mridula Singh \nWhat Color Is Your Spirituality? Perhaps\, a question we don’t often ask ourselves. Yet\, our unique answer to such a rhetorical question can be indicative of the path we are on in life. It can speak volumes about the losses we’ve weathered\, the seasons in our relationships and commitments\, and our greatest joys and challenges being alive at this time in history. \nJoin us for a sensory-engaging and soul-nourishing evening\, where a diverse exploration of these themes will unfold in and through color play\, spiritual practices\, and group discussion. With visual-oriented exercises that promote creativity and reflection\, you will be invited to connect spectrums of vivid\, rustic\, and earth-toned colors to the diverse contours of your life story. You will also be invited to center your awareness in the deeper\, spiritual meaning of colors while interpreting them through the seasons of your life and re-envisioning the growth-enhancing experiences of your journeys. \nOur time together will include engagement with storytelling\, playful experimenting with color\, and a meditative exploration of the diversity\, beauty\, and spiritual significance of color. Participants will benefit by cultivating an enhanced and richer understanding of their identity\, the possibilities before them\, and where they perceive they are being called/directed in the present moment and within their lives. \nJoin Gordon for this colorful\, intriguing\, and insightful look at your spirituality from the cool comfort of your home. Please bring along a journal for writing prompts and either colored markers or pencils for some of the program’s exercises. What better way to spend a hot summer evening! \nDATE: Wednesday\, August 14\, 2024 \nTIME: 7:00 – 9:00 PM ET \nCOST: $40 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Gordon Creamer \nFACILITATOR BIO: \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. \nGordon has facilitated numerous retreats and workshops that focus on creating opportunities for participants to explore and enhance their spirituality and well-being through various media. Uplifting the journey of adults\, individuals with memory impairment\, and members of the LGBTQ+ community is a passion for him\, and in the last several years\, he has fostered support groups and programs for caregivers and those who are grieving losses. Trained as a spiritual director/companion\, end-of-life doula\, and Reiki practitioner\, Gordon welcomes all in discovering the spiritual life as a means of healing\, expanding and flourishing.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/what-color-is-your-spirituality-online-program/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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SUMMARY:Soul Care for the Caregiver: A Spiritual Approach (In-Person Program with Four Opportunities for Soul Care)
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this program consists of 4 individual opportunities for Soul Care for Caregivers\, each session with a different topic and focus. You can choose to attend\, one\, two\, three or all four sessions. (There is a discounted price offered if you sign up for all four.) \nMillions of people in the U.S. are in caregiving roles providing assistance and care for the daily needs of a loved one or client who is unable to fully care for themselves. We recognize that caregiving brings both gifts and challenges. Sometimes it is hard for Caregivers to see the gifts because of the physical and emotional strain of their daily care responsibilities. This program series is designed specifically to support and encourage Caregivers. \nWhether you already recognize the need for deepening self-care on your caregiving journey\, or this is your first step toward self-care\, let us be part of your support team! Our experienced Facilitators bring a rich and unique set of experience\, skills\, and gifts to their passion for Caregivers. They have chosen four topics that they feel are especially important for your self-care. We also know your schedule as a Caregiver is tight and you may not be able to make all four sessions. You are welcome to register for one\, a few\, or all four sessions. Please read on for the detailed description for each session. Each session is being held in-person at Well for the Journey in Lutherville. \n“Self-care is never a selfish act – it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have\, the gift I was put on the earth to offer to others. Anytime we can listen to true self and give it the care it requires\, we do so not only for ourselves\, but for others whose lives we touch.” Parker Palmer\, Let Your Life Speak \n\nSession 1:  Beginnings and Endings: A Spiritual Journey- Thursday\, July 11th\, 6:30 – 8:00 PM (Judy Wright)\nThe caregiving journey\, like life\, is a series of beginnings and endings\, changes both welcome and unwelcome. In this first session of Soul Care for the Caregiver\, we will spend time reflecting on the challenges of caring for someone. Whether you are caring for a client or someone you love deeply\, the experience changes you. Using the poem “Beginnings and Endings” by Kate Bowler and Jessica Ritchie as a guide\, we will explore the emotions and spiritual underpinnings that provide sustenance and support for the beginnings and endings woven through the caregiving journey and how they change us. \nJudy Wright has been caregiving for almost 60 years\, both as a nurse and spiritual midwife. Caregiving is part of Judy’s bones. Learning how to care for herself while caring for others is a skill that Judy sees as being rooted in the light of divinity and the love that we share with each other. This time together is to help us share and explore what we are feeling\, questioning\, and wondering about on this journey. How do we find gratitude\, how do we find joy even during the toughest moments. Do we grow through the process of caring? Does our faith help us and bolster us? \nSession 2:  The Soundtrack of a Caregiving Life: A Musical Memory Workshop – Saturday\, July 20th\, 1:00 – 2:30 PM (Lauren Knatz)\nHave you ever listened to a song from your youth that transported you right back to the exact time and place where you first heard it? Experts refer to this as a reminiscence bump: a time between adolescence and young adulthood\, when musical memory was first paired with autobiographical memory and filed away for safekeeping. \nIn this second session\, Lauren Knatz\, musician\, author\, storyteller\, and believer in the healing power of music\, will take you on a journey of restoration\, self-discovery and self-reflection\, specially designed for caregivers\, and give you the tools to: \n· Unlock the musical memories within the framework of a traditional folk song\n· Explore and record the feelings and images that resonate with spontaneity and curiosity\n· Reconnect with the significant people\, places & events that have given your life meaning & spiritual presence\n· Reexamine past experiences with renewed clarity\, discernment\, and lovingkindness\n· Realign with the power of forgiveness and reconciliation\n· Foster lasting bonds with fellow caregivers through the retelling of shared experiences\n· Uncover universal themes that resonate both personally and collectively\n· Sing together to relieve stress\, build community and increase social bonding\n· Rest and restore with the soothing sounds of live music \nSession 3: Sacred Grieving as Self-Care & Compassion – Wednesday\, August 7th\, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM (Gordon Creamer)\nThe concept of grieving loss as a journey allows human beings to understand the healing process in stages\, with accompanying tasks\, and with needs that are both universal and unique. Yet\, there are many faces to grief and innumerable ways of expressing it. And\, the experience of caregiving for loved ones and clients involves its own dimensions of engaging with the landscape of loss and the numerous ways it can impact our identities\, abilities\, and ways of connecting with ourselves and others in definitive ways. \nThe reality of caregiving\, the myriad emotions it creates\, and the constant demands it requires offer us an opportunity to recognize our feelings and reflect upon our experiences with validation. Moreover\, processing this all through a lens of grief can empower individuals to access necessary healing in order move forward in empowered ways on their journey while still tending to loved ones or clients as caregivers. \nJoin Gordon Creamer\, Program Director at Well for the Journey\, Spiritual Director\, and experienced retreat and workshop leader\, for this third session that incorporates a spiritual approach to the grief work that is intrinsic to caregiving. As we gather together\, we will engage in opportunities for storytelling and listening\, meditation and journaling\, and other meaningful exercises. Various educational and self-care resources will be offered to uplift participants on their journey as they consider their respective circumstances in light of the sacred tasks inherent to grieving while caregiving. And\, in solidarity with other caregivers\, take steps toward openness to the powerful transformation that losses and intentional grief work can lead us to\, both within our caregiving roles and daily lives. \n\nSession 4: Caregiving and the Love Languages: Understanding & Creating Meaning – Monday\, August 19th\, 6:30 – 8:00 PM (Gordon Creamer)\nThe reality of caregiving in this era is one that often includes exhaustive to-do lists\, never-ending appointments and adjustments\, and striving to meet ever-changing demands. And\, it’s more than obvious that the experience of this is not conducive to the critical time needed for personal reflection upon the meaning of our exchanges with those for whom we are caregiving. In our fourth session of this series\, we will explore the innovative concept of the five love languages as described by Gary Chapman and how it can be applied to us as individuals as well as the relationships we encounter as caregivers for loved ones or patients. We will also consider the groundbreaking work that Chapman and co-authors\, Deborah Barr and Ed Shaw\, have created in connecting the world of love languages to the harsh realities of caregiving\, especially for those with dementia and other life-limiting conditions. By weaving in various concepts and creative exercises from their text\, Keeping Love Alive As Memories Fade: The Five Love Languages and the Alzheimer’s Journey\, you will be invited to expand in understanding your own personal love language\, that of the person you are caring for\, and also what related possibilities exist for deeper meaning and renewal in your life and caregiving. \nJoin Gordon Creamer\, Program Director at Well for the Journey\, Spiritual Director\, and experienced retreat and workshop leader\, for this final session in our Soul Care for the Caregiver series. As we gather together\, we will engage in opportunities for storytelling and listening\, meditation\, and journaling among other spiritual-oriented exercises. Information about the love languages and diverse opportunities for their integration will be introduced to empower you as you reflect upon your respective circumstances in light of caregiving with love. This final session will provide a safe\, sacred space for you to re-envision your daily tasks\, multi-faceted lives\, and inherent desire to be loving in your current caregiver situation and within your ongoing journey ahead. We hope you can join us! \nCOST: Cost per session varies (see registration form at link below.) \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: \nJudy Wright\nJudy Wright is a retired nurse\, a Spiritual Director\, wife\, and mother of two adult children. She worked for 50 years as an R.N after graduating Nursing School from Church\, Home\, and Hospital. At the age of 65\, she obtained her M.A. from Loyola University\, Maryland and became a Spiritual Director. To Judy\, spiritual direction is not truly directing\, but rather sitting with\, and guiding someone who is searching for a new and deeper spiritual life. Thus\, she sees herself as a midwife\, being alongside those who are open to birthing a new relationship with the Divine. \nJudy is also an active Episcopalian\, serving her local church in various ways on the vestry\, as a Eucharistic Minister\, a member of the prayer group and St. Luke’s ministry\, and a spiritual facilitator of a weekly woman’s group\, Additionally\, she has been part of the Diocesan Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland\, a co-chair of the Reparations Committee\, and is presently a co-chair of the Commission of Ministry. Judy also serves on the Board of Directors for the Well for the Journey and as Chairperson of the Program Circle. \nLauren Knatz\nLauren Knatz has performed acoustic guitar with vocal accompaniment for seniors\, hospice patients and special needs populations for over twenty years. She is an author\, folk musician\, and storyteller\, who collects the stories and favorite music of those residing in all levels of care in Central Pa and Md. \nLauren is a strong advocate for those living with life altering conditions and her work focuses on using music as a tool to give voice to the memories stored within the context of a song. She believes that a song can be compared to an individual’s life – when you understand the inspiration and historical context behind a song\, the notes resonate with deeper clarity. Similarly\, when we are empowered to reflect upon our own lives\, we begin to recognize each turning point as a channel to greater peace and understanding. \nLauren’s work has gained the recognition of York Hospital Family Medicine\, where she has presented to resident doctors integrating Narrative Medicine\, a person-centered\, clinical approach from Columbia University that honors the narrative of the patient to improve communication\, instill empathy\, and promote healing. \nGordon Creamer\nGordon Creamer\, creator of The Mission Bridge \, joined the Well’s Staff in July 2022 as Program Director. He has been involved 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.\nGordon has facilitated numerous retreats and workshops that focus on creating opportunities for participants to explore and enhance their spirituality and well-being through various media and practices. Uplifting the journey of adults\, individuals with memory impairment\, and members of the LGBTQ+ community is a passion for him. In the last several years\, he has fostered support groups and programs for caregivers and those who are grieving losses. Gordon is also a trained end-of-life doula\, certified spiritual director\, and Reiki Practitioner\, who welcomes all in discovering the spiritual life as a means of healing\, growing\, and thriving.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/soul-care-for-the-caregiver-a-spiritual-approach-a-four-part-in-person-series/2024-08-07/
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:Honoring the Gifts of Summer: A Sacred Circle Dance Gathering for Women (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome back Lisa Bardack\, Sacred Circle Dance Facilitator\, for another sacred circle dance gathering at the Well! \nSacred circle dance is a collective dance experience that draws from ancient and traditional folk dances\, many from Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Dancing to wonderful music and rhythms\, we join the circle of grandmothers who initiated these dances and passed them on. Dancing in their footsteps\, we experience a sense of something greater than ourselves\, a continuum of which we are a sacred part. The dances evoke joy\, peace\, insight\, healing and a powerful sense of community and interconnection with each other and all life. \nBorn from the Earth\, these dances connect us to the rhythms of the seasons and the cycles of life. Moving as one to encoded energy patterns\, we learn about our basic relationships of being in our bodies\, being on Earth\, being in community and being present to the source of all life. \nIn this workshop\, we will dance to honor the gifts of Summer\, the active season of joy\, the season of the heart. We will dance\, too\, to honor the arrival of Late Summer\, a season that sits between the fullness of summer and the beginning of autumn. We will dance between the energies of joy and abundance\, and the need to ground and center\, allowing for time to stop the wheels of our ‘doings’ and simply ‘be’\, allowing for time to reflect on where we are and observe the nourishing experiences we’ve created in our lives. \nNo dance experience is required (just basic mobility and coordination)\, as the dances are simple to moderately easy\, and the step sequences repetitive. Lisa will gently guide us in the dance steps and share meaningful information on the origins of each dance. You can dance in bare feet\, socks\, or soft soled shoes. \nIf you love to dance\, or perhaps love the idea of sacred dance and are curious to learn more\, come and enjoy a beautiful afternoon of movement meditation in the safe and nurturing environment that is the Well! Registration is limited to 8 participants\, so please don’t delay! \nDATE: Saturday\, July 27\, 2024 \nTIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM \nCOST: $45 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY:  Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Lisa Bardack \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nLisa Bardack\, Sacred Circle Dance facilitator\, has been dancing most of her life\, feeling a deep sense of authenticity with this art form. It was in 1997 that she first experienced Sacred Circle Dance and fell in love with this collective experience of dancing ancient and traditional steps to wonderful music from around the world. She has studied Sacred Circle Dance for over 15 years through classes and conferences nationally and internationally and has been teaching since 2008. In addition to her background in dance\, Lisa has also studied yoga\, tai chi\, qigong\, NIA\, and other forms of dance\, cultivating a seasoned understanding of body movement as an instrument for joy\, healing\, and wisdom.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/honoring-the-gifts-of-summer-a-sacred-circle-dance-gathering-for-women-in-person-program/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars - An Author-Led Book Study with Wine & Cheese (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Star Wars isn’t all laser swords and space wizards; at the heart of this global franchise is a call to discern between forces of light and dark. This is familiar language to anyone engaged in a spiritual journey. St. Ignatius of Loyola\, a Catholic soldier-turned-mystic saint\, developed a whole spiritual system dedicated to ferreting out the dark side in favor of the light. Nearly 500 years later\, the spirituality that bears his name is just as relevant to our lives. \nIn My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars\, award-winning author\, and this year’s  speaker at our Well Said Speaker Series event\, Eric A. Clayton brings the stories of Star Wars into dialogue with Ignatian spiritualty\, inviting readers to reflect on their own struggles\, decisions\, vocations and\, ultimately\, the constant call to discover new hope. Join us for a relaxing summer evening of wine\, cheese\, and engaging study as Eric guides us in an intimate discussion through key themes from his book\, inviting us to reflect together\, share our own spiritual journeys\, and grow as a community along the way. \nDATE: Sunday\, July 21\, 2024 \nTIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM \nPROGRAM COST: $35 \nTO PURCHASE THE BOOK:  Click here to purchase Eric’s Book from Amazon or call your favorite local bookseller to order. \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Eric Clayton \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nEric Clayton is an award-winning author/writer\, speaker\, and storyteller. Eric was also the Well’s 2024 speaker at the Well Said Speaker Series. He is currently the deputy director of communications at the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States and the author of “My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars” and “Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story\, Deepening Your Faith” (Loyola Press). He joined the Jesuit Conference in 2019 and produces content that invites audiences to reflect on how to integrate Ignatian spirituality in their everyday life. He guest hosts “AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast” and writes an award-winning weekly newsletter entitled “Now Discern This” for an audience of nearly 30\,000 subscribers. Eric lives in Baltimore with his wife\, two daughters and cat\, Sebastian. Learn more at ericclaytonwrites.com.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/my-life-with-the-jedi-the-spirituality-of-star-wars-a-book-study-in-person-program/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Soul Care for the Caregiver: A Spiritual Approach (In-Person Program with Four Opportunities for Soul Care)
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this program consists of 4 individual opportunities for Soul Care for Caregivers\, each session with a different topic and focus. You can choose to attend\, one\, two\, three or all four sessions. (There is a discounted price offered if you sign up for all four.) \nMillions of people in the U.S. are in caregiving roles providing assistance and care for the daily needs of a loved one or client who is unable to fully care for themselves. We recognize that caregiving brings both gifts and challenges. Sometimes it is hard for Caregivers to see the gifts because of the physical and emotional strain of their daily care responsibilities. This program series is designed specifically to support and encourage Caregivers. \nWhether you already recognize the need for deepening self-care on your caregiving journey\, or this is your first step toward self-care\, let us be part of your support team! Our experienced Facilitators bring a rich and unique set of experience\, skills\, and gifts to their passion for Caregivers. They have chosen four topics that they feel are especially important for your self-care. We also know your schedule as a Caregiver is tight and you may not be able to make all four sessions. You are welcome to register for one\, a few\, or all four sessions. Please read on for the detailed description for each session. Each session is being held in-person at Well for the Journey in Lutherville. \n“Self-care is never a selfish act – it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have\, the gift I was put on the earth to offer to others. Anytime we can listen to true self and give it the care it requires\, we do so not only for ourselves\, but for others whose lives we touch.” Parker Palmer\, Let Your Life Speak \n\nSession 1:  Beginnings and Endings: A Spiritual Journey- Thursday\, July 11th\, 6:30 – 8:00 PM (Judy Wright)\nThe caregiving journey\, like life\, is a series of beginnings and endings\, changes both welcome and unwelcome. In this first session of Soul Care for the Caregiver\, we will spend time reflecting on the challenges of caring for someone. Whether you are caring for a client or someone you love deeply\, the experience changes you. Using the poem “Beginnings and Endings” by Kate Bowler and Jessica Ritchie as a guide\, we will explore the emotions and spiritual underpinnings that provide sustenance and support for the beginnings and endings woven through the caregiving journey and how they change us. \nJudy Wright has been caregiving for almost 60 years\, both as a nurse and spiritual midwife. Caregiving is part of Judy’s bones. Learning how to care for herself while caring for others is a skill that Judy sees as being rooted in the light of divinity and the love that we share with each other. This time together is to help us share and explore what we are feeling\, questioning\, and wondering about on this journey. How do we find gratitude\, how do we find joy even during the toughest moments. Do we grow through the process of caring? Does our faith help us and bolster us? \nSession 2:  The Soundtrack of a Caregiving Life: A Musical Memory Workshop – Saturday\, July 20th\, 1:00 – 2:30 PM (Lauren Knatz)\nHave you ever listened to a song from your youth that transported you right back to the exact time and place where you first heard it? Experts refer to this as a reminiscence bump: a time between adolescence and young adulthood\, when musical memory was first paired with autobiographical memory and filed away for safekeeping. \nIn this second session\, Lauren Knatz\, musician\, author\, storyteller\, and believer in the healing power of music\, will take you on a journey of restoration\, self-discovery and self-reflection\, specially designed for caregivers\, and give you the tools to: \n· Unlock the musical memories within the framework of a traditional folk song\n· Explore and record the feelings and images that resonate with spontaneity and curiosity\n· Reconnect with the significant people\, places & events that have given your life meaning & spiritual presence\n· Reexamine past experiences with renewed clarity\, discernment\, and lovingkindness\n· Realign with the power of forgiveness and reconciliation\n· Foster lasting bonds with fellow caregivers through the retelling of shared experiences\n· Uncover universal themes that resonate both personally and collectively\n· Sing together to relieve stress\, build community and increase social bonding\n· Rest and restore with the soothing sounds of live music \nSession 3: Sacred Grieving as Self-Care & Compassion – Wednesday\, August 7th\, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM (Gordon Creamer)\nThe concept of grieving loss as a journey allows human beings to understand the healing process in stages\, with accompanying tasks\, and with needs that are both universal and unique. Yet\, there are many faces to grief and innumerable ways of expressing it. And\, the experience of caregiving for loved ones and clients involves its own dimensions of engaging with the landscape of loss and the numerous ways it can impact our identities\, abilities\, and ways of connecting with ourselves and others in definitive ways. \nThe reality of caregiving\, the myriad emotions it creates\, and the constant demands it requires offer us an opportunity to recognize our feelings and reflect upon our experiences with validation. Moreover\, processing this all through a lens of grief can empower individuals to access necessary healing in order move forward in empowered ways on their journey while still tending to loved ones or clients as caregivers. \nJoin Gordon Creamer\, Program Director at Well for the Journey\, Spiritual Director\, and experienced retreat and workshop leader\, for this third session that incorporates a spiritual approach to the grief work that is intrinsic to caregiving. As we gather together\, we will engage in opportunities for storytelling and listening\, meditation and journaling\, and other meaningful exercises. Various educational and self-care resources will be offered to uplift participants on their journey as they consider their respective circumstances in light of the sacred tasks inherent to grieving while caregiving. And\, in solidarity with other caregivers\, take steps toward openness to the powerful transformation that losses and intentional grief work can lead us to\, both within our caregiving roles and daily lives. \n\nSession 4: Caregiving and the Love Languages: Understanding & Creating Meaning – Monday\, August 19th\, 6:30 – 8:00 PM (Gordon Creamer)\nThe reality of caregiving in this era is one that often includes exhaustive to-do lists\, never-ending appointments and adjustments\, and striving to meet ever-changing demands. And\, it’s more than obvious that the experience of this is not conducive to the critical time needed for personal reflection upon the meaning of our exchanges with those for whom we are caregiving. In our fourth session of this series\, we will explore the innovative concept of the five love languages as described by Gary Chapman and how it can be applied to us as individuals as well as the relationships we encounter as caregivers for loved ones or patients. We will also consider the groundbreaking work that Chapman and co-authors\, Deborah Barr and Ed Shaw\, have created in connecting the world of love languages to the harsh realities of caregiving\, especially for those with dementia and other life-limiting conditions. By weaving in various concepts and creative exercises from their text\, Keeping Love Alive As Memories Fade: The Five Love Languages and the Alzheimer’s Journey\, you will be invited to expand in understanding your own personal love language\, that of the person you are caring for\, and also what related possibilities exist for deeper meaning and renewal in your life and caregiving. \nJoin Gordon Creamer\, Program Director at Well for the Journey\, Spiritual Director\, and experienced retreat and workshop leader\, for this final session in our Soul Care for the Caregiver series. As we gather together\, we will engage in opportunities for storytelling and listening\, meditation\, and journaling among other spiritual-oriented exercises. Information about the love languages and diverse opportunities for their integration will be introduced to empower you as you reflect upon your respective circumstances in light of caregiving with love. This final session will provide a safe\, sacred space for you to re-envision your daily tasks\, multi-faceted lives\, and inherent desire to be loving in your current caregiver situation and within your ongoing journey ahead. We hope you can join us! \nCOST: Cost per session varies (see registration form at link below.) \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: \nJudy Wright\nJudy Wright is a retired nurse\, a Spiritual Director\, wife\, and mother of two adult children. She worked for 50 years as an R.N after graduating Nursing School from Church\, Home\, and Hospital. At the age of 65\, she obtained her M.A. from Loyola University\, Maryland and became a Spiritual Director. To Judy\, spiritual direction is not truly directing\, but rather sitting with\, and guiding someone who is searching for a new and deeper spiritual life. Thus\, she sees herself as a midwife\, being alongside those who are open to birthing a new relationship with the Divine. \nJudy is also an active Episcopalian\, serving her local church in various ways on the vestry\, as a Eucharistic Minister\, a member of the prayer group and St. Luke’s ministry\, and a spiritual facilitator of a weekly woman’s group\, Additionally\, she has been part of the Diocesan Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland\, a co-chair of the Reparations Committee\, and is presently a co-chair of the Commission of Ministry. Judy also serves on the Board of Directors for the Well for the Journey and as Chairperson of the Program Circle. \nLauren Knatz\nLauren Knatz has performed acoustic guitar with vocal accompaniment for seniors\, hospice patients and special needs populations for over twenty years. She is an author\, folk musician\, and storyteller\, who collects the stories and favorite music of those residing in all levels of care in Central Pa and Md. \nLauren is a strong advocate for those living with life altering conditions and her work focuses on using music as a tool to give voice to the memories stored within the context of a song. She believes that a song can be compared to an individual’s life – when you understand the inspiration and historical context behind a song\, the notes resonate with deeper clarity. Similarly\, when we are empowered to reflect upon our own lives\, we begin to recognize each turning point as a channel to greater peace and understanding. \nLauren’s work has gained the recognition of York Hospital Family Medicine\, where she has presented to resident doctors integrating Narrative Medicine\, a person-centered\, clinical approach from Columbia University that honors the narrative of the patient to improve communication\, instill empathy\, and promote healing. \nGordon Creamer\nGordon Creamer\, creator of The Mission Bridge \, joined the Well’s Staff in July 2022 as Program Director. He has been involved 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.\nGordon has facilitated numerous retreats and workshops that focus on creating opportunities for participants to explore and enhance their spirituality and well-being through various media and practices. Uplifting the journey of adults\, individuals with memory impairment\, and members of the LGBTQ+ community is a passion for him. In the last several years\, he has fostered support groups and programs for caregivers and those who are grieving losses. Gordon is also a trained end-of-life doula\, certified spiritual director\, and Reiki Practitioner\, who welcomes all in discovering the spiritual life as a means of healing\, growing\, and thriving.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/soul-care-for-the-caregiver-a-spiritual-approach-a-four-part-in-person-series/
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:20240713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075253
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SUMMARY:Conscious Connected Breathwork: An Introspective and Integrative Journey (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Introspective Breathwork™\, a form of conscious connected breathwork\, is a healing\, therapeutic modality which invites us into deeper relationship with ourselves. Breath is a bridge between matter and consciousness\, and its intentional\, mindful practice can ease stress and heal dysregulation in our nervous system\, bringing us to a greater degree of integrated peace\, embodied presence\, and self-insight. \nJoin Certified Introspective Breathwork™ Facilitator\, Amy Kulesa\, for an introduction and experience of conscious connected breathwork. Sometimes called “circular breathing\,” conscious connected breathwork involves deep\, diaphragmatic inhalations followed by natural\, unforced exhalation\, without a pause at the top and bottom of the breath. After a brief introduction to the history and practice of breathwork\, participants will breathe this way for an hour\, lying down on a mat or cushion\, to the accompaniment of ambient music. When breathing in this way\, you are in conscious control at all times of your own experience and can slow down or quicken your breath at any time\, pause to get a drink or use the restroom. Amy will offer support through compassionate and soulful presence and\, when appropriate\, through verbal prompts or gentle touch (with your permission). Following the breathwork practice\, there will be an integrative time of journaling\, stretching\, walking – whatever is helpful to you – to process the experience more fully and then a time of voluntary sharing as a group. \nThe breath’s integrative benefits are felt as we come into contact through deep presence to ourselves with an embodied experience of our emotions\, memories\, physical tensions\, and spiritual dimensions. This can allow us to behold ourselves in an expanded way within an enlarged\, more cosmic field of love and unitive consciousness. Conscious connected breathwork can gently support us in healing from stress\, the everyday tensions of our lives\, and deeper-seated unresolved effects from trauma. The environment for an Introspective Breathwork™ session is a nurturing\, safe space for self-exploration and coming into a deepened experience of transcendent Love. Each session and each person’s experience is unique\, as the breath facilitates movement of emotional energy up and through into consciousness and release\, and supports inner unity of body\, mind and spirit. \nStudies have found conscious connected breathwork to be very safe-rarely\, if ever\, do people experience adverse effects. Participants who are pregnant\, have a cardiac condition\, or other medical conditions such as bi-polar disorder or epilepsy\, need to be aware that activating breath practice affects the entire body’s systems. Participants are encouraged to discuss their interest in the program with their healthcare provider. All participants will be required to sign a release form after registration and return it to Amy for review. \nPLEASE NOTE: This program is being held in the Upper Room at the Well. Participants will need to walk up the stairs to the 3rd Floor. Additionally\, the length of the program will be 2 to 2.5 hours depending upon participant sharing. \nDATE: Saturday\, July 13\, 2024 \nTIME: 1:00 – 3:30 PM \nCOST: $50 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Amy Kulesa \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nA resident of Frederick\, MD\, Amy Kulesa has served since 2007 as the Director of Associates for the Sisters of Bon Secours\, USA. She earned a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Master of Social Work in clinical social work practice from Rutgers University. She is a graduate of One Breath Institute\, the Epiphany Academy of Formative Spirituality in Pittsburgh\, PA\, and the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute. Amy is a Secular Franciscan\, is married and enjoys life with her husband and their four furry family members. She offers spiritual direction and enjoys facilitating retreats in which participants have the opportunity to discern the narrative of their own lives within the larger story of God’s abundant healing\, grace and mercy.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/conscious-connected-breathwork-an-introspective-and-integrative-journey-in-person-program/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075253
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SUMMARY:The Establishment of Summer - A Mindful Outdoor Experience (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:In our society\, we spend a lot of time inside and in front of a screen. Chances are good you are reading about this program on a screen within four walls right now. Yet we are part of creation\, and our bodies and spirits instinctively crave a connection with the great outdoors. Spending time in nature promotes an increased sense of relaxation and supports the body’s capacity for overall wellness and healing. \nWe are pleased to welcome back certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide and Yoga Instructor\, Jamila Keita\, for a Mindful Outdoor Experience (MOE) at the Well as we connect to the season of summer. This MOE invites participants to rediscover the joy in nature by engaging in practices that awaken the senses such as meditation\, mindful walking (sauntering)\, gentle stretching\, and forest bathing. Studies have found that a “regular dose of nature therapy” improves sleep\, reduces symptoms of depression\, combats stress\, increases vigor\, and boosts our immune systems. \nThe program is designed to give you an outdoor experience without having to go into a remote location. It is based on a nine-step practice developed by the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership (KSMOL). Jamila is thrilled to bring her love for nature and walking\, and her experience and joy guiding MOE’s throughout the Baltimore metro area\, to the Well’s backyard woods. \nNo prior experience is needed. Participants must have moderate mobility and be capable of walking on a wooded path.\n\nDATE: Friday\, June 28\, 2024 \nTIME: 11:30AM – 1:30PM \nCOST: $30 \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Jamila Keita \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nHi! My name is Evangeline “Jamila” Keita. I’ve been practicing yoga for almost 25 years and decided to teach yoga as my “retirement job.” It was during my yoga training (YT200) that I was introduced to Yoga Nidra. Immediately after completing YT200 in 2014\, I took my first Yoga Nidra training. Since that time\, I’ve taken subsequent trainings in Yoga Nidra in 2017 and 2021. I love this practice. \nDuring the shutdown\, I found “nature therapy.” This led me to complete a course through “The Kripalu School of Outdoor Leadership” and become a KMOG (Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide). \nI currently work for Nature Worx\, a non-profit that provides mindful outdoor experiences and nature therapy to persons in recovery and the general public. I also 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.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/the-establishment-of-summer-a-mindful-outdoor-experience-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:20240627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075253
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SUMMARY:FREE: Care for the Caregiver Retreat 2024 (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a family or professional caregiver in the local area who would benefit from a few hours of physical and spiritual respite and restoration? Then please join us for our second annual Care for the Caregiver Retreat on Thursday\, June 27th from 10 AM – 1 PM at Well For The Journey in Lutherville\, MD! \nAt the Well\, we recognize that caregivers have little time for themselves and have a unique need for their own community\, self-care\, rest\, and respite so that they can continue to offer loving care for those in need. This retreat is our gift to you. Caregivers of loved ones or clients with dementia\, a terminal illness\, or a chronic condition are invited to spend some intentional time being refilled and recharged by participating in restorative and life-giving self-care. \nOur spacious time together will open with a brief blessing and end with a brief closing ritual. You will be welcome to select from the below gifts to personalize the remainder of your retreat time: \n· Chair Massage with licensed massage professionals\, Verna Queen and Scott Kover.\n· Guided Meditation with certified Healing Touch Practitioner and RN\, Marna Ross.\n· Spiritual Direction/Companioning mini sessions. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore spiritual direction.\n· A sampling of contemplative practices to try if you wish\, including time outdoors on our meditation path\, lovely grounds\, and inviting screen porch.\n· Time to relax and enjoy light refreshments and supportive connection with others.\n· Light refreshments to nourish your body. \nThe retreat is free\, but registration is required so that we can set up your personalized schedule. Someone from Well For The Journey will contact you to schedule and confirm your personalized retreat before June 25th. \nThis offering will launch the Well’s outreach to this year’s caregivers in the community. Information will be provided about our upcoming Summer series designed for deepening self-care for individuals on the caregiver journey. Please accept the invitation and let us care for you. If you joined us at last year’s retreat\, we would love to see you again this year! \n“Self-care is never a selfish act – it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have\, the gift I was put on the earth to offer to others. Anytime we can listen to true self and give it the care it requires\, we do so not only for ourselves but for others whose lives we touch.” – Parker Palmer\, Let Your Life Speak\n \nDATE: Thursday\, June 27\, 2024 \nTIME: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nCOST: Free \nRSVP:  Please RSVP Here. \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nIMPORTANT: As participation is limited due to space\, if you RSVP that you are coming and then are unable\, we ask you to please call us as soon as you know\, so that we may offer your space to another deserving caregiver. Thank you!
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/care-for-the-caregiver-retreat-2024/
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:20240626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T081500
DTSTAMP:20260502T075253
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SUMMARY:FREE: Well-Being Wednesday (2nd Q 2024) - A Wednesday Morning Reflection Call (8 AM ET / Dial: (520) 525-8123)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Well-Being Wednesdays” each Wednesday morning at 8 AM ET.\n\nDial in #: 1-520-525-8123  (no access code needed)\n\nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to all of the recordings here. \nLaunched in January 2023\, our Well-Being Wednesday free reflection calls have become a Wednesday morning ritual for many. We continue to provide our free\, 15-minute\, live reflection calls which include a message of inspiration that is contemporized for the challenging times in which we find ourselves as well as a library of past recorded calls. This is a free offering of Well for the Journey to continue our mission of cultivating spiritual well-being and nourishing community. \nFrom 8:00-8:15 AM on Wednesday mornings\, listeners will be engaged by a different facilitator (see bios below.) Various modalities\, including meditation\, intentional silence\, blessings\, and spiritual practices will be utilized alternately by facilitators to express the meaning that the theme bears for them. For the second quarter of 2024\, our centering theme will focus on “nature/creation” \nNo pre-registration or active call participation is required; Simply dial in a minute before 8 am and listen for the meditation to begin.   \nDial #: 1-520-525-8123 \nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to any of our past reflection calls here. \nThe Following Individuals will be facilitating the meditation calls each Wednesday: \nApril 3rd – Gordon Creamer\nGordon is a retreat facilitator\, spiritual director/companion\, and Program Director at Well For The Journey. He is a native son of Baltimore City\, where he lives with his husband and two Siamese cats. \nApril 10th – Greg Cochran\nGreg is a spiritual companion/guide\, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs\, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature\, woodworking\, photography\, and good conversations. \nApril 17th – Brian Fitzek\nBrian is a theosophist from the foothills of the Shenandoah Valley. He is interested in astrology\, mythology\, and the intersection of science and spirituality.\n \nApril 24th – Maggie Lears\nMaggie Lears recently retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \nMay 1st – Fr. Joe Muth \nFr. Muth is the Chaplain of Notre Dame of Maryland University. He was the Pastor of St. Matthew Church for 30 years. He brings to the University his experience of working with immigrants\, gay and lesbian people\, transgender families\, youth\, and the elderly. He is a good listener and reflects on the Word of God with those who seek his counsel. He also likes to laugh with those entrusted to his care. \n\nMay 8th – Cecilia Amaral\nCecilia Amaral believes fully in each human being’s capacity for growth and development including his/her desire to connect with and be guided by the presence of God; however “God” is understood by the individual. A cornerstone of her connection with others is a respect for the wisdom and intelligence inherent in each person. This approach encourages others to listen to the promptings in their hearts and invites them to act with compassion and integrity. \nMay 15th – Freda Marie Brown\nFreda Marie is a Lightworker\, truth-seeker\, healer\, crone\, retreat leader\, writer and an Episcopal priest. \nMay 22nd – Mabeth Hudson\nMabeth Hudson is a co-founder of Well for the Journey\, writer\, program leader\, and spiritual director who focuses on practical spirituality in daily life. \n\n\n\nMay 29th – Donna Mollenkopf \nDonna is a part of the Well community in many ways. She is currently a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer\, and also leads some of the Well’s programs on mystics and other topics. She has also served on the Well’s Board and is the co-author of two books on spirituality. Donna values a contemplative stance and is married with a son\, two stepsons\, and is a happy grandmother. \nJune 5th – Greg Cochran\nGreg is a spiritual companion/guide\, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs\, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature\, woodworking\, photography\, and good conversations. \n \n\n\nJune 12th – Lorie Conway \nLorie is a contemplative spiritual director\, group facilitator\, retreat leader\, and curious seeker of Divine Mystery who lives in Bel Air\, MD. She is on staff with the Well and the Shalem Institute of Spiritual Formation. Lorie enjoys playing in the dirt and has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys.  \n\n\n\nJune 19th – Rabbi Emily Stern \nRabbi Emily Stern is the Spiritual Leader and Rabbi of Kol HaLev\, a Reconstructionist Synagogue Community. She is passionate about creative approaches to deepening our personal relationships to religion and mysticism through the arts\, self-expression\, meditation\, and inquiry.  \n\n\n\nJune 26th – Lisa Beacham\nLisa serves the world as a spiritual director and Enneagram coach and resides in Baltimore\, MD. Active within her church and the Program Circle at Well For The Journey\, Lisa recognizes her purpose in life is to create a world where people thrive. She loves traveling and discovering new foods. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/well-being-wednesday-1st-q-2024-dial-520-525-8123-2/2024-06-26/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
CATEGORIES:Phone-In
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T200000
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SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra – Guided Meditation\, “Doing Less” (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by doing “nothing.” This ancient practice produces a profound state of relaxation just by listening. \nOne hour of Yoga Nidra is equal to four (4) hours of sleep. As the mind slows down\, our thoughts begin to move away from us. Yoga Nidra happens in the space between waking and sleeping. It’s like floating! You disengage from stress-producing thoughts\, allowing the body\, mind\, and spirit to rest and heal naturally. Modern studies have validated the benefits of Yoga Nidra; showing that a guided meditation is very effective in reducing anxiety\, stress\, and depression. \nResting comfortably in your own home\, the practice can be done lying down or in a seated position with your feet up. All you have to do is listen. These are the items you will need: \n· A quiet place to lay down or recline.\n· Pillow for head and under your knees.\n· Blanket for warmth.\n· If desired\, an eye mask or pillow to block light.\n· Water to drink. \nThe Well is thrilled to continue our relationship with certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide\, Yoga Instructor\, and I Am Yoga Nidra Facilitator\, Jamila Keita to offer this deeply healing and restorative practice. Most individuals report feelings of enhanced well-being\, calm and better sleep after each session. Many feel relaxed and energized. \nIf you are new to meditation\, never tried or been successful at meditation\, or an experienced meditator\, we encourage you to give Yoga Nidra a try. You will be amazed at how easily you will achieve a meditative state. \nDATES: Mondays – 4/8\, 5/13\, 6/10/24 and Tuesdays – 4/23\, 5/28\, 6/25/24 \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET \nCOST: $15 per session\, All 6 sessions for $80 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Jamila Keita \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nHi! My name is Evangeline “Jamila” Keita. I’ve been practicing yoga for almost 25 years and decided to teach yoga as my “retirement job.” It was during my yoga training (YT200) that I was introduced to Yoga Nidra. Immediately after completing YT200 in 2014\, I took my first Yoga Nidra training. Since that time\, I’ve taken subsequent trainings in Yoga Nidra in 2017 and 2021. I love this practice. \nDuring the shutdown\, I found “nature therapy.” This led me to complete a course through “The Kripalu School of Outdoor Leadership” and become a KMOG (Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide). \nI currently teach two yoga classes per week on Zoom. Each class includes poses and a short Yoga Nidra session. Since 2022\, I have provided weekly Yoga Nidra sessions for Hopewell Cancer Support Center and occasional Mindful Outdoor Experiences (MOEs). Additionally\, I work for Nature Worx\, a non-profit that provides MOEs to persons in recovery and the general public. \nI never imagined this second career as it is\, but it seems like a natural evolution to me. I hope you enjoy my offerings.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/yoga-nidra-guided-meditation-doing-less-online-program/2024-06-25/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075253
CREATED:20240529T151456Z
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SUMMARY:In the Chapel of My Garden: A Praying in Color Meditation (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:“In the humble and exalted chapel of my garden\, multitudes gather…” ~ Kai Siedenburg \nThis is the season of gardens! Farmers markets\, garden centers\, and nurseries are thriving and many of us have dirt under our nails on a daily basis. Whether you are a gardener\, a wannabe gardener\, or simply enjoy the beauty of a garden in June\, you know what Thomas Moore meant when he said\, “The soul cannot thrive in the absence of a garden.” \nYou are invited to join Lorie Conway in a guided and contemplative meditation where we will ponder the chapel of our favorite gardens and how they feed our soul. We will listen deeply to Kai Siedenburg’s poem\, “Humble and Exalted\,” and spend unhurried time in reflection and response using the spiritual practice of Praying in Color. There will also be time to share our reflections with one another in sacred community as you feel led. \nPraying in Color is simply doodling with color as a way of helping to focus our wandering minds and capture insights and invitations during prayer or meditation. No prior experience or artistic skills are required! All you need is white paper and colorful writing utensils such as colored pencils\, markers\, crayons\, or pens. Lorie will guide every step of this simple and meaningful spiritual practice. \nCome join us in celebration and gratitude for your favorite soul-nourishing garden! \nDATE: Monday\, June 24\, 2024 \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET \nCOST: $20 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: 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/in-the-chapel-of-my-garden-a-praying-in-color-meditation-online-program/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T081500
DTSTAMP:20260502T075253
CREATED:20231220T154305Z
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SUMMARY:FREE: Well-Being Wednesday (2nd Q 2024) - A Wednesday Morning Reflection Call (8 AM ET / Dial: (520) 525-8123)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Well-Being Wednesdays” each Wednesday morning at 8 AM ET.\n\nDial in #: 1-520-525-8123  (no access code needed)\n\nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to all of the recordings here. \nLaunched in January 2023\, our Well-Being Wednesday free reflection calls have become a Wednesday morning ritual for many. We continue to provide our free\, 15-minute\, live reflection calls which include a message of inspiration that is contemporized for the challenging times in which we find ourselves as well as a library of past recorded calls. This is a free offering of Well for the Journey to continue our mission of cultivating spiritual well-being and nourishing community. \nFrom 8:00-8:15 AM on Wednesday mornings\, listeners will be engaged by a different facilitator (see bios below.) Various modalities\, including meditation\, intentional silence\, blessings\, and spiritual practices will be utilized alternately by facilitators to express the meaning that the theme bears for them. For the second quarter of 2024\, our centering theme will focus on “nature/creation” \nNo pre-registration or active call participation is required; Simply dial in a minute before 8 am and listen for the meditation to begin.   \nDial #: 1-520-525-8123 \nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to any of our past reflection calls here. \nThe Following Individuals will be facilitating the meditation calls each Wednesday: \nApril 3rd – Gordon Creamer\nGordon is a retreat facilitator\, spiritual director/companion\, and Program Director at Well For The Journey. He is a native son of Baltimore City\, where he lives with his husband and two Siamese cats. \nApril 10th – Greg Cochran\nGreg is a spiritual companion/guide\, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs\, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature\, woodworking\, photography\, and good conversations. \nApril 17th – Brian Fitzek\nBrian is a theosophist from the foothills of the Shenandoah Valley. He is interested in astrology\, mythology\, and the intersection of science and spirituality.\n \nApril 24th – Maggie Lears\nMaggie Lears recently retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \nMay 1st – Fr. Joe Muth \nFr. Muth is the Chaplain of Notre Dame of Maryland University. He was the Pastor of St. Matthew Church for 30 years. He brings to the University his experience of working with immigrants\, gay and lesbian people\, transgender families\, youth\, and the elderly. He is a good listener and reflects on the Word of God with those who seek his counsel. He also likes to laugh with those entrusted to his care. \n\nMay 8th – Cecilia Amaral\nCecilia Amaral believes fully in each human being’s capacity for growth and development including his/her desire to connect with and be guided by the presence of God; however “God” is understood by the individual. A cornerstone of her connection with others is a respect for the wisdom and intelligence inherent in each person. This approach encourages others to listen to the promptings in their hearts and invites them to act with compassion and integrity. \nMay 15th – Freda Marie Brown\nFreda Marie is a Lightworker\, truth-seeker\, healer\, crone\, retreat leader\, writer and an Episcopal priest. \nMay 22nd – Mabeth Hudson\nMabeth Hudson is a co-founder of Well for the Journey\, writer\, program leader\, and spiritual director who focuses on practical spirituality in daily life. \n\n\n\nMay 29th – Donna Mollenkopf \nDonna is a part of the Well community in many ways. She is currently a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer\, and also leads some of the Well’s programs on mystics and other topics. She has also served on the Well’s Board and is the co-author of two books on spirituality. Donna values a contemplative stance and is married with a son\, two stepsons\, and is a happy grandmother. \nJune 5th – Greg Cochran\nGreg is a spiritual companion/guide\, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs\, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature\, woodworking\, photography\, and good conversations. \n \n\n\nJune 12th – Lorie Conway \nLorie is a contemplative spiritual director\, group facilitator\, retreat leader\, and curious seeker of Divine Mystery who lives in Bel Air\, MD. She is on staff with the Well and the Shalem Institute of Spiritual Formation. Lorie enjoys playing in the dirt and has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys.  \n\n\n\nJune 19th – Rabbi Emily Stern \nRabbi Emily Stern is the Spiritual Leader and Rabbi of Kol HaLev\, a Reconstructionist Synagogue Community. She is passionate about creative approaches to deepening our personal relationships to religion and mysticism through the arts\, self-expression\, meditation\, and inquiry.  \n\n\n\nJune 26th – Lisa Beacham\nLisa serves the world as a spiritual director and Enneagram coach and resides in Baltimore\, MD. Active within her church and the Program Circle at Well For The Journey\, Lisa recognizes her purpose in life is to create a world where people thrive. She loves traveling and discovering new foods. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/well-being-wednesday-1st-q-2024-dial-520-525-8123-2/2024-06-19/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
CATEGORIES:Phone-In
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SUMMARY:Horizons Men's Group 2023-2024 (Hybrid Program)
DESCRIPTION:“Where else could I go to have such a deep conversation about the spiritual journey with other men?” \nThis question is heard regularly as the Well’s Horizons Men’s group gathers to have honest conversations about how we might live out our spirituality as men in the world – within our daily living. \nPast Horizons’ series have focused on themes such as the deconstruction and reconstruction of faith\, the first and second halves of life\, spirituality and imperfection\, why do bad things happen to good people\, and what can we learn from other faith traditions – just to name a few! \nThe 2023-24 Horizons discussions will be guided by Brian McLaren’s book\, Do I Stay Christian: A Guide for the Doubters\, the Disappointed\, and the Disillusioned. McLaren says\, “There is a way to say both ‘yes’ and ‘no’ to the question of staying Christian by shifting the focus from whether we stay Christian to how we stay human.” So\, it follows that the question\, “Are we living out of the truth of our tradition or from its doctrine\, dogma\, and “supposed to(s)?” is one for all faith journeys. We will use McLaren’s book to guide us into this wider conversation. \nIf you are looking for a community where hard questions are welcomed and explored from the unique perspective of the male spiritual journey\, we have a place for you. Join Greg Cochran\, the Well’s Executive Director\, for a free online information session to learn more about Horizons and see if this community is what you might be looking for – Tuesday\, September 12th at 7:00 PM ET. \nHorizons Men’s Group will meet on the second Tuesday in October and then the third Tuesday thereafter (November – June)\, from 7:00pm-8:30pm ET. Our plan is to meet in-person with the option to “zoom in” for those who may not live close by or for those for whom “zooming” is more comfortable. Come check us out! \nDATE: Tuesdays\, 10/10\, 11/21\, 12/19/2023 and 1/16\, 2/20\, 3/19\, 4/16\, 5/21\, 6/18/2024\n\nTIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET\n\nCOST: $195  \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here.\n\nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here.\n \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 and Zoom: You will receive an email from Well for the Journey the week of the program\, (usually 2 days in advance) with the Zoom Link. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. If you are unable to find the email\, please search your email folders\, including your spam folder. Thank you.\n\nFACILITATOR: Greg Cochran\n\nFACILITATOR BIO:\nGreg has been the Executive Director at Well for the Journey since 2010. He is a graduate of Clemson University and Southern Seminary. Greg was Associate Pastor at Woodbrook Baptist Church serving from 1988-2022. He also is a program/retreat facilitator and a spiritual companion. He completed the Shalem Institute’s Spiritual Guidance Program (SGP) in 2009 and is currently a SGP staff member. He is also a mentor for Paseo’s “The Stewards of Mystery” Spiritual Guidance Program in Cottonwood\, Idaho. Greg and his wife\, Carole\, live in Baltimore. They have two children (26 and 24). Greg is a hiker\, photographer\, woodworker\, and loves being with family – and is always desiring to be open and listening for the invitation of the Spirit.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/horizons-mens-group-2023-2024-hybrid-program/2024-06-18/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Well%20for%20the%20Journey":MAILTO:lorie@wellforthejourney.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T100000
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SUMMARY:Bloom into Summer: Reset + Renew your Body\, Mind\, & Spirit Retreat (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome the summer with a day of retreat on Delight Farm in northern Baltimore County to reconnect with joy\, wonder\, and play and set intentions for the summer. We will gather in the barn to explore the energies and invitations of summer. Our time together will include gentle yoga\, breath work\, reflection\, conversation\, creation of a wildflower seed ball\, and the restorative connection to nature. \nParticipants will:\n· Flow in a gentle yoga practice designed to invite in cooling balance to the energetic summer months;\n· Learn practical breathing exercises to use in everyday life;\n· Join community to participate in conversation\, self-reflection\, and learning;\n· Create summer intentions to bring heart and mind into alignment for your summer season desires;\n· Connect with nature and leave with a special gift of summer. \nPlease bring your own lunch\, yoga mat\, and gardening gloves that can get dirty. If you do not have a yoga mat and/or gardening gloves\, some will be provided. Wear casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes. Water will be provided. \nDATE: Saturday\, June 15\, 2024 \nTIME: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM \nCOST: $65\, includes all supplies for the seedball \nLOCATION: The Hudson Barn at Delight Farm – 15225 Tanyard Rd.\, Sparks\, MD 21152 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATORS: Mabeth Hudson & Sarah Hudson \nFACILITATOR BIOS: \nMabeth Hudson\nMabeth Hudson is the co-founder of Well for the Journey and is passionate about helping people attend to the spiritual dimension of being human. She has led programs for over two decades on themes such as living joyfully in stressful times\, deepening compassion\, strengthening resilience\, and conscious and contemplative aging. Mabeth holds a JD from Emory University School of Law and a Masters in Spiritual Care from Loyola University Maryland. She feels blessed to be living in the rolling hills of rural Baltimore County (a/k/a The Hereford Zone!) \n  \nSarah Hudson\nSarah Hudson has a diverse skill set and a passion for personal growth and well-being. She spent 11+ years in the corporate world leveraging her CPA and subsequently in Human Resources leadership. She is currently pursuing a more focused career in Coaching to support others in individual growth\, empowerment\, and holistic well-being. She recently obtained her 200h Yoga Teacher Training and is in the process of obtaining a Leadership and Performance Coaching Certification through Brown University / act Leadership. She grew up on Delight Farm and is excited to welcome people to its beautiful landscape.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/bloom-into-summer-reset-renew-your-body-mind-spirit-retreat-in-person-program/
LOCATION:The Hudson Barn at Delight Farm\, 15225 Tanyard Rd.\, Sparks\, MD\, 21152\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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SUMMARY:FREE: Well-Being Wednesday (2nd Q 2024) - A Wednesday Morning Reflection Call (8 AM ET / Dial: (520) 525-8123)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Well-Being Wednesdays” each Wednesday morning at 8 AM ET.\n\nDial in #: 1-520-525-8123  (no access code needed)\n\nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to all of the recordings here. \nLaunched in January 2023\, our Well-Being Wednesday free reflection calls have become a Wednesday morning ritual for many. We continue to provide our free\, 15-minute\, live reflection calls which include a message of inspiration that is contemporized for the challenging times in which we find ourselves as well as a library of past recorded calls. This is a free offering of Well for the Journey to continue our mission of cultivating spiritual well-being and nourishing community. \nFrom 8:00-8:15 AM on Wednesday mornings\, listeners will be engaged by a different facilitator (see bios below.) Various modalities\, including meditation\, intentional silence\, blessings\, and spiritual practices will be utilized alternately by facilitators to express the meaning that the theme bears for them. For the second quarter of 2024\, our centering theme will focus on “nature/creation” \nNo pre-registration or active call participation is required; Simply dial in a minute before 8 am and listen for the meditation to begin.   \nDial #: 1-520-525-8123 \nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to any of our past reflection calls here. \nThe Following Individuals will be facilitating the meditation calls each Wednesday: \nApril 3rd – Gordon Creamer\nGordon is a retreat facilitator\, spiritual director/companion\, and Program Director at Well For The Journey. He is a native son of Baltimore City\, where he lives with his husband and two Siamese cats. \nApril 10th – Greg Cochran\nGreg is a spiritual companion/guide\, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs\, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature\, woodworking\, photography\, and good conversations. \nApril 17th – Brian Fitzek\nBrian is a theosophist from the foothills of the Shenandoah Valley. He is interested in astrology\, mythology\, and the intersection of science and spirituality.\n \nApril 24th – Maggie Lears\nMaggie Lears recently retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \nMay 1st – Fr. Joe Muth \nFr. Muth is the Chaplain of Notre Dame of Maryland University. He was the Pastor of St. Matthew Church for 30 years. He brings to the University his experience of working with immigrants\, gay and lesbian people\, transgender families\, youth\, and the elderly. He is a good listener and reflects on the Word of God with those who seek his counsel. He also likes to laugh with those entrusted to his care. \n\nMay 8th – Cecilia Amaral\nCecilia Amaral believes fully in each human being’s capacity for growth and development including his/her desire to connect with and be guided by the presence of God; however “God” is understood by the individual. A cornerstone of her connection with others is a respect for the wisdom and intelligence inherent in each person. This approach encourages others to listen to the promptings in their hearts and invites them to act with compassion and integrity. \nMay 15th – Freda Marie Brown\nFreda Marie is a Lightworker\, truth-seeker\, healer\, crone\, retreat leader\, writer and an Episcopal priest. \nMay 22nd – Mabeth Hudson\nMabeth Hudson is a co-founder of Well for the Journey\, writer\, program leader\, and spiritual director who focuses on practical spirituality in daily life. \n\n\n\nMay 29th – Donna Mollenkopf \nDonna is a part of the Well community in many ways. She is currently a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer\, and also leads some of the Well’s programs on mystics and other topics. She has also served on the Well’s Board and is the co-author of two books on spirituality. Donna values a contemplative stance and is married with a son\, two stepsons\, and is a happy grandmother. \nJune 5th – Greg Cochran\nGreg is a spiritual companion/guide\, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs\, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature\, woodworking\, photography\, and good conversations. \n \n\n\nJune 12th – Lorie Conway \nLorie is a contemplative spiritual director\, group facilitator\, retreat leader\, and curious seeker of Divine Mystery who lives in Bel Air\, MD. She is on staff with the Well and the Shalem Institute of Spiritual Formation. Lorie enjoys playing in the dirt and has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys.  \n\n\n\nJune 19th – Rabbi Emily Stern \nRabbi Emily Stern is the Spiritual Leader and Rabbi of Kol HaLev\, a Reconstructionist Synagogue Community. She is passionate about creative approaches to deepening our personal relationships to religion and mysticism through the arts\, self-expression\, meditation\, and inquiry.  \n\n\n\nJune 26th – Lisa Beacham\nLisa serves the world as a spiritual director and Enneagram coach and resides in Baltimore\, MD. Active within her church and the Program Circle at Well For The Journey\, Lisa recognizes her purpose in life is to create a world where people thrive. She loves traveling and discovering new foods. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/well-being-wednesday-1st-q-2024-dial-520-525-8123-2/2024-06-12/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
CATEGORIES:Phone-In
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SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra – Guided Meditation\, “Doing Less” (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by doing “nothing.” This ancient practice produces a profound state of relaxation just by listening. \nOne hour of Yoga Nidra is equal to four (4) hours of sleep. As the mind slows down\, our thoughts begin to move away from us. Yoga Nidra happens in the space between waking and sleeping. It’s like floating! You disengage from stress-producing thoughts\, allowing the body\, mind\, and spirit to rest and heal naturally. Modern studies have validated the benefits of Yoga Nidra; showing that a guided meditation is very effective in reducing anxiety\, stress\, and depression. \nResting comfortably in your own home\, the practice can be done lying down or in a seated position with your feet up. All you have to do is listen. These are the items you will need: \n· A quiet place to lay down or recline.\n· Pillow for head and under your knees.\n· Blanket for warmth.\n· If desired\, an eye mask or pillow to block light.\n· Water to drink. \nThe Well is thrilled to continue our relationship with certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide\, Yoga Instructor\, and I Am Yoga Nidra Facilitator\, Jamila Keita to offer this deeply healing and restorative practice. Most individuals report feelings of enhanced well-being\, calm and better sleep after each session. Many feel relaxed and energized. \nIf you are new to meditation\, never tried or been successful at meditation\, or an experienced meditator\, we encourage you to give Yoga Nidra a try. You will be amazed at how easily you will achieve a meditative state. \nDATES: Mondays – 4/8\, 5/13\, 6/10/24 and Tuesdays – 4/23\, 5/28\, 6/25/24 \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET \nCOST: $15 per session\, All 6 sessions for $80 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Jamila Keita \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nHi! My name is Evangeline “Jamila” Keita. I’ve been practicing yoga for almost 25 years and decided to teach yoga as my “retirement job.” It was during my yoga training (YT200) that I was introduced to Yoga Nidra. Immediately after completing YT200 in 2014\, I took my first Yoga Nidra training. Since that time\, I’ve taken subsequent trainings in Yoga Nidra in 2017 and 2021. I love this practice. \nDuring the shutdown\, I found “nature therapy.” This led me to complete a course through “The Kripalu School of Outdoor Leadership” and become a KMOG (Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide). \nI currently teach two yoga classes per week on Zoom. Each class includes poses and a short Yoga Nidra session. Since 2022\, I have provided weekly Yoga Nidra sessions for Hopewell Cancer Support Center and occasional Mindful Outdoor Experiences (MOEs). Additionally\, I work for Nature Worx\, a non-profit that provides MOEs to persons in recovery and the general public. \nI never imagined this second career as it is\, but it seems like a natural evolution to me. I hope you enjoy my offerings.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/yoga-nidra-guided-meditation-doing-less-online-program/2024-06-10/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T180000
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SUMMARY:The Contemplative Practices of Jesus & Their Connection to Human Brain Science (In-Person Book Study)
DESCRIPTION:As spiritual seekers\, we often find ourselves searching for different ways of discovering the Divine in the circumstances of our lives\, both in ordinary moments and in seasons of crisis and growth. Each of the world’s faith traditions unfold through and around figures and teachings that foster this awareness. In the person and practices of Jesus\, we are invited to engage with the model he offers us in pausing and remembering to be with God in the midst of each of our days. \nWith this understanding\, you are invited to join us for a book study about Practice the Pause: Jesus’ Contemplative Practice\, New Brain Science\, and What It Means to Be Fully Human by Maryland local author and spiritual director\, Caroline Oakes. In this refreshing text\, she vividly explores recent developments in brain science\, which have proven that an intentional practice of pausing for a few minutes of meditation\, prayer\, or other contemplative practices actually rewires the human brain. These pauses create ways that make us calmer and less reactive\, and our world needs this mode of responding to each other more than ever. While recognizing that every spiritual tradition values this kind of contemplative pausing\, Oakes highlights Jesus’s own centering pause practice as a transformative path for becoming more “God aware\,” and sparking both personal and social change. \nDuring each session of this two-part program\, participants will have opportunities for engaging Oakes’ text through prayerful pauses\, creative and spiritual-oriented exercises\, and small and large group dialogue. Both sessions will explore different facets of brain science and its neuro-connections to the spiritual dimension of being human while also examining a few of the contemplative pause practices that Jesus would have been familiar with in his time\, culture\, and religious tradition. While participating in both sessions provides a fuller experience with the book and subject matter\, interested participants may register for either or both sessions. Prior reading of the text is not mandatory\, but is encouraged. Please bring a journal along for use during the program. \nDATE: Wednesdays\, May 29 & June 5\, 2024 \nTIME: 6:00 – 8:00 PM \nCOST: $30 per session or $50 for both \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Gordon Creamer \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nGordon Creamer\, creator of The Mission Bridge \, joined the Well’s Staff in July 2022 as Program Director. He has been involved 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. \nGordon has facilitated numerous retreats and workshops that focus on creating opportunities for participants to explore and enhance their spirituality and well-being through various media and practices. Uplifting the journey of adults\, individuals with memory impairment\, and members of the LGBTQ+ community is a passion for him. In the last several years\, he has fostered support groups and programs for caregivers and those who are grieving losses. Gordon is also a trained end-of-life doula\, certified spiritual director\, and Reiki Practitioner\, who welcomes all in discovering the spiritual life as a means of healing\, growing\, and thriving.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/the-contemplative-practices-of-jesus-their-connection-to-human-brain-science-in-person-book-study/2024-06-05/
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:20240605T080000
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SUMMARY:FREE: Well-Being Wednesday (2nd Q 2024) - A Wednesday Morning Reflection Call (8 AM ET / Dial: (520) 525-8123)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Well-Being Wednesdays” each Wednesday morning at 8 AM ET.\n\nDial in #: 1-520-525-8123  (no access code needed)\n\nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to all of the recordings here. \nLaunched in January 2023\, our Well-Being Wednesday free reflection calls have become a Wednesday morning ritual for many. We continue to provide our free\, 15-minute\, live reflection calls which include a message of inspiration that is contemporized for the challenging times in which we find ourselves as well as a library of past recorded calls. This is a free offering of Well for the Journey to continue our mission of cultivating spiritual well-being and nourishing community. \nFrom 8:00-8:15 AM on Wednesday mornings\, listeners will be engaged by a different facilitator (see bios below.) Various modalities\, including meditation\, intentional silence\, blessings\, and spiritual practices will be utilized alternately by facilitators to express the meaning that the theme bears for them. For the second quarter of 2024\, our centering theme will focus on “nature/creation” \nNo pre-registration or active call participation is required; Simply dial in a minute before 8 am and listen for the meditation to begin.   \nDial #: 1-520-525-8123 \nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to any of our past reflection calls here. \nThe Following Individuals will be facilitating the meditation calls each Wednesday: \nApril 3rd – Gordon Creamer\nGordon is a retreat facilitator\, spiritual director/companion\, and Program Director at Well For The Journey. He is a native son of Baltimore City\, where he lives with his husband and two Siamese cats. \nApril 10th – Greg Cochran\nGreg is a spiritual companion/guide\, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs\, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature\, woodworking\, photography\, and good conversations. \nApril 17th – Brian Fitzek\nBrian is a theosophist from the foothills of the Shenandoah Valley. He is interested in astrology\, mythology\, and the intersection of science and spirituality.\n \nApril 24th – Maggie Lears\nMaggie Lears recently retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \nMay 1st – Fr. Joe Muth \nFr. Muth is the Chaplain of Notre Dame of Maryland University. He was the Pastor of St. Matthew Church for 30 years. He brings to the University his experience of working with immigrants\, gay and lesbian people\, transgender families\, youth\, and the elderly. He is a good listener and reflects on the Word of God with those who seek his counsel. He also likes to laugh with those entrusted to his care. \n\nMay 8th – Cecilia Amaral\nCecilia Amaral believes fully in each human being’s capacity for growth and development including his/her desire to connect with and be guided by the presence of God; however “God” is understood by the individual. A cornerstone of her connection with others is a respect for the wisdom and intelligence inherent in each person. This approach encourages others to listen to the promptings in their hearts and invites them to act with compassion and integrity. \nMay 15th – Freda Marie Brown\nFreda Marie is a Lightworker\, truth-seeker\, healer\, crone\, retreat leader\, writer and an Episcopal priest. \nMay 22nd – Mabeth Hudson\nMabeth Hudson is a co-founder of Well for the Journey\, writer\, program leader\, and spiritual director who focuses on practical spirituality in daily life. \n\n\n\nMay 29th – Donna Mollenkopf \nDonna is a part of the Well community in many ways. She is currently a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer\, and also leads some of the Well’s programs on mystics and other topics. She has also served on the Well’s Board and is the co-author of two books on spirituality. Donna values a contemplative stance and is married with a son\, two stepsons\, and is a happy grandmother. \nJune 5th – Greg Cochran\nGreg is a spiritual companion/guide\, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs\, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature\, woodworking\, photography\, and good conversations. \n \n\n\nJune 12th – Lorie Conway \nLorie is a contemplative spiritual director\, group facilitator\, retreat leader\, and curious seeker of Divine Mystery who lives in Bel Air\, MD. She is on staff with the Well and the Shalem Institute of Spiritual Formation. Lorie enjoys playing in the dirt and has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys.  \n\n\n\nJune 19th – Rabbi Emily Stern \nRabbi Emily Stern is the Spiritual Leader and Rabbi of Kol HaLev\, a Reconstructionist Synagogue Community. She is passionate about creative approaches to deepening our personal relationships to religion and mysticism through the arts\, self-expression\, meditation\, and inquiry.  \n\n\n\nJune 26th – Lisa Beacham\nLisa serves the world as a spiritual director and Enneagram coach and resides in Baltimore\, MD. Active within her church and the Program Circle at Well For The Journey\, Lisa recognizes her purpose in life is to create a world where people thrive. She loves traveling and discovering new foods. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/well-being-wednesday-1st-q-2024-dial-520-525-8123-2/2024-06-05/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
CATEGORIES:Phone-In
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SUMMARY:Anam Cara Clergy Group 2023 - 2024 (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:Caring for others takes so much energy and can be “life-draining.” This is especially true in a congregational setting and for those who pastor to a community…especially in these challenging times. \nThe Well’s Anam Cara (Soul Friend) Clergy Group offers clergy what they regularly encourage for others – soul care. We invite you to a safe\, sacred place just for you! A space where you have no responsibilities\, can water your own soul\, share\, and just be without judgement or expectation. \nThe Well’s Anam Cara Clergy Group meets on the first Monday of the month October through June (adjusting for Mondays around holy days and holidays) from 10:30 am to noon online. Our rhythm is: \n· A check-in time with one another\n· A reflection prompt given by our facilitator\n· 30 minutes of quiet\, reflection time off screen (this is your time)\n· A sharing time (optional) and a closing \nOur facilitator is Cecilia Amaral. Cecilia has a deep commitment to encourage others to nurture authentic and thriving relationships with themselves\, others\, and their environments. Cecilia has extensive experience working with clergy from many denominations on an individual basis\, in groups\, and with denominational staff. She is uniquely gifted to companion clergy in the face of today’s unique pressures. \nThis is an ecumenical group for clergy who currently serve and who are retired. Please join us to nourish and care for your soul. \nDATE: Mondays – 10/2\, 11/6\, 12/4/2023 and 1/8\, 2/5\, 3/4\, 4/1\, 5/6\, and 6/3/2024\n\nTIME: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET\n\nCOST: $95.00 for the series\n\nLOCATION: Zoom – You will receive an email from Well for the Journey the week of the program\, (usually 2 days in advance) with the Zoom Link. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. If you are unable to find the email\, please search your email folders\, including your spam folder. Thank you. \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nFACILITATOR: Cecilia Amaral\n\nFACILITATOR BIO: \nCecilia Amaral has a deep commitment to encourage others to nurture authentic and thriving relationships with themselves\, others\, and their environments. Her decision to retire after more than 25 years as a Pastoral Psychotherapist and Educator has transitioned into her current practice as Spiritual Director and Certified Professional Life Coach. Cecilia’s integrated approach in companioning others on their journey leads to meaningful\, personal\, and relational transformation. \nCecilia began her involvement with the mission of the Well by referring clients to use the programs offered for their well-being. This evolved into her service as a board member\, Board Chair\, and current Circle Chair. She also currently serves as Spiritual Guide to the Board of Directors.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/anam-cara-clergy-group-2023-2024-online-program/2024-06-03/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T100000
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SUMMARY:The Awareness and Power of Self-Love: A Day Retreat (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Feelings of melancholy\, sadness\, and depression impact each of us at some times in life. For others\, these feelings are more persistent or recurring as we cope with the painful circumstances in our lives. \nAlthough our bodies know we are capable of experiencing\, enduring\, and recovering from even the most severe challenges\, it is often our egos that try to avoid\, deny\, and refuse to forgive and let go of the past\, thereby denying us the opportunity to heal and move forward. This program offers a day of support for women who desire connection and community with others who are experiencing these feelings and yearn for respite. \nCertified Holistic Health Life Coach\, Sandi Shultz\, will guide participants in an exploration of the healing power of self-love and community. Through small group discussion\, guided meditation\, and reflection through collage and journaling\, we will deepen our understanding of the importance of self-love and ways to cultivate it in our personal lives. \nPlease bring a bag lunch. Coffee\, tea\, and light snacks will be provided. Supplies are included. \nDATE: Saturday\, June 1\, 2024 \nTIME: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nCOST: Early Bird Discount – $50 if purchased by 4/28/24; $60 if purchased 4/29/24 or later \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY:  Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Sandi Schultz \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nSandi Schultz is a Certified Holistic Health Life Coach who encourages others to meaningful self-exploration with the intention to identify and overcome limiting beliefs\, create a vision\, set goals\, nurture self-care and well-being\, and enhance relationships. Sandi holds a B.S. in Art Education and a M.A. in Therapeutic Recreation. Additionally\, she is a Case Manager for a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) that aims to help people with chronic\, severe mental illness gain the emotional\, social and intellectual skills and supports they need to live in the community. Sandi’s personal experience with depression and working with people through the healing process have grounded her belief in the power of authentic self-expression\, self-awareness\, and self-love. \nIn her spare time\, Sandi is a volunteer for House of Hope Labrador Rescue assisting dogs rescued from shelters to find their forever homes. She is also the proud Mom of three adult sons who have become amazing and caring human beings!
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/the-awareness-and-power-of-self-love-a-day-retreat-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:20240529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T200000
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SUMMARY:The Contemplative Practices of Jesus & Their Connection to Human Brain Science (In-Person Book Study)
DESCRIPTION:As spiritual seekers\, we often find ourselves searching for different ways of discovering the Divine in the circumstances of our lives\, both in ordinary moments and in seasons of crisis and growth. Each of the world’s faith traditions unfold through and around figures and teachings that foster this awareness. In the person and practices of Jesus\, we are invited to engage with the model he offers us in pausing and remembering to be with God in the midst of each of our days. \nWith this understanding\, you are invited to join us for a book study about Practice the Pause: Jesus’ Contemplative Practice\, New Brain Science\, and What It Means to Be Fully Human by Maryland local author and spiritual director\, Caroline Oakes. In this refreshing text\, she vividly explores recent developments in brain science\, which have proven that an intentional practice of pausing for a few minutes of meditation\, prayer\, or other contemplative practices actually rewires the human brain. These pauses create ways that make us calmer and less reactive\, and our world needs this mode of responding to each other more than ever. While recognizing that every spiritual tradition values this kind of contemplative pausing\, Oakes highlights Jesus’s own centering pause practice as a transformative path for becoming more “God aware\,” and sparking both personal and social change. \nDuring each session of this two-part program\, participants will have opportunities for engaging Oakes’ text through prayerful pauses\, creative and spiritual-oriented exercises\, and small and large group dialogue. Both sessions will explore different facets of brain science and its neuro-connections to the spiritual dimension of being human while also examining a few of the contemplative pause practices that Jesus would have been familiar with in his time\, culture\, and religious tradition. While participating in both sessions provides a fuller experience with the book and subject matter\, interested participants may register for either or both sessions. Prior reading of the text is not mandatory\, but is encouraged. Please bring a journal along for use during the program. \nDATE: Wednesdays\, May 29 & June 5\, 2024 \nTIME: 6:00 – 8:00 PM \nCOST: $30 per session or $50 for both \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Gordon Creamer \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nGordon Creamer\, creator of The Mission Bridge \, joined the Well’s Staff in July 2022 as Program Director. He has been involved 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. \nGordon has facilitated numerous retreats and workshops that focus on creating opportunities for participants to explore and enhance their spirituality and well-being through various media and practices. Uplifting the journey of adults\, individuals with memory impairment\, and members of the LGBTQ+ community is a passion for him. In the last several years\, he has fostered support groups and programs for caregivers and those who are grieving losses. Gordon is also a trained end-of-life doula\, certified spiritual director\, and Reiki Practitioner\, who welcomes all in discovering the spiritual life as a means of healing\, growing\, and thriving.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/the-contemplative-practices-of-jesus-their-connection-to-human-brain-science-in-person-book-study/2024-05-29/
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:20240529T080000
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SUMMARY:FREE: Well-Being Wednesday (2nd Q 2024) - A Wednesday Morning Reflection Call (8 AM ET / Dial: (520) 525-8123)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Well-Being Wednesdays” each Wednesday morning at 8 AM ET.\n\nDial in #: 1-520-525-8123  (no access code needed)\n\nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to all of the recordings here. \nLaunched in January 2023\, our Well-Being Wednesday free reflection calls have become a Wednesday morning ritual for many. We continue to provide our free\, 15-minute\, live reflection calls which include a message of inspiration that is contemporized for the challenging times in which we find ourselves as well as a library of past recorded calls. This is a free offering of Well for the Journey to continue our mission of cultivating spiritual well-being and nourishing community. \nFrom 8:00-8:15 AM on Wednesday mornings\, listeners will be engaged by a different facilitator (see bios below.) Various modalities\, including meditation\, intentional silence\, blessings\, and spiritual practices will be utilized alternately by facilitators to express the meaning that the theme bears for them. For the second quarter of 2024\, our centering theme will focus on “nature/creation” \nNo pre-registration or active call participation is required; Simply dial in a minute before 8 am and listen for the meditation to begin.   \nDial #: 1-520-525-8123 \nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to any of our past reflection calls here. \nThe Following Individuals will be facilitating the meditation calls each Wednesday: \nApril 3rd – Gordon Creamer\nGordon is a retreat facilitator\, spiritual director/companion\, and Program Director at Well For The Journey. He is a native son of Baltimore City\, where he lives with his husband and two Siamese cats. \nApril 10th – Greg Cochran\nGreg is a spiritual companion/guide\, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs\, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature\, woodworking\, photography\, and good conversations. \nApril 17th – Brian Fitzek\nBrian is a theosophist from the foothills of the Shenandoah Valley. He is interested in astrology\, mythology\, and the intersection of science and spirituality.\n \nApril 24th – Maggie Lears\nMaggie Lears recently retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \nMay 1st – Fr. Joe Muth \nFr. Muth is the Chaplain of Notre Dame of Maryland University. He was the Pastor of St. Matthew Church for 30 years. He brings to the University his experience of working with immigrants\, gay and lesbian people\, transgender families\, youth\, and the elderly. He is a good listener and reflects on the Word of God with those who seek his counsel. He also likes to laugh with those entrusted to his care. \n\nMay 8th – Cecilia Amaral\nCecilia Amaral believes fully in each human being’s capacity for growth and development including his/her desire to connect with and be guided by the presence of God; however “God” is understood by the individual. A cornerstone of her connection with others is a respect for the wisdom and intelligence inherent in each person. This approach encourages others to listen to the promptings in their hearts and invites them to act with compassion and integrity. \nMay 15th – Freda Marie Brown\nFreda Marie is a Lightworker\, truth-seeker\, healer\, crone\, retreat leader\, writer and an Episcopal priest. \nMay 22nd – Mabeth Hudson\nMabeth Hudson is a co-founder of Well for the Journey\, writer\, program leader\, and spiritual director who focuses on practical spirituality in daily life. \n\n\n\nMay 29th – Donna Mollenkopf \nDonna is a part of the Well community in many ways. She is currently a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer\, and also leads some of the Well’s programs on mystics and other topics. She has also served on the Well’s Board and is the co-author of two books on spirituality. Donna values a contemplative stance and is married with a son\, two stepsons\, and is a happy grandmother. \nJune 5th – Greg Cochran\nGreg is a spiritual companion/guide\, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs\, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature\, woodworking\, photography\, and good conversations. \n \n\n\nJune 12th – Lorie Conway \nLorie is a contemplative spiritual director\, group facilitator\, retreat leader\, and curious seeker of Divine Mystery who lives in Bel Air\, MD. She is on staff with the Well and the Shalem Institute of Spiritual Formation. Lorie enjoys playing in the dirt and has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys.  \n\n\n\nJune 19th – Rabbi Emily Stern \nRabbi Emily Stern is the Spiritual Leader and Rabbi of Kol HaLev\, a Reconstructionist Synagogue Community. She is passionate about creative approaches to deepening our personal relationships to religion and mysticism through the arts\, self-expression\, meditation\, and inquiry.  \n\n\n\nJune 26th – Lisa Beacham\nLisa serves the world as a spiritual director and Enneagram coach and resides in Baltimore\, MD. Active within her church and the Program Circle at Well For The Journey\, Lisa recognizes her purpose in life is to create a world where people thrive. She loves traveling and discovering new foods. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/well-being-wednesday-1st-q-2024-dial-520-525-8123-2/2024-05-29/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
CATEGORIES:Phone-In
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SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra – Guided Meditation\, “Doing Less” (Online Program)
DESCRIPTION:Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that helps to relax the mind and body by doing “nothing.” This ancient practice produces a profound state of relaxation just by listening. \nOne hour of Yoga Nidra is equal to four (4) hours of sleep. As the mind slows down\, our thoughts begin to move away from us. Yoga Nidra happens in the space between waking and sleeping. It’s like floating! You disengage from stress-producing thoughts\, allowing the body\, mind\, and spirit to rest and heal naturally. Modern studies have validated the benefits of Yoga Nidra; showing that a guided meditation is very effective in reducing anxiety\, stress\, and depression. \nResting comfortably in your own home\, the practice can be done lying down or in a seated position with your feet up. All you have to do is listen. These are the items you will need: \n· A quiet place to lay down or recline.\n· Pillow for head and under your knees.\n· Blanket for warmth.\n· If desired\, an eye mask or pillow to block light.\n· Water to drink. \nThe Well is thrilled to continue our relationship with certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide\, Yoga Instructor\, and I Am Yoga Nidra Facilitator\, Jamila Keita to offer this deeply healing and restorative practice. Most individuals report feelings of enhanced well-being\, calm and better sleep after each session. Many feel relaxed and energized. \nIf you are new to meditation\, never tried or been successful at meditation\, or an experienced meditator\, we encourage you to give Yoga Nidra a try. You will be amazed at how easily you will achieve a meditative state. \nDATES: Mondays – 4/8\, 5/13\, 6/10/24 and Tuesdays – 4/23\, 5/28\, 6/25/24 \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET \nCOST: $15 per session\, All 6 sessions for $80 \nLOCATION: ZOOM \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here. \nIMPORTANT: You will receive an email from lorie@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email\, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts\, location information\, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you! \nFACILITATOR: Jamila Keita \nFACILITATOR BIO: \nHi! My name is Evangeline “Jamila” Keita. I’ve been practicing yoga for almost 25 years and decided to teach yoga as my “retirement job.” It was during my yoga training (YT200) that I was introduced to Yoga Nidra. Immediately after completing YT200 in 2014\, I took my first Yoga Nidra training. Since that time\, I’ve taken subsequent trainings in Yoga Nidra in 2017 and 2021. I love this practice. \nDuring the shutdown\, I found “nature therapy.” This led me to complete a course through “The Kripalu School of Outdoor Leadership” and become a KMOG (Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide). \nI currently teach two yoga classes per week on Zoom. Each class includes poses and a short Yoga Nidra session. Since 2022\, I have provided weekly Yoga Nidra sessions for Hopewell Cancer Support Center and occasional Mindful Outdoor Experiences (MOEs). Additionally\, I work for Nature Worx\, a non-profit that provides MOEs to persons in recovery and the general public. \nI never imagined this second career as it is\, but it seems like a natural evolution to me. I hope you enjoy my offerings.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/yoga-nidra-guided-meditation-doing-less-online-program/2024-05-28/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T081500
DTSTAMP:20260502T075253
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SUMMARY:FREE: Well-Being Wednesday (2nd Q 2024) - A Wednesday Morning Reflection Call (8 AM ET / Dial: (520) 525-8123)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Well-Being Wednesdays” each Wednesday morning at 8 AM ET.\n\nDial in #: 1-520-525-8123  (no access code needed)\n\nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to all of the recordings here. \nLaunched in January 2023\, our Well-Being Wednesday free reflection calls have become a Wednesday morning ritual for many. We continue to provide our free\, 15-minute\, live reflection calls which include a message of inspiration that is contemporized for the challenging times in which we find ourselves as well as a library of past recorded calls. This is a free offering of Well for the Journey to continue our mission of cultivating spiritual well-being and nourishing community. \nFrom 8:00-8:15 AM on Wednesday mornings\, listeners will be engaged by a different facilitator (see bios below.) Various modalities\, including meditation\, intentional silence\, blessings\, and spiritual practices will be utilized alternately by facilitators to express the meaning that the theme bears for them. For the second quarter of 2024\, our centering theme will focus on “nature/creation” \nNo pre-registration or active call participation is required; Simply dial in a minute before 8 am and listen for the meditation to begin.   \nDial #: 1-520-525-8123 \nDid you miss the live call? You can now listen to any of our past reflection calls here. \nThe Following Individuals will be facilitating the meditation calls each Wednesday: \nApril 3rd – Gordon Creamer\nGordon is a retreat facilitator\, spiritual director/companion\, and Program Director at Well For The Journey. He is a native son of Baltimore City\, where he lives with his husband and two Siamese cats. \nApril 10th – Greg Cochran\nGreg is a spiritual companion/guide\, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs\, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature\, woodworking\, photography\, and good conversations. \nApril 17th – Brian Fitzek\nBrian is a theosophist from the foothills of the Shenandoah Valley. He is interested in astrology\, mythology\, and the intersection of science and spirituality.\n \nApril 24th – Maggie Lears\nMaggie Lears recently retired from the faculty of Towson University and is delighted to increase her time spent at Well for the Journey. She is a certified intuitive practitioner and has been involved with the Well for over a decade volunteering in several circles and facilitating workshops exploring mindfulness\, meditation\, intuitive eating\, and the chakra energy system. \nMay 1st – Fr. Joe Muth \nFr. Muth is the Chaplain of Notre Dame of Maryland University. He was the Pastor of St. Matthew Church for 30 years. He brings to the University his experience of working with immigrants\, gay and lesbian people\, transgender families\, youth\, and the elderly. He is a good listener and reflects on the Word of God with those who seek his counsel. He also likes to laugh with those entrusted to his care. \n\nMay 8th – Cecilia Amaral\nCecilia Amaral believes fully in each human being’s capacity for growth and development including his/her desire to connect with and be guided by the presence of God; however “God” is understood by the individual. A cornerstone of her connection with others is a respect for the wisdom and intelligence inherent in each person. This approach encourages others to listen to the promptings in their hearts and invites them to act with compassion and integrity. \nMay 15th – Freda Marie Brown\nFreda Marie is a Lightworker\, truth-seeker\, healer\, crone\, retreat leader\, writer and an Episcopal priest. \nMay 22nd – Mabeth Hudson\nMabeth Hudson is a co-founder of Well for the Journey\, writer\, program leader\, and spiritual director who focuses on practical spirituality in daily life. \n\n\n\nMay 29th – Donna Mollenkopf \nDonna is a part of the Well community in many ways. She is currently a Women at the Well facilitator and curriculum writer\, and also leads some of the Well’s programs on mystics and other topics. She has also served on the Well’s Board and is the co-author of two books on spirituality. Donna values a contemplative stance and is married with a son\, two stepsons\, and is a happy grandmother. \nJune 5th – Greg Cochran\nGreg is a spiritual companion/guide\, a staff member of two spiritual guidance programs\, and Executive Director of the Well. Greg lives in Baltimore and is passionate about spiritual deepening through nature\, woodworking\, photography\, and good conversations. \n \n\n\nJune 12th – Lorie Conway \nLorie is a contemplative spiritual director\, group facilitator\, retreat leader\, and curious seeker of Divine Mystery who lives in Bel Air\, MD. She is on staff with the Well and the Shalem Institute of Spiritual Formation. Lorie enjoys playing in the dirt and has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys.  \n\n\n\nJune 19th – Rabbi Emily Stern \nRabbi Emily Stern is the Spiritual Leader and Rabbi of Kol HaLev\, a Reconstructionist Synagogue Community. She is passionate about creative approaches to deepening our personal relationships to religion and mysticism through the arts\, self-expression\, meditation\, and inquiry.  \n\n\n\nJune 26th – Lisa Beacham\nLisa serves the world as a spiritual director and Enneagram coach and resides in Baltimore\, MD. Active within her church and the Program Circle at Well For The Journey\, Lisa recognizes her purpose in life is to create a world where people thrive. She loves traveling and discovering new foods. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/well-being-wednesday-1st-q-2024-dial-520-525-8123-2/2024-05-22/
LOCATION:Phone-In:  1-520-525-8123
CATEGORIES:Phone-In
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SUMMARY:Horizons Men's Group 2023-2024 (Hybrid Program)
DESCRIPTION:“Where else could I go to have such a deep conversation about the spiritual journey with other men?” \nThis question is heard regularly as the Well’s Horizons Men’s group gathers to have honest conversations about how we might live out our spirituality as men in the world – within our daily living. \nPast Horizons’ series have focused on themes such as the deconstruction and reconstruction of faith\, the first and second halves of life\, spirituality and imperfection\, why do bad things happen to good people\, and what can we learn from other faith traditions – just to name a few! \nThe 2023-24 Horizons discussions will be guided by Brian McLaren’s book\, Do I Stay Christian: A Guide for the Doubters\, the Disappointed\, and the Disillusioned. McLaren says\, “There is a way to say both ‘yes’ and ‘no’ to the question of staying Christian by shifting the focus from whether we stay Christian to how we stay human.” So\, it follows that the question\, “Are we living out of the truth of our tradition or from its doctrine\, dogma\, and “supposed to(s)?” is one for all faith journeys. We will use McLaren’s book to guide us into this wider conversation. \nIf you are looking for a community where hard questions are welcomed and explored from the unique perspective of the male spiritual journey\, we have a place for you. Join Greg Cochran\, the Well’s Executive Director\, for a free online information session to learn more about Horizons and see if this community is what you might be looking for – Tuesday\, September 12th at 7:00 PM ET. \nHorizons Men’s Group will meet on the second Tuesday in October and then the third Tuesday thereafter (November – June)\, from 7:00pm-8:30pm ET. Our plan is to meet in-person with the option to “zoom in” for those who may not live close by or for those for whom “zooming” is more comfortable. Come check us out! \nDATE: Tuesdays\, 10/10\, 11/21\, 12/19/2023 and 1/16\, 2/20\, 3/19\, 4/16\, 5/21\, 6/18/2024\n\nTIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET\n\nCOST: $195  \nREGISTRATION is required; please register here.\n\nCANCELLATION POLICY: Please read our cancellation policy\, here.\n \nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093 and Zoom: You will receive an email from Well for the Journey the week of the program\, (usually 2 days in advance) with the Zoom Link. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. If you are unable to find the email\, please search your email folders\, including your spam folder. Thank you.\n\nFACILITATOR: Greg Cochran\n\nFACILITATOR BIO:\nGreg has been the Executive Director at Well for the Journey since 2010. He is a graduate of Clemson University and Southern Seminary. Greg was Associate Pastor at Woodbrook Baptist Church serving from 1988-2022. He also is a program/retreat facilitator and a spiritual companion. He completed the Shalem Institute’s Spiritual Guidance Program (SGP) in 2009 and is currently a SGP staff member. He is also a mentor for Paseo’s “The Stewards of Mystery” Spiritual Guidance Program in Cottonwood\, Idaho. Greg and his wife\, Carole\, live in Baltimore. They have two children (26 and 24). Greg is a hiker\, photographer\, woodworker\, and loves being with family – and is always desiring to be open and listening for the invitation of the Spirit.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/horizons-mens-group-2023-2024-hybrid-program/2024-05-21/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Programs
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SUMMARY:Group Spiritual Direction 23/24 with Franklin Adkinson (In-Person Program)
DESCRIPTION:Group spiritual direction is a process in which people gather together on a regular basis to assist one another in an ongoing awareness of God (Spirit\, Source\, Creator\, whatever your word is) in all of life. They are seeking support for their responsiveness to God and they agree to support others in that same responsiveness. Three conditions are essential to the life of the group. Members must agree to: \n* commit themselves to an honest relationship with God\n* to participate wholeheartedly in the group process through prayerful listening and response\n* to open their spiritual journeys for consideration by others \nThis contemplative approach to spiritual direction is grounded in the model that originated at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington\, DC. The group is limited to five participants and is facilitated by Franklin Adkinson. The group will meet in-person at the Well. \nThis group has space for one new person this year. If you are feeling nudged to give Group Spiritual Direction a try\, please call the Well at 410-296-9355. We will connect you with Franklin so that you can discuss your interest with him. \nDATES: Saturdays – 10/21\, 11/18\, 12/16/2023 and 1/20\, 2/17\, 3/16\, 4/20\, 5/18/2024 \nTIME: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\nCOST: $250\n\nLOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD 21093\n\nFACILITATOR: N. Franklin Adkinson\n\nFACILITATOR BIO:\nFranklin Adkinson is an Episcopal layman with ecumenical and interfaith orientation\, and a growing contemplative grounding. For 10 years he participated in and then facilitated group spiritual direction programs at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington\, DC. Franklin has established similar GSD offerings at the Well over the past ten years. He also has led several Well programs exploring attempts to harmonize science and faith. Franklin has served as president of Shalem’s Board of Directors\, and has served on the Well’s Board as well. He is a professor of medicine at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
URL:https://wellforthejourney.org/event/group-spiritual-direction-23-24-with-franklin-adkinson-in-person-program/2024-05-18/
LOCATION:Well for the Journey (Note: Lutherville address)\, 120 W. Seminary Avenue\, Lutherville-Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Programs
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