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    Breath, Body, Bowls (in-person)

    Mon, Nov 24 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm US/Central Presenters: Joan Filla and Bernice Olson-Pollack Join us for the opportunity to integrate conscious breathwork and restorative movements while being bathed in the soothing sounds and vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls. The body is a vessel of all life experiences and personal stories. Movement therapy deepens…

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    Learning To Lead Grief Circles

    Fri, Nov 14, 6:00 pm US/Central through Sat, Nov 15, 4:00 pm US/Central Presenters: Karna Marks, Jean Pagliaro and Julie Helgerson Meets Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. We’re thankful for your partnership in the world as compassionate listeners. Grief Circles are a longstanding tradition at the FSC. Here, people gather to explore…

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    Courage & Renewal: Finding and Moving Toward Grace in our Lives (in-person)

    Courage & Renewal: Finding and Moving Toward Grace in Our Lives (in-person) Fri, Nov 7, 7:00 pm US/Central through Sat, Nov 8, 4:00 pm US/Central Presenters: Mary Louise Peters and Amy Christianson Exploring the grace of embracing life and mystery in our lives. Meets Friday, 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Personal renewal allows…

  • Healing Grief Through Creativity

    Healing Grief Through Creativity

    Saturday, Nov 8 9:00 am – 4:00 pm US/Central Presenters: Julie Helgerson and Char Peterson Grief is hard and can even be painful work, but it is not something to be avoided or denied. Grief is a vital and healthy process that helps us to understand the importance a person held in our life. You…

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    Just Keep Growing

    Just Keep Growing (in-person) Fri, Nov 7, 6:30 pm US/Central through Sat, Nov 8, 4:00 pm US/Central Presenter: Martha Boehm Retreat based on author’s servant leadership book. Meets Friday, 6:30-9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This retreat is an opportunity to reflect more deeply on what brings you joy, what’s on your heart and…

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    Exploring the Spirit of St. Francis

    Mon, Nov 3 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm US/Central Additional dates: Mon, Nov 10 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm US/Central Mon, Nov 17 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm US/Central Presenter: Leonard Desroches Three-week virtual series. Meets NOVEMBER 3, 10, 17 This virtual series explores the Gospel values lived out by St. Francis of Assisi, particularly…

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    Walking Each Other Home: The Art of Group Spiritual Accompaniment (in-person)

    Friday, Oct 24, 6:30 pm US/Central through Sat, Oct 25, 4:00 pm US/Central Presenter: Diane Millis Continuing Education For Spiritual Directors Meets Friday, 6:30–8:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Note: This continuing-education opportunity is designed for spiritual directors, spiritual directors in training and any listening professional who is discerning a call to small-group ministry.…

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    Expressive Mask Making (in-person)

    Expressive Mask Making (in-person) Fri, Oct 17, 6:30 pm US/Central through Sat, Oct 18, 4:00 pm US/Central Presenter: Elizabeth Lewis Meets Friday, 6:30-9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mask making is an expressive way to broaden your self-perception, explore issues of grief, delve into various personas or develop another side of your character. This…

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    Signing Bowls Meditation

    Thursday, November 13 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm US/Central Presenter: Joan Filla Sound meditation with Tibetan singing bowls. Tibetan singing bowls produce sounds that invite deep states of relaxation, enhancing the ability to meditate and enter expanded states of consciousness. The sounds and vibrations can create a sense of grounding that facilitates a connection to…

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    Singing Bowls Medication (in-person)

    Tuesday, Oct 16 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm US/Central Presenter: Joan Filla Sound meditation with Tibetan singing bowls. Tibetan singing bowls produce sounds that invite deep states of relaxation, enhancing the ability to meditate and enter expanded states of consciousness. The sounds and vibrations can create a sense of grounding that facilitates a connection to…