Current Enrichment Opportunities

Two events scheduled for November

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DEEPER LIFE IN THE SPIRIT: INFORMATION SESSION (virtual)

  • Is God calling you to a deeper life in the Spirit? Do you long for a contemplative community to nurture you in the process? If so, come and explore the life-giving power of contemplative spiritual practices within the supportive community of the Wesleyan Contemplative Order.
  • Saturday, November 14, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Tom Peckham will facilitate. 
  • TO REGISTER: If this sounds exciting to you, reach out to registrar Nancy Bellamy, jin63@bellsouth.net, to indicate your interest, ask questions, and receive your Zoom invitation link. All are welcome!
  • To learn more, visit www.WesleyanContemplativeOrder.com.

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PREPARING FOR ADVENT: A MINI-RETREAT (virtual)

  • Advent is the season when we anticipate the birth of the Christ child, a wonder-filled event that is the very beginnings of Jesus and His ministry in the world. Join us for a more-in-depth look into our lives and this question: What is Christ birthing in me this season?
  • Saturday, November 21, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
  • Facilitated by Pat Adams, spiritual director, author, seasoned retreat leader, and member of the WCO Julian Band
  • Cost is $10. 
  • TO REGISTER: reach out to registrar and technical host, Nancy Bellamy, jin63@bellsouth.net, to indicate your interest, ask questions, and receive your Zoom invitation link. All are welcome! Invite a friend.
Learn more about Pat at https://patsaidadams.com.

LYDIA’S CHAPEL
Advent Contemplative Word & Table
from home, especially
for Pastors and Church Leaders

Join us for a simple, virtual worship experience
Tuesdays @ 11:00 am – Noon
December 1, 8, 15, and 22 via Zoom
Rev. Ashley Thomas and Rev. Craig Sefa, presiding

Using Lectio Divina, we will read through an Advent scripture passage and prayerfully reflect upon it in both silence and conversation. Having feasted on God’s Word, we will share in God’s grace with a *spiritual communion liturgy, as we anticipate the coming of the Christ-child. Come on any Tuesday you are available.

*Spiritual communion is a way to receive Jesus and his grace at a time or in circumstances when we cannot receive him through the sacramental elements of bread and cup.

TO REGISTER:
Reach out to registrar Nancy Bellamy at nancy@starrettefarmretreat.com to receive a recurring Zoom invitation link. All are welcome! Come as you are able.

Ashley Pickerel Thomas
School of the Spirit Missioner
704-408-4248
ashleygpthomas@icloud.com
www.SchooloftheSpirit.com

Creating space for God to strengthen souls and nurture growth toward wholeness in Christ for the world’s sake.