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Wednesday Readers Book Club
Sydne Yanko-JongbloedWe discuss a new book each month in light of our own spirituality.
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Weekend Healing Retreat
Fr. Pat Crowley, SSCC“The word road sums up one of the deepest experiences of human beings as they confront the task of life. Life is never a given, it is always a task, something that must must be done and carried out. We do not live simply by not dying. We walk toward life. To live is to walk. Walking assumes that there is a road.” ~ Leonardo Boff. This retreat will focus on the “the gift of life,” “the suffering of the human condition,” and God's “compassionate love” in Jesus. It will be a time of prayer, healing and reconciliation.
$160 – $350
The Healing Art of Mandala Making
Rev. Paula Vukmanic***This event is Sold Out!*** Call 310.377.4867 to be added to a waitlist for cancellations The word mandala is from Sanskrit and means circle. A circle is a symbol of wholeness. The psychologist Carl G. Jung created one each morning “somehow corresponding to his inner situation at the time”. For Jung, “the mandala really is Formation, Transformation, Eternal Mind’s eternal recreation.” Our workshop will engage the experience of the mandala with a variety of mediums and papers. I invite you to bring your own art materials if you so wish. Our workshop will focus on meditative moments, creating our mandalas and learning some of the history of the mandala and current mandala projects.
$40
Part 11 of the Path to Personal Freedom: 12 Steps Practice Principles ~ Emotional Sobriety
Herb Kaighan*Remote Via Zoom* Part 11 of the Path to Personal Freedom Series: 12 Steps. Step Twelve: A Practical Approach to Enlarging Our Spiritual Life | Practice of Principles • Program of recovery – Neutrality with addiction • Program for living – “Not Cured” of unmanageability
$10
Amazing Grace: Grace-Willingness, Gift-Action, Invitation-Response!
Herb Kaighan*Remote Via Zoom* Spirituality Series Part 15: Are you tired of serial suffering? …are you mostly “restless, irritable, and discontent”? …are you filled with chronic irritation, anxiety, or boredom? Are you regularly asking: “IS THIS ALL THERE IS??” The text book of AA suggests: We have entered the world of the SPIRIT! Have we become God-conscious? What is Big Book talking about? What are specific suggestions for having a life that FLOURISHES ? Can I really be happy, joyous, and free? …REALLY?
$25
Returning to Ourselves
John McAndrew, MA, MDivRecovery is a journey of new awarenesses, acceptance, and action. This Weekend Retreat is for people whose lives have been affected by the family disease of Alcoholism/Addiction- singles, couples, all Fellowships welcome! Utilizing the foundations of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions, we'll consider the Principles of Recovery as stepping stones to a new freedom, healthier relationships, and a life of joyful service. Bring your Big Book, 12&12- and your partner, spouse or friends!
$160 – $350
Sponsorship/ Helping Others: Enlarging Compassion
Jo B. & Herb K. CA, United States*Remote Via Zoom* Spirituality Series Part 16: Learn about Sponsorship ~ what does a sponsor do? What is the role of a sponsor? Through working the Steps as contained in the Big Book, with the guidance of a sponsor or “Step Guide”, you will experience a profound spiritual awakening. Then we are invited to carry this message to others, of recovery through a spiritual awakening. The path of improving consciousness and enlarging compassion produces optimal living. When we have a meaningful connection beyond ourselves and live a life of contribution - we find personal happiness and a useful life.
$25
Part 12 of the Path to Personal Freedom: 12 Steps Practice Intentional Living ~ Spiritual Sobriety
Herb Kaighan*Remote Via Zoom* Part 12 of the Path to Personal Freedom Series: 12 Steps. Our Way of Life: Living in the 4th Dimension • Our Commitment • Our Accountability
$10
The Art of Bookmaking
Ginger DonerAt this workshop Ginger will share her expertise to show us the process of designing, creating and completing a simple book. A handmade book, sometimes referred to as an artist's book can be inspired by images, rhythm, shape or form, movement, interactivity, memory, relationship of materials and structure to content and related to other book arts used in the making of books, such as papermaking, printmaking, letterpress, calligraphy, paper marbling, drawing and painting.
$40
Path to Personal Freedom ~ 12 Traditions: Orientation and Assignments
Herb Kaighan*Remote Via Zoom* Path to Personal Freedom ~ 12 Traditions: Orientation and Assignments: The topic of this first workshop will be Orientation and Assignments. The 12 Traditions, approved in 1950, established Principles for behavior within each group as well as between all groups. Many individuals have found these guidelines useful in their personal lives and relationships with others.
$10