December 2017

PRAY AS YOU CAN– NOT AS YOU CAN’T

December 5 -Tuesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Dick Bruesehoff
Prayer can take an infinite number of forms! Some of these forms come easily, while others can be more challenging. Using Myers-Briggs personality types, we will explore why some forms may be easier for you than others. We’ll practice a variety of prayer forms together as you identify and claim the ways you can pray! Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Wednesday, November 29.

BRINGING GOD TO BIRTH: Advent Day of Reflection

December 6 – Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Facilitators: Pat Pintens and Julia Walsh, FSPA “We are all meant to be mothers of God … for God always needs to be born,” said Meister Eckhart. During this holy season of Advent pause with us to consider how God wants to be born into the world through you. Suggested offering $30.00 (includes program and lunch). Register by Friday, December 1.

IONS

December 7 – Thursday
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Coordinators: Jan Lewis & Marla The gathering explores scientific findings with wisdom traditions to expand our understanding of consciousness and of questions of “who am I” and “who are we.” All are welcome. Suggested offering $10.00.

LECTIO DIVINA, LECTIO VIDA, LECTIO VISIO

December 14 – Thursday
9:30-11:30 a.m. Presenter: Pat Pintens
Looking for a way to pray the Scriptures? A way to pray your life experiences, questions, joys, etc.? A way to pray the world around you? Lectio Divina, Vida and Visio is an ancient way for modern people to pray and uncover spiritual depth in the Scriptures, one’s life, and the world. Suggested offering $10.00 each session. Come for one session or the entire series. Register by Monday, December 11.

HOLY FAMILY NATIVITY SCENE PAINTING

December 22 – Friday
1:00- 3:30 p.m.
Facilitated by Julia Walsh, FSPA and Earthgoods staff Calling all mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles and grandparents! Bring your beloved little ones for an afternoon of prayer and paint. This program will provide an opportunity for you to consider the holiness experienced within your family life. You will work together to paint simple statues of Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus that you can display in your home during this Christmas season. No painting experience necessary. $30.00 per adult and child includes supplies, art instruction and program. We will meet at Earthgoods, 310 E. Front Street in downtown Minocqua. Register by Monday, December 18.