BEAUTY, THE QUIET THREAD
June 6 – Wednesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens
“A world without beauty would be unbearable” wrote John O’Donohue, adding: “Yet beauty is so quietly woven through our ordinary days that we hardly notice it.” Come, explore how to notice more of the beauty around you, share stories of beauty from ordinary, everyday lives, and weave a “beauty blessing braid” – no braiding experience necessary. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Friday, June 1.
IONS (Science and Spirituality)
June 7 & 21 – Thursday (first and third Thursdays of the month)
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Marla Lang, FSPA
Noetic science means inner/intuitive knowing. The gatherings explore scientific findings and wisdom traditions to expand our understanding of consciousness and questions such as “who am I” and “who are we.” All are welcome to one or more gatherings. Suggested offering $10.00.
MIXED MEDIA: Creation of Handmade Paper Pulp and Paintings
June 12 & 13
Tuesday and Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Karen Kappell, FSPA
Day one: Pulp Pouring over a frame covered with woven twine and string. Participants will create their own string design over an open frame. We will prepare pulp and pour over the string design. This will dry overnight. Paper sheets will also be formed in preparation for collage the second day. These also need to be dried overnight. Day two: Both the pulped string and paper sheets will be used to create paintings. Fee: $60.00. Bring a lunch each day. Register by Wednesday, June 6.
BLESS THIS CUP
June 12 – Tuesday
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Facilitators: Julia Walsh, FSPA and Earth Goods staff
“Lifting the cup is offering a blessing. The cup of sorrow and joy, when lifted for others “to life,” becomes the cup of blessings.”(Henri Nouwen) Wine glasses appear at the ordinary and sacred moments of our lives, in times of great sorrow and joy. Come explore the meaning of this symbol in our lives plus paint a wine glass to keep. Program will take place at Earth Goods, 301 Front Street, Minocqua, WI 54548. $20.00 includes supplies, art instruction and program. Register by Thursday, June 7.
FIRE, FAITHFULNESS AND DIVISION
June 13 – Wednesday
7:00-9:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Julia Walsh, FSPA
Jesus’ words “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division” (Luke 12:49-50), can be challenging and confusing to disciples. Our experience shows us that the work of service and advocacy on behalf of the poor is demanding and includes great struggle. During this evening of prayer and contemplation we will reflect together on our work of building God’s reign even while our actions may offend others and cause division. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Monday, June 11.
WHAT IS THE GOD QUESTION IN OUR LIVES?
June 14 – Thursday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Marla Lang, FSPA
Just as our journey evolves from childhood to maturing years, so can our experience with God. We will examine common understandings we have come to experience or question in our God journeys as well as Richard Rohr’s writings. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Tuesday, June 12.
THE SAINT AND THE SULTAN
June 18 – Monday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Marla Lang, FSPA
Come watch an intriguing film that examines the little known meeting in 1219, between St. Francis of Assisi and the Islamic leader Sultan Malik al-Kamil. It still has strong resonance in today’s divided world. It reveals a startling timely story of interfaith conflict and the search together for peace. Discussion will be included. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Friday, June 15.
WHEN THE SPIRIT WALKS YOU
June 20 – Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Presenter: Pat Pintens
In Genesis 3:8 we read about God “moving about in the garden at the breezy time of the day.” Picture God walking slowly, attentively, gently, listening, looking, smelling, touching, wondering at and enjoying creation. This approach reflects aspects of what the Japanese call Shinrin-Yoku or “forest bathing.” We will meet at Marywood and proceed to the Fallison Lake Trail. Call Marywood for further information (715-385-3750, Ext. 1). Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Friday, June 15.
A GARDEN CELEBRATION OF THE SUMMER SOLSTICE
June 20 – Wednesday
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Held at the Minocqua Community Garden. (South end of Blumenstein Road – drive past Northwoods Animal Hospital)
Presenters: Sr. Marla Lang, Sr. Anita Beskar, Pat Pintens and Sharon Aldrich
“If you would be happy all your life, plant a garden” advises a Chinese proverb. “Gardening is a monk’s way of caring for the soul,” writes Thomas Moore. On the eve of the summer solstice, come to explore in words and in rituals gardening as a means of caring for your soul and the earth, and as a path to peace and joy. Register by Monday, June 18.
IONS (Science and Spirituality)
June 7 & 21 – Thursday (first and third Thursdays of the month)
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Marla Lang, FSPA
Noetic science means inner/intuitive knowing. The gatherings explore scientific findings and wisdom traditions to expand our understanding of consciousness and questions such as “who am I” and “who are we.” All are welcome to one or more gatherings. Suggested offering $10.00.
