Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Opportunities to Light Up Your Life: Bonus Post


For those of you who live in the Minneapolis-St Paul area, here are some opportunities that might interest you. 

1.  "Writing: An Exercise in Compassion," Wisdom Ways, Center for Spirituality, St Paul, MN, Thursday, February 20. Facilitators Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew, Dr. Tamara Gray, Swati Avashti, and Deborah Keenan will offer conversation about how the writing practice invites us into ever-deepening compassion. $25.00 Register here.  

2.  "Prayer and Being the Beloved" Retreat at ARC Retreat Community, Stanchfield, MN, March 10-11. This retreat has been organized by a women's book group called "Listening Hearts" and will include a mix of programs/structured time, solitude and silence, as well as time to enjoy the outdoors. The retreat begins at 12:30 pm on the 10th and will end at 11:30 am on the 11th. The cost is $115 for overnight accommodations and three meals. To register, call ARC, 763-689-3540 and mention Ruth's book group retreat. For more information contact Shirley at sm.maier@hotmail.com. You can learn more about ARC here, ARC.

3.  "Language of the Heart--An Interfaith Workshop," Saturday, March 21, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 700 Snelling Avenue, St Paul. The workshop will be led by Carol Manfred Sack, an ELCA missionary in Japan for 35 years, serving as a Certified Music Thanatologist who uses the harp and voice at the bedside of the dying. The workshop will include a Taize experience, personal journaling and discussion, the Japanese Tea Ceremony, and stories shared by Japanese guests. The workshop is free with a freewill offering. For more information contact, Karen at karennelson42@aol.com or Pastor Kay at freewaykaylj@gmail.com or Pastor Lois at prlois@gloriadeistpaul.org. or  Registration is required. Register here.

4. "Writing for Your Life--Minnesota 2020, April 27-28, Colonial Church, Edina, MN. A conference for spiritual writers and readers featuring Barbara Brown Taylor. Early bird tuition through March 1. Learn more here.



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