Spiritual Development

Small Groups: Meditation and Spiritual Practice

Turning Inward
Coordinators: Jan Cook and Bob Ames
Every Sunday Morning: 9 am - 1 pm
Structured Silent Time: 10:20 - 11:05 am
Open "drop in" time: 9 - 10:15 am and 11:10 am - 1 pm
During Structured Silent Time please do not enter or interrupt the silent space.
Turning Inward is a dedicated time of sitting in silence on Sunday morning. It is open to all and takes place in "The Thoreau Contemplative Room," located on the second floor of the church to the left as you get off the elevator. You are invited to come in and share silence in any way that is personally meaningful. Some come after worship and reflect on the sermon. Some come before services for a few moments and sit quietly with a personal struggle or sorrow. Some use the time for regular extended periods of meditative practice. And still others just take a quick moment to bring some calm to their busy lives. You are free to come and go as you need, except during our time of structured sitting, when we try to create an uninterrupted space with no one entering in the middle of the silence.

Vipassana Meditation
Contact: Mike Boyack
Meets every Monday, 7:30 – 9pm
From the Buddhist tradition, Vipassana is a simple form of mindfulness and breath awareness practiced by many in the West. You need not be familiar with Buddhism or sit on the floor! Participants take part in a 40-minute sit. Cost: $2 per session.

Labyrinth Quest
Contact: Harriette Royer
Thursday, February 21st; Monday, March 24th; Thursday, April 24th; Thursday, May 22nd; Monday, June 23rd at 7pm - 9pm
All are welcome to join us. Experience the transformative, spiritual, and healing qualities of labyrinths. Walk the indoor labyrinth any time between 7pm to 9pm. Orientation to labyrinth walking 7pm to 7:15pm. Reiki, chair massage and other healing arts also available from 7pm to 8:45pm. Donations always appreciated. Labyrinth Quest is open to the wider community with all ages welcome, so invite your friends.

Rainbow Seniors Yoga
Facilitator: Laurie Brewer
Tuesdays, 6-7pm
This is a gentle introduction to the practice of yoga designed for GLBT Seniors. We will utilize asanas, breath work, deep relaxation and short meditations to explore the physical, psychological and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga. Emphasis is placed on stress reduction and developing mindfulness. Everything we do is done sitting in or standing by a chair! Don't worry if you have some physical limitations, come and enjoy. Dress in comfortable clothes that you would use for exercise. All seniors welcome! Suggested donation $5.

February 23 2008