Make space for your soul. Take time for rest, courage, and renewal. A moment to explore your deep questions, listen to your inner wisdom, and gather strength for daily living. This monthly, drop-in, mini-retreat is for anyone wanting to listen more deeply for the authentic and genuine within themselves and to find the courage to flourish in every season, even in the midst of challenge. Tending to Soul offers time and space to take a deep breath, to make space for the soul to show up and to...
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Thursday, February 13, 2025, 5–6:30 p.m., Emmanuel College Chapel and Online, Free. "Soul Care for Self-Injury: Theological Reflection and Spiritual Care Strategies," a new book by Amy Panton, assistant professor of practical theology at Emmanuel College. Through a thoughtful theological lens, Amy explores the complexities of self-injury, offering insights and spiritual care strategies for those who support individuals on their healing journey. At the event, Amy will engage in a conversation...
Amahl and his mother open their door to three strangers—and find a life forever transformed. Amahl and the Night Visitors is a heartwarming one-act opera by Gian Carlo Menotti, originally created for television in 1951. The story follows Amahl, a poor, disabled shepherd boy, and his widowed mother. One night, they are visited by three kings—Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar—on their journey to present gifts to the Christ child. Despite their poverty, Amahl and his mother offer the kings...
Join us for this fall's Bible for Busy People as Rev. Stephen tells the story of the birth of Christian art in three sessions. The first looks at the very first Christian images ever created. They are found underground in Rome, painted onto the walls of burial tombs known as catacombs. They show a faith that is just starting to figure out how to present its ideas and stories in pictures. All are welcome to attend. Here to access the Zoom link. Link works for both dates....
Everyone is invited to a 6-week Lenten book study. It will be held on Zoom weekly on Mondays from 4:15-5:45pm, beginning on Monday, February 19th. It will run until March 25. We will be discussing The Last Week by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan. Using Mark's gospel as a guide, they present a day-by-day account of Jesus' final week of life. They intentionally play on the term «passion», opposing Jesus' passion for the Justice of God, a fair share for all, against the familiar emphasis...