Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again
by Rachel Held Evans
Wednesdays, beginning April 10th
Morning Session: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Evening Session: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Facilitator: Kelly Lemens
Suggested Donation: $35, includes book
One woman's journey back to loving the Bible. Click here to read more about this book.
Please register here.
NOTE: If you prefer to pay by cash or check in person, please register by emailing Kelly here.
Spirituality Book Club
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m. OR 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Kelly Lemens
Donation: Varies (See selection below)
This group provides encouragement and fellowship for anyone looking to delve deeper into different areas of Spirituality. Join other seekers in studying a faith topic using a variety of genres followed by reflection, discussion and prayer. For more information, contact Kelly Lemens: [email protected].
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m. OR 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Kelly Lemens
Donation: Varies (See selection below)
This group provides encouragement and fellowship for anyone looking to delve deeper into different areas of Spirituality. Join other seekers in studying a faith topic using a variety of genres followed by reflection, discussion and prayer. For more information, contact Kelly Lemens: [email protected].
Registration fee: $35
Includes 1 kit of 3 standard sized cookies and 6 minis with 5 icing colors. |
May Art Night
Special Date: May 10 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Calling all moms!
Human moms, dog moms, angel moms, moms to be, moms of grown ups, all are welcome! Create with your mom, celebrate yourself, or create a delicious masterpiece to gift your mom for Mother’s Day. Join us! Space is limited!! Registration required so we can make sure we have enough supplies. Please register separately for each individual unless sharing a kit. Register here. |
WATERCOLOR FOR NEWBIES!
Friday, May 31st 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: $35, includes supplies
Have you ever wanted to try watercolor painting but were afraid to? Here's your chance! Stacey Carlson, an award winning Wisconsin artist, will lead a class for watercolor beginners! Together we will paint a simple yet beautiful painting of a Star Fish using a limited palette of watercolor paints.
Note: This class is for beginners but of course anyone is welcome!
Let’s Paint!!
Please register here.
Note: If you prefer to pay by cash or check in person, please register by emailing Kelly here.
We are excited to partner with the Milwaukee Interfaith Conference and its members in offering Interfaith Events!
These are opportunities to participate in prayer/worship, learn about and share in hospitality of other spiritual traditions. Some events are hosted by APTB, others by the Milwaukee Interfaith Conference.
All are welcome!
Those interested in carpooling are asked to contact Kelly Lemens separate from the event registration process.
These are opportunities to participate in prayer/worship, learn about and share in hospitality of other spiritual traditions. Some events are hosted by APTB, others by the Milwaukee Interfaith Conference.
All are welcome!
Those interested in carpooling are asked to contact Kelly Lemens separate from the event registration process.
We live in a world that is filled with unease and anxiety. Brian McLaren, author, theologian, podcast host, and CAC faculty, explores these uncertain times and invites us to reflect on how we internalize the uncertainty that surrounds us. In this three-part discussion series, we will view part of a recording of Brian’s online Center for Action & Contemplation event, “Courage and Resilience: An Online Gathering with Brian McLaren” and discuss his reflections and explore his challenge to create hopeful actions in our lives. This presentation is based on the themes of Brian’s upcoming book, “Life After Doom: Wisdom
and Courage for a World Falling Apart” which APTB will be studying this Fall, 2024.
Please register here. (This is a free will offering!)
Copyright © 2024 by CAC. Used by permission of CAC. All rights reserved worldwide.
and Courage for a World Falling Apart” which APTB will be studying this Fall, 2024.
Please register here. (This is a free will offering!)
Copyright © 2024 by CAC. Used by permission of CAC. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Mindfulness of Eating
Thursday, May 30
6:00 - 8:00 pm Suggested donation: $35 Facilitator: Mary Evangelista |
Eating is a non-negotiable activity that we all participate in every, single day!
Come and discover how practicing mindful eating can make it a joyful experience that connects us with a profound sense of gratitude for the abundance of food in our world. We will also consider how eating is integral to our overall good health and well-being. The Mindfulness of Eating will help you explore your approach to what you eat, how you
prepare your food, and how you can be more intentional about making “time to eat” a space for appreciation and delight, at least three times a day!
The workshop includes a meditative reflection, group interaction, and a discussion about why the way we eat has significant effects on our mood and our physical condition.
If you want meal times to be a more pleasant time for nurturing your mind, body and spirit, then come and see how practicing mindful eating can make it so!
Light refreshments will be served in an exercise to illustrate the many benefits to slow, attentive
eating.
Please register here.
Note: If you prefer to pay by cash or check in person, please register by emailing Kelly here.
Come and discover how practicing mindful eating can make it a joyful experience that connects us with a profound sense of gratitude for the abundance of food in our world. We will also consider how eating is integral to our overall good health and well-being. The Mindfulness of Eating will help you explore your approach to what you eat, how you
prepare your food, and how you can be more intentional about making “time to eat” a space for appreciation and delight, at least three times a day!
The workshop includes a meditative reflection, group interaction, and a discussion about why the way we eat has significant effects on our mood and our physical condition.
If you want meal times to be a more pleasant time for nurturing your mind, body and spirit, then come and see how practicing mindful eating can make it so!
Light refreshments will be served in an exercise to illustrate the many benefits to slow, attentive
eating.
Please register here.
Note: If you prefer to pay by cash or check in person, please register by emailing Kelly here.
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Mary has had formal training, and has practiced mindfulness for 17 yrs., and has a BA in Communication and Behavioral Science.
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We are growing!
Word is spreading about A Place To Be!
We are welcoming new friends, expanding programming and offering more fun, social nights! To help support this growth, APTB’s staff is transitioning into new roles:
APTB changes lives by offering a place where
Click HERE for more information. Applicants invited to send resume to Jenny Mitchell.
We are welcoming new friends, expanding programming and offering more fun, social nights! To help support this growth, APTB’s staff is transitioning into new roles:
- Tracey Sodt, our awesome Social Media Manager and Admin Assistant, will be taking a lead role in all the APTB Marketing needs. Keep an eye out for more of her fun, creative style!
- Kelly Lemens will focus exclusively on programming and Spiritual Companioning.
APTB changes lives by offering a place where
- folks are welcomed and accepted just as they are,
- respect and dignity is offered in all stages of life, and
- sacred space is created for deep connection with others
Click HERE for more information. Applicants invited to send resume to Jenny Mitchell.
WATERCOLOR FOR NEWBIES!
Have you ever wanted to try watercolor painting but were afraid to? Here's your chance! Stacey Carlson, an award winning Wisconsin artist, will lead a class for watercolor beginners! Together we will paint a simple yet beautiful painting of a Star Fish using a limited palette of watercolor paints.
Note: This class is for beginners but of course anyone is welcome! Click HERE for more information.
Note: This class is for beginners but of course anyone is welcome! Click HERE for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteers are special people who make important things happen! A Place To Be’s volunteers are essential to its mission and, without their generosity, could not exist. We are grateful for their help in the following areas:
Please contact Kelly Lemens at (262) 277-1928 or email [email protected]. |
From the Desk
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A Journey Through The Bible
Facilitator: Kelly Lemens
Donation: $35
Offered at 2 different times:
Wednesday afternoons, 1:00 - 2:30 pm OR Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
8 Sessions, begins February 7/8
Focusing on the historical books of the Old Testament, this narrative approach to studying the Bible gives the big picture of salvation history and shows how everything ties together. Through Scripture and historical context, we explore individual events as well as the overall story God’s relationship with His people that ties together and makes sense of all the books of the Bible. Once we get a grasp of this “big picture,” Scripture comes to life and makes sense; we begin to see how our lives fit in God’s loving plan.
All are welcome—no previous Bible study experience necessary.
Register here.
NOTE: If you prefer to pay by cash or check in person, please register by emailing Kelly here.
The Journey from Grief to Healing
Grief can be complicated and challenging and impacts everyone regardless of age, health, or background. Many folks are not comfortable talking about grief, which can result in a very lonely journey for those experiencing loss. The Journey from Grief to Healing is a workshop to offer support and encouragement for those who have experienced loss. Being with others experiencing grief enables us to share our stories and feelings in a safe, compassionate space. With the help of a trained facilitator, we will be guided through interactive sessions, given education materials to increase one’s knowledge of the grieving process and provided with tools and resources for support along the way.
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Holy Week Retreat Disconnecting to Reconnect Thursday, March 28; Friday, March 29; Saturday, March 30 9:30 am - noon |
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Step away from the busyness of life to connect in order to step more deeply into life. Allow a time of quiet reflection and prayer to connect with ourselves, others and the Divine in a more meaningful way.
Each year, APTB offers this three-part retreat at the peak of the Lenten season for those who are longing for deeper connection. This year, we explore our spiritual heritage through the lens of our life events. Our spiritual autobiography is the launching point for exploring:
- A deeper discovery of the Divine
- The Divine’s deeper discovery of us
- Our heralds of faith along the way
Please register here.
Note: If you prefer to pay by cash or check in person, please register by emailing Kelly here.
THANK YOU!!!
To everyone who generously gave to our Giving Tuesday campaign:
THANK YOU!
You enable us to continue our mission of dismantling barriers, cultivating diversity and engaging in reflective dialogue. Your generosity allows folks of all traditions and spiritualities to have community and companions on the journey.
THANK YOU!!
We cannot do this work without your support!!
If you didn't have a chance yet to donate, there is still time to help our mission! Your support is so very much appreciated!
I'D LOVE TO LEARN MORE!
To everyone who generously gave to our Giving Tuesday campaign:
THANK YOU!
You enable us to continue our mission of dismantling barriers, cultivating diversity and engaging in reflective dialogue. Your generosity allows folks of all traditions and spiritualities to have community and companions on the journey.
THANK YOU!!
We cannot do this work without your support!!
If you didn't have a chance yet to donate, there is still time to help our mission! Your support is so very much appreciated!
I'D LOVE TO LEARN MORE!
Dine to Donate!
Tello's
200 West Grand Avenue, Port Washington
Tuesday, March 19 from 11:00 am-9:00 p.m.
200 West Grand Avenue, Port Washington
Tuesday, March 19 from 11:00 am-9:00 p.m.
Be sure to join us at Tello's
for our Dine-to Donate fundraiser.
In addition to enjoying a delicious dinner at this wonderful community establishment,
you help support this amazing ministry - THANK YOU!!
Be sure to patronize Tellos often and thank them for their support!!
You can check out Tellos' menu here.
for our Dine-to Donate fundraiser.
In addition to enjoying a delicious dinner at this wonderful community establishment,
you help support this amazing ministry - THANK YOU!!
Be sure to patronize Tellos often and thank them for their support!!
You can check out Tellos' menu here.
Brenda Wingard-Haynes
Email: [email protected]
"Hello, All! I am so pleased to become part of the leadership team at APTB. I have spent many years searching for a spiritual home and finally found it at APTB. Here, one can explore one's own spiritual journey in a caring, warm, and welcoming environment. There is something for everyone. In terms of leadership, I have a lot of interests and a few talents as they relate to leading/organizing. I hope I can bring those interests and talents to the leadership team and those who participate in its programming."
Email: [email protected]
"Hello, All! I am so pleased to become part of the leadership team at APTB. I have spent many years searching for a spiritual home and finally found it at APTB. Here, one can explore one's own spiritual journey in a caring, warm, and welcoming environment. There is something for everyone. In terms of leadership, I have a lot of interests and a few talents as they relate to leading/organizing. I hope I can bring those interests and talents to the leadership team and those who participate in its programming."
Advent Day of Reflection
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Advent is a season when Christian’s prepare for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus the Christ. Intentional times of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving open our hearts and spirits to God’s presence and action in our lives.
Music and vibration are one of the most ancient and oldest practices used to connect us more deeply with the Holy, in both and non-Christian traditions. Join us as we explore the power of sound and vibration through three prayer practices: 
Chanting (from the Christian tradition) |
Saturday, December 9 - 9 am - 1 pm
Faciliators: Kelly Lemens & Maria Giordano Suggested Donation: $35 
Drumming (from Native American traditions) 
Singing bowl meditation (from non-Christian traditions)
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Structured largely as a silent retreat, the day will include a hands-on meditation, silent reflection time as well
as some small group sharing.
Please register here: Advent Day of Reflection-Connecting Through Sound & Vibration
Note: If you prefer to pay by cash or check in person, please register by emailing Kelly here
as some small group sharing.
Please register here: Advent Day of Reflection-Connecting Through Sound & Vibration
Note: If you prefer to pay by cash or check in person, please register by emailing Kelly here
Awareness in Action
Time: 2nd Monday's of the month, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Facilitator: Varies
Donation: Free Will Offering
Awareness in Action highlights topics, issues and events to bring awareness to things that are happening every day in the world around us. The evenings will begin with a basic introduction/discussion of the topic and include some sort activity to empower action. Our hope is to ignite each participant with a feeling of awareness and empowerment.
Topics include:
Time: 2nd Monday's of the month, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Facilitator: Varies
Donation: Free Will Offering
Awareness in Action highlights topics, issues and events to bring awareness to things that are happening every day in the world around us. The evenings will begin with a basic introduction/discussion of the topic and include some sort activity to empower action. Our hope is to ignite each participant with a feeling of awareness and empowerment.
Topics include:
October's Awareness in Action:
Honoring our non-human friends & family
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THANK YOU to those who joined us for an engaging and dynamic discussion of what the animals in our lives teach us about spirituality. Thank you to Holly for leading us and teaching us and providing such amazing resources - we all gained a much deeper appreciation for how the Holy is present to us through our furry and non-furry friends! And thanks so much for bringing Sophie along! Her cheery smile and wagging tail brought such joy!
APTB was blessed to have you here! |
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December 11: Got the Holiday Blues? Why are some of us SAD during the holiday season and winter in general? Join us as we explore the causes of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and learn a few simple ways to ease the blues. We will work on a meditative drawing process known as Neurographic art aimed at bringing some happiness and cheer to those who may not be so happy during this festive season. This process combines psychology and art to help reduce stress and create an overall sense of well-being.
No artistic experience is necessary to participate. Please register here. Note: If you prefer to pay by cash or check in person, please register by emailing Kelly here. |
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Social Justice Book Series
Join others in learning about, discussing and taking action on topics, issues and events to bring awareness to things that are happening every day in the world around us through out Awareness in Action series. Check it out here.
Join others in learning about, discussing and taking action on topics, issues and events to bring awareness to things that are happening every day in the world around us through out Awareness in Action series. Check it out here.