How to be a Bridgebuilder in a Deeply Divided Culture
4 Sessions, all Monday’s from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
May 12, May 19, June 2 & June 9
Facilitator: Kelly Lemens
Suggested Donation: $50
May 12, May 19, June 2 & June 9
Facilitator: Kelly Lemens
Suggested Donation: $50
The United States has long been defined by the great diversity of its people. Whether that diversity enriches or divides, however, is not a given. Where there is deep difference, there is a need for bridgebuilders: citizens with the mindset and skills to transform diversity into pluralism.
Using the Bridgebuilder Basics curriculum of Interfaith America, participants investigate powerful psychological and sociological dimensions of bridgebuilding and develop skills for effectively listening and sharing across difference, with the ultimate goal of identifying opportunities to build bridges in our own lives and communities. All materials and handouts have been provided by Interfaith America in partnership with ReligionAndPublicLife.org.
Register here
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Vision:
Listening
Using the Bridgebuilder Basics curriculum of Interfaith America, participants investigate powerful psychological and sociological dimensions of bridgebuilding and develop skills for effectively listening and sharing across difference, with the ultimate goal of identifying opportunities to build bridges in our own lives and communities. All materials and handouts have been provided by Interfaith America in partnership with ReligionAndPublicLife.org.
Register here
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Vision:
- Share how bridgebuilding connect to their worldview and/or traditions
- Articulate the value of healthy disagreement and curiosity in relationships
- Name one example of where bridgebuilding led to a positive outcome
- Identify and commit to a next step in bridgebuilding in their own life
- Describe the “Perception Gap” and give an example of where such a gap may exist in their life and impact their behavior
- Distinguish between “high conflict” and “good conflict”
- Describe how our brains tend to instinctively react when we perceive there to be meaningful differences in views during a conversation
- Explain the positive impact that an individual relationship can have on our perception of groups to which we do not belong
Listening
- Describe the value of listening as a core skill for bridgebuilding
- Name a few listening techniques for bridgebuilding
- Identify a couple of their current strengths and weaknesses as a listener as well as one thing they will do to continue refining their skills
- Name a few reasons why stories are generally powerful but especially in bridgebuilding
- Share their values or perspective through a simple personal story in a way that is hospitable and empathetic to those who hold different views
Ordinary Mysticism:
Your Life as Sacred Ground
Every other Tuesday, 7:30 pm CST;
ZOOM only
April 1; April 15; April 29; and May 13
Led by Kristi Walsh
We are excited to introduce Kristi Walsh, a psychoanalyst and spiritual director, and her retreat/book study of Mirabai Starr's Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground. Kristi invites us into a deeper connection with ourselves and the Divine as we explore our own inner mystic. Participants purchase the book on Amazon and register for the Zoom link by emailing Kristi directly at [email protected].
Your Life as Sacred Ground
Every other Tuesday, 7:30 pm CST;
ZOOM only
April 1; April 15; April 29; and May 13
Led by Kristi Walsh
We are excited to introduce Kristi Walsh, a psychoanalyst and spiritual director, and her retreat/book study of Mirabai Starr's Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground. Kristi invites us into a deeper connection with ourselves and the Divine as we explore our own inner mystic. Participants purchase the book on Amazon and register for the Zoom link by emailing Kristi directly at [email protected].
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Let's Journal
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Drumming Circle
Third Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. Suggested Donation: $15 Hand drumming is an ancient art used in many cultures. The music of drums creates a conduit to the Divine. Drumming is an opportunity to experience worship with our bodies as well as our minds. Join us for this monthly evening of drumming and discover inner strength and encouragement by those sharing the experience. Bring a drum of your own or use one of ours. No experience is necessary. All are welcome! 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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Busy Person’s Retreat
Facilitator: Kelly Lemens
Donation: $50
A “Busy Person’s Retreat” is a time of focused prayer and companion journeying. This Online Busy Person’s Retreat gives the participant an opportunity to make a retreat in the midst of a daily, busy routine of life, using a daily suggested scripture passage, some written reflections and other optional resources (i.e. videos, audio scriptures, and messages to one of our spiritual companions). This retreat will help you learn how to make time for prayer and meditation even in the midst of a regular busy schedule.
Click here to learn more about the Busy Person's Retreat.
Please register here.
Facilitator: Kelly Lemens
Donation: $50
A “Busy Person’s Retreat” is a time of focused prayer and companion journeying. This Online Busy Person’s Retreat gives the participant an opportunity to make a retreat in the midst of a daily, busy routine of life, using a daily suggested scripture passage, some written reflections and other optional resources (i.e. videos, audio scriptures, and messages to one of our spiritual companions). This retreat will help you learn how to make time for prayer and meditation even in the midst of a regular busy schedule.
Click here to learn more about the Busy Person's Retreat.
Please register here.
Spiritual Companioning for Those Dealing with Addiction
There is spiritual help and support for those dealing with addiction themselves and/or their family members. Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and other 12 step programs are a means of dealing with a physical, emotional and spiritual disease. Yet, sometimes more space is needed to tend to the soul, to healing, to exploring spiritual choices. Sponsorship is vital in working a recovery program, yet a trained spiritual guide may be what you are looking for. A Place To Be would like to provide that sacred circle for both individual and small group sharing and listening. A companion will journey with you to investigate and navigate your spiritual path. Spiritual Companion Ruth Hoenick has a solid understanding of the impacts of alcoholism and addiction and welcomes you to join her. For more information, email Ruth directly at [email protected] or connect over LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-a-huige-hoenick-28422a11/ .
There is spiritual help and support for those dealing with addiction themselves and/or their family members. Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and other 12 step programs are a means of dealing with a physical, emotional and spiritual disease. Yet, sometimes more space is needed to tend to the soul, to healing, to exploring spiritual choices. Sponsorship is vital in working a recovery program, yet a trained spiritual guide may be what you are looking for. A Place To Be would like to provide that sacred circle for both individual and small group sharing and listening. A companion will journey with you to investigate and navigate your spiritual path. Spiritual Companion Ruth Hoenick has a solid understanding of the impacts of alcoholism and addiction and welcomes you to join her. For more information, email Ruth directly at [email protected] or connect over LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-a-huige-hoenick-28422a11/ .
Spiritual Resource Library
Available during center hours
Our library features a variety of books, cd's and dvd's on a wide variety of topics, available to check out, to foster personal and spiritual well being. We also have a well-lit library space with comfortable seating that offers the peace and solitude for readers to dive into whatever books they wish to explore while they visit.
Available during center hours
Our library features a variety of books, cd's and dvd's on a wide variety of topics, available to check out, to foster personal and spiritual well being. We also have a well-lit library space with comfortable seating that offers the peace and solitude for readers to dive into whatever books they wish to explore while they visit.