COMMUNITIES ENGAGING SPIRITUAL PRACTICES

Creating space to dwell in God’s loving presence

Exploring the Spiritual Practice of Lectio Divina in Community

WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 6–27
8–9 am or 7–8 pm on Zoom
Facilitators: Jill Boyce, Sandy Buscheck,Terry Dwyer, Claudia Jordan-Koch, Janet Sanders, Dot Walker
Registration is closed for both classes

For centuries, the people of God have sought God through the prayer practice of lectio divina. Literally “divine reading”, lectio divina is an ancient practice of listening deeply to the voice of God speaking through Scripture. Through our reading, we enter into an encounter with God.

This 4-week small group experience is for all wherever you are on your journey of faith. Each week, we will meet together briefly and then join facilitated breakout rooms of 6-8 people. Whether you’re curious to explore lectio divina for the first time or want to refresh your own practice of divine reading, we can share the journey through the wilderness listening to our God who guides us. 

A CONTEMPLATIVE LENTEN RETREAT

Co-sponsored by New College Berkeley and First Pres

SATURDAY, MARCH 13
9:30–11:30 am on Zoom
Instructor: Susan Phillips, PhD
Fee: $25
Register by March 10

Lent, like Advent, is a speed bump in the church year, inviting us into reflection, confession, and prayer as we approach Holy Week and Easter, a time when we remember the profound costliness of God’s abundant love for us. We enter the retreat this year following a long, strange year of seeking God’s Light in the darkness of the pandemic and social turmoil. Join us for a morning of contemplating God’s great love for us and our aching world.