November 2018
Covenant: the promises we make, break and renew
We “become human beings by making commitments, by making promises,” said James Luther Adams. Quoting fellow theologian Martin Buber, he called humans the “promise-making, promise-keeping, promise-breaking, promise-renewing creature.” What does our capacity for promise-making and covenant mean and how does it shape our human identity, our communities of faith and our role in creating new realities in the world? Free but RSVP by email requested.
Find out more »December 2018
Wonder: Living with an Open Heart
“I’d rather learn from one bird how to sing,” wrote e.e. cummings, “than teach ten thousand stars how not to dance.” As we enter the season of lengthened nights, we reflect on the gift of wonder and how we keep it alive. Free but RSVP by email requested.
Find out more »January 2019
Crossing and Blessing Our Thresholds: a 4-part series
Every year brings changes, but sometimes the changes are larger and more challenging than others. If you are crossing a significant threshold in your life – a change in relationship, work, home, roles, identity or abilities – this four-part Threshold series offers a facilitated group experience for exploring personal thresholds, chosen or unbidden. In a supportive small group led by Karen Hering, participants will reflect on a current threshold in their lives while accompanying others in crossing their thresholds. Using conversation,…
Find out more »July 2019
2019 Summer Writing Retreat: Writing to Wake the Soul
Save the dates! My annual writing retreat in 2019 will be held in the summer, July 26-31 at the beautiful Christine Center in Wisconsin. Pre-registration required. More information available in the future.
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