Our Gatherings |
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When do we meet?
What will we do? What will I need? |
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What we do together....
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The Loving the Questions community is about discernment. Our 2021-22 year will once again be held virtually (if conditions change due to Covid allowing an in-person gathering next year, we will take that into consideration).
Each year brings a new group of participants with their own unique wants, needs and questions. A core guiding spiritual principle is that none of us know exactly where the Spirit is leading, participants or facilitators. Thus, we are on a path of discovery together, and much of how we engage and what we include is up to what the Spirit reveals along the way. Previous years' experience helps us hone our facilitation of this space, but we are still young and the Spirit likes to keep us on our toes. There is a good degree of unknowing as we come together - we do our best to respect and honor that. Beginning, Middle & End We will have three Saturday workshops. Our opening workshop in September will provide an opportunity become acquainted with our small group cohort for the year. Our mid-way workshop is in January provides an opportunity to recollect after having a longer break in December. And our final workshop in March is chance to bring closure to our shared discernment work in Loving the Questions. (see schedule here) The Core Meetings Our core meeting are on Wednesday evenings. We will offer a variety of contemplative voices to present and share their experiences and wisdom aimed at supporting each participant's discernment path. The bulk of time on Wednesdays will be dedicated to small group spiritual discernment in groups of 3 or 4 people with the support of a facilitator. We offer readings along the way for participants that we believe will be useful in discernment. There will be some outside work, but nothing too taxing or time consuming. Spiritual Coaching We support spiritual discernment by providing participants with certified spiritual coaches. We also support and welcome participants' desire to work with spiritual directors/accompanists. We can assist you either way, and recognize some participants may have these in place already. |
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When do we meet?
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We will hold 3 Saturday workshops (along with our Wednesday meetings listed below). These well be held via Zoom from 9am-12pm
Wednesday gatherings will be held via Zoom from 6:30-9:00 pm
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What you'll Need
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Our virtual format requires the use of a Zoom-enabled device, including an Internet connection.
note: please contact us if you have technological or financial concerns or needs. There should be no obstacle for those desiring to participate in Loving the Questions. |
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Loving the Questions
sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts in partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts www.diocesewma.org www.diomass.org |
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Retreats
Opening Workshop, Saturday Sept 18th Midway Retreat, Jan 8th Closing Retreat, Mar 4th-5th More information about retreats will be posted as plans are finalized and Covid factors are considered |
Zoom Meetings
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