BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wheaton Franciscans - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Wheaton Franciscans X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wheaton Franciscans REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20250218T210918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T064628Z UID:23713-1749891600-1749902400@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Through the Lens of the Labyrinth DESCRIPTION:A Morning of Reflection\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday June 14th 9am-Noon\, doors open at 8:45am\n\n\n\n$25 – registration requested two weeks prior\n\n\n\nOur morning ends at noon\, but you are welcome to bring a lunch and stay for more conversation together on the patio in the St Clare Garden\n\n\n\n\nThis contemplative program invites you to embark on a journey of inner discovery through the ancient and transformative practice of walking the labyrinth. \n\n\n\nThrough guided exercises and quiet time for personal reflection\, you will explore the labyrinth as a metaphor for life’s journey\, deepening your connection to your inner self\, the relationships in your life\, and to the Divine. This program provides an opportunity for spiritual growth\, mindfulness\, and renewal in a peaceful and supportive environment. \n\n\n\nWeather permitting\, parts of the program will take place outdoors\, enhancing the experience with the beauty and tranquility of nature. The practice involves a physical element\, including walking and movement\, so participants should feel comfortable with gentle physical activity. This program is limited to 10 participants\, to ensure a balance of shared moments and individual spaciousness. \n\n\n\nWhether you are seeking clarity\, solace\, or simply time to reflect\, this program offers a sacred space for exploration and discovery. \n\n\n\nNo prior labyrinth experience required! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Presenter \n\n\n\nKaren Bychowski is passionate about guiding others to explore and live out the greatest purpose\, offering both Individual Spiritual Direction (in person and virtual) and Personal Retreat Days. Previous programs at Tau Center have included Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life and Living in Alignment. \n\n\n\nFor nearly 20 years Karen traveled extensively across the United States and around the world\, helping large organizations navigate change as part of her work with a Global Fortune 100 Consulting Company. After prayerful discernment\, she left her corporate job to follow a deeper calling she felt from God. \n\n\n\nKaren completed her training in Spiritual Direction through the Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction and is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/through-the-lens-of-the-labyrinth/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20250122T004123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T064637Z UID:23350-1749720600-1749729600@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage DESCRIPTION:An ongoing small group dedicated to a deeper self-inquiry based on the SoulCollage process\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. This soul-tending practice honors one’s personal journey\, while promoting personal growth and self-discovery. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will begin with an short introduction of the theme followed by guided meditation and setting our intention\, before transitioning to card-making. Our day will conclude with witness journaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired. \n\n\n\nWorking silently within the group energy\, we honor our own inner voice\, allowing our unique creative process to lead us on our unique path. Our gathering offers a safe and supportive space for exploration and discovery in an intimate and ongoing group setting. \n\n\n\nThis small group does not include teachings in the SoulCollage Process but offers space for exploration. All are welcome – experience in SoulCollage not required! \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.Register separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-11/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T150000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20250122T010538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T212326Z UID:23359-1745658000-1745679600@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Simplify Your Spiritual Life DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the renewal of your heart in a spirit of simplicity\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n“Let us begin again…” \nSt. Francis\n\n\n\n“Spring cleaning” is an annual tradition in many households\, but do we ever think about doing a spring cleaning on ourselves? This retreat will offer suggestions on simplifying our daily lives\, thought processes\, spiritual beliefs\, and how this ongoing process brings us closer to the Divine. \n\n\n\nOur day will include presentations\, small group sharing. Lunch is on your own – with an opportunity to walk the Peace Path and the St Clare Garden during that time. \n\n\n\n\nSaturday April 26\, 2025\, in person at Tau Center\n\n\n\n9:00am – 3:00pm\, doors open at 8:30 a.m.\n\n\n\n$25\, lunch is not included. Please bring your own.\n\n\n\n\nLearn more in the event flyer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Presenter \n\n\n\nJulie A. Ferraro has studied Franciscan spirituality for over 50 years\, while working in communications for various religious communities\, as a journalist covering a myriad of beats\, an accountant and archivist. In her spare time\, she writes fiction. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/simplify-your-spiritual-life/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T121500 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20250313T180323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T211244Z UID:24157-1745321400-1745324100@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Earth Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Earth Day 2025! \n\n\n\nWe will gather in the St. Clare Garden to celebrate our amazing Mother Earth and show our support for meaningful ways to protect our planet and its inhabitants. \n\n\n\nIn the event of inclement weather\, we will gather in Our Lady of the Angels Chapel \n\n\n\n\nView & Download the Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Remember \n\n\n\n\nWe ask all participants to be vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.\n\n\n\n\nStay connected through our weekly newsletter\, which includes any updates and changes. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/earth-day-2025/ LOCATION:The Wheaton Franciscans\, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #5\, WHEATON\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Earth-Day-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20250122T002429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T002432Z UID:23349-1744277400-1744286400@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage DESCRIPTION:An ongoing small group dedicated to a deeper self-inquiry based on the SoulCollage process\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. This soul-tending practice honors one’s personal journey\, while promoting personal growth and self-discovery. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will begin with an short introduction of the theme followed by guided meditation and setting our intention\, before transitioning to card-making. Our day will conclude with witness journaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired. \n\n\n\nWorking silently within the group energy\, we honor our own inner voice\, allowing our unique creative process to lead us on our unique path. Our gathering offers a safe and supportive space for exploration and discovery in an intimate and ongoing group setting. \n\n\n\nThis small group does not include teachings in the SoulCollage Process but offers space for exploration. All are welcome – experience in SoulCollage not required! \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.Register separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-9/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T153000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20250123T224418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T224422Z UID:23389-1743238800-1743262200@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Aging As Spiritual Practice DESCRIPTION:Life after 60 – Inner Renewal\, Growth and Fulfillment\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday March 29\, 2025 9am – 3:30 pm in-person at Tau Center\n\n\n\nPlus Two online sessions via zoom Wed April 9th and April 16 at 6:30pm\n\n\n\n$75.00 lunch is not included\, bring your own\n\n\n\nOnline Registration Required by March 14th\, space is limited\n\n\n\n\n\nThe experience of aging is itself a doorway to spiritual practice\, one that transcends any particular religion or faith. \n-Lewis Richmond\, Aging as a Spiritual Practice\n\n\n\nOpen yourself to life after 60 as an unprecedented period of growth\, fulfillment and inner renewal. In this workshop we will frame aging as a spiritual practice that can help us to focus on positive aspects of aging that transcend culture\, age and time. And we’ll explore how to let go of aging-related fears\, practical guidelines and practices for choosing inner peace throughout life\, the role resilience plays in graceful aging\, creative envisioning\, redefining purpose and how to relax\, look deeply and let go in the death and dying process. \n\n\n\nThe first day of this three-part series will be held at the Tau Center\, followed by two Zoom workshops. This workshop experience will include instructor presentation\, discussion\, writing/ journaling\, and time for reflection. \n\n\n\n\n50 and beyond is a time of soul-making. People throughout the world are now living longer as part of a Divine plan – we’re being given an extra 20 – 30 years of life so that we can evolve and access deeper levels of consciousness that we can then share with the world to help others – to mentor others and become stewards and guardians of the world. \n– From Age-ing to Sage-ing by Zalman Schachter-Shalomi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Presenter \n\n\n\nElizabeth Lewis is a certified grief support specialist\, grief educator\, trauma sensitive HeartMath provider\, stress resilience trainer\, spiritual counselor and motivational speaker. She is trained in mindfulness-based stress reduction\, a modality that includes therapeutic yoga. Elizabeth travels extensively in the United States and Italy presenting talks and workshops on a wide variety of subjects including trauma healing\, resilience-building\, forgiveness facilitation\, and healing art and writing. She is a blog writer for the grief support site\, rememberingalife.com and a wellness provider with Heal.me. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/aging-as-spiritual-practice/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20250122T000949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T000952Z UID:23341-1743013800-1743019200@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Selfcare for Professionals - Online DESCRIPTION:Workplace Practices for Body\, Mind\, Spirit Renewal\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s not the load that breaks you down. It’s the way you carry it. \n\n\n\n– Lena Horne \n\n\n\n\nProfessional care-giving can compromise your resilience – your capacity to prepare for\, recover from and adapt in the face of stress\, challenge and adversity. Secondary trauma\, compassion fatigue\, and a heightened risk for chronic physical\, spiritual disconnect and mental health issues are just some of the many signs of caregiver stress. \n\n\n\nIn this workshop you will experience a variety of stress resilience and relaxation practices aimed at helping you renew your energy and inner balance throughout the work day. The signs and symptoms of caregiver stress depletion\, the learning of resilience-building practices that can be done in one – five minutes at work or on the go\, and how to implement a self-care plan based on the three strategies for building and maintaining resilience will all be explored through conversation\, reflection\, writing and instructor presentation. \n\n\n\nOnline Registration Required by Monday March 17\, space is limited \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Presenter \n\n\n\nElizabeth Lewis is a certified grief support specialist\, grief educator\, trauma sensitive HeartMath provider\, stress resilience trainer\, spiritual counselor and motivational speaker. She is trained in mindfulness-based stress reduction\, a modality that includes therapeutic yoga. Elizabeth travels extensively in the United States and Italy presenting talks and workshops on a wide variety of subjects including trauma healing\, resilience-building\, forgiveness facilitation\, and healing art and writing. She is a blog writer for the grief support site\, rememberingalife.com and a wellness provider with Heal.me. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/selfcare-for-professionals-online/ CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20250123T213820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T213826Z UID:23384-1742547600-1742558400@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Women Encountered By Christ (2025) DESCRIPTION:A Time of Lenten Reflection\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRemember who you are and the dignity you bear.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“You are a dwelling place of the Most High God…You have a voice…You are a witness…You bear no shame…You are known…You are restored…You are made for contentment…You honor Christ…You can stand tall…You can pray boldly…Your presence matters…You were made for resurrection joy.”  \nColleen C. Mitchell\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration is requested two weeks prior to the program \n\n\n\nJoin us for a time of reflection this Lent as we look at three women in the Gospel who uniquely encountered Christ: the woman caught in Adultery\, the sinful woman who anoints Jesus\, and the Syrophoenician woman. Their beautiful ancient stories hold timeless messages for us. \n\n\n\nDrawing from depictions provided in the book Who Does He Say You Are? Women Transformed by Christ\, by Colleen C. Mitchell\, we will be inspired to let the Love of God enter our lives in a new way this holy season. (Participants don’t need to read this book in order to attend.) \n\n\n\nThis program will use prayer\, contemplation\, and guided discussion to help us prepare the way for our own encounters with Christ. Mark your calendars and invite your friends! \n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional opportunity: Consider continuing your time of Lenten reflection with an afternoon silent retreat at Tau Center\, from noon to 3pm. Bring a lunch and enjoy quiet space inside and/or the beautiful grounds outside. Separate registration is required for this part. Visit: https://www.taucenter.org/retreats for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a contemplative writer\, presenter\, dream work mentor\, and recording artist. Additionally\, Tammy has taught theology and directed various parish ministries. She enjoys sharing faith\, inspiration\, and creativity with others. For more information about her projects and to explore her work\, you can visit her website at TammyWinn.com. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/women-encountered-by-christ-2025/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T113000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20250123T215003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T215041Z UID:23383-1742292000-1742297400@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Dream Work — Small Group Series\, Spring 2025 DESCRIPTION:Explore your dreams in an intimate small group format\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\nThis group meets in person at Tau Center on the third Tuesday of the month\, March through May.\n\n\n\nMarch 18 \, April 15\, and May 20\, 2025.\n\n\n\nTime: 10:00am – 11:30am\n\n\n\nOnline registration is required two weeks prior to first session\n\n\n\n\nTammy will facilitate the dream work process in a small group format. Participants are asked to bring their dreams (written down in the present tense) to the online sessions. Together\, in a structured shared wisdom approach\, we will help one another unpack what our dreams may be trying to communicate. \n\n\n\nParticipants need to have previously attended Tammy’s introductory “Spiritual Growth through Dream Work” program OR be already familiar with Dream Work to register for this series. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Facilitator \n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist\, contemplative writer\, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing youth and young adult ministries. Specific to dream work\, Tammy has worked with her own dreams in spiritual direction over the past 15 years. Additionally she participates in continuing education workshops on the topic and stays active in an ongoing dream group. For more information\, visit Tammy’s official website. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/dream-work-small-group-series-spring-2025/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20250122T001824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T001827Z UID:23330-1741858200-1741867200@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage DESCRIPTION:An ongoing small group dedicated to a deeper self-inquiry based on the SoulCollage process\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. This soul-tending practice honors one’s personal journey\, while promoting personal growth and self-discovery. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will begin with an short introduction of the theme followed by guided meditation and setting our intention\, before transitioning to card-making. Our day will conclude with witness journaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired. \n\n\n\nWorking silently within the group energy\, we honor our own inner voice\, allowing our unique creative process to lead us on our unique path. Our gathering offers a safe and supportive space for exploration and discovery in an intimate and ongoing group setting. \n\n\n\nThis small group does not include teachings in the SoulCollage Process but offers space for exploration. All are welcome – experience in SoulCollage not required! \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.Register separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-8/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20250123T210108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T210113Z UID:23363-1741082400-1741089600@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Spiritual Growth through Dream Work DESCRIPTION:What might your dreams be trying to tell you?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration requested two weeks prior to the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n“Dreams are the guiding words of the soul. Why should I henceforth not love my dreams and not make their riddling images into objects of my daily consideration?”  \nCarl Jung\n\n\n\n\nGather for a time of self-discovery and shared wisdom as we look at what our dreams may be trying to tell us. Together we will explore why it’s worth paying attention to our dreams\, how we can work with and interpret them\, and ways we can accept guidance from them that can deeply enrich our lives. Participants are encouraged to bring a recent dream they’ve had\, written down\, though this is not required. \n\n\n\nThis offering will be held in person at Tau Center. Please plan to arrive by 9:45am to settle in before we begin. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Facilitator \n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist\, contemplative writer\, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing youth and young adult ministries. Specific to dream work\, Tammy has worked with her own dreams in spiritual direction over the past 15 years and participates in continuing education workshops on the topic. She has experience facilitating group dream work and individual dream work mentoring. For more information\, visit TammyWinn.com URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/spiritual-growth-through-dream-work-3/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20250121T220329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T001205Z UID:23336-1740594600-1740600000@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Selfcare for Personal (Family) Caregivers- Online DESCRIPTION:Reconnecting with the Caregiver Song in Your Heart\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\nSome days there won’t be a song in your heart. Sing anyway. \n\n\n\n– Emory Austin \n\n\n\n\nCare-giving for loved ones begins with a song in the heart composed of love\, compassion and purpose. A song that overtime we can find harder and harder to sing as the everyday realities of care-giving lead us into compassion fatigue\, a form of care-giver burnout manifesting in deep physical\, emotional and spiritual exhaustion. Those who have experienced compassion fatigue often describe it as being sucked into a vortex that slowly pulls them down\, eroding empathy\, compassion and positive connection for and to others – and one’s best self. \n\n\n\nIn this workshop we will explore: attitudes of over-care; how to identify personal barriers to self-care; the causes\, signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue; the importance of balancing pleasure and meaning; how to develop a self-care action plan; and easy-to-learn and do renewing practices that can help increase your confidence and ability to take positive\, effective action during times of pressure\, challenge and change. Instructor presentation\, conversation\, writing and reflection are all part of this workshop experience. \n\n\n\nOnline Registration Required by Monday February 17\, space is limited \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Presenter \n\n\n\nElizabeth Lewis is a certified grief support specialist\, grief educator\, trauma sensitive HeartMath provider\, stress resilience trainer\, spiritual counselor and motivational speaker. She is trained in mindfulness-based stress reduction\, a modality that includes therapeutic yoga. Elizabeth travels extensively in the United States and Italy presenting talks and workshops on a wide variety of subjects including trauma healing\, resilience-building\, forgiveness facilitation\, and healing art and writing. She is a blog writer for the grief support site\, rememberingalife.com and a wellness provider with Heal.me. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/selfcare-for-personal-family-caregivers-online/ CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20250123T223258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T223307Z UID:23392-1739439000-1739448000@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage DESCRIPTION:An ongoing small group dedicated to a deeper self-inquiry based on the SoulCollage process\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. This soul-tending practice honors one’s personal journey\, while promoting personal growth and self-discovery. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will begin with an short introduction of the theme followed by guided meditation and setting our intention\, before transitioning to card-making. Our day will conclude with witness journaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired. \n\n\n\nWorking silently within the group energy\, we honor our own inner voice\, allowing our unique creative process to lead us on our unique path. Our gathering offers a safe and supportive space for exploration and discovery in an intimate and ongoing group setting. \n\n\n\nThis small group does not include teachings in the SoulCollage Process but offers space for exploration. All are welcome – experience in SoulCollage not required! \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.Register separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-12/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20250115T215113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T001125Z UID:23331-1738175400-1738180800@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Selfcare for Everyone - Online DESCRIPTION:Practices\, Activities and Perspectives that Nurture Body\, Mind and Spirit\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\nTrue self-care is not salt baths and chocolate cake\, it is making the choice to build a life you don’t need to regularly escape from. \n\n\n\n– Brianna West \n\n\n\n\nIn this workshop we will explore: the seven pillars of self-care; how to acknowledge personal limits; hands-on renewing practices; enhancing self-care by connecting with your passions\, qualities of soul and gifts; and more. Instructor presentation\, conversation\, writing and reflection are all part of this workshop experience. \n\n\n\nOnline Registration Required by Monday January 20\, space is limited \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Presenter \n\n\n\nElizabeth Lewis is a certified grief support specialist\, grief educator\, trauma sensitive HeartMath provider\, stress resilience trainer\, spiritual counselor and motivational speaker. She is trained in mindfulness-based stress reduction\, a modality that includes therapeutic yoga. Elizabeth travels extensively in the United States and Italy presenting talks and workshops on a wide variety of subjects including trauma healing\, resilience-building\, forgiveness facilitation\, and healing art and writing. She is a blog writer for the grief support site\, rememberingalife.com and a wellness provider with Heal.me. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/selfcare-for-everyone-online/ CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20240904T183234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T183236Z UID:20117-1731576600-1731585600@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage DESCRIPTION:Explore a new theme to deepen our inner wisdom in a small group setting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will include \n\n\n\n\n20 minutes of instruction\n\n\n\nguided meditation and card-making\n\n\n\njournaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired\n\n\n\n\nSecond Thursdays\, ongoing 9:30 am – Noon. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.Register separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-7/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20240904T043659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T093337Z UID:20116-1728552600-1728561600@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage DESCRIPTION:Explore a new theme to deepen our inner wisdom in a small group setting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will include \n\n\n\n\n20 minutes of instruction\n\n\n\nguided meditation and card-making\n\n\n\njournaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired\n\n\n\n\nSecond Thursdays\, ongoing 9:30 am – Noon. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.Register separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-6/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20240626T182206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T195523Z UID:8254-1726133400-1726142400@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage DESCRIPTION:Explore a new theme to deepen our inner wisdom in a small group setting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will include \n\n\n\n\n20 minutes of instruction\n\n\n\nguided meditation and card-making\n\n\n\njournaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired\n\n\n\n\nSecond Thursdays\, ongoing 9:30 am – Noon. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.Register separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-5/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20240626T182114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T195435Z UID:8255-1723109400-1723118400@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage DESCRIPTION:Explore a new theme to deepen our inner wisdom in a small group setting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will include \n\n\n\n\n20 minutes of instruction\n\n\n\nguided meditation and card-making\n\n\n\njournaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired\n\n\n\n\nSecond Thursdays\, ongoing 9:30 am – Noon. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.Register separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-4/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T153000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20240626T183113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T183115Z UID:8250-1721466000-1721489400@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Cosmos and Consciousness DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Special Hybrid Retreat Day!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\nExploring Cosmos and Consciousness:Shifting from matter’s “Big Bang” to the unfolding of a universe in Soul.\n\n\n\nJoin Us for this Special Hybrid Offering in collaboration with Christine Center \n\n\n\nTaking the most expansive view we can\, we will explore our individual deepening quest as part of a great cosmic unfolding and evolution of Soul. We continue to discover that all experience\, all that is\, is a great complex\, ongoing\, communal\, energetic and alive “one thing”. \n\n\n\nPrepare to be awed by some of the latest in cosmological meaning making\, as well as emergent discoveries in consciousness studies. In this great saga\, what is the role of Heart and Love? Of Human Intelligence? And ultimately\, of Transcendence? \n\n\n\nOur morning will feature Sister Gabriele Uhlein\, OSF presenting via zoom from Christine Center. \n\n\n\nSister Glenna Czachor\, OSF will host our afternoon session that includes Contemplative Writing\, followed by a Cosmic Walk meditation and a sharing circle. \n\n\n\nContemplative Writing is a mindfulness practice using the written word. Engaging in a practice of focused journaling using writing prompts\, Contemplative Writing can lead to self-discovery and connection with your inner spirit. \n\n\n\nContemplative writing is a simple process and requires no special skills. It is a gentle process of self-reflection and soul-searching. Please come ready to pray and reflect\, to write\, and to interact with others. All materials will be provided…however\, feel free to bring your own journal. \n\n\n\n\nSuggested Donation $45.00\, in-person at Tau Center\n\n\n\nBring your own lunch to enjoy on the St. Clare Garden patio between sessions\n\n\n\nonline registration by July 10 is required\, space is limited\n\n\n\n\nIf you are unable to join us in-person for the full day\, registration for the morning presentation via zoom only is available at www.christinecenter.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Facilitators \n\n\n\nS Gabriele Uhlein \, OSF is a Wheaton Franciscan sister deeply inspired by the spirit of Hildegard of Bingen\, Francis of Assisi and Teilhard de Chardin. She holds a doctorate in depth psychology and process theology from the Chicago Theological Seminary. As Franciscan scholar and artist-in-residence at the Christine Center\, Gabe continues to promote the profound connection between planetary consciousness\, contemplation\, and compassion in everyday life. \n\n\n\nSr Glenna Czachor\, OSF is a Wheaton Franciscan Sister with more than 30 years experience in group facilitation and retreat leadership\, specializing in contemplative prayer and worship\, scripture study\, and creative spirituality. She holds a Masters of Pastoral Studies from the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago\, and is a graduate of the Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction of Tucson\, AZ. She has studied leadership and improvisational skills with the legendary vocal artist and motivational speaker\, Bobby McFerrin. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/cosmos-and-consciousness/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20240626T181949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T195616Z UID:8249-1720690200-1720699200@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage DESCRIPTION:Explore a new theme to deepen our inner wisdom in a small group setting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will include \n\n\n\n\n20 minutes of instruction\n\n\n\nguided meditation and card-making\n\n\n\njournaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired\n\n\n\n\nSecond Thursdays\, ongoing 9:30 am – Noon. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.Register separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-3/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20231220T234220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T003158Z UID:5578-1715247000-1715256000@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage: A Practice of Self-Discovery DESCRIPTION:An ongoing small group dedicated to a deeper exploration of SoulCollage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will include \n\n\n\n\n20 minutes of instruction\n\n\n\nguided meditation and card-making\n\n\n\njournaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired\n\n\n\n\nOngoing\, most months 9:30am – Noon NOW MEETS ON SECOND THURSDAYS. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” by Anne Marie Bennett is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.\n\n\n\nIf you are new to SoulCollage\, check our program listing for ‘Introduction to SoulCollage” to learn the basics or contact Sharon Devo to learn more about joining this small group.\n\n\n\nRegister separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-a-practice-of-self-discovery-4/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T121500 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20240404T181440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T223435Z UID:6874-1713699000-1713701700@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Earth Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Earth Day 2024 following the 10:30 a.m. Liturgy! \n\n\n\nWe will gather at Entrance 7 for the Opening Prayer\, followed by your choice of a Contemplative Walk around the Peace Path or a Time of Reflection in the St. Clare Garden. Finally\, we will finish our time together with a meaningful Closing Prayer in the St. Clare Garden. \n\n\n\n\nView & Download the Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Remember \n\n\n\n\nAll participants must be fully vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.\n\n\n\nEnter the building through Entrance #7 and exit the same way.\n\n\n\nKnow that we will continue to maintain COVID-19 protocols for the safety of our Sisters\, staff\, and visitors. Masks are required in all public areas of the building\, including the hallways. If you are feeling ill\, please postpone your visit. \n\n\n\n\nStay connected through our weekly newsletter\, which includes any updates and changes. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/earth-day-2024/ LOCATION:Wheaton Franciscans\, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187-6002\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Care-of-Creation-Collaborators.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20240109T094956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T094957Z UID:5893-1709836200-1709841600@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Women Encountered By Christ (online) DESCRIPTION:A Time of Lenten Reflection\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRemember who you are and the dignity you bear.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“You are a dwelling place of the Most High God…You have a voice…You are a witness…You bear no shame…You are known…You are restored…You are made for contentment…You honor Christ…You can stand tall…You can pray boldly…Your presence matters…You were made for resurrection joy.”  \nColleen C. Mitchell\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration is requested two weeks prior to the program \n\n\n\nJoin us for a time of reflection this Lent as we look at three women in the Gospel who uniquely encountered Christ: The Hemorrhaging Woman; Mary\, the Wife of Clopas; and Mary Magdalene. Their beautiful ancient stories hold timeless messages for us. \n\n\n\nDrawing from depictions provided in the book Who Does He Say You Are? Women Transformed by Christ\, by Colleen C. Mitchell\, we will be inspired to let the Love of God enter\, or reenter\, our lives this holy season. (Participants do not need to read this book in order to attend.) \n\n\n\nThis program will use prayer\, contemplation\, and guided discussion to help us prepare the way for our own encounters with Christ. Mark your calendars and invite your friends! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist\, contemplative writer\, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing youth and young adult ministries. For more information\, visit www.TammyWinn.com. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/women-encountered-by-christ-online-2/ CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T153000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20240109T094659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T094701Z UID:5588-1709818200-1709825400@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Women Encountered By Christ (in person) DESCRIPTION:A Time of Lenten Reflection\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRemember who you are and the dignity you bear.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“You are a dwelling place of the Most High God…You have a voice…You are a witness…You bear no shame…You are known…You are restored…You are made for contentment…You honor Christ…You can stand tall…You can pray boldly…Your presence matters…You were made for resurrection joy.”  \nColleen C. Mitchell\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration is requested two weeks prior to the program \n\n\n\nJoin us for a time of reflection this Lent as we look at three women in the Gospel who uniquely encountered Christ: The Hemorrhaging Woman; Mary\, the Wife of Clopas; and Mary Magdalene. Their beautiful ancient stories hold timeless messages for us. \n\n\n\nDrawing from depictions provided in the book Who Does He Say You Are? Women Transformed by Christ\, by Colleen C. Mitchell\, we will be inspired to let the Love of God enter\, or reenter\, our lives this holy season. (Participants do not need to read this book in order to attend.) \n\n\n\nThis program will use prayer\, contemplation\, and guided discussion to help us prepare the way for our own encounters with Christ. Mark your calendars and invite your friends! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist\, contemplative writer\, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing youth and young adult ministries. For more information\, visit www.TammyWinn.com. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/women-encountered-by-christ-in-person-2/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T123000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20231220T233806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T234101Z UID:5580-1709719200-1709728200@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage: A Practice of Self-Discovery DESCRIPTION:An ongoing small group dedicated to a deeper exploration of SoulCollage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will include \n\n\n\n\n20 minutes of instruction\n\n\n\nguided meditation and card-making\n\n\n\njournaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired\n\n\n\n\nFirst Wednesdays\, ongoing 9:30 am – Noon. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” by Anne Marie Bennett is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.\n\n\n\nIf you are new to SoulCollage\, check our program listing for ‘Introduction to SoulCollage” to learn the basics or contact Sharon Devo to learn more about joining this small group.\n\n\n\nRegister separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-a-practice-of-self-discovery-2/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20231220T233602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T233604Z UID:5576-1707417000-1707422400@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Dream Work — Online Small Group Series 2024 DESCRIPTION:Explore your dreams in an intimate small group format\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration\, with donation\, two weeks prior to the program is requested \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTammy will facilitate the dream work process in a small group format. Participants are asked to bring their dreams (written down in the present tense) to the online sessions. Together\, in a structured shared wisdom approach\, we will help one another unpack what our dreams may be trying to communicate. \n\n\n\nParticipants need to have previously attended Tammy’s “Spiritual Growth through Dream Work” program OR be already familiar with Dream Work to register for this series. \n\n\n\nThis group will meet via Zoom monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 6:30-8:00pm CST \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 8\, 2024\n\n\n\nMarch 14\, 2024\n\n\n\nApril 11\, 2024\n\n\n\n\nNote: Please be sure to have Zoom installed on your computer prior to October 12th. A program link will be sent to the email used for program registration before each of the three sessions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Facilitator \n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist\, contemplative writer\, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing youth and young adult ministries. Specific to dream work\, Tammy has worked with her own dreams in spiritual direction over the past 15 years. Additionally she participates in continuing education workshops on the topic and stays active in an ongoing dream group. For more information\, visit Tammy’s official website. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/dream-work-online-small-group-series-2024/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T123000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20231220T233256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T233258Z UID:5573-1707300000-1707309000@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage: A Practice of Self-Discovery DESCRIPTION:An ongoing small group dedicated to a deeper exploration of SoulCollage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will include \n\n\n\n\n20 minutes of instruction\n\n\n\nguided meditation and card-making\n\n\n\njournaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired\n\n\n\n\nFirst Wednesdays\, ongoing 9:30 am – Noon. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” by Anne Marie Bennett is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.\n\n\n\nIf you are new to SoulCollage\, check our program listing for ‘Introduction to SoulCollage” to learn the basics or contact Sharon Devo to learn more about joining this small group.\n\n\n\nRegister separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-a-practice-of-self-discovery/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240202T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20231220T232726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T232728Z UID:5569-1706864400-1706875200@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Gratefulness\, Goals\, and Guidance Workshop (in person) DESCRIPTION:Use the blessings of life to fuel your soulful desires!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration requested two weeks prior to the program. \n\n\n\nWhether you are seeking personal growth\, professional development\, or simply want to enhance your overall well-being\, this transformative workshop is designed to help you reach your potential. \n\n\n\nParticipants will go through a guided process that includes a gratitude practice\, effective goal-setting techniques\, and a creative method for orienting one’s self on the wonderful possibilities ahead. Prayer\, reflection\, journaling\, sharing\, and visualization will be incorporated to achieve better alignment with one’s true self. \n\n\n\nCome and discover one way to make your meaningful intentions a reality. Reserve a spot and welcome your friends! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Facilitator \n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist\, contemplative writer\, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing parish ministries. For more information\, visit www.TammyWinn.com URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/gratefulness-goals-and-guidance-workshop-in-person/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20230830T115323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T115324Z UID:3984-1704997800-1705003200@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Spiritual Growth through Dream Work DESCRIPTION:What might your dreams be trying to tell you?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration requested two weeks prior to the program. \n\n\n\nThis offering will be held online using Zoom. Please have Zoom installed on your computer prior to January 11th. A program link will be sent to the email used for registration. \n\n\n\nFor those who have attended this or a similar program\, an online small group will be available for ongoing dream work beginning the following month. If you are interested in this option\, separate registration is required by following the link for “Dream Work — Online Small Group Series.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGather for a time of self-discovery and shared wisdom as we look at what our dreams may be trying to tell us. Together we will explore why it’s worth paying attention to our dreams\, how we can work with and interpret them\, and ways we can accept guidance from them that can deeply enrich our lives. Participants are encouraged to bring a recent dream they’ve had\, written down\, though this is not required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Facilitator \n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist\, contemplative writer\, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing youth and young adult ministries. Specific to dream work\, Tammy has worked with her own dreams in spiritual direction over the past 15 years and participates in continuing education workshops on the topic. She has experience facilitating group dream work and individual dream work mentoring. For more information\, visit www.TammyWinn.com. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/spiritual-growth-through-dream-work-2/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051218 CREATED:20230830T114709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T190406Z UID:3980-1701973800-1701979200@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Women Encountered By Christ (online) DESCRIPTION:A Time of Advent Reflection\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRemember who you are and the dignity you bear.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“You are a dwelling place of the Most High God…You have a voice…You are a witness…You bear no shame…You are known…You are restored…You are made for contentment…You honor Christ…You can stand tall…You can pray boldly…Your presence matters…You were made for resurrection joy.”  \nColleen C. Mitchell\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration is requested \n\n\n\nJoin us for a time of reflection this Advent as we look at three women in the Gospel who uniquely encountered Christ: Mary\, the Mother of Jesus; Elizabeth\, Mother of John the Baptist; and Anna the Prophetess. Their beautiful ancient stories hold timeless messages for us. \n\n\n\nDrawing from depictions provided in the book Who Does He Say You Are? Women Transformed by Christ\, by Colleen C. Mitchell\, we will be inspired to let the Love of God enter\, or reenter\, our lives this holy season. (Participants do not need to read this book in order to attend.) \n\n\n\nThis program will use prayer\, contemplation\, and guided discussion to help us prepare the way for our own encounters with Christ. Mark your calendars and invite your friends! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist\, contemplative writer\, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing youth and young adult ministries. For more information\, visit www.TammyWinn.com. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/women-encountered-by-christ-online/ CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR