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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 in person at Tau Center. Please plan to arrive by 6:15pm. Late arrivals to this program cannot be accommodated. \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/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tau Center
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SUMMARY:Silence - Journey to Heartfulness
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a contemplative journey of curiosity ‘from the mind to the 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\nOur morning together will include prayer and quiet reflection\, ending with circle sharing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a journey to explore the language of the heart. We will start this journey by simply noticing the moments throughout our life that bring joy and happiness to our lives. We will spend time in contemplation opening to these moments within our hearts. There will be time for sharing\, reflection and journaling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur facilitator\, Laura Desmaris explored meditation while living in India over ten years ago. Since then she found herself drawn to Centering Prayer and has been influenced by Thomas Keating and Cynthia Bourgeault – combining all of her prayer and meditation experiences to create this offering. She is a Spiritual Director and has led Centering Prayer with Sr Pat Irr\, OSF in prior seasons at Tau Center.
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/silence-journey-to-heartfulness-4/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tau Center
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SUMMARY:Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life
DESCRIPTION:A Journey Together\n\n\n\nJoin us for this unique hybrid offering beginning in September! \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 for the series by August 28\, suggested donation $75 – $150 \n\n\n\nThis is a community-focused\, connected series\, with one registration for all sessions\, and is limited to twenty participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe second half of life is a threshold that can often bring a new set of challenges as well as a new set of opportunities. The shifting of priorities\, the letting go of identities\, the creation of new ones; they can all leave us asking\, “what’s next?” \n\n\n\nDuring this 9-month journey together\, you will have the opportunity to explore the common themes that arise in mid-life and be invited – through both individual and group reflection\, activities\, and sharing – to consider the possibilities this phase of life might be offering you. \n\n\n\nStarts on Saturday\, September 9. There will be 6 sessions: 3 in-person at Tau Center and 3 virtual via Zoom \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 9\, 2023 ~ 10am – 3pm at Tau Center: Honoring the Past\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 11\, 2023 ~ 6:30pm – 8pm via Zoom:  Shifting Traditions\n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 10\, 2024 ~ 6:30pm – 8pm via Zoom: Exploring New Identities\n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 2\, 2024 ~ 10am – 3pm at Tau Center: Being in the Present\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 8\, 2024 ~ 6:30pm – 8pm via Zoom: Evolving our Living Spaces\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 17\, 2024 ~ 10am – 3pm at Tau Center: Designing the Future\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Facilitator \n\n\n\nFor nearly 20 years\, Karen Bychowski spent much of her time as a management consultant\, traveling around the United States and across the world. She assisted large organizations in navigating change as part of her work with a Global Fortune 100 Consulting Company. In October 2019\, she took steps to find meaning in the second half of her own life\, leaving this career to follow a greater calling she felt God had for her. \n\n\n\nKaren is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation and is passionate about helping others explore and live out the greatest purpose for their lives. She frequently coaches those experiencing various transition points in their professional and personal lives\, using a combination of inquiry\, reflection\, and experimentation to help them find greater meaning in their journey.
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/finding-meaning-in-the-second-half-of-life/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tau Center
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SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage
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” 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-september-06-2023/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tau Center
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SUMMARY:St. Clare Garden Labyrinth Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the opening of the new St. Clare Garden on the grounds of Our Lady of the Angels Campus! The St. Clare Garden Self-guided Labyrinth Walk begins at 11:30 am following the 10:30 am Mass. This special event is one of a few to honor  and celebrate the completion of the St. Clare Garden. No registration is required; open to our Faith Community. Hard copies of the guide are available at the chapel.  \n\n\n\nYou can also download the guided here. \n\n\n\nThe  St. Clare Garden offers a place of stillness and serenity as a compliment to the Peace Path and Cosmic Walk currently located on the grounds of Our Lady of the Angels.  Amenities include:  Shade Patio\, Labyrinth\, Waterfall\, Lawn Area\, Firepit Patio and Contemplative Spaces.
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/st-clare-garden-celebration/
LOCATION:Our Lady of the Angels Chapel\, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187-6002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Tau Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org
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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\nFirst Wednesdays\, ongoing 9:30 am – Noon. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. Wednesday\, August 2 theme: Peaceful Warrior Rides Again. \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-august-02-2023/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tau Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230729T093000
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SUMMARY:Forest Therapy Walk
DESCRIPTION:St. Clare Garden Fundraiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne way to open your eyes is to ask yourself: What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew I would never see it again? \nRachel Carson\n\n\n\nWe invite you to come explore the Peace Path and grounds at Our Lady of the Angels through the lens of ‘Forest Therapy.’ See the land in a new way and experience yourself held in the natural world in a deep and profound manner. As part of this nature experience\, we will gather materials to create unique Earth Mandala’s during our morning together. \n\n\n\nBy slowing down and noticing and being embodied in nature\, you will deepen your relationship with nature. Our time together is an opportunity to disconnect from technology\, pause and be at one with the natural world.  \n\n\n\nHeld entirely outdoors our guide\, Jeanne Iovinelli will lead the group in a slow and deliberate walk. Experience a series of gentle invitations\, transitioning from movement to ‘sitting and noticing’ before closing with a tea ceremony.  \n\n\n\nCome join us to deepen your relationship with the natural world and experience the healing benefits of Forest Therapy to raise funds for the St Clare Garden Labyrinth. \n\n\n\nONLINE REGISTRATION is required for this event\, with a suggested donation of $25 – $250 to benefit the St Clare Garden Labyrinth Project \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA note from our guide\, Jeanne Iovinelli: My training in forest therapy has taken me to a level of connectedness to the natural world and God that I have never experienced before. My soul yearns to go outside\, slow down\, and notice the handiwork of our creator. Yes\, this all takes time. As part of self-compassion and self-care we must make time for our souls to experience the wonder of nature\, which will enrichen your life in ways you have not experienced before. You will grow spiritually\, be gentler with mother earth\, and help to restore your relationship with her. The magic and wonders of the natural world will naturally and organically lift your spirits.
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/forest-therapy-st-clare-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tau Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T203000
DTSTAMP:20260624T091021
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SUMMARY:Earth Joy
DESCRIPTION:A Solstice Drumming Circle and Guided Walk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:30pm – Guided ‘ Wisdom of Nature’ Walk and Reflection with Karen Bychowski\n\n\n\nUsing passages from Robin Wall Kimmerer’s “Braiding Sweetgrass\,” we will reflect on and share the wisdom of nature as we also explore nature’s elements that surround us. During this Guided Reflection\, we will walk in the new St. Clare Garden\, pausing periodically for a short reading\, reflection\, and sharing.Plan to bring comfortable walking shoes\, and a folding/camping chair (if seating is needed). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 6:45pm – Praise for the Four Elements and Welcome with Sr Glenna Czachor\, OSF\n\n\n\nWith praise and joy for the Four Elements: Air\, Water\, Earth and Fire that are present in the world! We invite you join us as we walk through the St. Clare Garden before joining together in our Drumming Circle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:00-8:30pm – Drumming Circle & Fire Ceremony Celebrating Elements of Earth & Fire \n\n\n\nWe will gather on the lawn in the center of the St. Clare Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chair and drum / rattles\, if you have your own. Tau Center has a limited number of extra drums and rattles available\, so please join us and be a part of the circle even if you do not own a drum. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! \n\n\n\n\nONLINE REGISTRATION is requested by June 18th. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe St Clare Garden is located to the west of Entrance 5\, at Our Lady of the Angels\, on the Wheaton Franciscan campus. Learn more about our presenters and our other summer offerings at
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/earth-joy/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tau Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T110000
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SUMMARY:Silence - Journey to Heartfulness
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a contemplative journey of curiosity ‘from the mind to the 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\nOnline registration is required by Monday\, May 8 before 9:00 a.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur morning together will include prayer and quiet reflection\, ending with circle sharing \n\n\n\nThis is a journey to explore the language of the heart. We will start this journey by simply noticing the moments throughout our life that bring joy and happiness to our lives. We will spend time in contemplation opening to these moments within our hearts. There will be time for sharing\, reflection and journaling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur facilitator\, Laura Desmaris explored meditation while living in India over ten years ago. Since then she found herself drawn to Centering Prayer and has been influenced by Thomas Keating and Cynthia Bourgeault – combining all of her prayer and meditation experiences to create this offering. She is a Spiritual Director and has led Centering Prayer with Sr Pat Irr\, OSF in prior seasons at Tau Center. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations.
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/silence-journey-to-heartfulness-3/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tau Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T113000
DTSTAMP:20260624T091021
CREATED:20230323T192434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T192436Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Therapy Experience
DESCRIPTION:Healing Through The Seasons\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne way to open your eyes is to ask yourself: What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew I would never see it again? \nRachel Carson\n\n\n\nLed by Jeanne Iovinelli\, Certified Forest Therapy Guide\, we invite you to come explore the Peace Path and grounds at Our Lady of the Angels – to see the land in a new way and experience yourself held in the natural world in a deep and profound manner. \n\n\n\nHeld entirely outdoors Jeanne will lead the group in a slow and deliberate walk that incorporates a series of gentle invitations\, transitioning from movement to ‘sitting and noticing’ before out time together closes with a tea ceremony. While the two hour guided walk format is similar for each session\, each season is a new opportunity to be drawn into the unique attribute of our ever-changing landscape and you are encouraged to attend throughout the year.  \n\n\n\nAttendees are welcome to extend their time with private reflection in the St Clare Garden\, following the conclusion of the guided walk. Bring a blanket or a sack lunch to enjoy additional quiet time on your own! \n\n\n\nOffered Seasonally – Spring\, Summer\, Fall Check our website for additional dates \n\n\n\nONLINE REGISTRATION two weeks prior to the program is requested \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA note from our guide\, Jeanne Iovinelli: My training in forest therapy has taken me to a level of connectedness to the natural world and God that I have never experienced before. My soul yearns to go outside\, slow down\, and notice the handiwork of our creator. Yes\, this all takes time. As part of self-compassion and self-care we must make time for our souls to experience the wonder of nature\, which will enrichen your life in ways you have not experienced before. You will grow spiritually\, be gentler with mother earth\, and help to restore your relationship with her. The magic and wonders of the natural world will naturally and organically lift your spirits. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations.
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/forest-therapy-experience/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tau Center
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T120000
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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\nFirst Wednesdays\, ongoing 9:30 am – Noon. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. Wednesday May 3 theme: The Mother Within. \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/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tau Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T113000
DTSTAMP:20260624T091021
CREATED:20230322T213106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T213108Z
UID:2696-1682157600-1682163000@wheatonfranciscan.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:Earth Gratitude: God’s Vision of Abundant Life\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a morning of Joy and Gratitude for all of Creation as we Celebrate Earth Day!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick image to enlarge \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Itinerary\n\n\n\n\n10:00am – 11am: Create a Gratitude Rock and explore the St Clare Garden\n\n\n\n11am – 11:30am: Earth Day Prayer and closing ritual\n\n\n\n9:30am – 12:30pm: Self-guided walk along the Peace Path & Cosmic Walk\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration by Monday April 17th is requested\, but not required \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarth\, we thank you. You provide such joy and sustenance always. May we honor your beauty and wonder everyday. May we learn from the seasons to have patience and grace. \n\n\n\nAll Are Welcome
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/earth-day-2023/
LOCATION:Wheaton Franciscans\, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187-6002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Tau Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T091021
CREATED:20230322T005707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T005708Z
UID:2687-1682015400-1682020800@wheatonfranciscan.org
SUMMARY:Clutter Clearing for Soul Space
DESCRIPTION:Online via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn online Book Group and Sharing Circle\n\n\n\n\nThis group will meet online via Zoom four consecutive Thursday evenings: April 20\, 27 and May 4\, & 11\, from 6:30-8PM. \n\n\n\nParticipants need to secure a copy of the book From Clutter to Clarity by Kerri Richardson to participate in this online series. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClutter is a temper tantrum of the soul\, and it’s time to listen closely to what it’s saying. \n Kerri Richardson\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration is requested two weeks prior to the program \n\n\n\nOver the course of this four week small group series\, we will use author Kerri Richardson’s easy to read book\, From Clutter to Clarity\, as a guide to help us actively implement decluttering strategies. More than just a book group\, we’ll offer one another inspiration\, support\, and gentle accountability in moving through the process of actually decluttering. By dealing with our clutter we can reclaim energy for other areas of our lives. \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. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations.
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/clutter-clearing-for-soul-space-2/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tau Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260624T091021
CREATED:20230322T011317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T011319Z
UID:2674-1681812000-1681815600@wheatonfranciscan.org
SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra
DESCRIPTION:Guided Meditation with Patti Essig\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome join us for morning meditation\, led by Patti Essig \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration is required by April 13 \n\n\n\nPlease bring a mat to lay down on\, a small pillow and a blanket. You may lay down or stay seated for this 20 minute meditation. Whatever you prefer. \n\n\n\nDress comfortably for our morning and sign up for the Day Retreat Option if you would like to extend your time at Tau Center after the program. All are welcome. \n\n\n\n\nDuring Yoga Nidra\, infused with intention\, one moves into the most relaxed state of Alpha brain waves where one learns to tap into the extraordinary powers of your own intuition\, inspiration\, creativity\, health and abundance. \nAmrit Desai \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Facilitator Patti Essig: a returning presenter\, Patti has led Outdoor Summer Yoga at Tau Center for the last five years\, as well as\, Body Prayer. \n\n\n\nWe are grateful to have Patti return to facilitate this ongoing monthly series. Body\, Mind\, Spirit wholeness shines through her Spiritual Direction\, workshops\, and way of life. A trained Spiritual Guide through the Siena Center. A Veriditas Certified Labyrinth Facilitator. An Amrit Yoga Certified Second Level Yoga Teacher. She shares with her students the many benefits she has experienced from practicing yoga via her Yoga Energy Studio since 2001. Married and a mother of three grown sons\, a poet\, an avid reader of “Guide for Spiritual Living”\, and practitioner of Soaring Crane QiGong. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations.
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/yoga-nidra/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tau Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260624T091021
CREATED:20230322T004718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T004720Z
UID:2673-1681380000-1681387200@wheatonfranciscan.org
SUMMARY:Clutter Clearing for Soul Space
DESCRIPTION:In-person Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree Up Your Energy and Simplify Your Life for What Matters Most\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you don’t love it\, need it\, or use it\, it’s clutter. \n Kerri Richardson\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration is requested two weeks prior to the program \n\n\n\nUsing From Clutter to Clarity by Kerri Richardson as inspiration\, Tammy will guide us in discerning where distracting clutter shows up in our lives and why. She will also offer strategies for how we can simplify and create space for what matters most. \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. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations.
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/clutter-clearing-for-soul-space/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tau Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260624T091021
CREATED:20230322T001918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T001919Z
UID:2669-1681205400-1681210800@wheatonfranciscan.org
SUMMARY:Silence - Journey to Heartfulness
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a contemplative journey of curiosity ‘from the mind to the 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\nOnline registration is required by Monday\, April 10 before 9:00 a.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur morning together will include prayer and quiet reflection\, ending with circle sharing \n\n\n\nThis is a journey to explore the language of the heart. We will start this journey by simply noticing the moments throughout our life that bring joy and happiness to our lives. We will spend time in contemplation opening to these moments within our hearts. There will be time for sharing\, reflection and journaling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur facilitator\, Laura Desmaris explored meditation while living in India over ten years ago. Since then she found herself drawn to Centering Prayer and has been influenced by Thomas Keating and Cynthia Bourgeault – combining all of her prayer and meditation experiences to create this offering. She is a Spiritual Director and has led Centering Prayer with Sr Pat Irr\, OSF in prior seasons at Tau Center. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations.
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/silence-journey-to-heartfulness-2/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tau Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230328T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230328T110000
DTSTAMP:20260624T091021
CREATED:20230227T185031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T194702Z
UID:2371-1679995800-1680001200@wheatonfranciscan.org
SUMMARY:Silence - Journey to Heartfulness
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of Lenten Prayer and Contemplation. \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 is required by Monday\, March 27 before 9:00 a.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur morning together will include prayer and quiet reflection\, ending with circle sharing \n\n\n\nThis is a journey to explore the language of the heart. We will start this journey by simply noticing the moments throughout our life that bring joy and happiness to our lives. We will spend time in contemplation opening to these moments within our hearts. There will be time for sharing\, reflection and journaling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur facilitator\, Laura Desmaris explored meditation while living in India over ten years ago. Since then she found herself drawn to Centering Prayer and has been influenced by Thomas Keating and Cynthia Bourgeault – combining all of her prayer and meditation experiences to create this offering. She is a Spiritual Director and has led Centering Prayer with Sr Pat Irr\, OSF in prior seasons at Tau Center. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations.
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/silence-journey-to-heartfulness/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tau Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260624T091021
CREATED:20230227T191103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T194121Z
UID:2373-1678960800-1678968000@wheatonfranciscan.org
SUMMARY:Wisdom of the 12 Steps for Lenten Reflection - March 16th & 23rd
DESCRIPTION:During this In Person\, Two Part Series\, we will explore a fresh way to look inward this Lent \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\nDates: Thursday\, March 16 and March 23rd from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  \n\n\n\nOnline registration is required by Monday\, March 14 – there is one registration for both days \n\n\n\nOver the two sessions\, we will learn ways to apply insights from the 12 Steps during our Lenten journey. With a gentle framework for self-evaluation and personal growth\, this perspective offers a fresh approach to this season of reflection. Tammy will begin each session with an introduction\, followed by time for personal reflection and optional group sharing. \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. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations.
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/wisdom-of-the-12-steps-for-lenten-reflection/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tau Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260624T091021
CREATED:20230227T184904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230312T184726Z
UID:2357-1678786200-1678791600@wheatonfranciscan.org
SUMMARY:Silence - Journey to Heartfulness
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of Lenten Prayer and Contemplation. \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 is required by Monday\, March 13 before 9:00 a.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur morning together will include prayer and quiet reflection\, ending with circle sharing \n\n\n\nThis is a journey to explore the language of the heart. We will start this journey by simply noticing the moments throughout our life that bring joy and happiness to our lives. We will spend time in contemplation opening to these moments within our hearts. There will be time for sharing\, reflection and journaling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur facilitator\, Laura Desmaris explored meditation while living in India over ten years ago. Since then she found herself drawn to Centering Prayer and has been influenced by Thomas Keating and Cynthia Bourgeault – combining all of her prayer and meditation experiences to create this offering. She is a Spiritual Director and has led Centering Prayer with Sr Pat Irr\, OSF in prior seasons at Tau Center. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations.
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/silence-journey-to-heartfulness-march-14/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Tau Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260624T091021
CREATED:20230216T015139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230312T184820Z
UID:2273-1677749400-1677758400@wheatonfranciscan.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Writing with Sr Glenna Czachor
DESCRIPTION:A mindful practice of meditation through the written word\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 one week prior is required\, with a donation of your choosing \n\n\n\nThe Lenten practice of repentance may sound familiar…but what does it really mean for us? The biblical tradition of repentance is less about paying attention to our sinfulness and more about focusing on our lives as we seek a change of mind or actions. True acts of repentance will help us think differently and turn from what we think is our path\, to what God is really calling forth for us. \n\n\n\nOne way to get in touch with new ways of thinking and being is through the practice of Contemplative Writing\, a mindfulness practice through the written word. Engaging in a practice of focused journaling using writing prompts\, Contemplative Writing can support the process of self-discovery and foster connection with your inner spirit. \n\n\n\nOther benefits: \n\n\n\n\nBoosts your confidence and calms your inner-critic\n\n\n\nOffers new perspectives on your life journey\n\n\n\nAllows for freedom and creativity\n\n\n\nRelieves stress and addresses deep-set emotions\n\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\n\nSr. Glenna Czachor\, OSF is a Wheaton Franciscan Sister with more than 25 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 Tuscon\, AZ. She has studied leadership and improvisational skills with the legendary vocal artist and motivational speaker\, Bobby McFerrin.
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/contemplative-writing-tau-center/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tau Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org
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