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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T100000
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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T093000
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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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