The Center for Spiritual Formation
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church in the Susquehanna Valley
TOPIC: “The Healing Power of Nature.” We will spend a day resting, renewing our souls and delighting in the power of God to bring healing by focusing on the beauty of God’s creation.
In the silence, The Word becomes more audible; His Peace permeates more deeply, and there is refreshment that comes from time apart. Come away to the quiet, to the calm, to the Creator. Share rich liturgy and holy hours through the day and night. Experience communion and consolation. Be made new from the inside out.
TOPIC: Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7.
Take the time to minister to your own soul so you can minister to others. In the silence, The Word becomes more audible; His Peace permeates more deeply, and there is refreshment that comes from time apart. Come away to the quiet, to the calm, to the Creator. Share rich liturgy and holy hours through the day and night. Experience communion and consolation. Be made new from the inside out.
In this session, spiritual directors will engage a guided creative process centered on their own interior responses
within the direction relationship. Through reflection, image-making, and structured peer witnessing, participants
will explore a simple framework that can be adapted for use in peer supervision settings
TOPIC: "The God Who Raises the Dead: A time of contemplation and prayer for the Easter season using thoughts from N. T. Wright's book Following Jesus: Biblical Reflections on Discipleship.
Service will begin indoors and move outdoors, feel free to bring your lawn chairs. Refreshments served afterwards.
Rev. Laura Baber will lead this gentle time of New Year’s Eve reflection. Participants will experience guided prayer and inspirations on the year behind us and preparation for the year ahead. This will be a contemplative prayer experience with options for creative expression, silence, or sharing.
Whether you are preparing to go, in service, on home leave or in transition, this is a contemplative gathering that offers you a soft place to land. There is no registration fee. You are welcome to invite anyone who might need this gentle community. You need to RSVP only one time to receive updates and reminders.
A time of rest, renewal and restoration. TOPIC: Autumn Reflections: Nurturing a Spirit of Awe
Join us for EXAMEN - Peer Supervision Offering
A time of rest, renewal and restoration.
Join us for EXAMEN - Peer Supervision Offering. No registration required.
In the silence, The Word becomes more audible; His Peace permeates more deeply, and there is refreshment that comes from time apart. Come away to the quiet, to the calm, to the Creator. Share rich liturgy and holy hours through the day and night. Experience communion and consolation. Be made new from the inside out.
Sunrise service, all are welcome. Fellowship begins at 5:30 am, service begins at 6:00 am. Bring your lawn chairs. Service will be held both indoors and outdoors. No registration required,
Take time for rest, renewal and restoration.
In the silence, The Word becomes more audible; His Peace permeates more deeply, and there is refreshment that comes from time apart. Come away to the quiet, to the calm, to the Creator. Share rich liturgy and holy hours through the day and night. Experience communion and consolation. Be made new from the inside out.
Explore the power of Discipleship Bands for spiritual growth and transformation. Modeled after the John Wesley Band meeting.
We will also have a sample band meeting with the Sabbath participants. Each attendee will receive a free copy of Discipleship Bands : A Practical Field Guide to take home.
