New Programs
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Wholeness: A Way of Life
First Sunday of each Month ~ December 2018 thru March 2019
1:00 to 4:00 PM at Sophia's Portico
You are invited to join me and friends on a journey into Wholeness as a Way of Life. So far, we have looked at Gaia as a living conscious planet whose purpose is to nurture potential. Then we explored the "Possible Human," as a partner to the Earth and part of a larger story and system. You are invited to join me the first Sunday of each month. During the next four sessions we will journey into the following topics:
December 2: Wholeness as a living practice
January 6: Choosing Joy in the Midst of Chaos
February 3: Wisdom from the source of Love
March 3: Our Living Body
COST: $20
PRESENTER: Ann Beeching is an artist, interior designer and a professor at PFW who has traveled to ancient Maya sites in Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. She has studied Mayan shamanic practice and mythology for over 30 years.
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Dances of Universal Peace
On-going ~ Future Dates to be Announced
6:30 PM at St. Mary Magdala Spiritual Center
2880 Rolston Street
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
Using simple movements, mantras, lyrics and songs from many religous traditions, the Dances focus on peace and harmony, celebrating solidarity and unity with all spiritual traditions of the earth.
LEADER: Terri Duclos
MUSICIANS: Laura Hillyard, Tammy Silowski & Lindy McCormick
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Women Who Run with the Wolves and Cello ~ Part III
To Be Announced
7:00 to 8:30 PM at St. Mary Magdala Spiritual Center
2880 Rolsten Street
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
Clarissa Pinkola Estes' stories of the Wild Woman archetype and the soulful sounds of the cello will find us exploring "The Red Shoes." How do we craft with love an authentic life according to the unique needs of the individual soul? The handmade life is the result of deep, intuitive listening. Come join us as we connect to our deep, inner voice through the story of the " The Red Shoes" and the warm, rich, meditative sounds of the cello.
COST: $20
PRESENTER: Jane Heald is a professional cellist with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, a teacher, author and composer exploring ways to share the cello in more intimate settings. She will be assisted by Teresa Roberts and Emily Guerrero.
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Lilith and the Patriarchal Demonization of Women
Tuesday ~ February 26, 2019
7:00 to 9:00 PM at Sophia's Portico
Lilith has been regarded alternately as a goddess, a demon and a liberating symbol for women. How did the status of women fall to the point that it needed to be liberated? Through Lilith we will explore the decline in our status from goddess to demon to property, and discuss how Lilith can help us reclaim our position of dignity on our own terms. Materials will be provided to make an altar/meditation item to take home.
COST: $20
PRESENTER: Lisa JH Gardener is an artist and avid reader. She began researching the Sacred Femnine while pursuing her Master's degree at IPFW.
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Quantum Healing Hypnosis and Reiki
Tuesday ~ March 19, 2019
7:00 to 9:00 PM at Sophia's Portico
Are you curious about Quantum Healing Hypnosis? Have you heard of Reiki but not quite sure what it is? Hypnosis accesses your Higher Self, is a gateway to inner knowledge and can explore personal life-enhancing questions. Reiki is an ancient Japanese method of activating one's natural healing process. Come learn more about these healing modalities. Knowledge and understanding can lead to personal experiences, if so desired.
COST: $15
PRESENTER: Christine Leggett is a Reiki Master also trained in Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique developed by Dolores Cannon. She is eager to share these alternative avenues of healing.
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Healing Art Journeys
Saturday ~ March 30, 2019
1:00 to 5:00 PM at Sophia's Portico
Session 9 - Faith Ringgold is an 87-year-old artist, author and educator whose famous, narrative, painted quilts are the epitome of the genre. As a social activist, she skillfully intertwines painting, quilt-making and story-telling. Her striking images are combined with text, relating African-American history both political and personal. Her wonderful, bold colors and naive style will have you spellbound and ready to create your own narrative in her innovative and appealing style.
COST: $25
PRESENTER: Carole Holmes Gordon is a fiber, mixed media and studio artist. She can be reached at seajaystudio@hotmail.com
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