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SUMMARY:Online Event: The Love of Christ\, The Wisdom of the Buddha
DESCRIPTION:Join me on March 28 for a one-day Zoom retreat on appreciating Buddhist wisdom from the perspective of contemplative Christian spirituality. For more details and to register: https://www.soulstream.org/event/deep-and-wide-march-2026/ \nDeep and Wide – March 2026\n\n\nMarch 28\, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm PDT\n\nStart time where you are (America/New_York detected): 12:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Love of Christ\nThe Wisdom of the Buddha\nAuthor and spiritual director\, Carl McColman\, will be with us live for a virtual day of conversation and contemplative practise\, encouraging us to deepen our love for Christ while appreciating the way of the Buddha. \nDate: Saturday\, March 28\, 2026\, 9am to 2pm (PT)\nLocation: Zoom (link to be provided upon registration and payment)\nCost: $25 per person\nCoordinators: Cat Anderson\, Mark Imbach
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-event-the-love-of-christ-the-wisdom-of-the-buddha/
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SUMMARY:Online Event: 12 Principles for Living a Mystical Life\, January 31\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Talk About Mysticism — Free Zoom Call with Carl McColman!\n\n\nDear friends\,\nI’m inviting you to join me (Carl McColman) for a free Zoom call on the topic of: \nPractical Mysticism\n12 Principles for Living a Mystical Life\nI’m offering two opportunities to explore this topic with me: on Wednesday\, January 28 and Saturday\, January 31. I hope I’ll see you at one of these calls! \nSign up for the Zoom call on January 28 (Wednesday\, 7 PM EST): To register\, click here \nSign up for the Zoom call on January 31 (Saturday\, 12 Noon EST): To register\, click here \nNote: both calls are live\, featuring the same presentation both times. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwelve Practical Principles for Living a Mystical Life — Starting Today!\nIs mysticism the future of spirituality? Most mystics would say yes\, but theologians and other spiritual thought-leaders would also agree. But how we embrace a truly mystical life? What steps can we take to open our hearts\, our minds\, our lives\, to a deeply visionary\, profoundly loving\, endlessly compassionate way of being? These are the kinds of questions I want to explore with you at one of these upcoming Zoom calls. \nThese free Zoom presentations are open to the public: you do not have to be a paid subscriber (or a subscriber at all) to sign up. \n\nIf you don’t know me\, I am the author of books like The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism\, Read the Bible Like a Mystic\, and Eternal Heart. For over 40 years now\, I have been passionately interested in both Christian and world mysticism\, finding in these wisdom traditions doorways into deep personal spiritual exploration. In this program\, I’ll invite us to dive deep into a question that so many spiritual seekers ponder: How can I live a truly mystical life? My answer might surprise you — but I believe my approach will certainly inspire you. \nOur time together on Zoom will include my informal\, retreat-like presentation\, along with plenty of time for questions and answers. If you’d like to begin with an optional period of Centering Prayer\, you can log in early to join in for a deep dive into contemplative silence. Or just log in at the scheduled time to enjoy the presentation and the conversation. \nI’ll be offering this Zoom call twice in January 2026 (same presentation both times): \n\nWednesday\, January 28\, 2026\, at 7:30 PM Eastern USA Time • To register\, click here\nOptional Centering Prayer period at 7 PM; Presentation begins at 7:30 PM EST.\nSaturday\, January 31\, 2026\, at 12:30 PM Eastern USA Time • To register\, click here\nOptional Centering Prayer period at 12 Noon; Presentation begins at 12:30 PM EST.\n\nThere is no charge to attend this webinar\, but registration is required. Sign up now\, and we’ll see you soon!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere’s the fine print: these Zoom calls are open to the public and are free of charge. After the presentation\, I’ll offer a brief and no-pressure invitation for you to become either a paid Substack subscriber or a paid member of my Patreon circle. Either option will give you access to over 20 more Zoom calls this year as we explore the topic of “Living a Mystical Life” through meditation\, conversation\, shared reflection\, and discussion on two books concerning the mystical life: The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism and The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism (edited by B. McGinn). \nA Patreon membership is the best deal: not only does it give you access to all my upcoming Zoom calls\, but you’ll also get recordings of all the calls you missed\, along with access to other content I’ve created over the years\, including meditations (both audio/video and written)\, study guides for several mystical classics\, poetry and more. As an added bonus\, Patreon members will also get complimentary paid subscriptions to both of my Substack newsletters — a $12/month value in itself. \nBut there’s no obligation to attend either or both of these Zoom calls — so if you’re interested in the mystical life\, I look forward to seeing you there! \nThere is no charge to attend this webinar\, but registration is required.\nSign up now\, and we’ll see you soon!
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SUMMARY:Online Event: 12 Principles for Living a Mystical Life\, January 28\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Talk About Mysticism — Free Zoom Call with Carl McColman!\n\n\nDear friends\,\nI’m inviting you to join me (Carl McColman) for a free Zoom call on the topic of: \nPractical Mysticism\n12 Principles for Living a Mystical Life\nI’m offering two opportunities to explore this topic with me: on Wednesday\, January 28 and Saturday\, January 31. I hope I’ll see you at one of these calls! \nSign up for the Zoom call on January 28 (Wednesday\, 7 PM EST): To register\, click here \nSign up for the Zoom call on January 31 (Saturday\, 12 Noon EST): To register\, click here \nNote: both calls are live\, featuring the same presentation both times. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwelve Practical Principles for Living a Mystical Life — Starting Today!\nIs mysticism the future of spirituality? Most mystics would say yes\, but theologians and other spiritual thought-leaders would also agree. But how we embrace a truly mystical life? What steps can we take to open our hearts\, our minds\, our lives\, to a deeply visionary\, profoundly loving\, endlessly compassionate way of being? These are the kinds of questions I want to explore with you at one of these upcoming Zoom calls. \nThese free Zoom presentations are open to the public: you do not have to be a paid subscriber (or a subscriber at all) to sign up. \n\nIf you don’t know me\, I am the author of books like The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism\, Read the Bible Like a Mystic\, and Eternal Heart. For over 40 years now\, I have been passionately interested in both Christian and world mysticism\, finding in these wisdom traditions doorways into deep personal spiritual exploration. In this program\, I’ll invite us to dive deep into a question that so many spiritual seekers ponder: How can I live a truly mystical life? My answer might surprise you — but I believe my approach will certainly inspire you. \nOur time together on Zoom will include my informal\, retreat-like presentation\, along with plenty of time for questions and answers. If you’d like to begin with an optional period of Centering Prayer\, you can log in early to join in for a deep dive into contemplative silence. Or just log in at the scheduled time to enjoy the presentation and the conversation. \nI’ll be offering this Zoom call twice in January 2026 (same presentation both times): \n\nWednesday\, January 28\, 2026\, at 7:30 PM Eastern USA Time • To register\, click here\nOptional Centering Prayer period at 7 PM; Presentation begins at 7:30 PM EST.\nSaturday\, January 31\, 2026\, at 12:30 PM Eastern USA Time • To register\, click here\nOptional Centering Prayer period at 12 Noon; Presentation begins at 12:30 PM EST.\n\nThere is no charge to attend this webinar\, but registration is required. Sign up now\, and we’ll see you soon!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere’s the fine print: these Zoom calls are open to the public and are free of charge. After the presentation\, I’ll offer a brief and no-pressure invitation for you to become either a paid Substack subscriber or a paid member of my Patreon circle. Either option will give you access to over 20 more Zoom calls this year as we explore the topic of “Living a Mystical Life” through meditation\, conversation\, shared reflection\, and discussion on two books concerning the mystical life: The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism and The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism (edited by B. McGinn). \nA Patreon membership is the best deal: not only does it give you access to all my upcoming Zoom calls\, but you’ll also get recordings of all the calls you missed\, along with access to other content I’ve created over the years\, including meditations (both audio/video and written)\, study guides for several mystical classics\, poetry and more. As an added bonus\, Patreon members will also get complimentary paid subscriptions to both of my Substack newsletters — a $12/month value in itself. \nBut there’s no obligation to attend either or both of these Zoom calls — so if you’re interested in the mystical life\, I look forward to seeing you there! \nThere is no charge to attend this webinar\, but registration is required.\nSign up now\, and we’ll see you soon!\n\nMore
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-event-12-principles-for-living-a-mystical-life-january-28-2026/
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SUMMARY:Online Event: Centering Prayer Summit\, January 24-25\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Friends\, I’ll be one of the featured speakers at the 2026 Centering Prayer Summit\, taking place on January 24-25\, 2026. Click here to register. \nOther speakers include Cynthia Bourgeault\, Kaira Jewel Lingo\, Adam Bucko\, and more. \nThe theme of this event is “Learning to See in the Dark: Opening to Mystical Hope in a Collective Dark Night.” I think pretty much everyone agrees that we are living in times that are challenging: politically\, economically\, technologically\, and yes\, spiritually. But the mystical traditions of Christianity and the other sacred paths of the world offer us powerful and practical wisdom for navigating times like ours. This weekend even features a variety of voices and perspectives as we all ponder this question: how do I learn to see — to pray\, to be — in the dark\, even when it feels like a “dark night”? \n \nMy talk\, building off of the Summit’s main theme is “Entering the Cloud of Unknowing: Befriending the Darkness in Centering Prayer.” And while my talk (and the Summit) is focussed on the practice of Centering Prayer\, I believe the themes\, values and practical wisdom that we will be sharing at this Summit will be helpful for all spiritual seekers\, regardless of which method(s) of contemplative practice you prefer. \nAll the events will be recorded\, so you can count on being able to enjoy the teachings from this Summit even if you are unable to attend in person. Any one of the programs offered at this Summit is worth the entire price of admission — it’s like you’ll be getting eight amazing deep dives into the contemplative wisdom of our time\, for the price of one! \nEarly bird pricing is available only until December 31\, so register now! Click here: https://www.centeringprayersummit.com/referral/CPS2026/3cjCevmHrTHV23Or \nI love these events because they have the feel of a true “gathering of the tribes” as contemplative teachers\, practitioners and seekers from all around the world join together for a shared weekend of prayer\, meditation and reflection. I’m so honored to be part of this — I hope you’ll join in on the wisdom and the fun!
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-event-centering-prayer-summit-january-24-25-2026/
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Wanderlust Contemplative Summit (I'm one of 40 speakers!)
DESCRIPTION:I’m honored to share that I’ll be speaking at the 2025 Contemplative Summit — a free online gathering bringing together over 40 wisdom teachers from across contemplative traditions. \nFrom September 25–28\, thousands of us from around the globe will be exploring this year’s theme: \nThe Spacious Heart: Holding Suffering with Love \nWe’ll be joined by amazing guests\, like Parker Palmer\, Jacqui Lewis\, Fr. Greg Boyle\, Kathleen Norris\, and many others. Together\, we’ll ask: \n\n\nHow do we stay tender when the world feels hard? \n\n\nWhere does the contemplative path meet the cry for justice? \n\n\nWhat can forgotten mystics — and even our own shadows — teach us now? \n\n\nHow might we make space in our hearts for joy and grief\, for awe and uncertainty? \n\n\nIn addition to powerful talks\, you’ll be able to join live practice sessions\, daily small groups\, and even explore spiritual direction in a safe\, supportive space. \nIt’s 4 days to breathe\, listen deeply\, and widen your heart — in community with thousands of others seeking to live awake and connected. \nI hope you’ll join us. You can reserve your free spot (paid upgrade options available) by clicking here: \nhttps://school.spiritualwanderlust.org/a/2148152474/nYbfKp4J
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spiritual Wanderlust":MAILTO:kelly@kdcoaching.org
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Summit (Online Event)\, October 24-27\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:I’m so honored to be one of the presenters of the Spiritual Wanderlust 2024 Contemplative Summit! I’m joining other contemplative writers and teaches like Carmen Acevedo Butcher\, James Finley\, Kaira Jewel Lingo\, James Martin\, Christine Valters Paintner\, and many others\, for four days of conversation and exploration of various topics related to contemplative practice and spiritual living. \nThe event is free\, but you need to pre-register by clicking here: school.spiritualwanderlust.org/a/2147964072/nYbfKp4J. (disclosure: please use this link\, if you decide to purchase one of the optional paid upgrades\, then I will get a commission and wouldn’t that be nice!?!) \nThis year the organizers of the summit asked me to speak about contemplation and psychedelics. I’ve written about this before\, so it’s a topic that I believe is timely and important\, especially as more and more research is being done into the use of psychedelic medicines for the treatment of depression\, anxiety\, PTSD\, and end-of-life care. And of course\, many indigenous cultures continue to use psychoactive plants for ceremonial and sacramental purposes. I know this might be a new topic for many people\, and perhaps even controversial — so please attend the summit and hear what I have to say! \nHere’s the description of the event from the organizers: \n\nThis year’s Summit is an invitation to explore the Mystery that lies beyond certitude and control. As we gather with fellow seekers\, we’ll learn from some of the most profound voices in contemplative spirituality—teachers like James Finley\, Suzanne Stabile\, and Fr. James Martin. We’ll delve into what it means to live fully\, even in the darkest seasons of life. \nIf you’ve ever felt a longing for something deeper\, if you’re searching for wisdom\, healing\, or a greater sense of connection\, this Summit is for you. Together\, we’ll explore: \n\n\nHow can the teachings of the mystics can shape our spiritual growth? \n\n\nWhat do our divine longings teach us?  \n\n\nHow do we navigate the dark seasons of our lives? \n\n\nI hope you’ll join me and thousands of others on this transformative journey. The doors are wide open—are you ready to step through? \n\nClick here to register for the Contemplative Summit!
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/contemplative-summit-online-event-october-24-27-2024/
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CATEGORIES:Online Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spiritual Wanderlust":MAILTO:kelly@kdcoaching.org
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SUMMARY:The Mysticism of Caryll Houselander (Part of the "Modern Mystics School")
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for the Modern Mystics School\, including my August 3\, 2024 program on Caryll Houselander! \nCaryll Houselander was a British mystic who lived from 1901 to 1954. I believe she is one of the most underrated of Christian mystics\, so I’m glad that I’ve been asked to present a workshop on her as part of Spiritual Wanderlust’s “Modern Mystics” School! \nTo register for my program\, you’ll sign up for the entire year-long course — featuring amazing teachers like Lerita Coleman Brown\, Kaira Jewel Lingo\, James Finley and Laurence Freeman. Each month a different instructor will present a Saturday program on a modern-day mystic\, including figures like Howard Thurman\, Thomas Merton\, Simone Weil\, Thich Nhat Hanh\, and many others. The monthly tuition starts at just $27/month\, with some upgrades if you’d like some extra features. If you can’t make a program\, you can watch a recording of it later (including any programs you may have missed). \nFor more information or to register\, click here. \n \nFor more information or to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/the-mysticism-of-caryll-houselander-part-of-the-modern-mystics-school/
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CATEGORIES:Online Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spiritual Wanderlust":MAILTO:kelly@kdcoaching.org
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SUMMARY:Online Presentation: The Psalms and Poetry (with Alice Camille and Paul Boudreau)
DESCRIPTION:The Language of Praise from the Psalms to Mary Oliver (And Beyond)\nAlice Camille\, Paul Boudreau\, and Carl McColman \nThursday\, April 25\, 2024 7:30-9:00 pm Online — Click here to register. \nThe most beloved book in the Old Testament – perhaps even the entire Bible – is the Psalms. This collection of 150 Hebrew hymns formed the spiritual life of ancient Israel – and of Jesus\, along with monks\, nuns\, and mystics of every generation since. Modern-day musicians (U2)\, poets (Mary Oliver)\, and writers (Nan Merrill) have been influenced by this great biblical prayer-book. For this virtual conversation\, join us for an evening celebrating the spirituality of the Psalms and to consider how they continue to influence us. We’ll look at our favorite Psalms\, poems and songs inspired by or based on Psalms\, and maybe imagine what new psalms for the modern era might be needed. \nIf you’ve attended Alice\, Paul and Carl’s previous programs for the Oratory (on Star Trek and pop music)\, you know they combine a deep love for the Bible and the spiritual life with an equal appreciation for pop culture. St. Ignatius encourages us to “find God in all things”. Alice\, Paul and Carl make the search fun!
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Lent with the Mystics (Spirituality and Practice)
DESCRIPTION:To learn more about this e-course and to register for it\, click here. \nSpirituality & Practice is one of my favorite online websites/communities\, offering a truly interspiritual approach to cultivating the interior life. I’ve been leading online courses for S&P for several years now\, so imagine how thrilled I was when I was approached to lead their 2024 Lenten program! Naturally\, we decided my theme would be “Lent with the Mystics” and I’d develop the course around how the Lenten themes of fasting\, giving and prayer pair well with the classic mystical process of purification\, illumination\, and deification/union. \nThis course will include a series of emails with quotations from great mystics\, my reflection on their wisdom\, prompts for your own journaling\, meditation and prayer\, and a robust practice circle where you can interact with me and with the other course participants. We’ll also have a Zoom call on March 21 which will be recorded in case you can’t attend in person. Plus\, if you’re a chaplain\, this course counts for six continuing education hours. \nInterested? Sign up now — To learn more about this e-course and to register for it\, click here.
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CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T190000
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SUMMARY:Online Meditation Open House: Aspiration/Intention Meditation for 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join Carl McColman as he leads a guided meditation on Aspiration and Intention to kick off the new year! This is the first of his series “24 Meditations for 2024” consisting of 24 guided meditations based on the Beatitudes\, the Noble Eight-Fold Path\, and the Celtic Wheel of the Year. \nThis meditation is free but registration is required. If you can’t attend on January 23\, register anyway — everyone who registers will get access to a recording of the meditation (both audio and video) that you can stream or download at your convenience. \nAfter this meditation\, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about Patreon — and find out how you can get access to all 24 guided meditations\, plus other bonus content including written meditations\, study guides for mystical classics\, and more videos featuring Carl McColman. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-meditation-open-house/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carl McColman":MAILTO:mccolman@anamchara.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231211
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SUMMARY:The Contemplative Summit (Free Online Event)
DESCRIPTION:Register now for THE CONTEMPLATIVE SUMMIT taking place December 7-10\, 2023: https://school.spiritualwanderlust.org/a/2147724939/nYbfKp4J — and catch my talk on “The Chainsmoking Mystic” on Friday\, December 8! \nThis online event featuring some of the most respected names in the contemplative community\, like Laurence Freeman\, Carmen Acevedo Butcher\, Ilia Delio\, Jon Sweeney\, and many more — including yours truly! It is free\, with an optional paid upgrade option for lifetime access to the programming. You can catch my talk on December 8\, but I’m sure you’ll want to enjoy this entire event\, running from December 7 through December 10! Registration is required\, so click here to reserve your spot: https://school.spiritualwanderlust.org/a/2147724939/nYbfKp4J \n \nLive the Questions\, Together\nat the first ever (free!) Contemplative Summit!\n  \nWhat does it look like to settle into Mystery?  \nIt’s not always easy to release our grasp on certitude in exchange for the adventure of the Unknown. \nThe biggest questions do not come with neatly packaged answers: \nHow do we trade control for acceptance?  \nHow do we work to change the things we cannot accept?  \nWhat is this divine union our hearts so long for?  \nWhat can the mystics teach us about becoming whole? \nAnd what does spiritual growth actually look like in a season of darkness and wintering? \n  \nAs the northern hemisphere settles into the womb-like days of darkness and waiting\, we invite you to settle in with the Earth\, find your ground\, and sit at the feet of some of the top contemplative teachers of our time.  \nClick below to register for FREE\, and join thousands of fellow seekers who will be living the questions alongside you. \nClick here: https://school.spiritualwanderlust.org/a/2147724939/nYbfKp4J \nPS – When you register above\, you’ll also receive immediate access to 8 free bonuses\, including a full Advent retreat on “Mary\, the Mother of Longing\,” a download of the Litany for Our Inability to End Gun Violence\, a free class on Islamic mysticism\, and more! \nClick here to receive your free gifts! \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/the-contemplative-summit-free-online-event/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spiritual Wanderlust":MAILTO:kelly@kdcoaching.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203608
CREATED:20191221T034204Z
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Wisdom of the Christian Mystics (Columbia Seminary)
DESCRIPTION:I’ve offered this course on the spirituality of the Christian Mystics several times through Columbia Seminary’s Center for Lifelong Learning. We’re adapting it to an online format and are pleased to make this available in this way. We will draw on the wisdom and insight of the mystics themselves\, and reflect on how their visionary teaching can be inspiring and beneficial for Christians in our time — and for all times. \nWe recommend you register early as space is limited. Click here for more information and/or to register.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/wisdom-of-the-christian-mystics/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201108
DTSTAMP:20260430T203608
CREATED:20200701T025401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T202006Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event: Dealing with Distractions During Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:“I’ve tried Centering Prayer\, but my mind just won’t settle down!” If you’ve ever said this\, or something like it\, then this mini-retreat is for you! We will be reflecting together on how the “monkey mind” feels like such a distraction during forms of silent prayer — and then we’ll consider how we can actually “meet the monkey” in such a way that even the noisiest thoughts can become doorways to moving deeper into prayerful silence before God. We’ll have two sessions to pray together\, learn together\, and support one another on the greatest of adventures — moving more deeply into the silence of Divine Love. \n\nSpecial note: thanks to a generous patron of the Vallombrosa Center who has underwritten some of the costs associated with this retreat\, registration is now only $25 (normally $50) per person! \nTo learn more and to register\, click on this link: Taming the Monkey Mind: Dealing with Distractions During Centering Prayer.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-event-dealing-with-distractions-during-centering-prayer/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201128
DTSTAMP:20260430T203608
CREATED:20200701T024245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T135456Z
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Wisdom of the Christian Mystics (with Tessa Bielecki)
DESCRIPTION:I’m excited to be offering this online course exploring the wisdom of the Christian mystics in partnership with my colleague and friend Tessa Bielecki. We will be celebrating the wisdom and insight of a dozen major voices within the Christian tradition\, looking at how their wisdom remains relevant even in these extraordinary times\, and how they invite us deeper in our own spiritual practice. To learn more and to register\, click on this link: www.SpiritualityandPractice.com/WisdomoftheChristianMysticsE-Course
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-event-wisdom-of-the-christian-mystics-with-tessa-bielecki/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203608
CREATED:20200701T022430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T135820Z
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Wisdom of the World's Mystical Traditions (Seven Week Program)
DESCRIPTION:Mysticism is like meditation and prayer — it cannot be limited to just one faith or wisdom tradition. Zeitgeist — Atlanta’s home base for the spiritually independent seeker (and their allies like me\, who are aligned with a faith but who love the interspiritual adventure) — is doing important work not only here in the south\, but now thanks to online technology\, for everyone. I’m really excited to partner with Zeitgeist to offer this seven week program on “Wisdom of the World’s Mystical Traditions.” Each week we will explore one of the great mystical/contemplative traditions\, and engage in a meaningful spiritual exercise designed to explore the contemplative practice of that particular lineage. People at all levels of contemplative study are welcome to participate: all we ask is that you bring an open heart\, a curious mind\, and a willingness to respect all positive spiritual paths. \nTo learn more about this program and to register\, click here:\nwww.zgatl.org/carl-mccolman-mysticism.html
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-event-wisdom-of-the-worlds-mystical-traditions/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zeitgeist":MAILTO:deb@zgatl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200830
DTSTAMP:20260430T203608
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SUMMARY:Mosaïek Conversations (Online Event)
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to an exciting online event that I’m honored to be part of. Mosaïek Conversations\, sponsored by a church in South Africa\, takes place the weekend of August 28 & 29\, 2020. The event organizers asked fellow pilgrims on the spiritual journey to share the practices\, hopes and ideas that stir their heart. My talk will be on silence (of course). \nThe speakers include: Br Alois (from Taizé)\, Carolyn Arends\, Lacy Finn Borgo\, Shane Claiborne\, Johan Geyser\, Aaron Niequist\, Parker J. Palmer\, Ron Rolheiser\, Margaret Silf\, Adri-Marie Van Heerden\, Vusi Vilakati\, and yours truly!\n\nRegistration is free. Click here for more information or to sign up: www.mosaiek.com/conversations.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/mosaiek-conversations-online-event/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203608
CREATED:20200701T003402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T003402Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event: "Remaining Faithful in Unusual Times"
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be leading a presentation and reflection on the wisdom of Julian of Norwich particularly as it relates to the world we find ourselves in here in the summer of 2020: the world of pandemic\, social distancing\, the struggle against racism\, and the challenge to remain faithful and hopeful during these most difficult times. This talk is free and open to the public — you just need to contact the pastor of Friendship Presbyterian Church to receive a Zoom invite. We’ll be gathering on Thursday\, July 16\, 2020 at 7:00 PM Eastern USA time. For more information and instructions on how to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-event-remaining-faithful-in-unusual-times/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203608
CREATED:20200520T033707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200520T033829Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event: Julian of Norwich - The Patron Saint of Sheltering in Place
DESCRIPTION:Julian of Norwich\, a fourteenth century mystic\, is surprisingly relevant to our time: she lived through political turmoil\, religious conflict\, and multiple outbreaks of the bubonic plague. Through it all\, she retained a spirituality powerful in its optimism\, trust\, and joy in God. She has much to teach us about the nature of Divine Love\, the dynamics of prayer\, and the beauty of life when it is grounded in the unshakable confidence that “All Shall Be Well.” Our sessions will explore who Julian was\, why her message was so radical for its time (and remains visionary even now)\, and how we can apply her joyful wisdom to our lives today. \nThis special online retreat is sponsored by the Vallombrosa Center of Menlo Park\, CA. We will gather via Zoom for two sessions on May 29 and May 30. Click here for more information or to register.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-event-julian-of-norwich-the-patron-saint-of-sheltering-in-place/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203608
CREATED:20200405T195514Z
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SUMMARY:Online Retreat: Praying with the English Mystics
DESCRIPTION:One of my favorite monasteries is Holy Cross Monastery in the Hudson River Valley of New York. I’ve led a number of retreats there over the years\, and so I’m very pleased to offer this retreat — via Zoom — the next best thing to being there! \nOver three days (May 12\, 13\, and 14\, 2020) we’ll have a Zoom session each day to reflect together on the wisdom of one of the great English mystics. We’ll explore the spiritual guidance from Julian of Norwich\, Evelyn Underhill\, and the anonymous author of The Cloud of Unknowing. Each session will include an introduction to the mystic we are exploring\, highlights from their teachings\, and practical insights how we can incorporate their contemplative into our daily prayer lives\, here in the 21st century. \nWe suggest a donation of $15 per session ($45 for the entire retreat) which will support the ministry of the Holy Cross monks (and my ministry as well). To make your donation\, click on the link below; please put “English mystics retreat” in the memo line of your donation. No one will be required to donate in order to join the sessions. \nMake your donation at www.holycrossmonastery.com/donate (remember to put “English Mystics Retreat” in the memo line). \n \nPRAYING WITH THE ENGLISH MYSTICS: Contemplative Wisdom for Challenging Times \nFrom the visionary optimism of Julian of Norwich\, to the contemplative guidance of The Cloud of Unknowing and the encouraging words of Evelyn Underhill\, England has been home to a rich lineage of spiritual teachers. These great mystics have shared their timeless wisdom through a treasury of poetic and inspirational writings that continue to point us to a joyful and prayerful spiritual life. \nOur time together will include three conferences where we will explore the life and teachings of the English mystics\, with an eye to applying their wisdom to our daily life. We’ll explore their practical instruction for meditation\, and contemplation\, and reflect together on how their down-to-earth methods of prayer can transform our spiritual practice today. \nPlease join us on Zoom for any or all of these three sessions\, offered at 2pm Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday\, May 12-14. Each session will last about one hour. We’ll post the link at the Holy Cross website on the week of the retreat. \nNo preregistration is required for this retreat. \n— \nRetreat leader Carl McColman is the author of several books\, including Befriending Silence\, Answering the Contemplative Call\, and The Big Book of Christian Mysticism. He blogs on Christian spirituality and contemplative living at www.carlmccolman.com. McColman is a life-professed Lay Cistercian (a layperson under formal spiritual guidance of Cistercian monks) affiliated with the Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers\, Georgia. He has been a practitioner of Christian contemplative prayer and meditation for over 30 years.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-retreat-praying-with-the-english-mystics/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191123
DTSTAMP:20260430T203608
CREATED:20191015T011039Z
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SUMMARY:Promises of the Heart Online Course
DESCRIPTION:“Follow your heart.” It’s a classic phrase of advice and encouragement\, for we know that true wisdom is not just a matter of thinking logical thoughts. It emerges most assuredly from the intuition and insight that only our hearts provide. \nBut what does it really mean to “follow your heart\,” and how can the wisdom of the heart truly make a difference in our day-to-day lives? Fortunately\, each of the world’s great spiritual traditions has much to say about the blessings of the heart — and the gifts awaiting each of us\, deep within. \nThis all-new e-course celebrates the wisdom of the heart by drawing from sources throughout the world’s mystical traditions. Great teachers the world over help us discover the promises of the heart — promises we can weave into our own spiritual practice to embody a more joyful and conscious life. \nClick here to learn more and to register!
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/promises-of-the-heart-online-course/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191026
DTSTAMP:20260430T203608
CREATED:20190627T172116Z
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SUMMARY:Your Sacred Story: The Spiritual Practice of Journaling
DESCRIPTION:This online course is offered through Columbia Seminary’s Certificate Program in Spiritual Formation. \nWriting and spirituality have gone hand-in-hand from Biblical times to the present day. Keeping a journal can be an integral part of a daily prayer practice; it can be a tool for discernment and for seeking God’s will in our lives. This online course will explore journaling from a variety of perspectives including writing memoir\, writing as a form of prayer\, writing for healing and discernment\, and writing to share with others. \nStudents are asked to keep a journal as a spiritual discipline\, for the duration of the class. Each week includes topics for meditation and reflection. Students may share actual journal entries or reflections based on the week’s topics. Please note\, this is not a “Writer’s Workshop” so we will not be critiquing each other’s writing for grammar or style\, although students are encouraged to prayerfully reflect on one another’s entries and to explore the question of how the creative process of writing can be a tool for deepening our relationship with God.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/your-sacred-story-the-spiritual-practice-of-journaling/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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