The Mystic and Contemplative Circles and Services is a program designed to create opportunities to explore pathways for opening to Spirit and sharing in sacred circles. These gatherings are intended to be opportunities to share with others open to exploring Mystical experiences and cultivating Mystical hearts. We will explore different forms of contemplation, meditation as ways of accessing our own deepest selves, connecting with others, and inviting Spirit.
This series will be facilitated by Rev. Jane Tuohy and different sessions will be led by people who participated last church year in the Interfaith Exploration of Mysticism program, and by guests. No previous experience is required. A willingness to be open to mystery, to be in the unknown and to invite experiences and perspectives of other participants is required.
All sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8pm in the Lower Meetinghouse at First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist of Newburyport.
Registration is required. Please submit name and contact information to Rev. Jane Tuohy at jane.tuohy@frsuu.org.
Dates:
September 24 – Opening Session: Cynthia Bourgeault’s Mystical Hope, led by Rev. Jane Tuohy
October 8 – Session Two: Spiritualism, led by Johnathon Pape
October 22 – Session Three: Claiming Words for Your Spirituality, led by Rev. Rebecca Bryan
November 5 – Session Four: Open
November 19 – Session Five: Music as a Path of Transcendence, led by Susan Swan
December 3 – Session Six: The Mystical Faith and Theology of Etty Hillesum, led by Carolyn Coman
December 17 – Final Session: Group Reflections