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Signups for "The BE Attitudes" are closing soon! What do the Beatitudes of Jesus invite us to BE in the world? How do these attitudes allow us to stay attentive to the Holy that is present in all the dynamics of life? And how are these principles perhaps made most manifest in the poor and humble? This nine-week course reflectively works through the wisdom of the Beatitudes using a lens of contemplative practice and mindfulness.... Register here: https://www.breadoflife.org/be-attitudes

In these challenging days for our country, we must remember that we are all in this together. How can we hold the tensions that threaten to break us apart? Join us one Monday a month in our Healing Democracy Action Circle, an online community stimulating and supporting one another in expanding our attitudes and actions in the civic area. https://www.breadoflife.org/healing-democracy

Last chance to sign up for the Bread of Life workshop, "Your Legacy Matters!" First session starts on Wednesday. http://breadoflife.org/legacy-matters Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can’t remember who we are or why we’re here.... Sue Monk Kidd See more

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Is the current state of our nation's politics what we want? This is one of those significant and critical moments for change in shaping our democracy so that it serves all citizens equally. Join us for a series of conversations with other concerned citizens to expand our own thinking and lead us toward effective action. " " Tuesday afternoons from 4:00-5:30 pm. A six-week series: Sep 29, Oct 6, Oct 13, Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 10... Cost: $30.00 Please visit our website to register your spot: https://www.breadoflife.org/civic-engagement See more

Discover your inner storyteller! Join us for a ten week series where participants will get to know one another, write, and share together in a highly supportive environment. Writing in a community such as this facilitates a deepening connection to one's own story and voice, to others engaging the same exploration, and to the larger context in which we seek to discover meaning. " " Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm. October 8 - December 17 (except Tha...nksgiving) Cost: $50-$200 (a sliding scale based on need) Register your spot on our website here: https://www.breadoflife.org/awa-open-writing

Anyone can write! Our lives are full of experiences that we remember and cherish. All these memories give us subject matter to create, develop, re-arrange, and embellish into an amazing piece of written art to share with the world. Join us in this writing workshop series and experience the love of writing! ": " Thursdays from 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Six sessions: Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5... Cost: $120 Limited space left! Register here: https://www.breadoflife.org/writing-a-personal-practice

Yesterday, November 16, 2019, Bread of Life Center celebrated the graduation of the 8th class of Spiritual Directors in our 22 years in the region. These 11 souls have spent the last 3 years immersed in two deeply personal and gratifying programs- Listen To Your Life, the mandatory first year program and the the 2 year Internship in the Art of Spiritual Direction. The facilitators- Sandra Lommasson, Jim Peterson and Dave Olson - loving guided, taught and were taught by this class. Congratulations to all of you and we can’t wait to see all the ways you engaged with people in a world that so needs your skills.

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You have asked, and now you shall receive.. Registration is now open for our next AWA Open Writing Sessions with Guy Howard Klopp!! Course Details: ... 8-Week Course Thursday Evenings from 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. January 9th - February 27th 2020 Please visit our website to register while there is room https://www.breadoflife.org/awa-open-writing-sessions

Last Call! Come join us for a night of relaxation :) We have 4 spots available https://www.breadoflife.org/slowing-down-contemplative-prac