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SUMMARY:Contemplative Retreat: Giving Our Deaths Away
DESCRIPTION:From Friday–Sunday\, October 31–November 2\, join us for a Spiritual Life retreat on Halloween\, All Saints Day\, and the Day of the Dead at the Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center in Pulaski\, Pennsylvania. Amid our normal retreat rhythms of solitude and community\, silence and conversation\, stillness and activity\, we will explore our mortality\, our hopes and fears surrounding death\, and what our tradition(s) have to say about death and eternal communion we have with saints and ancestors. \nAccording to the Spanish mystic John of the Cross\, we have three essential struggles in life: 1) To get our lives together\, 2) To give our lives away\, and 3) To give our deaths away. \nWhat is asked of us in the first two struggles is more obvious and captured in the first half of life. But what does it mean to give our deaths away in the later parts of our life? How we approach death and dying leaves a legacy\, a particular spirit\, which either nurtures or haunts those left behind. If we die at peace with ourselves\, loved ones\, the world\, and with God\, then like Jesus\, we will leave behind a spirit that nourishes\, warms\, consoles\, and gives our loved one’s sacred permission to be at peace. How do we do that? What are our stories\, fears\, concerns\, and anxieties that inhibit us from giving our death away. \nJoin us as we sit with these questions\, listen to God and ourselves\, and explore this on retreat in community with one another. \nRSVP to Norma Meyer at 412.441.3800 x211 by Sunday\, October 19. Cost options are listed below. Contact Pastor BJ to discuss scholarships. \nOne Night \n\nFriday–Saturday or Saturday–Sunday | Private Room and Common Bath | $100\n\nTwo Nights \n\nFriday–Sunday | Private Room/Common Bath | $150\n\nOne Day \n\nSaturday | $50
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/contemplative-retreat-giving-our-deaths-away/
LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 2067 Evergreen Rd\, Pulaski\, PA\, 16143\, United States
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SUMMARY:Adult Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Adult Sunday School\nClasses for adults meet on Sundays\, 9:45–10:45 am\, from September through May\, unless otherwise noted. \nJourney with Scripture | Highland Room and Zoom \nThe Journey with Scripture class reads together various Scripture readings for that week in worship\, whether from the lectionary or our pastor’s choosing. These readings span across the entire Bible. The class uses a variety of methods of engaging the scripture texts and is conversational in nature. Prior knowledge of the Scriptures is not necessary for participation. Rev. Henk Bossers and other class members facilitate the class. Contact Sara Hackett for Zoom information. \nSeekers | Garth Overlook Room and Zoom \nThe Seekers class desires to grow in religious understanding\, insight\, faith\, and practice. We create a space for spiritual and intellectual exploration\, enrichment\, and sharing. Together we seek a broad\, inclusive dialogue\, including respecting and learning about other faith traditions. All viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged at our classes. The Seekers class consist of speakers and videos\, with time for sharing and questions. Contact Gwen Puza for Zoom information. \nSoul Food | Good Samaritan Room and Zoom \nSoul Food is an adult class that focuses on feeding our spirits and nurturing our awareness of God’s presence. We use a prayerful\, contemplative format that includes small group discussions of spiritually nourishing texts and personal experiences. Our upcoming books are So You Want to Talk About Race\, by Ijeoma Oluo\, to be followed in November by Season’s Greetings\, by Ruth Boling. New participants are always welcome! The Soul Food class is facilitated by the Rev. Joe Hajdu and other class members. Contact the Rev. Joe Hajdu for additional and Zoom information. \nView this Week’s Adult Church School Offerings \n\nChildren and Youth Sunday School\nThe Nursery\, for children up to age 3 is staffed from 8:30 am–12:30 pm on Sundays for children to sing songs\, tell stories\, and play. \nChildren age 4- 3rd grade go to Sunday School: Sacred Stories for Kids after the Moments with our Children in the Sanctuary (11:10 am) and parents pick kids up after worship in Room 206. \nTweens in grade 4th-6th go to Sunday School: Sacred Stories for Tweens after the Moments with our Children in the Sanctuary (11:10 am) and parents pick kids up after worship in Room 207. \nTeens in  grade 7th-12th meets on the FIRST and THIRD Sunday of the month from 9:45-10:45am in the Second Floor Parlor \n  \n 
URL:https://cathedralofhope.org/event/church-school/2025-11-02/
LOCATION:East Liberty Presbyterian Church\, 116 S. Highland Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Life,Educational & Spiritual Life
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