EVENT DESCRIPTION
The Selah community offers seasonal opportunities, encouragement and support for taking a day of prayer.
As we enter Advent season, the Poustinia will provide space for silent reflection to notice, wonder, explore and experience this season of waiting with expectancy.
In addition, creative elements will be included to help deepen and/or broaden one’s experience as we engage our soul and senses. No artistic skill is necessary and all creative elements will make use of simple supplies such as pencils, paper, crayons or markers or paints, etc.
Going into a quiet day allows you to take a “stacio,” a pause before transitioning into Advent season. We start on Zoom to gather our hearts and intentions for the day, offer some suggestions for time in solitude and come back at the end to share our experiences (if you wish).
DATE
Thursday, Dec 12, via Zoom
TIME
9am – 1:30pm PST
RSVP
RSVPs close 24 hours in advance. You will receive a Zoom link from the Facilitators prior to the event.
DETAILS
Details and suggested supplies will be sent to registered participants prior to the session. No cost. All are welcome.
FACILITATORS
WENDY BRYANT & CINDY WAPLE
Wendy Bryant and Cindy Waple began curating Creative Contemplative Sessions in 2023 because of the richness both have experienced as they explore creativity as part of their contemplative practices.
For Cindy, being someone who is often in her head, adding a creative component to contemplation engages more of her heart, soul and senses, widening and deepening her experience of the Holy One and her own awareness. Often her creative explorations are simply a collection of markings, color, words and other mediums that reflect more of the process of contemplation – revealing, memorable, and occasionally producing images that are personally profound.
Wendy often finds herself swirling in the wind like dried leaves on a Fall day. Creative outlets in various media allow her the means to explore with wonder and discover that inner voice that often stumbles when restricted to only words. When in her “Heart Studio,” she freely engages with all media, recognizing a deep connection with the Divine, and even dancing on occasion with the Creative Spirit of God.
Both believe that anyone can add various creative options to their contemplative practices and both desire to journey with others as we continue to explore, experiment and experience a fuller awareness of the Holy One and ourselves as God’s Beloved.
SELAH QUESTIONS?
If you have additional questions, contact Erika at info@selahcenter.org. Please note it may take up to 48 hours to respond, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.