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SUMMARY:Creative Souls Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:Creative Souls Gatherings\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year\, the Creative Contemplative Gatherings are getting “creative” and moving to a monthly\, one hour format starting October 20 at 6:00 PDT on Zoom.\n \nNow called “Creative Souls Gatherings”\, and still hosted by Wendy Bryant and Cindy Waple; these gatherings will offer visual and written prompts plus individual time to explore any creative medium you would like – drawing\, painting\, dancing\, music\, writing\, movement\, cooking\, gardening\, photography\, etc.   \n \nWe welcome the curious\, the insightful\, the experimental\, the adventurer\, the practical\, the wary\, the joyful\, the average\, the wanderers and the wonderers – all are welcome to join us and explore creativity as a contemplative practice. No artistic experience is required! \nDATE\nMonday\, October 20\, 6-7pm PT \n\n\n\nLOCATION\nHeld via Zoom \nCOST\nNo Cost \nREGISTER\nRSVP for Zoom link. \nPrior to the event\, you will receive an email from the facilitators that will include the Zoom link. Registration closes 24 hours before event begins. \nFACILITATORS\n \nWENDY BRYANT & CINDY WAPLE \nWendy 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. \nFor 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. \nWendy 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. \nBoth 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. \nQUESTIONS? \nIf 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.
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/creativesouls/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
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SUMMARY:SoulAwake 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nSoulAwake: Cultivating our Souls for Ready\, Relevant Responses of Love\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn community\, cohort members will deepen their understanding and experience of living contemplatively\, specifically exploring how it impacts the way we hold and respond to the current climate in which we find ourselves.  Using the image of the labyrinth\, in the first session we will consider the whole of the labyrinth as representing God’s Presence in all of life. We will then journey inward through the twists\, turns and sometimes setbacks of the labyrinth as we explore the topics of Identity and Transformation\, Embodied Practice\, and Prayer. Then\, centered and grounded in Presence\, embodied practice and prayer\, we will make the journey outward\, with sessions exploring Loving Others\, and Loving Creation. Through the lens of these topics\, we will be exploring\, What is ours to hold in light of the current climate in which we live? \nEven if you have participated in LFTH or SoulAwake before\, we hope you’ll consider being a part of it again\, knowing you will encounter it in fresh and relevant ways. \n“If you haven’t accepted Selah’s invitation to experience the awakening of your soul\, I encourage you to do it. SoulAwake has been a good funnel for letting God drip through the mess and the noise of my life. I have been steadily nurtured by the goodness of God through the SoulAwake readings and discussions.”  Theresa\, SoulAwake attendee \n\nCOURSE DETAILS\nDuration: Seven months\, starting October 2025Dates: One Saturday/monthTime: 9am-2:30pmLocation: South Puget Sound area \nWe encourage anyone who can participate in person to do so\, but also will be offering a Hybrid format for those who can’t be in person. \nSESSION DATES\nOctober 18\, MaplewoodNovember 15\, ManitouJanuary 10\, ManitouFebruary 14\, MaplewoodMarch 14\, ManitouApril 11\, MaplewoodMay 9\, Manitou \nTUITION\nPay it Forward: $1500Standard Price: $1100Community Supported: $700 (depending on capacity) \nThe standard cost for this course is $1\,100. While this price reflects the true cost of creating and offering it\, we believe that transformation belongs to everyone and are committed to reducing financial barriers to participation. That’s why we’re offering a community supported price level\, $700 so you can choose the one that best aligns with your current financial circumstances. \nThese reduced options are made possible by the generosity of our donor community who help ensure that seekers from all walks of life can engage the wisdom that calls us to Pause\, Encounter the Spirit\, and Grow Together toward wholeness and loving others. If you’re able\, you’re invited to select the $1\,500 pay it forward level to help support others on the path. \n\n\n\nFACILITATORS\n \nMARY PANDIANI \nMary Pandiani\, D.Min\, Executive Director\, leads Selah\, a contemplative community that seeks to provide sacred spaces for people to pause\, encounter and grow. Her current focus is a posture of contemplative living across the seasons of life. With the support of her husband Bill\, Mary serves Selah while also enjoying their four adult daughters and their families. Mary lives in Gig Harbor\, WA where she knows the value of beauty in creation and the gift of community. \n \nJOHN KIEMELE \nJohn Kiemele\, PhD\, is a Wellbeing Educator\, Spiritual Guide\, and Listening Coach who has spent the past 30-plus years guiding individuals and groups across North America and internationally\, assisting them to discover and deepen life-giving connections and wellbeing practices. John is Founder and former Director of Selah Center. John and Marrissa Fernandez Kiemele\, MD are co-creators and facilitators of “AIM to Live Well.” \n \nLORINA MEADE \nLorina Meade\, MEd. began her Selah journey in 2015 taking Living from the Heart\, now SoulAwake. Desiring to continue the contemplative journey and accompany others\, Lorina went on to receive her certification as a spiritual director. Along with offering direction\, she enjoys the opportunities to teach\, facilitate and has served on the Selah board. Lorina lives in University Place\, WA with her husband J.B. and has two sons who live in Europe.  \nQUESTIONS\nContact info@selahcenter.org with questions.
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/soulawake-2025/
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SUMMARY:Shape of a Life: Aging Gratefully
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nONE-DAY WORKSHOP\nJoin us for a day retreat exploring what it means to age well. In the contemplative spirit of creativity and love\, we want to discover joy in the aging process. Through the use of artwork and poetry\, words and research\, we will look at aging in its beauty and losses. Considering the One who created us in God’s image\, we address ways to live out this life with recognition of all that is Holy. We focus on wisdom\, community\, reality and capacity to love as some tools as some tools that shape the journey of getting older. It’s never too soon to prepare. While this retreat is geared towards those concerned with aging\, it applies to any of us who are getting older.  \n“To know how to grow old is the masterwork of wisdom\, and one of the most difficult chapters in the great art of living.” Henri Amiel (1821-1881) \nDATE\nSaturday\, October 11 \nTIME\n10am-4:30pm \nREGISTER\nRegister through St. Placid Priority’s website \nLOCATION\nSt. Placid PrioryPriory Spirituality CenterLacey\, WA \nCOST\n$78 for retreat/$90 with lunchIf interested in staying the night either before or after or both\, please check with Janice at the Priory Spirituality Center. \nFACILITATORS\nDr. Mary Pandiani\, D.Min\, Executive Director\, leads Selah\, a contemplative community that seeks to provide sacred spaces for people to pause\, encounter and grow. Her current focus is a posture of contemplative living across the seasons of life. With the support of her husband Bill\, Mary serves Selah while also enjoying their four adult daughters and their families. Mary lives in Gig Harbor\, WA where she knows the value of beauty in creation and the gift of community. \nZoe Pearson\, Selah Companion\, Jesus Follower\, Learner\, Friendship Builder\, Living in Daily Gratefulness
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/shape-of-a-life-aging-gratefully/
LOCATION:St Placid Priory\, 500 College Street NE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98516\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928
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SUMMARY:Pilgrimage of the Soul: Siena to Orvieto
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS FULL\nPilgrimage of the Soul: The Way is Made by Walking\,\nSiena to Orvieto with St. Catherine of Siena\n“Yet the Lord pleads with you still:\nAsk where the good road is\, the godly paths you used to walk in\,\nin the days of long ago. Travel there\,\nand you will find rest for your souls.”\nJeremiah 6:16 \n“Love transforms you into what you love.” \nSt. Catherine of Siena \nDATES\nSeptember 20-27\, 2025 \nDESCRIPTION\nWith St. Catherine of Siena as our Mystic Guide\, we will travel down the Via Francigena from Siena to Orvieto for a total of 80 miles over 8 days. In the beautiful land of Tuscany\, this walk is a time of contemplation and movement. From the themes of St. Catherine’s life\, each day will hold an intention to explore\, personally as well as communally. Morning times will hold some silent walking while the afternoons will be times of engagement.  \nCOST\nTotal cost for single room: $2\,650 \nINCLUDED\n\nHousing each night in 3 star hotels and agriturismo/B&Bs (7 nights)\nBreakfast each morning (7 mornings)\nDinner (1 evening)\nTwo Guides to lead the time of contemplation – with the mystic guide of St. Catherine of Siena\nGuidebook (maps\, walking prompts\, prayers\, book recommendations) to accompany the pilgrimage\nThree gatherings ahead of the pilgrimage to answer questions/prepare your hearts\n\nNOT INCLUDED\n\nTransportation to/from Italy\nTransportation to Siena\, the start of the pilgrimage\nTransportation from Orvieto\nLunches and six dinners\n\nWALKING\nWalking up to 7 hours a day/7-13 miles\, the Via Francigena section is a challenging route\, especially for first-timers who have never done a multi-day walk/trek before. It’s physically demanding to walk an average of 10 miles daily\, combined with a different lodging place each night. Take into consideration the need for training beforehand to handle the route. \nWalker\, your footsteps\nare the road\, and nothing more\,\nthe road is made by walking.\nWalking you make the road\,\nand turning to look behind\nyou see the path you never\nagain will step upon.\nWalker\, there is no road\,\nonly foam trails on the sea. \nAntonio Machado\, Border of a Dream: Selected Poems \nQUESTIONS\nContact director@selahcenter.org
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/pilgrimage-of-the-soul-siena-to-orvieto/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T183000
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SUMMARY:Creative & Generative Forum
DESCRIPTION:CREATIVE & GENERATIVE (C&G) FORUM\nExplore the process by which we move from intention to action with ideas that further the contemplative life as a source of connection with the Divine Holy One. \nDATE & TIME\nSunday September 14\n5-6:30pm PT\, via Zoom \nRSVP\nRSVP to receive the Zoom link. Prior to the event\, you will receive an email from the facilitators that will include the Zoom link. \nUPCOMING DATES\nSUNDAYS (typically the 2nd Sunday of alternating months)\nNovember 9 \nSELAH QUESTIONS\nIf 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.
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/creative-generative-forum/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T150000
DTSTAMP:20250910T223519Z
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SUMMARY:2025: IN•SPIRIT for Spiritual Directors
DESCRIPTION:A course for trained Spiritual Directors who desire to expand capacity in their practice or desire to continue one’s own formation. Join in this time to remember\, relearn\, and practice what you know and want to know as a trained Spiritual Director. Through exploring topics\, both known and new\, engage with others who are also life-long learners through facilitated training\, dialogue\, and “real plays” for what you’ve experienced in actual spiritual direction sessions. \n\nREQUIREMENT\nProviding direction for at least one directee \nCOMMITMENT: YEAR-LONG COHORT (2025-2026)\nOnline\, Second Tuesdays\, 1-3pm\nSept 9\, Oct 7\, Nov 11\, Jan 13\, Feb 10\, March 10\, April 14\, May 12 \nAn opportunity to expand your capacity as a Spiritual Director through topical conversations that will include asking questions\, practicing\, and more training in subject material that will be presented. Using breakout groups\, large group\, and homework\, we will explore the most pressing topics for the cohort (i.e. dreamwork\, gender identities\, racial diversity\, or send a topic of your choice) by engaging through your own experience and ideas. \n\nREGISTRATION\nTotal Cost: $380\nMaximum number of participants: 16 \n\nFACILITATORS \n \nMary Pandiani\nAs the Executive Director of Selah\,  she co-facilitates In•Spirit with John Kimele for current spiritual directors seeking growth in their ongoing work as a director. Mary completed her Spiritual Direction certification with SoulStream in 2013 and her Supervision training in 2017. With a Masters and Doctorate in Leadership from Fuller Seminary and Portland Seminary\, respectively\, she has been a facilitator/teacher of various classes along with “Listening with the Spirit\,” a Spiritual Direction program. \n \nJohn Kiemele\nJohn Kiemele\, PhD\, is a Wellbeing Educator\, Spiritual Guide\, and Listening Coach who has spent the past 30-plus years guiding individuals and groups across North America and internationally\, assisting them to discover and deepen life-giving connections and wellbeing practices. John is Founder and former Director of Selah Center. John earned a PhD in educational studies and spirituality\, and completed certificates in Mindful Self-Compassion\, Wellness Coaching\, Spiritual Direction\, Mindfulness\, and the Enneagram Spectrum. 
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/2025-inspirit-for-spiritual-directors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T223000
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SUMMARY:Taste of SoulAwake
DESCRIPTION:A Taste of SoulAwake: Cultivating our Souls for Ready\, Relevant Responses of Love \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurious about … how to live in our world filled with noise and distractions?navigating our current culture with resilience and meaning?impacting our relationships with relevant Love-responses? \nThis free “Taste of…” event provides a sample experience of Selah’s seven-month interactive cohort: intentions\, themes\, format\, and time-tested spiritual practices. \nOffered with a focus on encountering and being transformed by the presence of God/Source of Life and listening generously to better discern what is ours to hold and do in this current season. \nPreparations for our Fall 2025 “SoulAwake” cohort are underway with registration opening soon. \nDATE\nSaturday\, September 6\, 9-10:30am PT \n\n\n\nLOCATION\nHeld via Zoom \nCOST\nNo Cost \nREGISTER\nRSVP for Zoom link. \nPrior to the event\, you will receive an email from the facilitators that will include the Zoom link. Registration closes 24 hours before event begins. \nFACILITATORS\n \nMARY PANDIANI \nDr. Mary Pandiani\, D.Min\, Executive Director\, leads Selah\, a contemplative community that seeks to provide sacred spaces for people to pause\, encounter and grow. Her current focus is a posture of contemplative living across the seasons of life. With the support of her husband Bill\, Mary serves Selah while also enjoying their four adult daughters and their families. Mary lives in Gig Harbor\, WA where she knows the value of beauty in creation and the gift of community. \n \nJOHN KIEMELE \nJohn Kiemele\, PhD\, is a Wellbeing Educator\, Spiritual Guide\, and Listening Coach who has spent the past 30-plus years guiding individuals and groups across North America and internationally\, assisting them to discover and deepen life-giving connections and wellbeing practices. John is Founder and former Director of Selah Center. John and Marrissa Fernandez Kiemele\, MD are co-creators and facilitators of “AIM to Live Well.” \n \nLORINA MEADE \nLorina Meade\, MEd. began her Selah journey in 2015 taking Living from the Heart\, now SoulAwake. Desiring to continue the contemplative journey and accompany others\, Lorina went on to receive her certification as a spiritual director. Along with offering direction\, she enjoys the opportunities to teach\, facilitate and has served on the Selah board. Lorina lives in University Place\, WA with her husband J.B. and has two sons who live in Europe.  \nQUESTIONS? \nIf 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.
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/copy-of-a-taste-of-soulawake/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T203000
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SUMMARY:A Taste of SoulAwake
DESCRIPTION:A Taste of SoulAwake: Cultivating our Souls for Ready\, Relevant Responses of Love \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurious about … how to live in our world filled with noise and distractions?navigating our current culture with resilience and meaning?impacting our relationships with relevant Love-responses? \nThis free “Taste of…” event provides a sample experience of Selah’s seven-month interactive cohort: intentions\, themes\, format\, and time-tested spiritual practices. \nOffered with a focus on encountering and being transformed by the presence of God/Source of Life and listening generously to better discern what is ours to hold and do in this current season. \nPreparations for our Fall 2025 SoulAwake cohort are underway with registration opening soon. \nDATES\nWednesday\, July 23\, 7-8:30pm PT Saturday\, September 6\, 9-10:30am PT \nSame experience on both days \n\n\n\nLOCATION\nHeld via Zoom \nCOST\nNo Cost \nREGISTER\nRSVP for Zoom link. \nPrior to the event\, you will receive an email from the facilitators that will include the Zoom link. Registration closes 24 hours before event begins. \nFACILITATORS\n \nMARY PANDIANI \nDr. Mary Pandiani\, D.Min\, Executive Director\, leads Selah\, a contemplative community that seeks to provide sacred spaces for people to pause\, encounter and grow. Her current focus is a posture of contemplative living across the seasons of life. With the support of her husband Bill\, Mary serves Selah while also enjoying their four adult daughters and their families. Mary lives in Gig Harbor\, WA where she knows the value of beauty in creation and the gift of community. \n \nJOHN KIEMELE \nJohn Kiemele\, PhD\, is a Wellbeing Educator\, Spiritual Guide\, and Listening Coach who has spent the past 30-plus years guiding individuals and groups across North America and internationally\, assisting them to discover and deepen life-giving connections and wellbeing practices. John is Founder and former Director of Selah Center. John and Marrissa Fernandez Kiemele\, MD are co-creators and facilitators of “AIM to Live Well.” \n \nLORINA MEADE \nLorina Meade\, MEd began her Selah journey in 2015 taking Living from the Heart\, now SoulAwake. Desiring to continue the contemplative journey and accompany others\, Lorina went on to receive her certification as a spiritual director. Along with offering direction\, she enjoys the opportunities to teach\, facilitate and has served on the Selah board. Lorina lives in University Place\, WA with her husband J.B. and has two sons who live in Europe.  \nQUESTIONS? \nIf 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.
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/a-taste-of-soulawake/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T130000
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SUMMARY:Experiencing God in the Midst of Busy
DESCRIPTION:WORKSHOP\nDo you desire to hear the Holy Spirit but can’t find the time or don’t know how? Join us for a four-hr facilitated retreat where we will pause to practice listening together for the still\, small voice of God who pursues us tenderly and calls us by name. There will be both individual time to journal and reflect\, as well as time in small groups. \nDATE\nSaturday\, June 7 \nTIME\n9am-1pm \nLOCATION\nBethany Community Church (Green Lake – CLCL Building) 8023 Green Lake Dr. N.\, Seattle WA \nCOST\n$40Partial scholarships available. Contact bev@olivetree-pd.com. \nDETAILS\nNo childcare provided \nQUESTIONS?\nIf 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. \nFACILITATORS\n \nBev Emerson\, MBA\, Spiritual Director\, Transition Coach\, and Business Advisor\, has been practicing listening prayer since she was 13\, but didn’t step deeply into this contemplative life until 2000 after attending the Servant Leadership School in Greensboro and experiencing God’s love in very new ways. Further formed through the Ignatian Exercises\, she receives deep joy in connecting individuals to their truest selves\, each other\, and God. \n  \n \nVanessa Fenlason\, MA in Biblical Counseling\, is very excited to co-facilitate this retreat. She has discovered the freedom in and depth of contemplative life more than 12 years ago. Ever since\, she has attended many trainings and seminars\, as well as facilitated retreats and soul care groups. She is passionate about accompanying people in the discovery of God’s presence and grace-filled voice. \n  \nSince 2015\, Vanessa and Bev have been leading retreats\, classes\, and small groups together\, focusing on helping individuals experience God in the midst of daily life. This is their first retreat post-COVID.
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/experiencing-god/
LOCATION:Bethany Community Church\, Seattle\, WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T153000
DTSTAMP:20250527T184528Z
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SUMMARY:Becoming Good Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:Becoming Good Ancestors: Building an Island of Sanity in a World Falling Apart\nOne-day workshop devoted to how we may respond to crises that threaten human and ecological life on our precious planet. \nParticipants need to have read Brian McLaren’s book\, Life After Doom \nDATE\nSaturday\, May 24 \nTIME\n9:30am-3:30pm \nLOCATION\nShoreline Unitarian Universalist Church14724 1st Ave NE\, Shorline\, WA \nCOST\nNo cost (free will donations accepted) \nDETAILS\nLunch will be brown bag or local cafes \nREGISTER\nRegister by emailing the number of participants to tnewell@redeemer-kenmore.org. \nCO-SPONSORED BY\n\nSowing Clover\nEpiscopal Church of the Redeemer\nShoreline Unitarian Universalist Church
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/becoming-good-ancestors/
LOCATION:Shoreline\, WA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Selah Center":MAILTO:info@selahcenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250519T200000
DTSTAMP:20250522T193820Z
CREATED:20250101T231114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T193820Z
UID:25644-1747677600-1747684800@selahcenter.org
SUMMARY:Creative Contemplative Gathering: Photography
DESCRIPTION:Photography means to “write with light.” We invite you to join us as we engage all our senses to explore contemplative photography. Using your own camera (phone or SLR)\, we will explore how to shift our focus to increase our awareness of the Other in our midst. \n\nDATE\nMonday\, May 19\, 6-8pm PDT via Zoom \nLOCATION\nOffered via Zoom \nPrior to the event\, you will receive an email from the facilitators that will include the Zoom link. \n\nCOST\nSuggested donation is $20 per person. No obligation. \nRSVP\nRegistration will close 24 hours in advance of the event. \nDETAILS\nA suggested supply list will be sent to registered participants prior to the session. No photography experience necessary. \nFACILITATORS\n \nWENDY BRYANT & CINDY WAPLE \nWendy 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. \nFor 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. \nWendy 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. \nBoth 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. \n\nSELAH QUESTIONS?\nIf 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.
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/copy-of-creative-contemplative-gathering-photography/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Selah Center":MAILTO:info@selahcenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250512T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250512T204500
DTSTAMP:20260831T180900Z
CREATED:20230803T194624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T180900Z
UID:19524-1747077300-1747082700@selahcenter.org
SUMMARY:Edmonds Gathering Hub
DESCRIPTION:A monthly in-person gathering for contemplative practice in Edmonds (WA). Meets monthly on second Mondays at 7:15pm. \nGathering Hubs facilitate in-person contemplative community\, intended to cultivate a space to reawaken our deeper presence with God\, experience contemplative practices together\, share in our experience of life and practice\, and find support for contemplative living. \nFor further information and locations\, contact info@selahcenter.org
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/edmonds-gathering-hub-2/2025-05-12/
LOCATION:Edmonds\, WA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Selah Center":MAILTO:info@selahcenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T193000
DTSTAMP:20250506T181604Z
CREATED:20250103T200037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T181604Z
UID:25424-1746729000-1746732600@selahcenter.org
SUMMARY:Another Way to Mother
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to step-moms\, bonus moms\, foster moms\, adoptive moms\, aunts\, grandmas\, sisters\, surrogates\, guardians\, moms with estranged kids\, moms who have lost children\, women who couldn’t or didn’t give birth\, and all women for whom Mother’s Day brings a particular pang to the heart. Welcome. Gather round as we create community. You are loved. You are worthy. You are enough. \n\nDATE\nThursday\, May 8\n6:30-7:30pm PDT \nLOCATION\nOffered via Zoom \nPrior to the event\, you will receive an email from the facilitators that will include the Zoom link. \n\nCOST\nSuggested donation is $20 per person. No obligation. \nRSVP\nRegistration will close 24 hours in advance of the event. \nFACILITATORS\nSANDY SHIPMAN \nSandy Shipman is a stepmom to two grown sons\, grandma to three. When she hits hard times you’ll find her reaching for connection and vulnerability\, doing her best to love and listen. Is there a difference? \nKATY ANDERSON \n\nSELAH QUESTIONS?\nIf 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.
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/another-way-to-mother/
LOCATION:online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Selah Center":MAILTO:info@selahcenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T200000
DTSTAMP:20250417T180444Z
CREATED:20250417T180330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T180444Z
UID:25641-1746124200-1746129600@selahcenter.org
SUMMARY:Pilgrimage Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/pilgrimage-meeting/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Selah Center":MAILTO:info@selahcenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T143000
DTSTAMP:20250225T225619Z
CREATED:20250225T225342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T225619Z
UID:25334-1744201800-1744209000@selahcenter.org
SUMMARY:Lead Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/lead-team-meeting-2/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Selah Center":MAILTO:info@selahcenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T203000
DTSTAMP:20250225T225507Z
CREATED:20250225T225448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T225507Z
UID:25339-1742322600-1742329800@selahcenter.org
SUMMARY:Selah Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/selah-board-meeting/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Selah Center":MAILTO:info@selahcenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T133000
DTSTAMP:20250225T225159Z
CREATED:20250225T215255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T225159Z
UID:25326-1742297400-1742304600@selahcenter.org
SUMMARY:Lead Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/lead-team-meeting/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Selah Center":MAILTO:info@selahcenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T133000
DTSTAMP:20250310T205019Z
CREATED:20241231T230931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T205019Z
UID:25042-1741350600-1741354200@selahcenter.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Book Club Discussion
DESCRIPTION:DATES\nFridays during Lent\, 12:30-1:30 PST via Zoom \nMarch 7 – begins after Ash Wednesday\nMarch 14\nMarch 21\nMarch 28\nApril 4\nApril 11 – completed prior to Holy Week \nBOOK OPTIONS\nChoose from the following list of books and read/discuss with a small group. Please email your book selection to Erika at info@selahcenter.org so we can keep track of group sizes. \nHere This Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley \nTurning Over Tables – A Lenten Call for Disrupting Power by Kathy Escobar \nHow to Fight Racism by Jemar Tisby \nBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer \nSTRUCTURE\n\nIntroduction\nCentering Prayer (10 min)\nExplore one of the prompts as a large group\nMeet in the same breakout group each week\nClosing Prayer\n\nMary will lead the first and last session in the large group. The other sessions will be in small groups of 4-5. \nCOMMITMENT\n\nAttend every week (grace given for sickness)\nWillingness and vulnerability to engage in conversation and centering prayer during online time\nExplore and respond to the prompts given in the book\nPurchase the book on your own\n\nCOST\nThe suggested donation to Selah is $60. No obligation. \nFACILITATOR\n \nDr. Mary Pandiani\, D.Min\, serves as Selah’s Executive Director\, leading the community and organization into future possibilities. Mary has served in various capacities for Selah\, including as a founding board member\, seminar/group leader\, and co-facilitator for Selah’s extended programs\, Living From The Heart and Way of the Heart. Mary is a spiritual director and coach\, co-facilitator for a spiritual direction training program\, and advisor for doctoral students. Mary received her Doctorate of Ministry at Portland Seminary\, and her work focuses on a posture of contemplative living across the seasons of life. Her foundation starts with a love for the God who wants to be known and a desire to help others to pause-notice-listen-respond in ways that lead to a deeper understanding of God’s divine invitation. With the support of her husband Bill\, Mary serves Selah while also enjoying her family of four adult daughters and their families. Mary lives in Gig Harbor WA where she knows the value of beauty in creation and the gift of community. \n 
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/lenten-book-club-2025/2025-03-07/
LOCATION:online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Selah Center":MAILTO:info@selahcenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250204T123000
DTSTAMP:20260827T200331Z
CREATED:20250103T010008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T200331Z
UID:24348-1738670400-1738672200@selahcenter.org
SUMMARY:Offering: Poetry Lunchbox
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Lunchbox: A Place to Pause\n\nDESCRIPTION\nJoin us via Zoom on Tuesdays\, 12-12:30 as we explore the spiritual practice of Poetry Divina. Together we will pause\, listen and explore our connections to a poem. This is a weekly opportunity for spiritual nourishment through poetry\, contemplation and community. All are welcome. RSVP for the Zoom link. No cost. \nDATE\nTuesdays \nTIME\nNoon-12:30pm \nLOCATION\nHeld via Zoom. RSVP for Zoom link. \nPrior to the event\, you will receive an email from the facilitators that will include the Zoom link. \n\nQUESTIONS?\nIf 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. \nFACILITATORS\nSANDY SHIPMAN \nSandy Shipman is a student of Nature and lover of poetry. Add connection and vulnerability and that’s where you’ll find her hanging out\, doing her best to love and listen. Is there a difference? \nDEBBIE TRIPP \nDeb is a fan of reading and writing poetry. She loves the way it serves as a travel guide inviting us to explore both our inner selves and our surroundings. Deb loves that poetry can be medicine that provides truth and peace. \nSELAH QUESTIONS?\nIf 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.
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/offering-poetry-lunchbox/2025-02-04/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Selah Center":MAILTO:info@selahcenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250127T200000
DTSTAMP:20250128T190616Z
CREATED:20250101T203007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T190616Z
UID:24936-1738000800-1738008000@selahcenter.org
SUMMARY:Creative Contemplation: Walking Toward Peace
DESCRIPTION:Walking Toward Peace\nIn John 14 Jesus says\, “Let not your hearts be troubled” and yet\, our hearts can easily be troubled\, anxious\, fearful\, frustrated\, disappointed\, and so on. In this gathering we will explore creative contemplation as a practice to help us reflect\, explore\, wonder and hold space for our hearts\, souls and minds when troubled\, and the gifts of walking toward peace. \n\nDATE\nMonday\, January 27\, 6-8pm PST via Zoom \nDETAILS\nA suggested supply list will be sent to registered participants prior to the session. No artistic experience necessary. \nLOCATION\nOffered via Zoom \nPrior to the event\, you will receive an email from the facilitators that will include the Zoom link. \n\nRSVP\nRegistration will close 24 hours in advance of the event. \nFACILITATORS\n \nWENDY BRYANT & CINDY WAPLE \nWendy 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. \nFor 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. \nWendy 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. \nBoth 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. \n\nSELAH QUESTIONS?\nIf 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.
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/creative-contemplation-walking-toward-peace/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Selah Center":MAILTO:info@selahcenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250109T180000
DTSTAMP:20250116T181858Z
CREATED:20250103T170003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T181858Z
UID:23047-1736438400-1736445600@selahcenter.org
SUMMARY:Class: A Way of Leading
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION\n“A Way of Leading” is a three-session course that provides content\, resources and practices for facilitators of contemplative groups. The sessions will cultivate space to learn and assimilate the experience of leading groups through a community of practice. Learning with others alongside you will provide the greatest source of integration as an effective facilitator. \nThe purpose of this “way of leading” is to recognize that how you lead is as important\, if not more important\, than what you present in a group. To lead in a contemplative way requires a counter-intuitive approach that relies on the Spirit’s movement occurring in the facilitator and the group. The dynamic of listening holds elements that are different than listening one-on-one. \nIn the time together\, using material typically offered to Spiritual Directors\, our focus will be divided into three topics: \n(1) exploring how God creatively and curiously works in groups(2) what is important for you to listen to in others(3) what you bring to the contemplative group as the facilitator \nSESSION DATES\nThursdaysJan 9Jan 16Jan 23 \nTIME\n4-6pm PST \nLOCATION\nClass will be held on Zoom. You will receive a Zoom link from the Facilitator prior to the class. \nCOST\n$50 (if you have attended in the past\, no cost) \nFACILITATOR\nDr. Mary Pandiani\, D.Min\, Executive Director\, leads Selah\, a contemplative community that seeks to provide sacred spaces for people to pause\, encounter and grow. Her current focus is a posture of contemplative living across the seasons of life. With the support of her husband Bill\, Mary serves Selah while also enjoying their four adult daughters and their families. Mary lives in Gig Harbor\, WA where she knows the value of beauty in creation and the gift of community. \nSELAH QUESTIONS?\nIf 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.
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/class-a-way-of-leading-2024/
LOCATION:online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Selah Center":MAILTO:info@selahcenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241212T133000
DTSTAMP:20241212T173157Z
CREATED:20241029T080036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T173157Z
UID:24534-1733994000-1734010200@selahcenter.org
SUMMARY:Poustinia Quiet Retreat: Advent Pause
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DESCRIPTION\nThe Selah community offers seasonal opportunities\, encouragement and support for taking a day of prayer. \nAs we enter Advent season\, the Poustinia will provide space for silent reflection to notice\, wonder\, explore and experience this season of waiting with expectancy.   \nIn 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. \nGoing 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). \nDATE\nThursday\, Dec 12\, via Zoom \nTIME\n9am – 1:30pm PST \nRSVP\nRSVPs close 24 hours in advance. You will receive a Zoom link from the Facilitators prior to the event. \nDETAILS\nDetails and suggested supplies will be sent to registered participants prior to the session. No cost. All are welcome. \nFACILITATORS\n \nWENDY BRYANT & CINDY WAPLE \nWendy 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. \nFor 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. \nWendy 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. \nBoth 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. \nSELAH QUESTIONS? \nIf 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.
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/poustinia-day-of-prayer-advent-pause/
LOCATION:online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Selah Center":MAILTO:info@selahcenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260602T231101Z
CREATED:20240527T164454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T231101Z
UID:23654-1733770800-1733776200@selahcenter.org
SUMMARY:Tacoma Gathering Hub
DESCRIPTION:Gathering Hub located in Tacoma\, WA\nGathering Hubs facilitate in-person contemplative community\, intended to cultivate a space to reawaken our deeper presence with God\, experience contemplative practices together\, share in our experience of life and practice\, and find support for contemplative living. \nFor further information and locations\, contact info@selahcenter.org
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/tacoma-gathering-hub/2024-12-09/
LOCATION:Tacoma\, WA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Selah Center":MAILTO:info@selahcenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241208T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241208T183000
DTSTAMP:20241210T172155Z
CREATED:20241114T222029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T172155Z
UID:24630-1733677200-1733682600@selahcenter.org
SUMMARY:Companion Conversations: Blessing Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:BLESSING CEREMONY\nJoin us for a time of celebration and blessing of new Companions. Witness and hear from those who desire to embrace our shared values and commitment. Contemplative living is not meant to be an individual experience. Selah offers deeper participation in community called “Companions” for those desiring to make a deeper connection with God and one another. Learn more about Selah Companions. \n\n\n\nSELAH COMPANION CONVERSATIONS\nAn opportunity for Going Deeper as Selah Companions through: \n\nconnecting online on a monthly basis\nunpacking our experiences of living Selah values and commitments\nexploring topics and themes related to our Selah values and commitments\nsupporting and inspiring each other through sharing experiences and reflections\nfanning the flame for contemplative living in dispersed community\nFormat: Gathering\, Checking in\, Conversing\, Practicing\n\nDETAILS\nDates: Second Sunday\, every other month via ZoomTime: 5-6:30pm PSTCost: No costFacilitators: John and Marissa Fernandez KiemeleRegister: RSVP for the Zoom link \nSESSION DATE\nSunday\, December 8  \nRSVP to receive Zoom link \nQUESTIONS\nContact info@selahcenter.org with questions \nFACILITATOR BIOS\nJohn Kiemele \nJohn is a wellbeing educator and spiritual director who currently companions individuals\, teaches various seminars and lifestyle classes\, leads contemplative retreats\, and also serves as Program Director at Rolling Ridge Retreat Center in Andover\, MA.  With a focus on contemplative soul care\, John walks alongside individuals\, small groups\, classrooms and congregations.  Recognizing how intentional pausing and listening unlocks life\, John strives to engage the whole person – body\, mind\, soul – in the lifelong process of living well.  John received his PhD in education/spirituality from Talbot School of Theology\, with post-doctoral emphases in Spiritual Direction\, Mindful Self-Compassion\, the Enneagram Spectrum\, and Wellness Coaching. He is also an ordained pastor who has served congregations across the US and Canada.  John enjoys baking\, hiking\, traveling\, visiting cathedrals and monasteries\, attending live theater\, watercolor painting and rummaging through antique and thrift shops. \nMarissa Fernandez Kiemele \nMarissa is a board-certified physician who has been practicing for 25 years\, specializing in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine.  Marissa completed her medical school at University of Alberta and her residency with University of Ottawa.  Besides Canada and the US\, her medical work has taken her to South America\, South Africa\, Central America\, and the Caribbean.  Her focus is on whole-person wellbeing – body\, mind\, soul – through the integration of western medicine and ancient wisdom traditions.  She is the founder of “AIM to Live Well\,” a mindfulness-based transformational lifestyle-change program for living well and for prevention and treatment of chronic medical conditions.  She has taken culinary training in the US and Europe. Other interests include organic edible gardening\, visiting organic farms and farmers’ markets across the globe\, being in nature\, and more recently learning watercolor painting and playing native American flute.
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/companion-conversations-blessing-ceremony/
LOCATION:online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Selah Center":MAILTO:info@selahcenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260811T194537Z
CREATED:20220628T154602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T194537Z
UID:8872-1733479200-1733482800@selahcenter.org
SUMMARY:Offering: Kairos Fridays
DESCRIPTION:  \nKAIROS DESCRIPTION\nKairos is an online community that gathers on Friday mornings for a unique contemplative experience featuring a spiritual practice and small-group sharing. Together\, we pause and enter into silence while engaging art\, music\, and teaching as pathways for encounter – with the Spirit\, one another\, and ourselves through God’s inviting presence. \nDATES\nFridays (drop-in any time) \nTIME\n10am PT \nLOCATION\nMeets via Zoom \nCOST\nNo Cost
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/kairos/2024-12-06/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:recurring event
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SUMMARY:Crafting with Crones: Origami Cards
DESCRIPTION:Crafting with Crones\nDerived from the Greek\, the word Crone means “long-term” and from the Irish “close pals” \nIn ancient times a crone was a wise woman who shared wisdom through storytelling and creating.  Often around an open fire\, or in more recent times\, a quilting frame\, or a kitchen table women gathered to share stories\, laugh and cry together while keeping their hands busy creating beautiful and useful items. \nSusan Lane and Zoe Pearson are hosting two workshops this fall to nurture friendships\, exchange stories\, experience a Selah Moment\, and create two lovely projects. \n\nDATE\nSaturday\, November 30 \nTIME\n10am – 2pm \nPROJECT\nQuilted Coasters \nLOCATION\nHome of Zoe Pearson\nNorthgate area\nRSVP for exact location \n\nNO COST\nAll supplies are provided and a lunch of soup\, bread and a fattening dessert will be served. \nQUESTIONS?\nContact info@selahcenter.org \nFACILITATORS\nZOE PEARSON \nSelah Companion\, Jesus Follower\, Learner\, Friendship Builder\, Living in Daily Gratefulness \nSUSAN OKAMOTO LANE \nLife-long learner and educator. Life theme: “Helping people take the next step.” Urban vegetable gardener and loves cooking for a crowd.
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/crafting-with-crones-origami-cards/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Selah Center":MAILTO:info@selahcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T140000
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SUMMARY:Crafting with Crones: Quilted Coasters
DESCRIPTION:Crafting with Crones\nDerived from the Greek\, the word Crone means “long-term” and from the Irish “close pals” \nIn ancient times a crone was a wise woman who shared wisdom through storytelling and creating. Often around an open fire\, or in more recent times a quilting frame or a kitchen table\, women gathered to share stories\, laugh and cry together while keeping their hands busy creating beautiful and useful items. \nSusan Lane and Zoe Pearson are hosting two workshops this fall to nurture friendships\, exchange stories\, experience a Selah moment\, and create two lovely projects. \n\nDATE\nSaturday\, October 26 \nTIME\n10am – 2pm \nPROJECT\nQuilted Coasters \nLOCATION\nHome of Zoe Pearson\nNorthgate area\nRSVP for exact location \n\nNO COST\nAll supplies are provided and a lunch of soup\, bread and a fattening dessert will be served. \nQUESTIONS?\nContact info@selahcenter.org \nFACILITATORS\nZOE PEARSON \nSelah Companion\, Jesus follower\, Learner\, Friendship builder\, Living in daily gratefulness \nSUSAN OKAMOTO LANE \nLife-long learner & educator. Life theme: “Helping people take the next step.” Urban vegetable gardener and loves cooking for a crowd.
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/workshop-crafting-with-crones/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Selah Center":MAILTO:info@selahcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241022T190000
DTSTAMP:20241024T195205Z
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SUMMARY:SoulCare Group: East/West
DESCRIPTION:SOUL CARE GROUP\nBecause living a vibrant spirituality is no easy journey in our current society\, we all need support and encouragement to find and sustain our way. Join us on the fourth Tuesday of each month for “SoulCare” – an online\, welcoming and sacred space for to connect with others interested in nurturing our souls for the journey through life-giving contemplative practices. All are welcome. No cost. \nDATES \n4th Tuesdays \nSeptember 24\nOctober 22\nNovember 26 \nTIME\n6-7 pm PST via Zoom \nRSVP to receive Zoom link\nOnce you RSVP\, you will receive the Zoom link. This link will remain the same for each meeting\, so you only need to RSVP once to receive access to all future sessions. \nFACILITATOR\nJohn Kiemele \nJohn Kiemele is a wellbeing educator and spiritual director who currently companions individuals\, teaches listening workshops and lifestyle classes\, supervises spiritual directors\, leads contemplative retreats and consults with organizations and retreat centers. Recognizing how intentional pausing and listening unlocks life\, John strives to engage the whole person – body\, mind\, soul – in the lifelong process of living well. John received his PhD in education/spirituality from Talbot School of Theology\, with post-doctoral emphases in Spiritual Direction\, Mindful Self-Compassion\, the Enneagram Spectrum\, and Wellness Coaching. He is also an ordained pastor who has served congregations across the US and Canada. John enjoys baking\, hiking\, traveling\, visiting cathedrals and monasteries\, attending live theater\, watercolor painting and rummaging through antique and thrift shops. \nQUESTIONS?\nContact info@selahcenter.org
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/soul-care-east-west/
LOCATION:online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Selah Center":MAILTO:info@selahcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241013T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241013T183000
DTSTAMP:20241015T172327Z
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SUMMARY:Companion Orientation\, part 2
DESCRIPTION:COMPANION ORIENTATION\nThis fall we introduce a “Companion Orientation” in two movements on two Sundays: September 8 and October 13.  These two-hour online orientation sessions are to help our community of friends and companions learn or recall the ‘who\,’ ‘what\,’ and ‘how’ of Selah. Deepen your awareness and understanding of the Selah heartbeat pulsing throughout our Selah community. \nSunday\, September 8 – “Who is Selah?” covers such themes as our history\, what values hold us together and what it means to be a Selah Companion. \nSunday\, October 13 – “What does Selah do?” takes a practical look at how Selah is organized\, what kinds of events help express Selah’s charism and other nuts and bolts of Selah’s dynamic community. \nDETAILS\nDates: Second Sunday/month via Zoom\nTime: 5-6:30pm PST\nCost: No cost\nFacilitators: John and Marissa Fernandez Kiemele\nRegister: RSVP for the Zoom link \nSESSION DATES\nSeptember 8\nOctober 13\n \nRSVP to receive Zoom link\n\nQUESTIONS\nContact info@selahcenter.org with questions \nFACILITATOR BIOS\nJohn Kiemele \nJohn Kiemele is a wellbeing educator and spiritual director who currently companions individuals\, teaches various seminars and lifestyle classes\, leads contemplative retreats\, and also serves as Program Director at Rolling Ridge Retreat Center in Andover\, MA.  With a focus on contemplative soul care\, John walks alongside individuals\, small groups\, classrooms and congregations.  Recognizing how intentional pausing and listening unlocks life\, John strives to engage the whole person – body\, mind\, soul – in the lifelong process of living well.  John received his PhD in education/spirituality from Talbot School of Theology\, with post-doctoral emphases in Spiritual Direction\, Mindful Self-Compassion\, the Enneagram Spectrum\, and Wellness Coaching. He is also an ordained pastor who has served congregations across the US and Canada.  John enjoys baking\, hiking\, traveling\, visiting cathedrals and monasteries\, attending live theater\, watercolor painting and rummaging through antique and thrift shops. \nMarissa Fernandez Kiemele \nMarissa is a board-certified physician who has been practicing for 25 years\, specializing in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine.  Marissa completed her medical school at University of Alberta and her residency with University of Ottawa.  Besides Canada and the US\, her medical work has taken her to South America\, South Africa\, Central America\, and the Caribbean.  Her focus is on whole-person wellbeing – body\, mind\, soul – through the integration of western medicine and ancient wisdom traditions.  She is the founder of “AIM to Live Well\,” a mindfulness-based transformational lifestyle-change program for living well and for prevention and treatment of chronic medical conditions.  She has taken culinary training in the US and Europe. Other interests include organic edible gardening\, visiting organic farms and farmers’ markets across the globe\, being in nature\, and more recently learning watercolor painting and playing native American flute.
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/companion-orientation-part-2/
LOCATION:online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Selah Center":MAILTO:info@selahcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240919T133000
DTSTAMP:20240919T203248Z
CREATED:20240712T210809Z
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SUMMARY:Offering: Poustinia Day of Prayer
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DESCRIPTION \nThe Selah community offers seasonal opportunities\, encouragement and support for taking a day of prayer. \nGoing into a quiet day allows you to take a “stacio\,” a pause before transitioning from Summer into Fall. 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). \nDATE \nThursday\, September 19 \nTIME \n9am – 1:30pm PST \nRSVP \nRSVP to receive the Zoom link \nDETAILS \nHeld online via Zoom\nNo cost. All are welcome. \nFACILITATOR \nKaren Nelson has an extensive background in sacred choral music\, elementary public school music education and the development of Christian liturgy in multiple denominations. As a spiritual director Karen reflects on her 40+ years of working with varied communities to now walk even more closely with others\, as together we explore ever deeper and more mysterious truths of identity\, beauty\, community and belonging.
URL:https://selahcenter.org/selah-event/offering-poustinia-day-of-prayer/
LOCATION:online
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