SoulAwake: Cultivating our Souls for Ready, Relevant Responses of Love
In 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?
Even 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.
“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
COURSE DETAILS
Duration: Seven months, starting October 2025
Dates: One Saturday/month
Time: 9am-2:30pm
Location: South Puget Sound area
We 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.
SESSION DATES
October 18, Maplewood
November 15, Manitou
January 10, Manitou
February 14, Maplewood
March 14, Manitou
April 11, Maplewood
May 9, Manitou
TUITION
Pay it Forward: $1500
Standard Price: $1100
Community Supported: $700 (depending on capacity)
The 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.
These 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.
FACILITATORS
MARY PANDIANI
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.
JOHN KIEMELE
John 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.”
LORINA MEADE
Lorina 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.
QUESTIONS
Contact info@selahcenter.org with questions.