Praying with the Mystics Series
Make a Date with a Mystic
A Free Series and Open to the Public
Tuesdays, 7:30-9pm
January - December 2009
"When I think of mystics, I think of ordinary people living out an incredibly intimate experience of relationship with God - gifted, too, with wisdom, grace and spiritual communion. And I wonder what the message is for me in my life today."
Please join us Tuesday evenings as we immerse ourselves in the stories of fourteen ordinary men and women who led extraordinary, God-gifted lives. Learn what they have to teach us today and how their lives can still inspire and influence us.
Each evening will include an introduction to the mystic, prayer, and small group sharing. No registration necessary. Free will offerings gratefully accepted.
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January 6 7:30-9pm |
Thomas Hand, SJ - a Jesuit missionary and Zen master whose Christian faith was enriched through his Zen practice. Led by Tilden Edwards Location: Shalem, 5430 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814 |
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February 3 7:30-9pm |
Thomas Merton - a Trappist monk of the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, who was a prolific poet, social activist, and author of numerous spirituality books. Led by Sharon Shutler Location: 15th Street Presbyterian Church, 1701-15th St, NW, Washington, DC Click here for directions. |
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March 3 7:30-9pm |
Bridgit, Patrick & Columba - patron saints of Ireland; Patrick preached and taught throughout Ireland; Columba founded the monastic community on Iona; Bridgit founded a double monastery for nuns and monks and also a school of art. Led by Carole Crumley Location: Christ Congregational Church, 9525 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD Click here for directions. |
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April 7 7:30-9pm |
Hildegard of Bingen - a German abbess, artist, author, counselor, linguist, naturalist, scientist, philosopher, physician, herbalist, poet, visionary and composer. Led by Liz Ward Location: Northminster Presbyterian Church, 7720 Alaska Avenue, Washington, DC Click here for directions. |
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May 5 7:30-9pm |
Jean-Pierre de Caussade - a French Jesuit priest and spiritual director known through his writings, The Sacrament of the Present Moment, and his posthumously-published letters of instruction. Led by Leslie Miller Location: St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 4250 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA Clcik here for directions. |
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June 2 7:30-9pm |
John Woolman - an 18th Century itinerant Quaker preacher, who traveled throughout the American colonies, advocating against slavery, war and the plight of the poor. Led by Bill Dietrich Location: St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 15575 Germantown Road, Darnestown, MD Click here for directions. |
| July | No mystics series this month |
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August 4 7:30-9pm |
Teresa of Ávila - a prominent Spanish mystic, Carmelite nun, reformer of the Carmelite Order, and teacher of prayer. Led by Jane Guyton & Phil Stone Location: St. Rose of Lima Church, 11701 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD Click here for directions. |
| September 8 |
Dorothy Day - Catholic laywoman who co-founded the non-violent, pacifist Catholic Worker movement Led by Patience Robbins Location: University Park Church of the Brethren, 4413 Tuckerman Street, University Park, MD Click here for directions. |
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October 6 7:30-9pm |
George MacLeod - a Scottish soldier and clergyman, who was the founder of the Iona Community, an ecumenical Christian community committed to seeking new ways of living the Gospel in today's world. Led by Ann Kulp Location: Providence Presbyterian Church, 9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA Click here for directions. |
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November 3 7:30-9pm |
Juan de la Cruz (John of the Cross) - a Spanish mystic, Carmelite friar and priest, and a reformer of the Carmelite Order, who is also known for his poetry and writings on the growth of the soul. |
| December 1 |
Howard Thurman - Baptist African-American mystic whose book, Jesus and the Disinherited, had a prophetic influence on the civil rights movement. Led by Pam Thomas Location: The Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, 3000 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC Click here for directions. |
Staff Bios
Martha Campbell, Director of Shalem's Spiritual Guidance Program, is a licensed psychologist, spiritual director and retreat leader in the Christian contemplative tradition and a graduate of Shalem's Spiritual Guidance Program.
Carole Crumley, Shalem's Senior Program Director, is an Episcopal priest and Director of Shalem's Clergy Spiritual Life and Leadership: Going Deeper Program. She is a widely respected leader of ecumenical retreats, groups, and conferences, and a seasoned pilgrimage guide to sacred sites throughout Europe and the Middle East.
Ann Dean is Director of Shalem's Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups & Retreats Program. She retired from pastoring an ecumenical faith community in the Church of the Saviour in 2004 and is a member of the Dayspring Retreat Mission Group, which sponsors multi-faith retreat days throughout the year. She is a co-founder of the Shalom Innernet Group, which has fostered peacemaking through multi-faith contemplative prayer groups since 1999.
Bill Dietrich, a Quaker, is Shalem's Executive Director and a graduate of Shalem's Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups & Retreats and Spiritual Guidance Programs. He is a longtime spiritual director and retreat leader and teaches in several of Shalem's short and extension programs.
Tilden H. Edwards, Jr. is Shalem's Founder and Senior Fellow, an Episcopal priest, author or editor of seven books on the spiritual life, and leader of introductory and continuing spiritual formation/exploration groups at Shalem for 25 years.
Ann Kulp is a graduate of Shalem's Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups & Retreats Program. She leads workshops, quiet days and retreats, is a spiritual director, and the author of SPIRIT WINDOWS: A Handbook of Spiritual Growth Resources for Leaders. She is an ordained Elder and certified educator in the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Leslie Miller is a graduate of Shalem's Leading Contemplative Groups & Retreats Program and a long-time participant and facilitator in group spiritual direction groups.
Sharon Shutler, a graduate of Shalem's Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups & Retreats Program, leads retreats and groups both in her local parish and with other organizations. She is an attorney practicing environmental and natural resources law.
Pamela J. Thomas has facilitated a wide variety of workshops, classes, and retreats over the past decade including: Coping with Change, Living a Soul Aligned Life, and Personal and Corporate Discernment. She is also Shalem's Director of Finance and Administration.
Liz Ward is an Episcopal layperson and a graduate of Shalem's Spiritual Guidance Program. She is an experienced spiritual guide and retreat leader and facilitates vocational discernment groups in local parishes.
Registration
No registration necessary. Contact Kit Turen This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details.