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Spiritual Lives at Lawrence Shared Stories

Share Stories

Telling a story is connecting with others.  Telling your spiritual story means sharing a part of your identity.  The Spiritual Lives at Lawrence video series allows members of the Lawrence community an opportunity to let their story be known, and to let others into this special part of their identity.

No two stories are alike.  You are invited to explore the video series for yourself and consider how your shared story would look.   https://www.lawrence.edu/info/offices/spiritual-and-religious-life/spiritual-lives

Upcoming & Spiritual – Talking-Praying-Moving

Open Movement Jam with Margaret Paek

Sunday, January 21st in Esch Hurvis.  5pm. 
Shake out the winter chill, warm up your body and expend the energy that wants to get out.  Unplug, make a noise, be silly, sing, dance, create movement and let energy flow.  Cast off an old habit and create a new one.

Taize’

Taize’ will continue at All Saints Episcopal Church, just a short walk from campus.  Candlelight, chant, singing, and musical appreciation of Christian scripture.  This service is created and shaped by Lawrence students. All are welcome to share in the unique and experience that is Taize’.
Sunday, January 21st at 7:30pm

Talking Circles

Talking Circles are developing on campus where participants and observers are coming together in a sense of community and harmony to discuss and share.  Intentional and supportive Talking Circles are continuing throughout the term on select Tuesdays.  The next chance to continue or take part in this unique opportunity is January 23rd, 4:30pm at the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life

Weaving – Intersections at the Center for SRL

Weaving – Intersections at the Center for SRL

Sarah Gilbert will guide you as you explore the intersection between Weaving and Spiritual Life.  Experience the togetherness of connecting with yourself, with others, and with the world around you through paper, fabric, and community.  You will weave a piece of your own, and also work with others to create a piece that will have a collaboration of contributors and a permanent home in the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life.

To be sure we have enough materials, those attending are encouraged to RSVP.   Drop in, email spiritual.religious.life@lawrence.edu or call x7167 to reserve your spot.

Wednesdays: January 17, January 24, January 31
5:30-6:15pm at the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life

3rd Friday Lunch – A topic we all know something about

The end of the Term is upon us.  The discussion topic for our lunch on Friday will be Finding meaning in the ordinary.  What are some of the ordinary, small encounters, or activities, that are a part of your past week that are also meaningful and refreshing moments?

Join us for soup and salad and time to share the small things that make life meaningful.

11:30 a.m. • November 17 • Center for Spiritual and Religious Life

VolunteerFEST

Lawrence University is an important part of the Appleton community! Come learn about how your talents and interests might be needed at area non-profit organizations by attending VolunteerFEST!

This event is being held Tuesday, November 28, 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Waverly Beach, Menasha. Meet with over 50 different local nonprofit organizations to learn how you can give back. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and learn how to get started as a volunteer with any of these organizations.

The event is free, but please register for tickets: http://volunteerfest2017.eventbrite.com

The Volunteer Center of East Central WI will have a 50/50 raffle, free food, door prizes (including cash prizes and a one-week stay at Christmas Mountain in Wisconsin Dells) and much more.

Contact: Kristin Cates, 920-832-9360 or Kristin.cates@volunteercenter.net

 

 

Meditation – Last scheduled session of the term

Meditation – Last scheduled session of the term

Although the Meditation Room at Center for SRL and can be reserved or used for drop-in when there is a need for a quiet space, the last scheduled meditation with Connie Kassor will be on Wednesday, November 15th at 4:30pm.  Please look again for the scheduled meditation in the Winter term 2018 which will continue at the same time and day, 4:30pm on Wednesdays during weeks one through ten.

Students staff and faculty are welcome to visit the Center for SRL and the Meditation Room during break times.

Taizé – New Day

Taizé – New Day
The last Taizé service for the fall term has been changed to Wednesday,
November 15th.
The time and location remain the same.  7:30pm at the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life.

This ecumenical service of prayer, silence, song and chant is a great way to lead yourself into the final weeks before break.  Taizé and the partnership with All Saints Episcopal Church will return again in the Winter term.  Stay posted to the LU Spirit Space Facebook Page and the Office of SRL webpage for dates and times.