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Creating A Life With God Workshop

Location: Elmhurst: First UMC, 232 S. York St., Elmhurst, IL

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Creating a Life with God Spiritual Practice Workshop

First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst, 232 S. York St., Elmhurst, IL

Saturday, September 30, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $25

BOOK, LUNCH, & BOOK SIGNING INCLUDED

Rev. Daniel Wolpert is a teacher, spiritual director, and practitioner of the spiritual life.

Online Registration

Minimum workshop size is 20 people. Maximum number allowed is 50 people.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 20

Presented by Prairie Central District of the Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church

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This workshop will give you practical knowledge andexperience in four spiritual practices:

  • Silence
  • Discernment
  • Prayer and Climate Change
  • Social Transformation

Workshop Schedule

9:00 a.m.     Gather and introduction of Rev. Daniel Wolpert
9:15 a.m.     Talk: Creating a Life with God
9:45 a.m.     Reflection
10:45 a.m.  Group discussion
11:15 a.m.  Practice silence together and reflection
11:45 a.m.  Book signing and lunch
1:00 p.m.     Silence and reflection
1:30 p.m.     Practice time
2:15 p.m.     Group sharing/questions
2:45 p.m.     Closing Taizé service

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