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Group Spiritual Direction is a process in which people gather together on a regular basis to assist one another in an ongoing awareness of God (Spirit, Source, Creator, whatever your name is) in all of life. Participants in the group are seeking support for their responsiveness to God and they agree to support others in that same responsiveness. This contemplative approach to spiritual direction is grounded in the model that originated at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington, DC. .Joining the group is a deep commitment to one’s spiritual journey and to the other participants in the group. Three conditions are essential to the life of the group. Members must agree to:
· Commit themselves to an honest relationship with God, by whatever name called.
· Participate wholeheartedly in the group process through consistent attendance and prayerful listening and response.
· Open their spiritual journeys for consideration by others.
The group is limited to five participants and is facilitated by Cathy Rosensteel. The group will meet both in-person at the Well and on Zoom as noted below.
Cathy’s group has space for one new person this year. If you are feeling urged to give Group Spiritual Direction a try, please call the Well at 410-296-9355. We will connect you with Cathy so that you can discuss your interest with her.
DATES (In-Person at the Well): Saturdays – 9/28, 10/12, 11/9/24 and 3/8, 4/12, 5/10/25
DATES (Online via Zoom): Saturdays – 12/14/24 and 1/11, 2/8/25
TIME: 8:30 – 11:00 AM
COST: $250
LOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093 and ZOOM
TO REGISTER: Call the Well at 410-296-9355. We will connect you with Cathy so that you can discuss your interest with her to assure the group is a mutual fit.
IMPORTANT: You will receive an email from [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts, location information, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you!
FACILITATOR: Cathy Rosensteel
FACILITATOR BIO:
Cathy facilitates group spiritual direction in the Shalem tradition at The Well. She has an M.A. in Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland. Kindled by a week-long silent Ignatian retreat, she developed a deep appreciation for silence and the Spiritual Exercises. Furthering her interest, she completed the 19th Annotation of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life. Her work in this area includes leading retreats on finding silence in everyday living and walking the labyrinth. Through private practice, Cathy is honored to provide individual spiritual direction in the Middle River and Towson areas.
Cathy’s background includes teaching teacher education candidates and directing the Special Education programs at Loyola University Maryland. She also had a notable career developing innovative programs for students with special needs, as a teacher and administrator with the Baltimore City Public School System.
Drawn to the outdoors, Cathy treasures time at home on Seneca Creek with her husband and dog. She enjoys designing engraved affirmation stones, gardening, and swimming. Often, she can be found happily reading, near or in a body of water, or just sitting, very still.
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120 West Seminary Avenue, Lutherville, MD, United States, Maryland 21093, 120 W Seminary Ave, Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093-5523, United States,Lutherville, Maryland
