Twin Cities In-Person Events
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Journaling - Your Way: Workshop In Person at Christos
Join a Journaling conversation and workshop at Christos, and engage in listening, conversations and reflection about the process of journaling. Journaling is more than a “method” --- it’s a practice to help you notice your own ways and listen for God’s invitations. Presenter is Dr. Jeannette Bakke.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the first Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the first Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
Spiritual Decluttering: Spring Cleaning for the Soul
Sift through the clutter of full lives, crowded minds and divided hearts. Using tools of journaling, focusing and mindful prayer, we will make room and prepare ourselves for the new things of God. Presenter is Rev. Renee Franzen.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the first Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
Loving the Questions, Living the Questions: Open Our Hearts to the Questions that Present Themselves To Us
questions might actually be what make space for courage, curiosity, and creativity. As we live into the turning of a new year, how might we open our hearts more fully to the questions that present themselves to us? Presenter is Carla Dahl.
New Year's Eve Quiet Pause - Dwelling in the Flow
Come open your heart and listen for God. This is an annual favorite for those who want to pause and pray before the new year begins.
New Year’s Eve Quiet Pause: Dwelling in the Flow
Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023
Free of charge
In person at Christos - gathering at 4:00 pm CT
Online program begins at 4:30 pm CT - link will be sent to you prior to the event
Registration closes at noon on Thursday, Dec. 28 2023
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. YOU MAY WATCH NEW YEAR’S QUIET BY CLICKING HERE.
Come and go
Fast and slow
Seen, unseen
God with us
In the midst
Let us
Listen, Dwell and be
Carried in God’s flow.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the first Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
Centering Prayer is a receptive, deep method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of the experience of God's presence within us. It presents ancient Christian teachings in an updated form. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer; rather it casts new light on them. This method of prayer is a movement beyond conversation with Christ to communion with Christ. Through the regular practice of Centering Prayer, many people discover the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, self-control.
The workshop will include two 20 minute Centering Prayer sessions as well as basic instruction on the method. Resources for incorporating the practice into daily life will also be provided.
EVENT DETAILS:
Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 - 9 am - 12 noon - ga
In person at Christos Center for Spiritual Formation, 1212 Holly Drive, Lino Lakes, MN
Cost: $45 if registration is received by Nov. 9
$55 for registrations Nov. 10 and later
Deadline for registration is noon on Nov. 16
Please review our cancellation policy.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
John Keller, a retired ELCA pastor and a certified presenter of Centering Prayer. He is currently the interim co-coordinator for the Minnesota chapter of Contemplative Outreach (www.minnesotacontemplativeoutreach.org) , an international organization that promotes and supports Centering Prayer (contemplativeoutreach.org). John has been practicing Centering Prayer for nine years.
Is there spiritual life after Christos? Tending the Holy Alumni Event
Is there spiritual life after Christos? Join other Tending the Holy alumni in the Twin Cities to share ideas about how to nurture, grow and assist each other along the spiritual journey. Facilitator is Pat Hendricks.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the first Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
Spiritual Direction Info Sessions at Saint Thomas More, St. Paul MN
Christos is partnering with The Ignatian Spirituality Center at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, Loyola Spirituality Center and Sacred Ground Center for Spirituality in two upcoming Spiritual Direction information sessions Oct. 30 and Nov. 2. All are invited; please share with those who may be interested in participating in spiritual direction or serving as a Spiritual Director. Both sessions at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, 1079 Summit Avenue, St. Paul MN.
Spiritual Direction Info Sessions at Saint Thomas More, St. Paul MN
Christos is partnering with The Ignatian Spirituality Center at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, Loyola Spirituality Center and Sacred Ground Center for Spirituality in two upcoming Spiritual Direction information sessions Oct. 30 and Nov. 2. All are invited; please share with those who may be interested in participating in spiritual direction or serving as a Spiritual Director. Both sessions at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, 1079 Summit Avenue, St. Paul MN.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the first Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
Just Breathe: A Day of Prayer and Solitude - A Tending the Soul Retreat
Reconnect with yourself and practice some disciplines of interiority that help us slow down to the speed of the present moment.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the first Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
Weekend Ignatian Retreat
Have you been curious about the Ignatian Retreat and how it is still relevant in today’s world? What is meant by Spiritual Exercises anyway? Here is a chance to “come and see” what it is all about- or at least experience an introduction to what the Spiritual Exercises entail.
This is a Silent Retreat, so be ready to unplug and listen to what God may have for you in this time away. You have the ability to return home or to your arranged accommodations after the Friday session concludes and join back with the group on Saturday.
The Christos Center grounds lend itself for contemplative walking as weather permits. Lunch, snacks, beverages will be provided on Saturday.
A Weekend Invitation to Explore the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
Friday, April 28 – Saturday, April 29, 2023
In person at Christos Center, Lino Lakes, MN
Cost: $95 – includes snacks, light breakfast and lunch on Saturday, beverages
Friday, April 28 – 7-9 pm
Saturday, April 29 – 9am – 4 pm
There are no overnight accommodations at Christos.
Registration deadline, Wednesday April 26, 2023 at NOON.
Contemplative Pause
Contemplative Pause meets on the first Tuesday of each month in person at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
While free, the kindness of an RSVP is appreciated for planning purposes. Thank you.
Come Away Beloved
Leave the to-do list and your cares behind and be reminded of who you are – and Whose you are. You are invited to spend a quiet day listening to a few short reflections followed by ample time to just be. Perhaps you will tuck into a corner indoors, or enjoy the fresh air, trails and wilds of the Christos grounds. Remember to breathe again, and remember that you are beloved. This is an in-person event at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes (north of Minneapolis.)
Saturday, March 18, 2023
9 am – 3pm
In person only
$40 – please review our cancellation policy
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY, MARCH 16 AT 12 NOON CST.
Your Guide
Mariann Stangeland is a Spiritual Director and a facilitator for the Tending the Holy program in the Twin Cities. She enjoys gardening and being outdoors in the wonder of creation, and never more alive than when listening to another’s journey.
Contemplative Pause
Contemplative Pause meets on the first Tuesday of each month in person at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
While free, the kindness of an RSVP is appreciated for planning purposes. Thank you.
Contemplative Pause
Join us on the First Tuesday of Each Month
Christos Center for Spiritual Formation is pleased to host Contemplative Pause the first Tuesday of each month in-person at our Lino Lakes, MN Retreat Center. This “come as you can” group was formed to meet a desire many of us have for a community of contemplatives who support each other’s spiritual path and inner transformation.
The morning opens with silent prayer, a brief meditation leading to personal reflection, a 40-minute time of personal silence followed by sharing and closing comments.
FREE – please register below; click date for registration link
February 7, 2023 session
March 7, 2023 session
April 4, 2023 session
May 2, 2023 session
Location:
Christos Center for Spiritual Formation
1212 Holly Drive
Lino Lakes, MN 55038
Your Leader
Heidi Lender is a Spiritual Director and Christos’ Executive Director