Pathways Retreat

Nothing is as we thought it would be...

Those words, “We realized nothing is as we thought it would be...” echo for all of us. And they open the testimonial from one of our Pathways regulars, Liz Smith (not her real name). In 2018, Liz’s adult son, Will, had surgery for a brain tumor. The surgery cleared up the cancer, but left his short-term memory severely impaired.
Liz found Pathways a source for “healing even when there is no cure.” We invite you to read her story here.
Everywhere we turn, our community is reeling from too much change, too much trauma. Pathways Retreat is a place of rest, reflection and renewal where all may know love and wholeness. Your support matters.

Advent Visio Divina Prayer

Wednesdays, November 25 – December 16
8 - 8:30 am

Image credit: Peaceable Kingdom by John August Swanson

Visio Divina (divine seeing) combines the traditional process of Lectio Divina (divine reading) with the visual arts. Each Wednesday a different art piece will be the focus – with the invitation to see beyond first impressions. The zoom link is here.

Spiritual Direction

Spiritual direction, or spiritual companionship, is a monthly conversation with a trained listener about God’s presence in your life. It’s a foundational ministry of Pathways Retreat and our website has recently been updated with a FAQ feature and two sample videos of mini spiritual direction sessions. If you’re curious, take a look.

Iona Healing Prayer

Join us for Iona Healing Prayer every Monday at noon via zoom.
To submit a request for prayer please click on the button below. See the Iona Healing Prayer page for more information.

Iona Prayer Requests

Here is the liturgy from the past Monday’s prayer. It may be prayed individually or as a group.

Calendar
Join us for prayer

If Zoom asks for a pass code, it is "Pathways"

Iona Healing Prayer
Mondays, 12-12:30pm
https://zoom.us/j/107942399

Contemplative Sit
Tuesdays, 8-8:30am
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/757123178

Lectio Divina
Wednesdays, 8:00-8:30am
(optional conversation from 8:30-8:50)
Advent Visio Divina beginning November 25
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/618288175

Centering Prayer
Thursdays, 8-8:30am
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/820891459

Creation Prayer
Fridays, 8-8:45am
The entire prayer time is outside (so dress accordingly);
Participants observe physical distancing, standing at least 6 feet apart during the gathering time.

Questions? Ask them online or call 574.202.2864