Opportunity for Youth Group Service Project
Located in the city of Goshen on 17 acres of wooded land, Pathways has opportunities for a limited number of church youth groups to spend an evening performing service, engaging in spiritual practices, and experiencing fellowship. We can accommodate groups as large as 12 or 15 youth, with sponsors.
A typical evening schedule is: 7:00 - 7:45 Light work in the woods 7:45 - 8:15 Prayer practice: Walking the labyrinth 8:15 - 9:00 Bonfire and fellowship time Pathways staff supervises the work, leads the prayer practice, and hosts the bonfire. Pathways will also provide any specialty tools needed for the work, as well as insect repellent and special safety gear if needed. We expect youth group sponsors to
Examples of work performed by groups include gathering and burning brush (from invasives), raking leaves, and spreading mulch. Please contact Evan Miller (evanjmiller@frontier.com or 574-536-0970) to discuss opportunities for your youth group. We love our volunteers!
A huge THANK YOU to the volunteers who helped out with our Creation Care Morning on Saturday, August 12. The Pathways grounds and woods are looking great and we couldn't do it without you!
Volunteer opportunity: Fall Cleaning
Whatever fits your schedule Tasks include mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and washing windows in the cottage and retreat house. Contact Julie Stegelmann if interested. Save the Date: Creation Care Morning Saturday, November 11 9:00am-12:00pm Contact Evan Miller if you are available. |
September Calendar
Listening Together Group
Facilitated by Nina Lanctot Mondays, September 4, 11, 18, 25 7:00 - 8:30pm Contemplative Sit Tuesday, September 5 and following Tuesdays 7:30-8:00am Centering Prayer Thursday, September 7 and following Thursdays 7:30-8:00am Lectio Divina (Meditative Reading of Scripture) Friday, September 8 and following Fridays 8:00-8:30am Monthly Iona Healing Prayers Thursday, September 14 7:00pm Visio Divina Facilitated by Sylvie Gudin Friday, September 15 & 29, October 13 & 20 9:00-11:00am Spiritual Directors Day Away Facilitated by Sally Weaver Glick Tuesday, September 19 9:00am - 2:00pm St. Francis Animal Blessing
October 8, 3:00pm
Each October, near the Feast Day of St. Francis (Oct. 4) you are invited to bring your pets to Pathways for an annual blessing and walk through the woods. St. Francis of Assisi had the marvelous talent of seeing the entire world – every living thing – as a beautiful gift from God. He called the sun, the moon, and all the creatures of the earth his brothers and sisters. In honor of his feast day, we bless our beloved and faithful friends. All are welcome! |
The ministry of Pathways Retreat would not be possible without supportive donors like you. Thank you to all who contribute financially to make Pathways possible. Pathways Retreat is a registered 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.
