Pathways Retreat

Spirituality, Creativity, and Transformation
in the Second Half of Life

A Six-session Online Retreat led by Ruth Judy
What does it mean to move through the second half of life viewed through the lenses of spirituality, creativity and transformation? Through discussions and experiential exercises, we will examine the common attributes of aging as seen through these lenses.
When: Saturdays: Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, Jan. 8, Feb. 5, March 5;
9:30am-Noon
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: $35/session, $210 total; Maximum of 10 participants
Registration deadline: October 1

St. Francis Animal Blessing

Sunday, October 3 at 4pm is Pathways Retreat’s annual Animal Blessing which includes a walk through the woods and a short blessing service. Please bring your own chair for this outdoor event and check our website home page if the weather is questionable.

Contemplative Sit Monthly Practice

Tuesdays, 8-8:30 am

In September, the practice on Tuesday mornings during Contemplative Sit is a Listening Meditation for Grounding.

Volunteer Thank You

On August 11, five students and their instructor from the Goshen College Master of Arts in Environmental Education program came to Pathways to learn about the retreat center and walk the two labyrinths. In addition, they worked for several hours, cutting invasive plants and clearing brush from the trails. Thank you Joel, Breanna, Anna, Kylie, Matt and Bella. Your presence at Pathways was a gift to us!

Iona Healing Prayer

Join us for Iona Healing Prayer every 2nd and 4th 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"

One of the benefits of virtual prayers is that they continue regardless of weather.
Only Friday’s prayer is cancelled if Goshen Community Schools have a 2-hour delay or cancellation.

Iona Healing Prayer
Online only
2nd and 4th Mondays, 12-12:30pm
https://zoom.us/j/107942399

Contemplative Sit
Online and in-person for vaccinated people
Tuesdays, 8-8:30am
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/757123178

Lectio Divina
Online and in-person for vaccinated people
Wednesdays, 8:00-8:30am
(optional conversation from 8:30-8:50)
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/618288175

Centering Prayer
Online and in-person for vaccinated people
Thursdays, 8-8:30am
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/820891459

Creation Prayer
In-person only
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.

St. Francis Animal Blessing
Sunday, October 3, 4pm

Second Half of Life Retreat*
Saturday, October 9, 9:30-noon

*Registration required
Questions? Ask them online or call 574.202.2864