From the beginning of Pathways' formation, the rhythm of prayer has served to center us in God. Welcoming diverse faith traditions, prayer has served as common center for Pathways Retreat. A communal rhythm of weekly, monthly, and seasonal prayer, following the Christian liturgical year, scriptures, and contemplative practice, has grounded us in God's presence within and all around. Prayer empowers us to live out Pathways' mission, vision, and values, remembering that Pathways is made, loved, and kept by our Triune God. As a spiritual retreat center for Rest, Reflection, and Renewal, and with a tagline of "a place to be on the spiritual journey," Pathways is called again and again to return to the Divine Rest that heals, blesses, and transforms our lives.
One of the benefits of virtual prayers is that they continue regardless of weather. Tuesday - Thursday morning prayers are only online if Goshen Community Schools (GCS) have a 2-hour delay or cancellation. Friday’s prayer is cancelled if GCS have a 2-hour delay or cancellation. Questions? Ask them online or call 574-501-4473
The Land is Calling...Capital Campaign Goal Met!
The Pathways Board of Directors joyfully announces a successful end to “The Land is Calling” Capital Campaign with over 109 supporters joining together to reach the $155,000 goal! Construction of the pavilion is set to begin August 12 with a projected completion date of October 18. The native prairie will be planted sometime during the winter, so a year from now new plants will be rising from the now-barren ground. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this happen!
Pathways long-time tradition of offering Stations of the Resurrection during Eastertide continues. Beginning on Easter morning, Stations of the Resurrection are available in the woods at Pathways and online.
"Keeping a journal thins my skin. I feel open to everything, aware...hypersensitive to whatever I hear, see, guess, read, am told. Matters that once have gone unnoticed are no longer lost on me."
- Doris Grumbach, Extra Innings: A Memoir Practice writing or recording your impressions of each day. After a week, notice if you have kept something there which you might otherwise have lost.
Creation Care Volunteer Event
Join volunteers from Walnut Hill Mennonite Church for our upcoming Creation Care Volunteer time on Saturday, April 20, 1-3pm. Let us know you're coming by filling out this short form.
A two-session experience for children in grades K-5. Participants will learn about native animals and their habitats while spending time in the woods at Pathways. Each participant will then learn about the process of making clay art by making their own clay creatures. Children will be able to take one of their clay creatures home and one will stay at Pathways to create a "hidden creature trail" to be enjoyed by visitors walking the trails.
When: Saturdays May 11 & 18 For children grades K-5 Morning session: 930-11:30am (full) Afternoon session: 1-3pm Suggested donation: $40 per child (includes all materials) Limited to 12 participants per session Facilitated by Steve Thomas and John Nafziger
Due to a family emergency, this retreat has been rescheduled for April 27. Feeling the inner angst and emotional pain begin to take over, I made a practice of going outside to sit at the patio table, look at the trees and breathe. “I don’t understand!” “Why did this happen?” “Where is God?” “Who am I, now?” These questions seemed never ending. How would life ever move on? Slowly, I found my way. What I did not know at the time, was that I was discovering a framework that would continue to be life-giving for myself and others - the framework of transitions. Join me, bringing your own story of transition to this half-day retreat.
When: Saturday, April 27 Gathering at 9 am Session runs from 9:30 until noon Cost: Suggested donation of $45 - 60 Limited to 12 participants Facilitated by Karla Minter
Appropriate for all levels of participants, this hatha-style yoga class is designed to help us live in harmony with what Christine Valters Paintner calls sacred time, that is, “time spent being present to the moments of eternity available to us whenever we choose to pause and breathe.” Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm Cost: $15/session or $12/session when purchased as a series Facilitator: Malinda Elizabeth Berry Space is limited to 9 participants
Saturday, May 4, 10-noon Saturday, June 15, 10-noon
Zentangle-inspiried Art is the practice of mindfully drawing images from repetitive and structured patterns. It becomes a form of artistic mediation as one becomes completely engrossed in making each pattern. There are no mistakes, only opportunities, in Meditative Zentangle-inspired Art! When: Saturday, May 4, 10-noon Saturday, June 15, 10-noon Suggested donation: $25-45. All art supplies are included. Facilitator: Sylvie Gudin, artist & spiritual director Register for one class or all three - limit of 9 participants per session
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