DS Letter August 2010

Lay Speaking recertification classes this fall (get article from Paul and Melody Ashely)

Engaging Spirituality “Day of Discernment”
The Santa Ana District will be hosting a “Day of Discernment” to introduce potential group leaders to the Engaging Spirituality resource from “Just Faith.” Joyce Cottage, a Spiritual Director in Orange County, will provide the orientation and training on Saturday, September 18 at Costa Mesa First UMC . The cost for the day is $25 per person.

Engaging Spirituality is a 24 week experience for a small group, inviting “…faithful adults to break open their lives, penetrate the realities of our times, and explore the intersection between Christian spirituality and Gospel justice. Participants focus on the practical challenges of following Jesus, engaging contemplation while immersing themselves in the heart of our fragmented world.”
An overview and sample course can be found at www.justfaith.org under “engaging spirituality.”

The training should prepare a person to lead a small group in a local church or in a mission center. Or a church may consider being a pilot group and gather a people to share in the course with an Engaging Spirituality facilitator as a test group. We are working on financial resources to defray some of the expenses. Materials would be the responsibility of the participants.

Inquiries can be directed to Mark Ulrickson at meupju@aol.com or by calling the district office.