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The Quiet Workshop - A Retreat presented by Daystar Center
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Our society is moving at an ever-increasing speed of fast. "If you want to hang on, you better speed up." is the message of today. And as a result, many in our world find themselves stressed to the max, with calendars filled to the brim. When was the last time, for example, someone told you they were not very busy?
It could be useful, however, to remind ourselves that our basic needs never change. The need to be seen and appreciated. The need to belong. The need for nearness and care, and for a little love. This is given only through slowness in human relations. In order to master transformations in our ever-changing world, we have to recover slowness, reflection and togetherness and thereby find real renewal.
This is what The Quiet Workshop is all about. We'll take a relaxed approach to the important topic of soul care, giving you a handful of tools which have been used for centuries in helping busy people step out of the traffic and take time to re-acquaint themselves with their God, their family & neighbors, and most importantly, themselves.
The Quiet Workshop is lead by Marty and Sandy Boller, Contemplative Coaches and Spiritual Directors. The Bollers have been actively involved in pastoral ministry since 1985. Married in 1975 in Skokie, IL, they were participants with the beginnings of what is now the Evanston Vineyard Church (1976) and have successfully planted two Vineyard churches in Iowa: Iowa City (1988) and Cedar Rapids (1998). Marty has written 2 books on Christian discipleship; The Perfected Self (2002) and The Wisdom of (John) Wimber: As I See It (2014); and hosts the highly popular blog series The Contemplative Activist. Marty and Sandy have four grown children, all married, with six adorable grandchildren and one more on the way in Summer 2015.
The Quiet Workshop is being presented by the Daystar Center. The Daystar Center exists to build community enriching lives through belonging. The Center is presenting The Quiet Workshop in order to further its community building efforts within the South Loop and throughout Chicago. "The wisdom to slow down and seek connection with ourselves, with others, and perhaps with someone beyond ourselves is a big part of community." says Amanda Neely, Director of Daystar Center. "Friends are those who waste time together but don't feel like being together is a waste of time. I want to see more intentional time-wasting happening in our city."
All are invited to attend The Quiet Workshop but it's best suited for those who think to themselves, "There's gotta be more to life than this" whatever "this" is. Those in leadership roles at work, in the community, at church, and at home will benefit greatly. The Quiet Workshop also serves as a great introduction to spiritual direction for those interested in being directed or becoming a director.
9 AM COFFEE & PASTRIES
9:30 AM WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS - Who are you? Why are you here today?
10 AM INTRO TO COME TO THE QUIET
SOLITUDE & SILENCE
BREATH PRAYER
LECTIO DIVINA & JOURNALING
TIME OF REFLECTION & JOURNALING
1 PM LUNCH - Provided by Overflow, included in registration
Group Discussion Ponderings
2 PM GPS-SPIRITUAL MAPPING EXERCISE
2:45 PM BREAK
3 PM YOUR TIME WITH THE DIVINE - GoSeeListenTasteRespond
4 PM SHARE YOUR STORIES
YOUR COMMISSION: What's next?
5 PM DISMISS
***Contact us at (312) 674-0001 Between 9am-2pm Weekdays or anytime @ 1550state@gmail.com for questions.
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LocationDaystar Center (View)
1550 S. State St.
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
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| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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