Into the Wilderness is a progressive spiritual community for anyone who would like to try a supported, intensive, and self-directed routine of experiential practices and community ritual to deepen their relationship with the divine during Lent. First Church Berkeley has graciously offered space for us to meet.
There are three parts to Into the Wilderness – you can choose just one, or do all three. We are a LGBT friendly, social-justice oriented, and open to all.
Weekly Service:
Tuesday nights during Lent (3/11 till 4/15), 6:30-7:30 p.m. Loper Chapel
This service will combine elements of traditional worship with the open sharing of our own stories. Each service will include taize style music, scripture, a brief reflection, silent meditation and time to share as a group. We will close with communion each week. Our topics will be “wilderness” topics such as dealing with shame, forgiveness, sexuality, conflict, and loss.
Opening ritual
Wednesday, March 5, 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Loper Chapel
Come to the opening ritual to set your intentions for Lent. This short service will include an overview and a time to reflect on your Lenten practice. (It’s ok if you miss the opening ritual! You can still come.)
Daily Spiritual Practice Covenant Group: Meeting online. Commit to a daily spiritual practice and check-in online with others for mutual support and community. This group will meet on a moderated private Facebook page.
12-Step Workshop:
Saturday mornings, (3/8 till 4/20) , 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sunburst Room.
This workshop is for anyone who would like to explore how to use the steps as tools for spiritual growth. You do not need to be in recovery to attend this workshop — the steps are just practical tools that can be modified to help explore and deepen your spiritual life.
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There are three parts to Into the Wilderness – you can choose just one, or do all three. We are a LGBT friendly, social-justice oriented, and open to all.
Weekly Service:
Tuesday nights during Lent (3/11 till 4/15), 6:30-7:30 p.m. Loper Chapel
This service will combine elements of traditional worship with the open sharing of our own stories. Each service will include taize style music, scripture, a brief reflection, silent meditation and time to share as a group. We will close with communion each week. Our topics will be “wilderness” topics such as dealing with shame, forgiveness, sexuality, conflict, and loss.
Opening ritual
Wednesday, March 5, 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Loper Chapel
Come to the opening ritual to set your intentions for Lent. This short service will include an overview and a time to reflect on your Lenten practice. (It’s ok if you miss the opening ritual! You can still come.)
Daily Spiritual Practice Covenant Group: Meeting online. Commit to a daily spiritual practice and check-in online with others for mutual support and community. This group will meet on a moderated private Facebook page.
12-Step Workshop:
Saturday mornings, (3/8 till 4/20) , 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sunburst Room.
This workshop is for anyone who would like to explore how to use the steps as tools for spiritual growth. You do not need to be in recovery to attend this workshop — the steps are just practical tools that can be modified to help explore and deepen your spiritual life.
Into the Wilderness is a progressive spiritual community for anyone who would like to try a supported, intensive, and self-directed routine of experiential practices and community ritual to deepen their relationship with the divine during Lent. First Church Berkeley has graciously offered space for us to meet.
There are three parts to Into the Wilderness – you can choose just one, or do all three. We are a LGBT friendly, social-justice oriented, and open to all.
Weekly Service:
Tuesday nights during Lent (3/11 till 4/15), 6:30-7:30 p.m. Loper Chapel
This service will combine elements of traditional worship with the open sharing of our own stories. Each service will include taize style music, scripture, a brief reflection, silent meditation and time to share as a group. We will close with communion each week. Our topics will be “wilderness” topics such as dealing with shame, forgiveness, sexuality, conflict, and loss.
Opening ritual
Wednesday, March 5, 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Loper Chapel
Come to the opening ritual to set your intentions for Lent. This short service will include an overview and a time to reflect on your Lenten practice. (It’s ok if you miss the opening ritual! You can still come.)
Daily Spiritual Practice Covenant Group: Meeting online. Commit to a daily spiritual practice and check-in online with others for mutual support and community. This group will meet on a moderated private Facebook page.
12-Step Workshop:
Saturday mornings, (3/8 till 4/20) , 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sunburst Room.
This workshop is for anyone who would like to explore how to use the steps as tools for spiritual growth. You do not need to be in recovery to attend this workshop — the steps are just practical tools that can be modified to help explore and deepen your spiritual life.
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There are three parts to Into the Wilderness – you can choose just one, or do all three. We are a LGBT friendly, social-justice oriented, and open to all.
Weekly Service:
Tuesday nights during Lent (3/11 till 4/15), 6:30-7:30 p.m. Loper Chapel
This service will combine elements of traditional worship with the open sharing of our own stories. Each service will include taize style music, scripture, a brief reflection, silent meditation and time to share as a group. We will close with communion each week. Our topics will be “wilderness” topics such as dealing with shame, forgiveness, sexuality, conflict, and loss.
Opening ritual
Wednesday, March 5, 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Loper Chapel
Come to the opening ritual to set your intentions for Lent. This short service will include an overview and a time to reflect on your Lenten practice. (It’s ok if you miss the opening ritual! You can still come.)
Daily Spiritual Practice Covenant Group: Meeting online. Commit to a daily spiritual practice and check-in online with others for mutual support and community. This group will meet on a moderated private Facebook page.
12-Step Workshop:
Saturday mornings, (3/8 till 4/20) , 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sunburst Room.
This workshop is for anyone who would like to explore how to use the steps as tools for spiritual growth. You do not need to be in recovery to attend this workshop — the steps are just practical tools that can be modified to help explore and deepen your spiritual life.
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