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SoulCollage® Studio
Drop in to create one or many cards.  Open to those new to or experienced in the SouCollage® process. All materials provided.

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Tuesdays in August
24 ◊ 31

Wednesdays in October
11 ◊ 18 ◊ 25
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Franciscan Living Urban Center for Spirituality

$10.00 per session
Drop-In
(registration not needed)
For more information call
Margie Will at (916) 718-4797

 

Franciscan
Prayer & Presence Circle

Are you longing for a community that is dedicated to unpretentious living, mindfulness, balance, simplicity and relationship with Mother Earth and all her creatures? Are you curious about the Franciscan path of spirituality? Is your experience of Franciscan Prayer and Presence deeply rooted?

New or experienced in the Franciscan Way, all are welcome  to join the monthly gatherings of our Franciscan Prayer and Presence Circle.

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Jul. 24, 2010
Aug. 28, 2010
Sept. 25, 2010
October 23, 2010
Nov. 27, 2010

12:30 - 2:00 PM

Location: Franciscan Living Urban Center for Spirituality

For more information call
Margie Will at (916) 718-4797

 

 

BodyPrayer

A fusion of gentle movement,
modified tai chi and breathwork,
BodyPrayer celebrates and
nurtures the Divine Presence that dwells within.

 

Evenings in August
16 ◊ 23 ◊ 30

Evenings in September
8 15 ◊ 22 ◊ 29

Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Location: Franciscan Living Urban Center for Spirituality
Free will offering

For more information call
Margie Will at (916) 718-4797

 

 

Inner Work for Men with Lew Robinson, Ph.D.

Who are we as men underneath the various roles that we play throughout our lives?

This  men’s spirituality group is a uniquely nurturing way for men to do “soul work” in the company of other men who are similarly engaged in spiritual growth.

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Evenings in September 
16 23 30 

Thursdays, 7:00 -8:30 PM

Location:  Trinity Cathedral, 2620 Capital Ave., Room D

For more information call
Margie Will at (916) 718-4797

 

Creating Meditation Cards with SoulCollage®

This introductory workshop includes an overview of the SoulCollage® process and includes tips for using the cards as meditation tools.  All Materials are provided. 

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Sessions available:
August 21, 2010
September 4, 2010
October 16, 2010
November 6, 2010
December 4, 2010

Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Franciscan Living Urban Center for Spirituality

$25.00 per session
Pre-registration required
For more information call
Margie Will at (916) 718-4797

 

 

Working With Your SoulCollage® Cards

A Workshop for those with some experience of the SoulCollage® process. Learn ways to work with your cards as you deepen your intuition and listen to your deep inner wisdom.

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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
6:30 – 8:00 PM

Location: Franciscan Living Urban Center for Spirituality

$15.00 includes all materials.
Pre-registration required.
For more information call
Margie Will at (916) 718-4797

 

Themes in Contemporary Spirituality: Avatar & Spirit

What do the large blue inhabitants of a fictional moon named Pandora have to in common with contemporary spirituality? Join Margie Will, osf, founder and director of Franciscan Living, for a voyage of discovery that examines the themes of power, presence, divinity, and rebirth in this popular film.

Participants are asked  to view the film before attending

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Evenings in September
14 ◊ 21

Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 PM

$10.00 per session or
$15.00 for the series
Pre-registration only

Location: Franciscan Living Urban Center for Spirituality


For more information call
Margie Will at (916) 718-4797

 

Sabbath Prayer

Pause to refresh & renew your spirit with contemplation through music, journaling, art as meditation and shared conversation in these monthly 90 minute mini-retreats

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Aug 1, 2010: “Sand, Salt, Sea”
Sept. 5, 2010: “Balancing Act”
Oct. 10, 2010: “A Sacred Path”
Nov. 7, 2010: “Grace upon Grace”
Dec. 5, 2010: “The Gift”
Jan. 2, 2011: “StarSeekers”
Feb. 6, 2011: “HeartSongs”
Mar. 6, 2011: “SpiritWind”

Sundays, 1:30 - 3:00 PM

Location: Franciscan Living Urban Center for Spirituality

$10.00 - Pre-registration encouraged.
For more information call

Margie Will at (916) 718-4797

 

 

Franciscan Prayer

Plan to attend one, two or all three of these sessions which will make use of the mystical writings of St. Clare of Assisi, examples of prayers composed by St. Francis of Assisi, and other sources from the early Tradition to guide participants in consideration and practice of the foundational disciplines of Franciscan Prayer. 

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Session 1:  “Gaze & Consider”:
Sept. 13th

Session 2: “Contemplate”:
Sept. 20th

Session 3: “Imitate”:
Sept. 27th

Mondays, 6:30 - 6:00 PM

Location: Franciscan Living Urban Center for Spirituality

$10.00 per session or
$25.00 for the series
Pre-registration is advised
For more information call
Margie Will at (916) 718-4797

 

Pilgrimage Prayer with Francis of Assisi

Wish you had the resources to make a pilgrimage to Assisi for the Feast of St. Francis?

Join us on the Feast of St. Francis, October 4, 2010, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM for this mini-retreat as we make a “virtual” pilgrimage of prayer in Assisi led by Franciscan Living founder and director, Margie Will, osf.  

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Monday, October 4, 2010
6:00 - 8:00 PM

Pilgrimage Package:  $15.00 per person with advance registration.  $20.00 at the door.

Location: Franciscan Living Urban Center for Spirituality

For more information call
Margie Will at (916) 718-4797

 

Presence, Practice & Possibility

Inner peace, a balanced life, and deep joy are the fruits of a spirituality of Presence.  Explore the ancient wisdom of the saints of Assisi and learn how this path of life continues to be relevant in our own day.

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Week 1: Peace, Tuesday, October 12, 2010 ◊ 6:30 – 8:00 PM or Thursday, Oct. 14 ◊ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Week 2: Balance, Tuesday, October 19, 2010 ◊ 6:30 – 8:00 PM or Thursday, Oct. 21 ◊ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Week 3: Joy, Tuesday, October 26, 2010 ◊ 6:30 – 8:00 PM or Thursday, Oct. 28 ◊ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM


Cost: $10.00 each session or $25.00 for the series
Pre-Registration is advised

Location: Franciscan Living Urban Center for Spirituality


For more information call Margie Will at (916) 718-4797