Christian Mysticism Book Discussion Group Forming

Christian Mysticism Book Discussion Group Forming

I’d like to invite everyone to participate in a Mysticism: Theory and History book discussion group through the Christian Classics Ethereal Library. The group kicks off this coming Thursday, May 1. The first book we’ll be discussing is Julian of Norwich’s Revelations of Divine Love.

Just follow this link to learn more about the group and to sign up: http://www.ccel.org/node/4557

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Upcoming Events

Now through January 2012: Finishing my next book.

February 4, 2012: Introduction to Monastic Spirituality at the Spirituality Immersion Experience, Columbia Theological Seminary's Certificate in Spiritual Formation Program.

February 5 and 12, 2012: Adult Education at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Atlanta, GA. Topic: "Teresa of Avila."

February 16-19, 2012: Christian Mysticism: Transforming You and Your Relationship with God, Retreat at Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA.

March 10, 2012: Day retreat at the Charlotte Spirituality Center, Charlotte, NC.

March 17, 2012: Introduction to Christian Mysticism for the Foundations in Christian Education Course sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta's Institute for Ministry & Theological Education; location (metro Atlanta) TBD.

Spring, 2012 (tentative, exact date TBD): Cedar Hill Enrichment Center, Gainesville, GA.

June 15-17, 2012: "Spiritual Inspiration from C. S. Lewis and George MacDonald" Retreat at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers, GA.

June 2012 (tentative): Wild Goose Festival, Pittsboro, NC.

July 13-15, 2012: "Writing & Journaling as a Spiritual Practice" Retreat at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers, GA.

August 10-12, 2012: "Of Gods and Men: Spiritual Lessons of the Algerian Martyrs" Retreat at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers, GA.

September 14-16, 2012: "Spirituality of the English Mystics" Retreat at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers, GA.

November 9-11, 2012: "Wisdom of the Christian Mystics" Retreat at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers, GA.

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Every Wednesday evening join Carl McColman and the Rev. Phil Foster for a contemplative gathering at First Christian Church of Atlanta. The first Wednesday of each month features a conversation on mysticism, hosted by the Atlanta Christian Mysticism Meetup Group. The second Wednesday of the month includes instruction on contemplative (silent) prayer, sponsored by the Atlanta Christian Meditation Meetup Group. Third, fourth and fifth Wednesdays also feature time for silent prayer, meditation and contemplation, along with group lectio divina. All are welcome. For more information or directions, please visit one or both of these Meetup Groups.

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