Spiritual Practices

Voices on Zoom

This Spring we will be gathering each Thursday evening from 7:00-8:30 p.m. to listen and respond to a different chapter of Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution by Rainn Wilson.

“With humility that lands in the heart, [comedic actor, producer, and writer Rainn Wilson] invites us into a profound conversation on death and despair, God and transcendence, and love as a revolutionary force. The result: an electrifying manifesto on how to transform the world from the inside out. Let Soul Boom ignite and inspire you, as it has me!”―Valarie Kaur

While we will listen to the entire book, each chapter stands on its own so you can come when you can. Sessions will be facilitated by Michael Hendricks. The first meeting is Thursday, January 11. For a Zoom link, please email Michael Hendricks.

The Saugatuck Labyrinth

A labyrinth is an ancient means to recognize spiritual energy. They have existed in many cultures and have been located at many of the most renowned Christian churches in the world. The Chartres Cathedral in France contains perhaps the most well-known labyrinth in the world, a 12 ring labyrinth built around 1230.

In the fall of 2015, a labyrinth was added to the west end of the Great Lawn at Saugatuck Church. The Saugatuck Church labyrinth has 7 rings designed to traverse the material world through the realm of higher consciousness. It is available year round to anyone who wishes to use it. Directions:

Begin your walk into the labyrinth by pausing at the beginning.  There is no one reason to walk a labyrinth.  You may have a question or problem that needs a solution.  Ask the labyrinth to give you guidance.  Or, you may just choose to walk the labyrinth in silence…to quiet your inner self.

The speed that you walk the labyrinth is not important.  Walk at a pace that feels right for you.  Follow all of the many turns.  If an area seems to present a greater flow of energy, feel free to pause in the spot.

Continue on to the center.  There, you may choose to reflect….concentrate….pay attention to your inner thoughts and feelings.  You may pray if you like.

When you are ready, begin walking back out of the labyrinth….following the same course that you took on your way in.  Once you exit the labyrinth, turn to face it, pause, and thank it.