Joanna Currey will lead the free Lenten poetry workshop on Saturday, March 8. This is a great way to enter into the season of Lent and to ponder this year's theme: Your Color’s Green, inspired by the Ross Gay poem, “Sorrow Is Not My Name.”   Come and invite friends and neighbors and strangers!

If the idea of writing poetry makes you nervous, don’t worry! Joanna will lead the group through a series of structured prompts and exercises, and by the end of the workshop, each participant will have a new draft of a poem. Please bring a notebook and something to write with.

This event is geared toward adults with any level of writing experience, from the seasoned writer to the poetry-curious, with no obligation to share what you write. It's also free and open to the public, so invite your friends!

Joanna Currey is from Virginia. She studied English, Poetry Writing, and Religious Studies at the University of Virginia, and received her MFA in Poetry Writing from Vanderbilt University in Nashville. In addition to GC|RH, she works in ecological restoration with a focus on the native grasslands of the Piedmont region of Virginia. She lives at the Charis community where she enjoys composting, cooking, and lots of experimental plant and land projects.

Every Wednesday, Ministry of Imagination gathers for an optional potluck meal and a discussion. Reach out to Craig for this week’s location and more information (seedsofharmony@gmail.com ).

Hope to see you then!

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am, GC|RH offers a time of contemplation at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Road. Those who are new to contemplation and those who have a seasoned practice are welcome. For more information, contact Neal (neal@gracechurchredhill.org).

Songtuary, led by Cleo Keller and Craig Green, is a welcoming weekly gathering of contemplayful singers. We meet at Good Shepherd Church on Sundays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Our musical repertoire draws on diverse forms and cultures. We sing deep and simple rounds, chants, and seasonal songs.  All songs are taught by ear, without sheet music or printed lyrics. All voices are welcome. It's fine to just show up for Songtuary, but please arrive in a timely fashion. We ask folks who can't make it by 4:15 to come another week. If you've questions about Songtuary contact Craig or Cleo by email: seedsofharmony@gmail.com.

Also, visit our website!

Every Wednesday, Ministry of Imagination gathers for an optional potluck meal and a discussion. Reach out to Craig for this week’s location and more information (seedsofharmony@gmail.com ).

Hope to see you then!

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am, GC|RH offers a time of contemplation at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Road. Those who are new to contemplation and those who have a seasoned practice are welcome. For more information, contact Neal (neal@gracechurchredhill.org).

Songtuary, led by Cleo Keller and Craig Green, is a welcoming weekly gathering of contemplayful singers. We meet at Good Shepherd Church on Sundays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Our musical repertoire draws on diverse forms and cultures. We sing deep and simple rounds, chants, and seasonal songs.  All songs are taught by ear, without sheet music or printed lyrics. All voices are welcome. It's fine to just show up for Songtuary, but please arrive in a timely fashion. We ask folks who can't make it by 4:15 to come another week. If you've questions about Songtuary contact Craig or Cleo by email: seedsofharmony@gmail.com.

Also, visit our website!

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Every Wednesday, Ministry of Imagination gathers for an optional potluck meal and a discussion. Reach out to Craig for this week’s location and more information (seedsofharmony@gmail.com ).

Hope to see you then!

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am, GC|RH offers a time of contemplation at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Road. Those who are new to contemplation and those who have a seasoned practice are welcome. For more information, contact Neal (neal@gracechurchredhill.org).

Songtuary, led by Cleo Keller and Craig Green, is a welcoming weekly gathering of contemplayful singers. We meet at Good Shepherd Church on Sundays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Our musical repertoire draws on diverse forms and cultures. We sing deep and simple rounds, chants, and seasonal songs.  All songs are taught by ear, without sheet music or printed lyrics. All voices are welcome. It's fine to just show up for Songtuary, but please arrive in a timely fashion. We ask folks who can't make it by 4:15 to come another week. If you've questions about Songtuary contact Craig or Cleo by email: seedsofharmony@gmail.com.

Also, visit our website!

Every Wednesday, Ministry of Imagination gathers for an optional potluck meal and a discussion. Reach out to Craig for this week’s location and more information (seedsofharmony@gmail.com ).

Hope to see you then!

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am, GC|RH offers a time of contemplation at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Road. Those who are new to contemplation and those who have a seasoned practice are welcome. For more information, contact Neal (neal@gracechurchredhill.org).

On Monday, February 10 at 8:00 pm, GC|RH will celebrate an Eco-Spirituality Service at the UVa Chapel. Contemplative, communal, inclusive. All are invited!

Songtuary, led by Cleo Keller and Craig Green, is a welcoming weekly gathering of contemplayful singers. We meet at Good Shepherd Church on Sundays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Our musical repertoire draws on diverse forms and cultures. We sing deep and simple rounds, chants, and seasonal songs.  All songs are taught by ear, without sheet music or printed lyrics. All voices are welcome. It's fine to just show up for Songtuary, but please arrive in a timely fashion. We ask folks who can't make it by 4:15 to come another week. If you've questions about Songtuary contact Craig or Cleo by email: seedsofharmony@gmail.com.

Also, visit our website!

Join us for a cozy evening of breakfast for dinner—think egg bake, a pancake bar, fresh fruit, and mimosas! Bring your own craft or make heartfelt cards while we celebrate the amazing women in our lives.

Please RSVP to Emily Wright emily@emilywrightdance.com

This Weds February 5th, the Ministry of Imagination will celebrate Imbolc/St. Brigid's Day, a Celtic holiday that lies at the midpoint between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. It's traditionally a celebration of poetry and music, so we encourage folks to bring a poem or song to share. We'll gather at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Rd. from 6:45 to 8:15 pm in the church sanctuary.

Hope to see you then!

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am, GC|RH offers a time of contemplation at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Road. Those who are new to contemplation and those who have a seasoned practice are welcome. For more information, contact Neal (neal@gracechurchredhill.org).

Our next gathering will take place on Sunday, February 2, from 6 - 8 pm, at the home of Martha Donnelly.  We will be discussing the book Nature's Best Hope by Doug Tallamy.  All are welcome!  Please RSVP to Bekah Menning:  rimenning@gmail.com.  If you have trouble finding a copy of the book, contact Bekah or Martha:  donnelly.martha@gmail.com.  And in March (date TBD), we will start a study of Religious Nationalism.  More info forthcoming; stay tuned!

Songtuary, led by Cleo Keller and Craig Green, is a welcoming weekly gathering of contemplayful singers. We meet at Good Shepherd Church on Sundays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Our musical repertoire draws on diverse forms and cultures. We sing deep and simple rounds, chants, and seasonal songs.  All songs are taught by ear, without sheet music or printed lyrics. All voices are welcome. It's fine to just show up for Songtuary, but please arrive in a timely fashion. We ask folks who can't make it by 4:15 to come another week. If you've questions about Songtuary contact Craig or Cleo by email: seedsofharmony@gmail.com.

Also, visit our website!

Dear Imaginauts,

On Wednesday January 29, 6:45-8:15 pm, MOI will gather at Good Shepherd Church (960 Monacan Trail Rd.). MOI will follow-up on our Touchstone Soup reflections. Anyone who missed our Jan 15 gathering is welcome to bring their touchstone word for 2025 to share.  In addition to welcoming more touchstone words, we'll co-create a touchstone word montage on paper. 

All for now
Craig

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am, GC|RH offers a time of contemplation at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Road. Those who are new to contemplation and those who have a seasoned practice are welcome. For more information, contact Neal (neal@gracechurchredhill.org).

Songtuary, led by Cleo Keller and Craig Green, is a welcoming weekly gathering of contemplayful singers. We meet at Good Shepherd Church on Sundays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Our musical repertoire draws on diverse forms and cultures. We sing deep and simple rounds, chants, and seasonal songs.  All songs are taught by ear, without sheet music or printed lyrics. All voices are welcome. It's fine to just show up for Songtuary, but please arrive in a timely fashion. We ask folks who can't make it by 4:15 to come another week. If you've questions about Songtuary contact Craig or Cleo by email: seedsofharmony@gmail.com.

Also, visit our website!

Every Wednesday, Ministry of Imagination gathers for an optional potluck meal and a discussion. Reach out to Craig for this week’s location and more information (seedsofharmony@gmail.com ).

Hope to see you then!

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am, GC|RH offers a time of contemplation at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Road. Those who are new to contemplation and those who have a seasoned practice are welcome. For more information, contact Neal (neal@gracechurchredhill.org).

You're invited to a Pastoral Presence Training on Monday, January 20, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Grace Church | Red Hill. The training will cover how to show up in situations of potential conflict, to embody a peaceful, purposeful, proactive and prayerful presence. Both clergy and lay folks are welcome to attend. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. RSVP to the Congregate Gmail: Congregatecville@gmail.com

Songtuary will be singing songs from the Civil Rights Movement at 4:00 pm on Sunday, January 19 at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Road. All are invited to join the singing circle. 

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On Wednesday, MOI will meet for our annual "Touchstone Soup" gathering. Making Touchstone Soup entails each participant sharing their touchstone/north star word (or phrase) for the coming year. Your touchtone word represents a quality/value/sensibility you aim to cultivate in the coming year. Your word isn't a goal or resolution. It's more like a lens with which to consider your day-to-day choices and priorities. Selecting your word can be a playful practice, no need to belabor your word choice. If you don't have a strong sense of your best word to choose, bring a word to try out. You can change it later if another word calls to you more.

More details on our Touchstone Soup ceremony:

Bring one word (or short phrase) that expresses a quality or overarching aim you wish to bring to fuller embodiment and fruition in the coming year.  Write the word down in large print on a 3x5 card or half-sheet of paper. (Pens and cards will be available at the gathering.) We'll start with a go-round, in which we each introduce our word and explain its significance. Then we'll contemplate themes and contrasts in our constellation of touchstones. We'll end up creating a collage of all the words shared. That's the Touchstone Soup!

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am, GC|RH offers a time of contemplation at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Road. Those who are new to contemplation and those who have a seasoned practice are welcome. For more information, contact Neal (neal@gracechurchredhill.org).

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am, GC|RH offers a time of contemplation at Good Shepherd Church, 960 Monacan Trail Road. Those who are new to contemplation and those who have a seasoned practice are welcome. For more information, contact Neal (neal@gracechurchredhill.org).

Songtuary, led by Cleo Keller and Craig Green, is a welcoming weekly gathering of contemplayful singers. We meet at Good Shepherd Church on Sundays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Our musical repertoire draws on diverse forms and cultures. We sing deep and simple rounds, chants, and seasonal songs.  All songs are taught by ear, without sheet music or printed lyrics. All voices are welcome. It's fine to just show up for Songtuary, but please arrive in a timely fashion. We ask folks who can't make it by 4:15 to come another week. If you've questions about Songtuary contact Craig or Cleo by email: seedsofharmony@gmail.com.

Also, visit our website!