January Programs at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center
All programs have a minimum of 5 participants & a snack and beverage are included. Registration closes three business days prior to each program. Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center is an outreach of The Dominican Sisters of Peace.
We ask that you register for programs by calling (614) 866-4302 or by visiting our website calendar, https://shepherdscorner.org/calendar.
Comfort, Community, and Centering: January Labyrinth Walk
Saturday, January 11th 10:00 am – 11:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Registration closes 3 business days prior to program.
We’re all just walking each other home.” -Rumi
Facilitated by Donna Doone, OPA
Donna has been in the field of education for more than forty years. A life long learner who can often be found within circles of children and adults who are seeking creativity and playfulness as forms of expression. Donna’s zest for life and love is contagious!
Our labyrinth is located on Wengert Road, at the second drive to the right. Snacks and beverages will be included. Please wear comfortable shoes. Everyone is welcome! No previous meditation experience or experience walking labyrinths is required. ***Location of walk depends on the status of outdoor labyrinth***
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Rediscover the Practice of Fasting
Tuesday, January 21 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Registration closes 3 business days prior to program.
Discover or rediscover that fasting is a practice with many benefits for our body, mind and soul. Fasting has long been a tradition and spiritual practice of many faiths including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and others. With the coming of the observance of Lent, this is a time to reacquaint ourselves with this practice.
Come and join a conversation about personal fasting experiences and understandings of this rich spiritual practice.
“… fasting is a way of communication with God and a way of caring for God’s personal gift to us – ourselves.” … Pat Dominic in the book Fasting Rediscovered by Thomas Ryan.
Facilitated by: John Seryak
John Seryak is a lifelong educator retired from 45 years as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, tutor, and home instructor. He is also a volunteer at Shepherd’s Corner, serves as Labyrinth caretaker and as a Board of Advisers member. John is a Third Order Secular Franciscan yet also follows the examples of the Dominican and Benedictine traditions or religious spirituality.