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Our mission is to provide space for those seeking hope, comfort and peace as they explore ways of experiencing God’s love. |
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Dear Friends, Now would be a good time to start planning indoor activities, at least for during the heat of the day. But it's also fun to get out of the house and not break the budget. Check, check, check. Middleway can provide all of that. With our library, art center, soothing music, comfy sitting areas, and cold water -- free and air-conditioned -- we're your go-to place for relaxation. We've also got some great events coming up this summer. Read all about it below. |
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Book Club June In-person and on Zoom From the New York Times-bestselling author Abraham Verghese comes "The Covenant of Water," a stunning and magisterial epic of love, faith, and medicine, set in Kerala, South India, following three generations of a family seeking the answers to a strange secret. It was the subject of a six-part Super Soul podcast hosted by Oprah Winfrey. Join us for great conversation on the book Tuesday, June 18, at 6 p.m. Come in person, or join us via zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85791528587?pwd=UU9EcDRYeFFiaVRmc1lNS2VIdnNhUT09 Meeting ID: 857 9152 8587 Passcode: 431978 |
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Friday Meditation and Mindfulness Center yourself and find peace in the midst of your busy life. Friday Meditation and Mindfulness, led by Becky Burks, meets monthly at 12:30 p.m. The next times: Friday, June 21 and July 19. |
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Spirituality of Breadmaking Decorated Focaccia Delicious, fresh herbs and vegetables will become art on a delectable focaccia "canvas" July 20 at summer's Spirituality of Breadmaking class. The event is 9:30 a.m.-Noon. Everyone leaves with a ready-to-bake loaf. Registration is required so that enough ingredients will be available. It's free, but donations are appreciated to pay for supplies. Along with the beautiful Italian bread, participants will be treated to a good mix of rest and meditation mixed in, led by Kathleen Phillips. | | |
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Religion in Aggieland Displayed Each month through August, Middleway is hosting a display of unique religious items found at thrift stores and resale markets in and around the Brazos Valley. June focuses on prayer stools and tools. “Finding Religion in Aggieland” is part of a project led by spiritual director Heidi Campbell, who is studying where religion shows up in thrift stores and what stories secondhand culture tells about contemporary religion in Texas. Each month new items will be added to the display related to a theme about prayer. May's jewels and beads are still on exhibit with June's prayer stools and tools |
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Are you Done? From May through August the “Dones Group” will meet the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. (July 3 & August 7) at Middleway. This group is for anyone who is looking for spiritual community outside the traditional structures of a church or formal religious organization. Is faith an important part of your life, but you feel that you are “done” with church? If so, come meet with others on a similar journey. |
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Learn to listen with a holy ear Active listening: being heard and learning to listen deeply to others is a gift. When stories are shared about one's journey in life, it reaches the core of our souls. Middleway Urban Monastery, guided by a community of spiritual directors, hosts FIND - School for Spiritual Direction and Formation to train people in the art of spiritual direction and formation. People attend from across Texas as well as from neighboring states. Applications are being accepted until June 30. Learn more by clicking the button. | | |
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Spiritual directors lend a (holy) ear at Middleway A team of spiritual companions whose ministry is to listen to you with a holy ear are the backbone of Middleway. One of us can meet with you monthly in a non-judging atmosphere as you discern where God is in your life. We actively listen without trying to "fix" you. It's powerfully healing. See www.middlewayurbanmonastery.org/spiritual-direction. or email us at info@middlewayurbanmonastery.org for more information. How to experience the monastery Attend any of our programs for sure. But also know the monastery is also open weekdays Tuesday-Friday and some evenings, Saturdays or Sundays for you to come use the library, art area, or various sitting areas in a relaxing atmosphere where no one will bug you. Children are welcome to come with an adult. We need you! Three hours a month, week, or day. Regular or now-and-then. You pick what's convenient for you to volunteer and help welcome others into this peaceful place. We are 100 percent volunteer operated, and you can make a meaningful impact just be being present. To sign up, please come by the monastery or email info@middlewayurbanmonastery.org. Middleway Urban Monastery's Guide for Life Week of June 10-16, 2024 Events are at the monastery, 309 N. Tabor, Bryan. Our rhythm of prayer on open days includes morning at 10:15 a.m., noonday at 12 p.m., and closing at 3:30 p.m. Facebook group page offerings include daily Current Issues Prayer, plus a weekly meditation on Thursdays, and "Becoming aware of the Beloved" videos on Friday. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday-Sunday A quick glance at what's coming June 18 - Book club, 6 p.m. June 21 - Friday Meditation and Mindfulness, 12:30 p.m. July 3 - Finding Religion in Aggieland, 6:30 p.m. (icons and devotional objects) July 20 - Spirituality of Breadmaking - Decorated Focaccia, 9:30 a.m.-Noon. Aug. 7 - Finding Religion in Aggieland, 6:30 p.m. (other objects) Sept. 14 - Setting the Spiritual Woman Free, 9 a.m.-Noon.
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