The Heart of Christian Mysticism Series Begins Feb. 6
This is a series of talks and a communal meal experience for all interested in learning more about our deeply rooted tradition. All lectures are held at the Cornerstone Center at 4423 N. 24th St., in Phoenix, at 5:30 p.m. every Monday evening Feb. 6-27. Cost is $100 for the series or $25 at the door and includes soup and bread. See our Event Page for weekly course descriptions and presenter bios.

1. •Feb. 6: Find Your Voice through Experience, Response and Empowerment of the Mystics
   Presenter: Bonnie McCulley, BCC, LPC.  View description/presenter bio here.   
   
   

• Feb. 13: Mystics, Imagination and Prophetic Communities of Faith,
  Presenter: Vernon Meyer View description/presenter bio here.   

• Feb. 20: Facing Limits/Dissolving Boundaries: A Mystic Understanding of Change
  Presenter: Kathy Maitha, M.Div., Th.M. View description/presenter bio here.   

1. •Feb. 27: Wounded Healers: The Spirituality of Henri Nouwen and Vincent Van Gough
   Presenter: Sister Sarah O’Malley View description/presenter bio here.   
   

John of the Cross: ‘Dark Night of the Soul’

St. John of the Cross was a Carmelite friar and priest; A contemporary of Teresa of Avila and fellow reformer. He is a poet who looks at spiritual growth. “Dark Night of the Soul” is one of his best known poems on how to experience your faith when all seems to be loss. In this series we will also be looking at how this work influenced others through the centuries.

You will need to purchase “The Dark Night of the Soul” translation by Mirabel Starr before the class begins. The group  will meet Thursday evenings beginning Feb. 2-23, from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Cornerstone Center, 4423 N. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016. Cost is $15 per session or $50 for the entire series and is payable with check or cash at the door. A minimum of eight people is needed to hold the series. To register contact Amanda Petersen at 602-315-5723 or e-mail info@cornerstone-phx.org.

Attention Parents, Teachers & Principals!
Meditation with Children: A Free Presentation
If you’re a parent, teacher, principal or a meditator, you won’t want to miss this free presentation that will teach you how to teach Christian Meditation to children.

This Saturday, March 17, presentation is an outreach of the World Community for Christian Meditation to address the spiritual, psychological and practical aspects of introducing Christian Meditation to children and teachers.  It may seem a paradox that children can be still and silent and enjoy it. But like many adults, children also yearn for the experience of an interior way of being that helps buffer the hustle and bustle of a harried world.

Cornerstone Center Founder Joanne Rapp, M.Div., will lead this presentation with Rev. Frank Cassidy, an important and longtime teacher of Christian Meditation. Together they will introduce the importance of the silent prayer as taught by Father John Main, and how crucial it is for children to begin at an early age a way of silence and intimacy with God.

Early registration is recommended for this free event that will be held on Saturday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Cornerstone Center, 4423 N. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016. To register call 602-956-7042 or e-mail info@cornerstone-phx.org. Free will donations accepted.

Sign Up for Free Online Study of Word Into Silence
This short, online study will use the book, Word Into Silence, as a means to put into practice not only meditation but an awareness in daily life. Whether you are new to meditation or a long time meditator you will be inspired by this book. "The all important aim in Christian meditation is to allow God's mysterious and silent presence within us to become not only a reality, but the reality of our lives... that which gives meaning, shape and purpose to everything we do, everything we are."

How the course works:

• Once you register you will receive three weekly emails, covering a certain portion of Word into Silence. Each email will contain a PDF file containing quotes, insights written by Cornerstone Co-Director Amanda Petersen and questions to encourage you in your practice of meditation.

• This is self study. There is no discussion forum. You are welcome to come to a meditation group or event at The Cornerstone Center or schedule time with one of our spiritual directors (fee involved) if you have questions.

To register call Amanda Petersen at 602-315-5723 or e-mail info@cornerstone-phx.org.

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