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2008 Ongoing Sundays, 5 p.m. (ongoing) — Buddhist-Christian Inter-Spiritual Service, with meditation, a presentation, and community dialogue. — See the full listing below — 3rd Tuesday, monthly, 7 p.m. — Dances of Miriam. Join Women of Spirit for an evening of wonderful music, drumming, song, movement, and celebrations, led by Dances for Universal Peace. — See the full listing below — June Saturday, June 27, 5:30 p.m.—“Sankofa: Reclaiming Our Past So We Can Move Forward.” Sankofa: An Ensemble of The Spirituals Project is a 25-member choir that sings beautiful concertized versions of the spirituals. Sankofa is an African symbol illustrating the wisdom in learning from the past as we build the future. Location: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Parkway, Denver. Sankofa will perform in connection with an exhibit of quilts from Gee’s Band, AL, currently on exhibit at the museum. Contact: Carolyn Ash, TSP Executive Director at cash@spiritualproject.org. July 2008 Woman’s Story Gatherings — Bimonthly gatherings for women to share their experiences, hopes, and spiritual journeys through prayer, ritual, reflection, storytelling, and networking. We will focus on contemporary and historic women of faith. Place: Saint Francis of Assisi Ministry Center, Rooms B & C, 2650 Parish View, Colorado Springs Dates — Time: all gatherings last from 2–4 p.m. except July 13 Sunday, May 4 — Celebrating St. Therese of the Child Jesus Sunday, July 13 — Celebrating Mary of Magdala (begins with a potluck at 12:30 p.m.) Sunday, Sept. 14 — Celebrating Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Sunday, Nov. 9 — Celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe August Saturday, August 2, 1–5 p.m.—“Things Hidden Book Tour Stop” led by Fr. Richard Rohr. Come listen to Fr. Rohr discuss his new book Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality. Fr. Rohr will help you gain insight into how people gradually came to believe and know for themselves, with immense inner authority. Location: University Park UMC, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver. Cost: $20 before June 30. $25 after June 30. Sponsored by the Center for Action and Contemplation(CAC), Iliff School of Theology and University Park UMC. Registration: www.iliff.edu/ or www.cacradicalgrace.org. 2008 Woman’s Story Spirituality Group — Bimonthly meetings for women to pursue their inner spiritual journey with other women. Each meeting includes prayer, guided tape meditation, and sharing personal insights and experience with others as companions on the same journey. Place: Saint Francis of Assisi Ministry Center, Rooms B & C, 2650 Parish View, Colorado Springs. Contact: Sr. Marilyn Uhing, 719-598-5486 or marilyn@stfrancis.org 
(See the listing in March for the Woman’s Story Gatherings.) 2008 Dates: August 10, October 12, December 7 • Day and Time: Sunday, 2–3:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, '08 — Writing as a Tool for Spiritual Companioning, with Kent Groff Click for information on this SDCO continuing education event. Sunday, August 24, 7 p.m.—Jim Wallis speaks on his new bestselling book The Great Awakening at St. Andrew UMC. Jim is a leading figure at the crossroads of religion and politics in America today. He is the author of nine books (including bestseller God’s Politics) and the founder of Sojourners, a global faith and justice network. He is a public theologian and an internationally renowned speaker and preacher. Cost: $15, Students: $10 (scholarships available). Location: St. Andrew UMC, 3350 White Bay Dr. Highlands Ranch. Contact: Tam Curfman, 303-794-2683 or tcurfman@st-andrew-umc.org. Sunday–Monday, August 24–25—Network of Spiritual Progressives Conference during The Democratic National Convention. Led by Rabbi Michael Lerner, Dr. Cornell West, and Sister Joan Chittister. Conference will include workshops and An Interfaith Spiritual gathering. Location: St. Paul UMC, 1615 Ogden, Denver. Contact: Toni Cook, 303-832-4929 or office@stpauldenver.com. Websites: www.stpauldenver.com/interfaith.html or www.spiritualprogressives.org. October Friday and Saturday, October 17–18, ’08 and April 24–25, ’09—Leading Contemplative Gatherings, with Rev. Kent Ira Groff. If you feel called to lead spiritual retreats or short-term groups, this experience will provide skills for creating a contemplative ethos in limited time and for mining participant’s gifts. Between the opening retreat in October and the closing retreat in April each participant (or teams of two) will prepare and lead a 1-2 ½ day retreat or a 4-6 week group back home incorporating contemplative prayer practices. Click for more information. Ongoing events already underway… Sundays, 5 p.m. (ongoing) — Buddhist-Christian Inter-Spiritual Service, with meditation, a presentation, and community dialogue. Celebrate and embrace a spiritual community that fosters exploration and understanding of diverse spiritual paths. Location: St. Paul UMC, 1615 Ogden St, Denver. Information: 303-832-4929 and www.stpauldenver.com. 3rd Tuesday, monthly, 7 p.m. — Dances of Miriam. Join Women of Spirit for an evening of wonderful music, drumming, song, movement, and celebrations, led by Dances for Universal Peace. All are invited, no experience necessary. Location: St. Barnabas Church at 13th at Vine., Denver. Suggested donation: $7. Contact: Diana Flahive 303-832-4188 flahive@flahive.us. 2008 dates: June 24, July 22, Aug 26, Sept 23, Oct 28, Nov 25, Dec 23. Note: Please include events from any and all faith traditions. Spiritual formation and the practice of spiritual direction is a natural bridge among people from different communities of faith. Include the name of the event, the contact person and how to reach them, where and how to learn more and a web site with information related to the event. Be sure to include whether the event is open to the public and if there is a cost. Send relevant photographs and logos that we may use. mailto:cash@spoiritualproject.orghttp://www.iliff.edu/http://www.cacradicalgrace.orgmailto:marilyn@stfrancis.orgContEd_Aug08.htmlmailto:tcurfman@st-andrew-umc.orgmailto:tcurfman@st-andrew-umc.orgmailto:office@stpauldenver.comhttp://www.stpauldenver.com/interfaith.htmlhttp://www.spiritualprogressives.orgContEd_Oct08.htmlhttp://www.stpauldenver.commailto:flahive@flahive.usshapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1shapeimage_1_link_2shapeimage_1_link_3shapeimage_1_link_4shapeimage_1_link_5shapeimage_1_link_6shapeimage_1_link_7shapeimage_1_link_8shapeimage_1_link_9shapeimage_1_link_10shapeimage_1_link_11shapeimage_1_link_12

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