2022 LHUMC Contemplative Practices Groups

Lake Harriet UMC is excited to participate in another year of Contemplative Practices, through St. Catherine University, funded by the Lily Endowment.

In 2021-22 eighteen members of Lake Harriet participated in monthly sessions to learn and experience many different types of prayer/contemplative practices.  The sessions were facilitated by Susan Stabile who is a spiritual director.  Susan also led our all-church retreat in May of 2022.

This fall Lake Harriet will have two small groups.  There is no cost to participate.  We do ask that participants commit to regular attendance.  The dynamics of the group are built around relationships, trust, and experience that grow over time.

There will be a Year One Group open to 10 people to learn and participate in the same experience that our group had last year.  The group will meet on Monday nights from 6-8:00p on the following dates: 9/19/2022; 10/17/2022; 11/14/2022; 12/12/2022; 1/9/2023; 2/13/2023; 3/13/2023; 4/10/2023; 5/8/2023 with Susan Stabile as spiritual director/facilitator.

The Year Two Group is for those who would like to continue their experience. The group will meet on Thursday nights 6-8:00p on 9/15/2022, 10/13/2022, 11/10/2022 and 12/8/2022. 2023 dates are TBD.

St. Kate’s is offering a retreat on Saturday, August 6, 2022, 8:30-4:30 that is open to all.