Out of a Rut: Learn New Tools for Spiritual Growth!
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · 5:30 PM CDT · Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center · Hiawatha, IA
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Discover simple, time-tested spiritual practices that help you notice God’s presence in everyday life. How Do I Deepen My Connection to God? A three-part experiential series Many of us long for a deeper connection with God, yet we’re unsure how to cultivate it amid the busyness of everyday life. Inspired by The Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun, this interactive series introduces time-tested Christian spiritual practices that help us become more aware of God’s presence and more responsive to God’s invitations. Through teaching, guided experiences, personal reflection, and conversation, you’ll discover practical rhythms that can bring greater peace, purpose, and joy to your spiritual life. Session One: Becoming Aware of God’s Presence How do we notice God in the midst of ordinary life? Explore practices such as silence, breath prayer, lectio divina, the Examen, and sacred listening that help quiet distractions and awaken our awareness of God’s loving presence. Session Two: Opening Your Heart to Transformation As our awareness grows, God gently invites us to become more fully ourselves. Together we’ll experience practices such as Sabbath, gratitude, simplicity, discernment, and confession that create space for healing, freedom, and spiritual growth. Session Three: Living from a Deep Connection with God A vibrant spiritual life naturally flows outward. Discover practices of compassion, generosity, hospitality, forgiveness, and community that help us embody God’s love in our relationships and daily lives. You’ll also begin creating a personal rhythm of spiritual practices to sustain your journey long after the series ends. Whether you’re just beginning your spiritual journey or longing to renew an established faith, you’ll leave with practical tools and meaningful practices to deepen your relationship with God in everyday life. Fee: $75 for the three-week series, including weekly dinner. Additional dates: Tue, Oct 27 5:30 pm – 7:30…