Monthly Archives: December 2011

Gospel of Thomas

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with Kimberly Beyer-Nelson
and Rev. Tom Thresher, Ph.D.

In 1945, an incredible manuscript was found among the writings of what is now called the Nag Hammadi library. Written in Coptic, the Gospel of Thomas contained the sayings of Yeshua, the man we know as Jesus.

Come and share a contemplative and experiential journey into the heart of the words and the hearts of humankind.

The class is co-taught by Rev. Tom Thresher and Kimberly Beyer-Nelson, MA in comparative religion.

 
When: Tuesday Evenings beginning Jan. 3
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: Free-will donations
gratefully accepted
Where: Suquamish UCC Church
18732 Division Ave NE
Suquamish, WA 98392
Map

Kimberly
Beyer-Nelson 		  With theological training, a master’s degree in comparative religion and a graduate certificate in holistic healthcare, Kim Beyer-Nelson has had a centering prayer practice for over 20 years and delights in leading contemplative retreats.

She has been a certified yoga therapist, spiritual director and Reiki Master and has been teaching Yoga for Emotional Balance for years in both hospital and community settings.

In 2002 she published “A Little Book of Wholeness and Prayer.” She is also a poet, essayist, and speculative fiction writer.


Rev.
Tom Thresher 		Tom is currently the pastor of a nascent Integral Church in western Washington.

His recent book — Reverent Irreverence: Integral Church for the 21st Century…From Cradle to Christ Consciousness (Integral Publishers) — explores how churches can use their unique role in western culture to support the evolution of human consciousness.

Long a student of consciousness and spirituality, Tom’s exploration was inspired by eight years of intensive transformational work in a small group setting nearly 40 years ago.

Ironically, that experience led him into economics. After completing a Masters in Economics and a Doctorate in Education at Stanford University, Tom taught economics for a decade.

Following a personal crisis, he left college teaching and worked for 12 years as an artist/craftsman. A series of extraordinary events led him to seminary in 1998.

He is now an ordained minister and spiritual teacher in the emerging field of Integral Christianity.

Over the years he studied and worked with a Native American shaman, explored Zen and Yoga, and developed his own Westernized spiritual practices.

For the past nine years he has led groups exploring the interface of religion, spirituality and science. He continues to develop and lead workshops in Transformational Inquiry and Integral philosophy.

For more information:
Call (360) 598-4434.

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Silent Meditation on New Year's Morning

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Come and share a time of
silent meditation in our chapel
as a way to enter the New Year with grace, calm, and peace.

We’ll ring our sitting bell at 10 am and sit for half an hour. Then we’ll do some very gentle movement, and sit for another twenty minutes.

We’ll leave in the quiet, taking our contemplative mood back out into the world.

We hope you can join us for this special Sunday event.

Date:  Sunday, January 1
Time:   10:00 – 11:00 am
Location: Suquamish UCC
17832 Division Ave.
Suquamish, WA 98392
 
Donations are welcome.

  

For more information: Call (360) 598-4434.

 

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Yoga for Emotional Balance

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with Kimberly Beyer-Nelson

The symptoms of depression affect millions of persons across the globe.

But not all kinds of depression are the same. Some people get teary, some irritable, some can’t sleep, some sleep too much, some eat everything in sight, others can’t face food, some withdraw, some lash out, some just worry.

Kimberly Beyer-Nelson
has been a certified yoga therapist, spiritual director and Reiki Master and has been teaching Yoga for Emotional Balance for years in both hospital and community settings

With theological training, a master’s degree in comparative religion and a graduate certificate in holistic healthcare, she has had a centering prayer practice for over 20 years and delights in leading contemplative retreats.

In 2002 she published “A Little Book of Wholeness and Prayer.” She is also a poet, essayist, and speculative fiction writer.
 
In the yoga tradition, the way to work with depression varies, depending on how depression manifests in the individual.

This workshop will explore the many faces of depression, how specific postures, meditation and breath-work can ease specific depressive symptoms, and how a study of doshic and koshic yoga philosophy can contribute to understanding this disease process.

Students will go home with a short practice for each doshic type.

Please bring your mat and a notebook, and dress for movement as well as stillness.

When: Saturday, Jan. 21
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $15 by January 17
$20 thereafter

Register Online

Where: Suquamish UCC Church
18732 Division Ave NE
Suquamish, WA 98392
Map

For more information:
Call (360) 598-4434.

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Transformational Prayer II

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with Tom Thresher and Jayne Peterson

This 12-week committed-group inquiry process combines the practices of transformational prayer, body-based mindfulness practice, and integrative imagery.

We will explore with curiosity, openness, and love our big assumptions that keep us stuck in repetitive patterns. As we embrace those assumptions, we can expand into new beliefs that serve our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being in the here and now.

If a desire for change is calling you and you have an interest in deepening and expanding your exploration of self and spirit, consider immersing yourself in inquiry and committing to this group process.

Transformational Prayer I is not a pre-requisite, though it is encouraged.

When: Thursdays, Jan. 12 – March 29
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: No charge – Donations are invited
Registration is Required by Jan. 10
  Register Online
or by calling (360) 598-4434
Where: Suquamish UCC Church
18732 Division Ave NE
Suquamish, WA 98392
Map

For more information:
Call (360) 598-4434.
 
 

 

Rev. Tom Thresher
Tom is currently the pastor of a nascent Integral Church in western Washington.

His recent book — Reverent Irreverence: Integral Church for the 21st Century…From Cradle to Christ Consciousness (Integral Publishers) — explores how churches can use their unique role in western culture to support the evolution of human consciousness.

Long a student of consciousness and spirituality, Tom’s exploration was inspired by eight years of intensive transformational work in a small group setting nearly 40 years ago.

Ironically, that experience led him into economics. After completing a Masters in Economics and a Doctorate in Education at Stanford University, Tom taught economics for a decade.

Following a personal crisis, he left college teaching and worked for 12 years as an artist/craftsman. A series of extraordinary events led him to seminary in 1998.

He is now an ordained minister and spiritual teacher in the emerging field of Integral Christianity.

Over the years he studied and worked with a Native American shaman, explored Zen and Yoga, and developed his own Westernized spiritual practices.

For the past nine years he has led groups exploring the interface of religion, spirituality and science. He continues to develop and lead workshops in Transformational Inquiry and Integral philosophy.


Jayne Peterson RN, BSN,
Integrative Imagery and 5Rhythms Movement Therapy Practitioner

Jayne has worked for over 20 years with individuals experiencing chronic pain, chronic illness, anxiety, grief, and loss.

Jayne integrates holistic therapeutic practices into her daily work as a registered nurse.

She is passionate about teaching individuals inner resource skills that make possible a deep connection to one’s inner wisdom and natural state of inner joy.

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