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Traditionalist: Loving God Through Ritual & Symbol
It's another 1st Monday of the Month! It's also the last 1st Monday of the year. The AWA Christian Connections group retreats again this monday to talk about traditions, ritual, symbol and your traditions for Christmas.
There are some good nuggets to pass on from the chapter on Traditionalist in Sacred Pathways (it was the longest one in the book, so Gary Thomas must be a Traditionalist!). So, we'll spend some time with that. HOWEVER....
We also want to hear from those who've come:
What have been traditions or ritual which have deepened your spiritual "walk," in a church worship setting, or in your individual practice. No one is forced to talk, but this group usually has a great collection of mature women with great insights. I'm looking forward to what happens when we open it up for discussion!
Can't make the meeting? Share your spiritual traditions or rituals here with the group!
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More about Monthly Mondays & Sacred Pathways:
Our desire with these once a month Monthly Mondays mini-retreats is to create a place for individuals from different backgrounds to explore drawing near to God and knowing him better. There is a core team of women who have agreed to read the book Sacred Pathways, by Gary Thomas. They help me plan these gatherings for the larger group. We have really enjoyed this past year and look forward to more in the future!
Our hope is that we plan them in such a way that it will be enjoyable not only for those who follow Jesus from various Christian backgrounds, but also for those who are interested in learning more about Christian spirituality.
Monthly Mondays is part of the AWA (American Women's Association) Christian Connection sub-committee. You don't have to be American, or be a member of AWA to attend (though we encourage joining!). We strive to create a safe place where people seeking the God of the Bible can find him, whether or not they are involved in regularly attending a church.
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If you want to pick up the book Sacred Pathways from Amazon (kindle), Fishpond or any of the local Christian bookstores (our favorites are SKS and Campus Crusade Media). You don't have to read the book to prepare, but it is a great resource, highlighting ideas for nine various spiritual temperaments! We've already explored Caregivers, Naturalists, Aescetic, Sensate and Contemplative. Still to explore are Traditionalist, Enthusiast and Intellectual.
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