Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, School has been out for a month. Is anyone bored yet? Are any parents desparately searching for local things to do? Are any grandparents who are planning grandchildren visits in need of affordable activities? We've got this. Kids are welcome to come with you to explore Middleway. Chances are they will find something in our large FREE art center where abundant supplies await their creativity. Unlike most other activities, ours is in a quiet, calming, peaceful, cool atmosphere. And the best part of all is that Middleway opens an opportunity for you and the kids you love to share thoughts about God. Priceless. Find out more about our events below! Middleway's Facebook Group
'Why does God allow suffering?' topic of June book The Middleway book club's last discussion until the fall will be the C.S. Lewis book "The Problem of Pain," about the universal question of why God allows beloved humans to suffer. Join us June 28 at 10:30 a.m. This is a hybrid meeting, so people may attend in person or via Zoom. Here's how: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86289918385?pwd=SjcwUW5NMlZnWUtlNFFYd01waVZzUT09 Meeting ID: 862 8991 8385 Passcode: 164675 Find us at First Friday and let us light your way We're two years old, and we're celebrating all through July. We'll start at First Friday in our booth at St. Andrew's, 217 W. 17th St., Bryan, with candle decorating. All the supplies will be there for you to decorate a candle to take with you. And watch here for more birthday activities coming in July. Journaling and spirituality group open to all Journaling as a way to tell one's story -- and sharing that walk in community with others -- is the aim for this group gathering. Our next get together will be Saturday, July 23, 10:30 a.m.-noon. It is guided by Amy Brunt Thompson. You do not have to have attended previous sessions to come, and all are welcome. Tell us what topics, events you would like to explore Our spiritual directors are planning the coming year and would like your input. As you think about where you are with God, what topics would you be interested in learning more about in a discussion group, retreat, workshop or other type of gathering? Let us know at info@middlewayurbanmonastery.org. Spiritual direction offered at Middleway A spiritual director is one who can listen to you with a holy ear and doesn't try to "fix" you with their solutions. Being listened to -- truly listened to -- is powerfully healing. Spiritual directors at Middleway are trained and vetted so we know your story will be heard and kept in confidence. After selecting a spiritual director, a person normally plans to meet with that person monthly for an hour. Our current spiritual directors are listed at https://www.middlewayurbanmonastery.org/spiritual-direction. Let us know if we can help you find a listening soul companion. School for spiritual formation, direction applications due FIND - School for Spiritual Direction and Formation, now in its 25th year and hosted by Middleway, is forming its next cohort. Applications are accepted through June 30. Classes, which are held once a month on a Saturday, begin in September. Learn more at www.schoolforspiritualdirection.org. We need you at Middleway Middleway is 100 percent volunteer operated. Come be one who welcomes others into this peaceful place. While there, you'll be able to enjoy the hope, peace and comfort as well. Sign up at https://timecounts.org/middlewaymonastery/. After you've selected the areas you want to volunteer in, you'll be able to click the Opportunities tab, then Assignments, then Available Shifts. Current volunteers, please choose your dates for April. Middleway Urban Monastery's Guide for Life