Dances of Universal Peace: Harmony and Healing in Movement
Rejuvenate your spirit and open your heart with sacred circle dancing and joyous group singing honoring the world’s mystical traditions. Participation, not presentation, is the focus. No musical or dance experience of any kind required.
1st Fridays, 7:30-9:00 pm
Sept. 7, Nov. 2, Feb. 1 at Interweave
Oct. 5, Dec. 7 at the Unitarian Church in Summit
$10 per evening
André Bernard, a former resident at the Lama Foundation in New Mexico, has been a student of sacred music and dance for many years.
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Open House and Membership Drive
Interweave Sampler
Learn more about the Interweave experience! Sample something from the Fall line-up of classes and events. Renew your membership! Recruit a new member! Featuring: The Dances of Universal Peace, Threads of Consciousness: A Creative Writing Course, Exploring the Archetypal World of the Fairy Tale, and more!
Saturday, September 15
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Free and open to the public
Interweave
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Customs and Courtesies: Gracefully Navigating a Multifaith World
We live in a world in which we increasingly find ourselves face to face with diverse religious beliefs and cultural values in our own families, our workplaces, schools and neighborhoods. Have you ever wondered ...What you should know before attending your cousin’s Bar Mitzvah? What you should say to your Muslim co-worker who is marking Ramadan? What you should expect at your Hindu neighbor’s wedding? Whether or not you should you receive Communion at the Silver Wedding Anniversary Mass for your Roman Catholic boss?
4 Tuesdays, Sept. 25-Nov. 13
7:30-9:00 pm
$60 ($50 Members) $20 Drop-in
Interweave
Sept. 25 - Islam
Nadia Mohammed is Assistant Editor at Altmuslimah. Her articles on faith, feminism and politics are often featured on Altmuslimah@On Faith at The Washington Post. She is also the Associate Editor for Elan, a leading Muslim lifestyles magazine, and is a contributing writer for the South Asian lifestyle e-zine, Divanee.com. Nadia holds a BA in Communications and Political Science from Cedar Crest College and a JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
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The Midweek Forum
My Story, My Soul: Creating Your Soul Cards
Drawing on imagination and intuition, discover the story-line that guides your soul! Following Seena B. Frost’s model for SoulCollage, gather words and images to create a visual representation of you for self-reflection and sharing. Similar to tarot cards and angel decks, but unique and personal, your cards will help you to understand and appreciate what gives meaning to your deepest thoughts, feelings and experiences.
5 Wednesdays, Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, & 24
9:30-11:30 am
$60 ($50 Members) $20 Drop-In
Interweave
Lisa Brown is a Fine Artist and Teacher. She has a Master’s degree in Creative Arts Education, and has developed her own “Art as Therapy” programs intended to help students explore art as a means for expanding their visions of themselves and the world.
Janet Haag is Interweave’s Executive Director.
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Thinking On Thursdays (TOT) Series
A New Partnership with Calvary Episcopal Church
I Am in Here: The Journey of a Child with Autism Who Cannot Speak but Finds Her Voice
Despite the devastation of seeing fifteen-month-old Elizabeth slip away into autism, her mother knew her bright little girl was still in there and she promised, “We’ll get you out.” When Elizabeth eventually learned to communicate, first by using a letterboard, and later, a computer keyboard, the poetry she wrote became proof of a glorious, life-affirming victory for this young girl and her family. I Am in Here tells the spiritual journey of a mother and daughter who refuse to give up hope, who celebrate their victories, and who keep trying to move forward despite the obstacles. Presentation and book signing.
Thursday, September 27
7:00-8:30 pm
Free and open to the public
Calvary Church
Elizabeth M. Bonker is a young lady with autism who cannot yet speak, but who writes deeply revealing poetry, which has been featured on PBS’s Religion & Ethics Newsweekly.
Virginia G. Breen is the mother of three beautiful children, two of whom are profoundly affected by autism. Besides working to heal her children, Virginia is a venture capitalist investing in high-tech companies, and she sits on both corporate and non-profit boards.
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Mind, Body and The Tao: Tai Chi and Qigong
Learn more about the ancient Chinese path of the Tao (the Way, the Path or the Great Meaning), through the ancient arts of Tai Chi and Qigong. Sometimes described as “meditation in motion,” the slow, gentle movements of Tai Chi promote serenity — connecting the mind and body.
Saturday, Sept. 29
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
$40 ($35 Members)
Interweave
Patty de Llosa has been teaching this noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle mind/body exercise and stretching for 40 years. A Tai Chi and Alexander teacher who lives in New York City, she is author of The Practice of Presence: Five Paths for Daily Life (Morning Light Press 2006), and Contributing Editor of Parabola Magazine.
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A Gentle Way Forward: Support for Those Affected by Cancer
A cancer diagnosis instantly changes things and obscures the path ahead for patients and their loved ones. Join us for one or all three gatherings to identify strengths while exploring new coping strategies and sources of support. Come and experience the power of guided meditation; tap your creative energy through art and poetry; in the company of others find a gentle way forward for peace and healing. Whether you have just begun your cancer journey or are a seasoned veteran, embark with others on a shared quest for beauty, hope and encouragement.
3 Sundays, Sept. 30, Oct. 7 & 14
1:00-3:00 pm
No Charge
Interweave
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Walking the Labyrinth: A Time for Reflection and Refreshment
Learn about this ancient way of meditation, a perfect way to ponder an issue, pray for guidance or simply walk toward calmness and centeredness. Reflection and group discussion follow. Meet at the convent building.
Frequent Saturdays, 2:00-4:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
(see www.csjb.org or call 973-543-4641 for details)
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Centering Prayer: Entering the Silence of God
Co-sponsored in Mendham by Community of St. John Baptist
Join the Sisters for a quiet hour practicing a method of silent prayer that prepares heart and mind to receive the gift of contemplation, the deep state of mind in which the presence of the Divine can be known within.
Thursdays, 7:15-8:15 pm
No Charge
(see www.csjb.org or call 973-543-4641 for details)