Wellspring
Adult Faith Development
Wellspring is our adult faith development program, helping fulfill the part of our mission statement that says we as a faith community help people grow in mind and spirit.
“Having a place that connects me to such amazing people, with whom I can think about my life and priorities more clearly and deeply, is truly a blessing for me.”
Fellowship Member, 8 years
Our Wellspring program nurtures the lifelong development of the whole person—body, mind, heart, and spirit—through broad and flexible opportunities for study, exploration, reflection, and spiritual practice.
Nourishing Spiritual Practices Series
Classes offered this program year include topics such as:
- keeping Sabbath
- meditation
- mindful walking and eating
- retreat
- poetry and photography
- life as a spiritual practice
Nourishing Spiritual Practices Series
February 8, 6:30 pm, in person
The Benefits of Taking a Spiritual Retreat, by Heather Westley
I believe that there is much value in experiencing a retreat, whether solo or with a group. With a retreat experience, you spend time exploring meaningful topics that are mind and soul expanding. These experiences expand your vision of self usually resulting in a transforming experience for your self, often in the community of others. In this 90 minute workshop, we will explore what a retreat is and how it might benefit you as well as others. I will also cover how a retreat relates to nourishing spiritual practices while on retreat and afterwards.
Specifically, we will explore:
- What does it mean to “retreat”
- How does a “spiritual retreat” differ from other types of “retreats”
- What to expect when on a group retreat
- Comparing and contrasting “group retreats” vs “solo retreats”
- Overcoming challenges of attending or leading a retreat, including finding time to participate or even lead a retreat
- Discussing how a retreat can refresh and reinvigorate your thoughts on spirituality and your spiritual practices
- Retreat opportunities
Heather Westley became a retreat junkie after experiencing a Fellowship group 
retreat many years ago. She makes time every year for multiple retreats. Heather has co-facilitated several women’s retreats at the Fellowship and is eager to share the value of these experiences.
