Name: LA Fires Compassion-Based Support Group
Start: 2025-05-21T02:00:00.000Z
Location: First Christian Church of North Hollywood

**To help us prepare - PLEASE REGISTER WITH THIS [GOOGLE FORM ](https://forms.gle/qCtwY29V1UHVozDa6)**

**Join this intimate community this Saturday on Zoom or at [St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Del Mar](https://48gf2.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/6rqJfgq8dIR6SqBs9GdQ6TsGhmc/mQbQpl_SFoWU) for a hybrid mini-retreat as we kick off our Easter Season series: I'm Gonna Let Myself Be Lifted.**

**Drawing from the lyrics of the song ["Hallelujah" by MaMuse](https://48gf2.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/6rqJfgq8dISlVIU1da2y250CL5e/18YkHBn_QFql), this series focuses on the Gospel of Mark. As we read from the Gospel of Mark in our three gatherings this month on May 3rd, May 11th, and May 18th, we’ll be taking a closer look at all the ways Mark’s Gospel uses the Greek word (egeiro), meaning “get up,” “rise up,” or “stand up.” In what ways might God be lifting you up in your life? Can you let go into trust in God and let yourself be lifted?**

**Our hybrid gathering this Saturday will include community building, sacred conversation, and an opportunity for "faithful creativity" through spiritual practice. While not necessary, you are invited to prepare by reading the first three chapters of the Gospel of Mark and looking for five instances of Jesus "lifting up" someone. Whether you join in via Zoom or in-person in Del Mar, your presence makes our gathering more complete.**

**Retreat Morning Schedule;**
**9:50 - Refreshments and Coffee**
**10:00 - Welcome and Opening Conversation**
**10:10 - Setting Intention and Centering Practice**
**10:15 - Sacred Conversation Introduction - Scripture Hunt**
**10:30 - Small Group Sharing**
**10: 40 - Contemplative Practice**
**11:00 - Body Break**
**11:05 - Personal Practice**
**11:30 - Large Group Sharing**
**11:40 - Prayer and Communion for ALL**
**11:50 - Closing**

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"Let Yourself Be Lifted" Saturday Morning Retreat

St Peter's Episcopal Church

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As we face difficulties and challenges in our lives, you are invited to gather online with an intimate, contemplative community where you and all your angst can be held and be heard and be loved. Close your eyes and allow your mind to rest. Open your heart to the flow of true compassion for yourself and find calm, confidence and courage.

The Compassion Practice uses mindfulness, visualization, and imagination to nurture understanding of our own fears, longings, and wounds. In turn, understanding of the fears, longings, and wounds of others become more imaginable. Grounded in the belief that all persons possess the capacity for care and connection — even those we are tempted to write-off and dehumanize — the Compassion Practice gives practitioners a way to begin sensing true loving regard for others. A small interreligious group led by trained CP facilitators will meet online to cultivate self-compassion and compassion for the difficult others we know.

**All are welcome. No cost. Bring your curiosity.**

We practice open-hearted sharing and nonjudgmental, compassionate listening based on the Compassion Practice developed by Frank Rogers, Jr. Incorporating mindful attention to our internal experience, the Compassion Practice nurtures authentic compassion for others — starting with ourselves. Trained Compassion Practice facilitators invite interfaith group sharing free from cross-talk, criticism or correction. All are welcome to engage in this contemplative learning experience!

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Looking for an intimate, progressive Christian community? Gather with us virtually on Sunday mornings for a contemplative and interactive worship experience!

**In order to maintain a safe and sacred online environment, we kindly request you register to receive the Zoom Link by email at https://forms.gle/GR43yz3kp9KL569s8**

Join us as we share spiritual practices (guided meditation, silence, body awareness, prayer), progressive teaching and questioning, group discussion around scripture, small group engagement, and the sacred ritual of Communion. All are invited to share in an open and inclusive table celebration of the Lord's Supper. Families are welcome to decide how their children will receive the sacred elements using whatever is on hand at home.

Learn more about BE**LOVE**D, a progressive and contemplative congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): [http://www.belovedway.org/](http://www.belovedway.org/). Come and see how we're doing church differently!

Online Sunday Gathering

**The trauma was real. The grief is ongoing. The recovery will be long-term.**

After the devastating LA fires, where can we, our families, friends and neighbors find the emotional and spiritual support needed to survive and thrive on the journey to recovery?

This new Compassion-Based Support Group offers anyone impacted by the LA fires the opportunity to be heard, to begin healing, and even to become hopeful.

We'll gather together on Tuesdays beginning April 15 through May 20 (April 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20) at 7:00-8:15 PM at First Christian Church of North Hollywood.

Led by experienced facilitators of compassion-based practices, each gathering will use mindfulness, visualization, and imagination to promote internal grounding and nurture understanding of our own fears, longings, and wounds. Small breakout groups will offer an experience of nonjudgmental, compassionate listening to those who choose to share. Facilitators will hold compassionate space that is free from cross-talk, comparison, criticism and correction. Participants will be invited to welcome the Sacred Presence they know to companion them along the journey.

We welcome anyone who lost their home, who cannot live in their home, who was personally traumatized by the fires, who has friends and family who were traumatized, who is a first responder or long-term caregiver...anyone who is in need of compassionate space and supportive community.

Come one night, two nights, or all six. Participation is free. Walk-ins are welcome.

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