What we’re about
Have you experienced hurt or harm by a church, clergy or spiritual community?
Many people have been wounded, alienated or rejected by previous or current association with a spiritual community. Often, those who experience this harm simply drop out of any spiritual community -- yet they long for healing from the harm they experienced.
We offer "Spiritual Healing Circles" two to three times a year. These groups offer the opportunity for you to talk about your experience in a safe environment with others who have also experienced hurt or harm. We use a Restorative Justice model, pass a talking piece, share our stories in a supportive circle, listen to others and then discover the healing power of this ancient practice.
We also offer one on one counseling and therapy from trained pastoral therapists who have understand the difficulty of navigating this path and to find healing along the way.
Do you fit in?
Marcie’s story: Marcie was part of a Charismatic Christian community. When her son died, the pastor blamed her lack of faith for her son’s death and shunned her from attending church or even meeting her former friends.
Bill’s Story: Bill attends a local religious college that believes homosexuality is a sin. He was too confused and embarrassed to talk with his college friends or professors when he learned his brother was gay.
Ray’s Story: Ray is a veteran from Iraq who is being treated for PTSD. He feels betrayed by both his country and by God for sending him to a phony war. He does not attend any church.
Tina’s Story: Tina and her husband were part of a church for years but grew alarmed when a conflict divided their church. They left when they felt burnt out by the conflict. They have never talked about the bitterness of losing friends and their previous connection with God.
Sharon's Story: Sharon was part of a large congregation and became sexually involved with one of the pastor's. She left the congregation, feeling confused and bitter, when she learned about that pastor's involvement with other members of the church.
Your Story: You may have been in a church or other religious community where an event or series of events hurt or harmed your spirituality. Such spiritual wounds are often difficult to talk about but you too can find a way to heal from the harm.
Don't let these wounds prevent you from experiencing a healthy spiritual connection. Our healing circle offers you a path for a deep and meaningful spirituality. Donations are appreciated but not required to attend!
Upcoming events
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•Online"Experiencing Nature Within" on Zoom
OnlineEach Wednesday of the month, we meet from 7-8 pm Central for a lesson/meditation, with 8-8:30 pm Central for optional "Environment and Spirituality" and "Healing Spiritual Wounds" discussion, reflection, and social time.
This group offers the opportunity to start or expand your spiritual connection and healing with the support of the Earth, its people, and all of its creatures. Each gathering explores a variety of traditions and growth and healing practices. This week, we'll focus on using art to go within. Even if you're not an artist, please come prepared with non-lined paper, colored pens, markers or chalk (whatever you have.)
This session uses an action-reflection model of learning that includes time for individual reflection and group discussion. This link will send you to our sister group, "Environment and Spirituality" which also offers earth based healing. Our next in person event for Healing Spiritual Wounds is tentatively scheduled for March 2026 for those who like an early "head's up."
This autumn, we will be exploring themes and practices from the book Ecospirituality for Beginners: Connecting the Sacred and the Natural World by Anara Sarygul. While this book will be guiding our topics and discussions, you do not need to read it to join in!
🌳September: Nature as Sacred
💧October: Simplicity and Sacred Living
🍎November: Sacred Food and Ecological Eating
🕊️December: Mindfulness in the Natural World
RSVP to receive our Zoom link!
Your free will offerings are always welcome! ($5, $10, $20 suggested): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/earthspirit2
For security reasons, we close our Zoom room shortly after 7:00 pm Central. Please use the same Zoom name as the name you registered with so that we can verify your RSVP. Thanks for helping us keep our space safe!
Each month, we'll also be talking about some of the barriers to that full expression of ourselves and how we get distracted from our "calling." You don't need previous experience with a spiritual background to participate!
At this time we are using Zoom to host our meetings the second Wednesday of each month. Each meeting offers rich material for both the newcomer and the seasoned explorer.
Your RSVP helps us to better connect with you. Your free will offering is always appreciated ($5, $10, $20 suggested). You can donate to us through PayPal.me/earthsprit2. Help us spread the word!4 attendees
•OnlineNature, Art and Spirituality on Zoom
OnlineEach Wednesday of the month, we meet from 7-8 pm Central for a lesson/meditation, with 8-8:30 pm Central for optional Environment and Spirituality discussion, reflection, and social time.
This group offers the opportunity to start or expand your spiritual connection and healing with the support of the Earth, its people, and all of its creatures. Each gathering explores a variety of traditions and growth and healing practices. It also includes time for individual reflection and group discussion. This link will send you to our sister group, "Environment and Spirituality" which offers earth based healing. Our next in person event for Healing Spiritual Wounds is tentatively scheduled for March 2026 for those who like an early "head's up."
This autumn, we will be exploring themes and practices from the book Ecospirituality for Beginners: Connecting the Sacred and the Natural World by Anara Sarygul. While this book will be guiding our topics and discussions, you do not need to read it to join in!
🕊️December: Mindfulness in the Natural World
RSVP to receive our Zoom link!
Your free will offerings are always welcome! ($5, $10, $20 suggested): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/earthspirit2
For security reasons, we close our Zoom room shortly after 7:00 pm Central. Please use the same Zoom name as the name you registered with so that we can verify your RSVP. Thanks for helping us keep our space safe!
Each month, we'll also be talking about some of the barriers to that full expression of ourselves and how we get distracted from our "calling." You don't need previous experience with a spiritual background to participate!
At this time we are using Zoom to host our meetings the second Wednesday of each month. Each meeting offers rich material for both the newcomer and the seasoned explorer.
Your RSVP helps us to better connect with you. Your free will offering is always appreciated ($5, $10, $20 suggested). You can donate to us through PayPal.me/earthsprit2. Help us spread the word!3 attendees
•OnlineWriting, Spirituality and the Natural World (Online Event)
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This group offers you the opportunity to explore and deepen your spirituality and healing of spiritual wounds by engaging the natural world through your writing. No experience is needed, just an openness to your own senses and to the messages nature holds for your life, love, happiness and spiritual growth.
This autumn, we will be meeting on Zoom to explor3 themes and practices from the book Ecospirituality for Beginners: Connecting the Sacred and the Natural World by Anara Sarygul. Whiee this book will be guiding our topics and discussions, you do not need to read it to join in!
Each Wednesday of the month, we meet from 7-8 pm Central for a lesson/meditation, with 8-8:30 pm Central for optional Environment and Spirituality discussion, reflection, and social time.
Topics:
💧October: Simplicity and Sacred Living
🍎November: Sacred Food and Ecological Eating
🕊️December: Mindfulness in the Natural World
RSVP to receive our Zoom link!
Your free will offerings are always welcome! ($5, $10, $20 suggested): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/earthspirit2
For security reasons, we close our Zoom room shortly after 7:00 pm Central. Please use the same Zoom name as the name you registered with so that we can verify your RSVP. Thanks for helping us keep our space safe!2 attendees
•OnlineMeditations and Listening Practices
OnlineEach Wednesday of the month, we meet from 7-8 pm Central for a lesson/meditation, with 8-8:30 pm Central for optional "Environment and Spirituality" and "Healing Spiritual Wounds" discussion, reflection, and social time.
This group offers the opportunity to start or expand your spiritual connection and healing with the support of the Earth, its people, and all of its creatures. Each gathering explores a variety of traditions and growth and healing practices. It also includes time for individual reflection and group discussion. This link will send you to our sister group, "Environment and Spirituality" which offers earth based healing. Our next in person event for Healing Spiritual Wounds is tentatively scheduled for March 2026 for those who like an early "head's up."
This autumn, we will be exploring themes and practices from the book Ecospirituality for Beginners: Connecting the Sacred and the Natural World by Anara Sarygul. While this book will be guiding our topics and discussions, you do not need to read it to join in!
🌳September: Nature as Sacred
💧October: Simplicity and Sacred Living
🍎November: Sacred Food and Ecological Eating
🕊️December: Mindfulness in the Natural World
RSVP to receive our Zoom link!
Your free will offerings are always welcome! ($5, $10, $20 suggested): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/earthspirit2
For security reasons, we close our Zoom room shortly after 7:00 pm Central. Please use the same Zoom name as the name you registered with so that we can verify your RSVP. Thanks for helping us keep our space safe!
Each month, we'll also be talking about some of the barriers to that full expression of ourselves and how we get distracted from our "calling." You don't need previous experience with a spiritual background to participate!
At this time we are using Zoom to host our meetings the second Wednesday of each month. Each meeting offers rich material for both the newcomer and the seasoned explorer.
Your RSVP helps us to better connect with you. Your free will offering is always appreciated ($5, $10, $20 suggested). You can donate to us through PayPal.me/earthsprit2. Help us spread the word!3 attendees
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