Nurturing Program

Centering Prayer

Each Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. a small group gathers for thirty minutes in the Valley Presbyterian Church sanctuary for Centering Prayer.  Centering Prayer is a form of contemplative prayer.  In the Christian tradition contemplative prayer is considered to be pure gift from God.  It is the opening of mind and heart-our whole being to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words and emotions.  It is a simple practice, but extremely powerful.  For further info:  contact Mary Jo Alderson at 650-851-8282 x 114 or mjalderson@valleypreschurch.org.

RISEN Listening Circle

• On alternating Wednesdays a small group gathers for one hour beginning at 7 a.m. to pray and to listen and to share.  Quaker listening circle format..  For further info:  contact:  Mary Jo Alderson at 650-851-8282 x 114 or mjalderson@valleypreschurch.org.
• Listening Circle for Young MothersA time for VPC mothers to gather together, hear a reading , meditate and pray together, and share stories and noticings from their lives.  Gatherings will begin in the fall; the meeting will last 1 1/2 hours and be scheduled at a time which works best for participants.  For further info: contact Cathy Bowers at 650-964-9604 or cathy.bowers@comcast.net. 

Knit Us Together

Reminiscent of a quilting circle, women gather to work on  their knitting, crochet, or stitching projects and share the stories of their faith journeys.  Evening gatherings plus October overnight retreat in Los Gatos.  For further info:  contact Karen Russell at 650-851-8282 x104 or krussell@valleypreschurch.org.

Don Bisson January 2009 Seminar

What does it mean to be hold today” will be theme of Brother Don Bisson’s seminar at VPC on Wednesday, January 14th from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.   $70 per person fee includes seminar and lunch.  For further info:  contact Mary Jo Alderson at 650-851-8282 x114 or mjalderson@valleypreschurch.org.

Creative Writing Class

Writing coach, Sheila Ellison is the best selling author of ten books including:  The Courage to be a Single Mother, How does She Do It, If Women Ruled the World and 365 Days of Creative Play.  She has appeared on Oprah.  Her writing has been featured in numerous national magazines.  Her current offering:

  Write Your Life Story - Day and Evening Classes at Valley Presbyterian Church

For further info:  contact Sheila at 650-851-1404 or SheilaEllison@yahoo.com.

Soul Work

Do you long for serenity in your life, inner nourishment and repose?  Do you need to find a better balance between work, family, community, and your own need for replenishment?  Soul Work restores you to greater awareness and helps you discern both meaning and direction for your life.  Open to anyone who is seeking what is most authentic in themselves; these small morning or evening groups include instruction in meditation, writing practice, wise discernment and group spiritual direction.  Ten two-hour meetings every other week beginning the week of September 22nd. 

For further info:  contact Anne Hillman at 650-854-2947 or annehillman7@sbcglobal.net.

Exercise for Body,

Mind & Sprit

Yoga

Yoga with Carla Germano (650-851-0510)

Yoga with Leslie Peterson (650-322-1772)

Tai Chi

 Tai Chi with Joe Deisher (650-494-7345)

Qi Gong with Joe Deisher (650-494-7345)

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