Date & Time Details: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm, Pacific Time- August 26, 2021, Thursday
Zoom: Spiritual Tools for Artists: Going Big
With Evan Clendenin and Janice Ariza
August 26, 2021
Artists need encouragement and inspiration and time to retreat from everyday stresses. In this program Evan and Janice will use a visual artwork as the focus for discussion and to ignite insights to our souls and our work. Together we will let God guide us with the use of Visio Divina which is a practice like the monastic tradition of Lectio Divina except a visual is used for reflection instead of a written word to communicate with the sacred. The participants can share how the work we view speaks to their personal journey. This will be an enriching time with other artists – seasoned or aspiring – painters, writers, craft workers, and all manner of creative artistic endeavor. This program is offered every fourth Thursday.
Spiritual Tools is a monthly ‘mini-retreat’ for spiritual conversation in response to a work of art. This practice lectio divina inspired practice of noticing, wondering and listening provides ample time and space for participants to listen, speak, and slow down. It helps invite new attention to God’s integrating involvement in your art/craft practice, life, and prayer.
As we ponder these majestic works, we might also ponder how we can enlarge our own worlds. Going Big is a series of three months looking at large outdoor installations. This one is the last of the three before we go onto a new topic. Presented by Janice Ariza and Evan Clendenin
Facilitator
Evan Clendenin
The Reverend Evan Clendenin is an Episcopal priest, currently serving as interim with Holy Spirit, Vashon WA. He has worked as a horse farmer, gardener, educator, and pastor in Episcopal and Lutheran congregations. He enjoys assorted tinkering with food, various materials and crafts, boatbuilding, trees and gardening, and shares workshop hospitality at The Boat and Table Workshop, boatandtable.org. He lives with his wife Amy, and their dog, near an old cemetery in Tumwater, WA. They delight in multiple daily walks and squirrel chases. Learn more about Evan Clendenin
Janice Ariza
Janice Ariza is a Saint Martin’s graduate with an Interdisciplinary degree in history and religious studies. Currently, Janice works as the Spirituality Center Coordinator for St. Placid. As a participating member of The Washington Museum Association for 10 years, she observed the depth of creativity in humanity. She served as Board President of The Karshner Museum in Puyallup supporting the Arts through educational events. Her interest is in the spirituality of the arts and how they replenish the soul through viewing, listening and experiencing is ongoing and an everyday part of her life. Learn more about Janice Ariza
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Date & Time Details: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm, Pacific Time- August 26, 2021, Thursday
Zoom: Spiritual Tools for Artists: Going Big
With Evan Clendenin and Janice Ariza
August 26, 2021
Artists need encouragement and inspiration and time to retreat from everyday stresses. In this program Evan and Janice will use a visual artwork as the focus for discussion and to ignite insights to our souls and our work. Together we will let God guide us with the use of Visio Divina which is a practice like the monastic tradition of Lectio Divina except a visual is used for reflection instead of a written word to communicate with the sacred. The participants can share how the work we view speaks to their personal journey. This will be an enriching time with other artists – seasoned or aspiring – painters, writers, craft workers, and all manner of creative artistic endeavor. This program is offered every fourth Thursday.
Spiritual Tools is a monthly ‘mini-retreat’ for spiritual conversation in response to a work of art. This practice lectio divina inspired practice of noticing, wondering and listening provides ample time and space for participants to listen, speak, and slow down. It helps invite new attention to God’s integrating involvement in your art/craft practice, life, and prayer.
As we ponder these majestic works, we might also ponder how we can enlarge our own worlds. Going Big is a series of three months looking at large outdoor installations. This one is the last of the three before we go onto a new topic. Presented by Janice Ariza and Evan Clendenin
Facilitator
The Reverend Evan Clendenin is an Episcopal priest, currently serving as interim with Holy Spirit, Vashon WA. He has worked as a horse farmer, gardener, educator, and pastor in Episcopal and Lutheran congregations. He enjoys assorted tinkering with food, various materials and crafts, boatbuilding, trees and gardening, and shares workshop hospitality at The Boat and Table Workshop, boatandtable.org. He lives with his wife Amy, and their dog, near an old cemetery in Tumwater, WA. They delight in multiple daily walks and squirrel chases.
Learn more about Evan Clendenin
Janice Ariza is a Saint Martin’s graduate with an Interdisciplinary degree in history and religious studies. Currently, Janice works as the Spirituality Center Coordinator for St. Placid. As a participating member of The Washington Museum Association for 10 years, she observed the depth of creativity in humanity. She served as Board President of The Karshner Museum in Puyallup supporting the Arts through educational events. Her interest is in the spirituality of the arts and how they replenish the soul through viewing, listening and experiencing is ongoing and an everyday part of her life.
Learn more about Janice Ariza
SISTERS SPEAK: OUR BLOG
Sisters post on our Blog weekly on Fridays. See what our Sisters have to say about living Monastic Life in the 21st Century.
Call for Peace in the Middle East
Religious Sisters and some Bishops of the Northwest have issued a Joint Statement calling for Peace in the Middle East.
SCRIPTURAL STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Many of our programs and retreats are still being offered via Zoom AS WELL AS IN PERSON. Please register and pay online:
Click these links for more information on ZOOM RETREATS and PROGRAMS
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