Sacred Earth

We will explore Celtic spirituality and the awakening needed to heal our relationship with the earth. Using the book, Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul, by John Philip Newell, we will learn what seminal figures in the Celtic spiritual tradition have to teach us obout our relationship with the earth, her creatures, our fellow human beings, and the whole of the cosmos. 

For nine sessions, on the second and fourth Sundays each month, beginning January 8 at 7:00 pm, we will discuss a theme of Celtic spirituality associated with a particular figure from the tradition. For each seassion, we will discuss a chapter of John Philip Newell's book:

January 8: Sacred Soul: Pelagius

January 22: Sacred Feminine: St. Brigid of Kildare

February 12: Sacred Flow: John Scotus Eriugena

February 26: Sacred Song: The Carmina Gadelica

March: 12: Sacred Imagination: Alexander John Scott

March 26: Sacred Earth: John Muir

April 9: Sacred Matter: Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

April 23: Sacred Compassion: George MacLeod

May 14: Sacred Journey: Kenneth White

Our group's exploration is intended to deepen not only our understanding but also our spirituality by engaging both the head and the heart. It is not mainly an academic course. The chapters are clear and easy to understand. Our group sessions will rely on Socratic questioning and freedom of inquiry to both learn and grow.

PLEASE NOTE: Tuition amount is flexible. The suggested donation is $50 for the eight sessions. If this is not affordable (or you wish to offer more to support others who may wish to attend but do not have the funds), you can can donate any amount over $9 . Alternatively, you can become a member of Halcyon Arts and join any of our online groups for free.