Silent Fire
Exploring Western Spirituality
Exploring Western Spirituality
Ten Sessions, the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month
beginning January 9 and 23 at 7:00 pm
with Robert Bowler
beginning January 9 and 23 at 7:00 pm
with Robert Bowler
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From Augustine to Thomas Merton, Christianity is permeated with mystics as well as those who uphold doctrine and ritual, the exoteric religion. Mystics see reality as a deep but trustworthy mystery. They seek to disclose the deeper structures, reach the hidden ground, find the center, abide at the source. They wish to find the intoxicating and tantalizing core of the silent fire of Life itself at the heart of all,
Join us as we sweep through the deeper musings of mystics of the western tradition. We will read brief excerpts and puzzle out their meanings in Zoom sessions twice each month, sharing insights and experiences in a safe circle. Jan 9: The Founders Jan. 23: The 12th Century Feb. 13: The Spirit of the Friars Feb. 27: 14th Century England Mar. 13: The Rhineland and the Netherlands Mar. 27: The Italian Mystic Renaissance Apr. 10: The Reformation's New Dimensions Apr. 24: 16th Century Spain May 8: 17th Century France May 22: Modern and Contemporary Masters 
Robert Bowler ("Beau"), group facilitator, founded Halcyon Arts to continue doing what he loves, presenting cultural and educational programs in world music and spirituality. He managed Stone Church Arts, a concert series focusing on world music inspired by cellist Eugene Friesen, from 2006 - 2020. He was also the Director of Stone Church Center, a retreat and conference center in Bellows Falls, Vermont, for five years. He majored in Religious Studies at Reed College with a focus on the western mystical tradition. He earned an M.Div. degree from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California (after a year at Oxford University studying Theology) and is an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister.
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REGISTRATION
Tuition amount is flexible. Suggested is $45 for the ten 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), choose the "By Donation" ticket and pay any amount. Sessions are by Zoom |