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1 Can we BE STILL and in the storms of life that surround us? This prayerful process for small groups invites concerned Christians to break open their lives as they look at the world together and enter deeply into the critical realties of our day. Form a group today! Visit www. justfaith.org to learn more and register for EngagingSpirituality Prices increase July 1, Register today and save!

2 This process creates rich, reflective resources for groups to open a sacred space of listening and sharing from the heart. Two participants co-facilitate each group. Central to each process is the Spirit-stirring that is revealed through the depth of sharing in small community. Twenty-one 2½-hour sessions that include centering prayer, guided meditation, lectio divina (sacred reading), dialogue, and the deepening of relationships Five spiritual texts Prayer journal Uniquely crafted wisdom from 25 spiritual teachers Three inspiring DVDs A one-day Immersion A one-day Justice Pilgrimage to local sites Opening and Commissioning Retreats Bearings Letters: personal testimonies of authors, teachers, contemplatives, and activists Participants Bearings testimonies Words cannot express my feelings regarding EngagingSpirituality. It gave me a sense of community and a sense of communal good and caring. It also gave some sense of direction and purpose to my piritual life. EngagingSpirituality Participant Register Today! Visit to learn more and register JustFaith Ministries is a nonprofit ministry that forms, informs, and transforms people of faith by offering programs and resources that sustain them in their compassionate commitment to a more just and peaceful world. JustFaith Minitries works in partnership with the organizations listed below.

3 Can we BE STILL and in the storms of life that surround us? This prayerful process for small groups invites concerned Christians to break open their lives as they look at the world together and enter deeply into the critical realties of our day. Words cannot express my feelings regarding EngagingSpirituality. It gave me a sense of community and a sense of communal good and caring. It also gave some sense of direction and purpose to my spiritual life. EngagingSpirituality Participant Register Today! Visit to learn more and register for EgnagingSpirituality Prices increase July 1. Register now and save! This process includes rich, reflective resources for groups to open a sacred space of listening and sharing from the heart. Two participants co-facilitate each group. Central to each process is the Spirit-stirring that is revealed through the depth of sharing in small community. Twenty-one 2½-hour sessions including centering prayer, guided meditation, lectio divina (sacred reading), dialogue, and the deepening of relationships Five spiritual readings Prayer journal Uniquely crafted wisdom from 25 spiritual teachers Three inspiring DVDs A one-day Immersion A one-day Justice Pilgrimage to local sites Opening and Commissioning Retreats Bearings Letters: personal testimonies of authors, teachers, contemplatives, and activists

4 Can we BE STILL and in the storms of life that surround us? This prayerful process for small groups invites concerned Christians to break open their lives as they look at the world together and enter deeply into the critical realties of our day. Join us! This program is being offered at (church/organization name) Beginning. (date/season)

5 This process includes rich, reflective resources for groups to open a sacred space listening and sharing from the heart. Two participants co-facilitate each group. Central to each process is the Spirit-stirring that is revealed through the depth of sharing in small community. Twenty-one 2½-hour sessions that include centering prayer, guided meditation, lectio divina (sacred reading), dialogue, and the deepening of relationships Five spiritual readings Prayer journal Uniquely crafted wisdom from 25 spiritual teachers Three inspiring DVDs A one-day Immersion A one-day Justice Pilgrimage to local sites Opening and Commissioning Retreats Bearings Letters : personal testimonies of authors, teachers, contemplatives, and activists Participants Bearings testimonies Join Us! (Church/Organization Name) will be offering JustFaith Ministries To learn more contact (Facilitator Name) (Contact Information)) JustFaith Ministries is a nonprofit ministry that forms, informs, and transforms people of faith by offering programs and resources that sustain them in their compassionate commitment to a more just and peaceful world. JustFaith Minitries works in partnership with the organizations listed below.

6 Can we BE STILL and in the storms of life that surround us? This prayerful process for small groups invites concerned Christians to break open their lives as they look at the world together and enter deeply into the critical realties of our day. Join Us! (Church/Organization Name) will be offering JustFaith Ministries To learn more contact (Facilitator Name) (Contact Information)) This process includes rich, reflective resources for groups to open a sacred space of listening and sharing from the heart. Two participants co-facilitate each group. Central to each process is the Spirit-stirring that is revealed through the depth of sharing in small community. Twenty-one 2½-hour sessions including centering prayer, guided meditation, lectio divina (sacred reading), dialogue, and the deepening of relationships Five spiritual readings Prayer journal Uniquely crafted wisdom from 25 spiritual teachers Three inspiring DVDs A one-day Immersion A one-day Justice Pilgrimage to local sites Opening and Commissioning Retreats Bearings Letters: personal testimonies of authors, teachers, contemplatives, and activists

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