WATERmeditations

WATER offers monthly contemplative meditation to gather for a time of silence and reflection. All are welcome.

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Upcoming WATERmeditation

Monday, April 3, 2023 at 7:30 pm ET

with Rosemary Ganley, Canadian writer/activist

“Everyday Prophets“

We will rehabilitate the word “prophet” so that we can wear it with pride. It is not about predicting the future, but about pointing to the truth and acting to help here and now. We will name some prophets, past and present.

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WATER offers a contemplative prayer opportunity each month. This is a communal meditation that welcomes everyone. We gather around a presented theme. There is a time of silence and reflection followed by optional sharing. You are welcome to join us by Zoom.

All are welcome. The circle emerged from the Engaging Impasse process, which combines meditation with community dialogue. No experience is required; just come with a contemplative spirit. Your presence will enrich us all.

Upcoming 2023 Dates – All by Zoom
All Monday at 7:30 pm ET
April 3, 2023
May 8, 2023
June 5, 2023

Archive of WATERmeditations

The audio and content of many of the past Meditations are available for you to enjoy. Please consider making a donation for use of these valuable resources. You are welcome to share the audio widely. Check them out below or in this playlist on WATER’s SoundCloud.

MarchMed — March 2023: Sending Healing Energies

Feb Meditation — February 2023: Welcoming the Morning Light

JanMed — January 2023: A Blessing for the New Year

December 2022 Meditation — December 2022: Waiting

November 2022 WATERmeditation — November 2022: Rest to Achieve Potential

Oct. Med — October 2022: Looking for My Antlers, Leaping the Worlds

Sept. Meditation — September 2022: Our Spirits, Ourselves

July 2022 Meditation — July 2022: Hospitality

June Meditation Crop — June 2022: ""The World is Falling Down….Hold My Hand" Abbey Lincoln's lyrics for our time"

Sophia Crop1 — May 2022: Sophia, Goddess of Wisdom

April 2022 Meditation Photo Crop — April 2022: Praying

March 2022 WATERmeditation — March 2022: Solitude in the Vault

December 2014

Mary E. Hunt shares thoughts from Indian environmental activist and anti-globalization author Vandana Shiva about the harmfulness of consumerism.

November 2014

November’s meditation with Virginia Day features readings by novelist Flannery O’Connor.

October 2014

“The Journey Towards Justice” meditation with Janet Bohren features a poem by George R. Pasley, a poet and pastor at Ketchikan Presbyterian Church in Alaska. Poem available here.

September 2014

WATER’s September Contemplative Prayer/Meditation featured Judy Bond, who shared a passage by Maya Angelou. Poem available here.

July 2014

Meditation / Contemplative Prayer with Cheryl Nichols, “Come and Listen”

June 2014

Contemplative Prayer/Meditation with Cathy Jaskey honoring Kaye Ashe, OP. Read the poem here.

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May 2014

“Being with Beauty” with Phoebe Knopf

April 2014

“Mountain Beauty: Timeless and Deep Over the Millennia” with Janet L. Bohren featuring the poem “The Inexorable Refinement of Time” by Joan Chittister. Poem available here.

March 2014

“Water…the Beauty, the Power, the Strength of It” with Sr. Hope Bauerlin featuring the poem “The Waterfall” for May Swenson by Mary Oliver. Poem available here.