Happenings
From the Heartland Center
To register for the following events, contact Heartland Center for Spirituality, 3600 Broadway, Great Bend, KS 67530; (620) 792-1232; or email office@heartlandspirituality.org.
Cultures in Transition
April 16, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Instructor: Philip St. Romain D. Min.
Cost: $15
"This mini-workshop will provide a general introduction to Spiral Dynamics, which is a new way of understanding how cultures develop and evolve. The key concept is one of recognizing the value-oriented beliefs that shape cultures and profoundly influence our relationships with one another. We will explore the kinds of beliefs that underpin our own culture, in general, and will examine how these beliefs can enhance or frustrate our ability to understand and relate to other cultures. Implications for our own individual growth will be presented, with time for discussion and reflection."
Lunch and Lecture series
Thursdays, Noon-1 p.m.
Instructor: Philip St. Romain D. Min.
Cost: $10 – lunch included (Pre-register for meals.)
Unlocking the Da Vinci Code
April 21 -- "Although presented as a work of fiction, Dan Brown stongly suggests that his novel, ‘The Da Vinci Code,’ is based on events that imply a fraudulent nature to Christianity. This lecture will examine some of Brown’s points and offer responses."
Ordinary Miracles: An Invitation to Wonder
May 5
-- "This Powerpoint slideshow will focus on aspects of creation and everyday life that invite us to appreciate how extra-ordinary the ordinary really is. Presented using a combination of music, movie clips and images, the format will be meditative, with times for sharing responses to some of the themes and images."‘Theology of the Body’ retreat
During a special "Theology of the Body" retreat hosted at the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita, presenters from the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family and Women Affirming Life (www.affirmlife.com) will explore the truth and dignity of the human person and human relationships. The retreat begins Friday, April 22 with check-in at 6:30 p.m. and the first conference at 7:45 p.m. The weekend concludes Sunday at noon. The cost per person is $115 (double) and $138 (single). Financial assistance based on need is also available. All meals are prepared on site and each room has a private bath. To register, contact the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita at (316) 744-0167, or by e-mail, SLC@SLCWichita.org.