Reading Henri Nouwen together: new online book club begins May 14

A new online book club is beginning on May 14. In this first eight-week series of weekly gatherings, we will read and discuss Henri Nouwen’s “Spiritual Formation: Following the Movements of the Spirit” through prayer, reflection, and conversation together.

​Over the next eight weeks, the group will explore Spiritual Formation: Following the Movements of the Spirit by Henri Nouwen. Facilitated by Beyond the Walls community members Vickie Thatcher and Don Wiley, sessions will take place Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. ET, 7:00 p.m. CT, 6:00 p.m. MT, and 5:00 p.m. PT.

Each session will begin with prayer and a Visio Divina or Lectio Divina before moving into presentation and discussion of a chapter.

This is not intended to be an academic study, but an opportunity to grow in our understanding of spirituality and deepen our personal spiritual practices together. Each week will also provide time for sharing experiences of spiritual growth.

Weekly Reading Schedule
May 14 — Introduction to Henri Nouwen and overview of the writings
May 21 — Chapter 1: From Opaqueness to Transparency
May 28 — Chapter 2: From Illusion to Prayer
Jun 4 — Chapter 3: From Sorrow to Joy
Jun 11 — Chapter 4: From Resentment to Gratitude
Jun 18 — Chapter 5: From Fear to Love
Jun 25 — Chapter 6: From Exclusion to Inclusion
Jul 2 — Chapter 7: From Denying to Befriending Death

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