Creating space for

spiritual growth

  • Practicing being more open to ourselves, others, and our faith

  • Discerning how God is working with and through us

  • Enjoying closer connections and supporting one another in a safe, confidential space

Benefits of participating

The first group

starts October 15th

Wednesday mornings at 10 AM

Lower level adult meeting room

Sacred heart Parish Center

limited to ten participants

Please contact the office or Renee Streinbrecher to register.

Each group will meet for eight consecutive weeks.

Norms

• Maintain confidentiality

• Keep an open mind

• Assume positive intent

• One person speaks at a time

• Test your own assumptions

• Respect multiple perspectives

• Give empathy/show understanding – always remain supportive and positive

• Be candid, compassionate, and generous

• Have fun

Sacred Heart’s Spaces for Spiritual Growth

(Open Stance Community Circles)

are based on the work of Ann Van Eron, PhD, author of Open Stance – Thriving Amid Differences and Uncertainty.

These workshops are offered with the support of the founder of Open Stance, Ann Van Eron, and our pastor, Fr. Fran O’Brien.

Topics to Include

Your Faith Journey

Sources of Inspiration

Connection to the Sacraments

Importance of Holy People to Your Sense of Spiritual Well-being

(Includes both Canonized Saints and the Saints-Among-Us)

To learn more,

please get in touch with Renee Steinbrecher or the Parish Office.