Sacred Heart
spiritual growth Circles
restarting the third week of January
Each group will meet for eight consecutive weeks.
Wednesday mornings at 10 AM
regular meeting, Limited to 10 participants
Lower level adult meeting room, Sacred heart Parish Center
Thursday evenings at 7 pm
zoom meeting
Participants may attend as many of the eight meetings as they would like
Zoom invitations for each will be sent to all registered participants
Please contact the office to register.
What People Are Saying
“The time that we have spent together is profound and nurturing for the spirit, a safe place of insight, warmth and connection. Within the weekly time, space and interactive encounters, love and eternity flow.”
— Participant“It is a place of holy sanctuary for both assessment and renewal. ”
— Participant“In the hour-long process, seeds of faith and love are planted — like tiny mustard seeds. These seeds are watered weekly in a safe environment but are also carried — with us — each participant — back — into our families, daily human encounters and relationships, the Church, and the world. We learn to better listen to ourselves, God and the Holy Spirit.”
— Participant“It's been thought provoking for me, and I've used this approach in some "difficult conversations!" ”
— Participant“I feel I benefited by being able to look back at encounters I have had that I could have handled differently. I am now more aware of when I react without thinking. Makes me a better person and a better Christian to be more thoughtful about responding to negative situations.”
— ParticipantGroup 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 Spiritual Growth Circles
(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)
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
To learn more,
please get in touch with Renee Steinbrecher or the Parish Office.
