Reflective Pathway
Awakening the spirit
What is the Reflective Pathway?
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Gather at the table
Where food and faith meet
Join with others who share a meal in the host's home and explore where God is present in their lives. Groups will meet in the evenings. The first series of 5 sessions is underway on Sundays from 5-7pm at the Bolhuis/Vel home, including conversation on "Mere Christianity." Books will be provided and will be read as the gatherings are held. Please note this series is now full, but we are taking names for the next series beginning in early January. To be on the list for the next series, please contact Doreen.
Contact: Doreen Bolhuis
Spiritual Growth in Later Life
Where conversation and connection nurture the soul
A new monthly gathering starting November 10 at 3pm at the Cove in the Estuary at Shell Point in Ft. Myers for a short reflection, conversation and fellowship using reflections from Joyce Rupp's new book, The Years of Ripening: Reflections on Aging in the Later Years. Limited number of books are available for those participating in the group but reading the book is not needed in order to be a part of the monthly conversations.
Contact: Fr. Bill Van Oss
Wisdom on the Page: Book Group
Discovering God’s presence in story & reflection
Deepening our understanding of the Spirit and current topics. The first 4 week book study will be held on Wednesdays in January from 10am-11:30am via zoom using one of Brian McLaren's books. Please contact Betsy to be placed on the list to receive the zoom link and information on the book.
Contact: Betsy and Walter Schuman
Time to Reflect:
Retreats & Spiritual Direction
Opportunities for self-reflection & spiritual awakening
Retreat: An annual retreat, to be held January 23-25, 2026 provides time for self-reflection and spiritual awakening. Additional days of reflection are offered as well including a Men's Retreat February 24-25, 2026 at Dayspring in Parrish, FL and Women's Day of Reflection held March 21, 2026 at St. Michael's, all open to all in the community.
Parish Retreat Contact: Susan Gonzalez
Men's Retreat Contact: Bill Larson
Women's Retreat Contact: Barbara Manard
Spiritual Direction: An opportunity for monthly confidential conversation and prayerful encouragement with a spiritual director is also available.
Spiritual Direction Contact: John Topliff
Pathways Newsletter
Stories, practices and insights for your journey
A newsletter sharing stories, spiritual insights, and practices will be available that will highlight stories and insights people have gained journeying on the pathways.
Contact: Sue Van Oss
Please note if you are already receiving the Friday brief weekly enewsletter, you will automatically receive the monthly Pathways Newsletter so you don't need to fill out this form.