Below are special, time-sensitive offerings hosted by Tippecanoe Church and Living Waters Contemplative Life Center. For a comprehensive list, also visit our "Regular Events" page.
First find upcoming immediate events. Scroll down to see two columns of upcoming and current Living Waters and Tippe Education Offerings.
Scroll further to see what you just missed! Namaste!
Coming As Our Worship Focus This Lent....
Occupy The Gospel: Living From The Heart of Jesus Accompanied by provocative Adult Education!
Threshold Singing Highlighted.... Pastor Karen interveiwed!
Did you catch the article in January's Milwaukee Magazine. Did you hear her voice singing on Lake Effect December 23, 2008 and catch it again on UWM public radio web site.
Living Waters Offerings
Open to All! Times as listed. Self-Sliding Scale Donation Requested
Scoll down to find listing of Spiritual Mini-Retreats and One-Night-Stand-Alones. Keep scrolling....it's a wonder-full, abundant list of offerings!
Registration requested for all Mini-Retreats & Classes. But it's never too late to just come! Classes and Retreats request a self-determined sliding scale donation. Limited scholarships also available by request. A donation is never an obstacle for participating....please come!
Did you know... some of the energy that goes into hosting Living Waters as a Contemplative Center is now being used in Contemplative Action... as a cold weather intervention with the homeless? And this is an invitation for you to join with us!
Call Tippe Church at 414-481-4680 or email us at tippechurch@milwpc.com to make meaning out of your spirituality!
Jesus as Healer: Listening With The Heart January 15 5:30-7pm Marion Center What is healing? How was Jesus a healer? How does this tradition within a Christian heritage hold meaning for us today?
A collaboration Between Living Waters and Universal Anglican Church
$10 Free Will Offering Suggested
Reiki 1 Training and Attunement
A collaboration between Living Waters and Milwaukee Reiki In Reiki Level I the student learns the basic hand positions for a Reiki self-treatment and treating others. There is an overview of the history and philosophy of Reiki. The student receives an attunement to the first level of Reiki from the Reiki Master/Teacher which beginsthe flow of Reiki energy for the student. Sliding Fee Scale. Part I - Jan. 21 - 12:30 to 4:30pm, Part II - Feb 11 - 12:30 to 4:30pm Email livingwatersclc@aol.com to receive registration form
AND.....
YOU ARE INVITED TO A SPECIAL HAPPENING IN MILWAUKEE!
Offered by Living Waters, Hunger Task Force, Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition, Sweet Waters Foudation, and Transition Milwaukee working as PARTNERS to bring a new world order of justice for all!
Please join with us...
Occupy Your Pantry: Food Is Justice!
Our local economy and economies around the globe....
as well as our mental, physical and spiritual health depend on it!
Sunday January 29 2:30-5:00pm Tippecanoe Church
125 W. Saveland Avenue
BayView Area of Milwaukee
$10 Registration Fee Asked
(Proceeds defray costs and are reinvested in the movement!)
Afternoon will include a viewing of the provocative film
"Economics of Happiness". (Light refreshments available.)
Speakers from the partnering organizations will engage you
with insights and gathered wisdomto create change...
starting now, starting at home in your own pantry!
Make a reservation to attend by calling 414-481-4680 NOW
as space is limited! Tickets will be sold at the door as room allows.
Please leave name and phone information.
You will receive a call affirming your attendance.
Registration is Expectation of your intention to support the event
even if your schedule for that day changes unexpectedly.
This event will be enhanced by the course offering:
Hungry for Change: Food Ethics and Sustainability
Winter Offerings:
Tuesdays starting January 24th, Urban Ecology Center
Wednesdays starting January 25th, First Unitarian, Ogden
To Register, Call: Mark at 414-759-3818
Too busy right now? Call to hold space to participate in a summer offering...
Summer Offering:
Food Justice Ministry of Tippecanoe Church
By mutual consent of participants, a night will be determined starting in June.
To Register, Call: 414-481-4680 and leave a message for Katie or Pastor Karen
Questions? Please Call Pastor Karen Hagen at 414-702-7997
Coming Later This Winter….
Heart Math... February A new scientifically based self-care and healing art! Presenter: Arlene join us again!
T'ai Chi at Tippe's Living Waters!
New beginners class starting! Join us Monday evenings 7:00 to 8:30pm starting January 4th for this 6-weeks series...and on-going! $12 per class
What is t'ai chi? What type is being taught? Who is our teacher?
Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese practice designed to activate the body’s own inherent nature for health using form and principles based on Chinese medicine and philosophy. As a formula for aligning with the very framework of life at its core, Tai Chi Chuan utilizes scientific knowledge and theory as well as cultural experience handed down from generation to generation. In this six weeks course, learn the beginning movements of the Tai Chi Chuan Yang’s Style-Short form and refine your skills of ‘true balance’- generating a deep relaxation within that awakens inner strength, focus, and vision. Moderate movements performed slowly and continuously. Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing, and flat-soled shoes. The first class is an introductory workshop offering foundational information helpful in understanding concepts and form mechanics. The remaining classes continue to develop skills in balance, coordination, and fluidity of movement.
About the Instructor:Christine Grimm Over 25 years experience, with 10 years teaching. Started instruction at the age of 18 at the Tai Chi Chuan Center of Milwaukee, and continued there learning with push hands, sword, staff, Pa-Kua, Peter Ralston’s Cheng Hsin, and other self-defense techniques.Started teaching form & principles in 1999 through a church that was pioneering a healing ministry, and has continued teaching with a health focus. At 19 years old, overcame Hodgkin’s Disease and incorporates insights gained from her recovery, as well as her lifelong health management into her classes; offering a unique perspective on health with a fresh look into the Tai Chi Chuan form as a healing tool. Now, Christine is delighted to be a part of the Living Waters healing team!
You Just Missed At Living Waters......
ADVENT RETREAT Tuesday Evening December 13th 7pm:
ANGELIC SOUNDS, HOLY EMBRACE An Evening of Holiness.... Candlelight, Guided Simple Reflections, The Angelic Sound of the Harp Serenading Us!
Then, In-Joy Hot Wassail and Cookies in the parlor and a chance to connect deeply with others this season!
Our Wondrous Harpist Angela Kirkpatrick joins us again!
QIGONG
Relax! Calm Yourself! Connect From Deep Within!
2nd-4th Sundays of each month 5:30-6:15pm!
$5 offering suggested
And you are invited to stay for Centering at 6:15pm to continue that holy hush of time complete with Budhist Prayer Walk!
Our Gifted Guide: Mary Reynolds
Living Waters Contemplative Life Center and The Tippecanoe Community Garden
invite you to a special time of...
Healing In The Garden
Enjoy the music of the Harp serenading us!
Sample Healing Arts of Reiki/Energy Work and Massage!
And, Enjoy A Generous Helping of Poetry, Chocolate,
Iced Coffee, and Conversation!
Lean into...Green into a Holy and Quieting Hush!
Sunday July 31st 4-7pm
Tippecanoe Community Garden
125 W. Saveland Avenue
Bay View Area of Milwaukee
For more info, call Karen at 414-702-7997
Bring your chair and favorite book and enjoy being in the garden together!
Relax, Sample, Connect to your inner self and others!
It's free to you!
All Are Welcome!
A great way to meet new people and sample some of the healing arts!
If it is a rainy day in the garden,
we will reschedule in August.
And watch for details of an August Drumming Circle In The Garden soon!
Living Waters Contemplative Life Center
and The Justice & Outreach Ministries of Tippecanoe Church
invite you and yours to join us for this year's Peace Camp:
Home...less...or more?
Friday night June 17th 7pm - Saturday June 18th 2:30pm!
Join us for this interactive, intergenerational experience
about what it means to be at home, have a home...or not!
And, where does God live anyways?
And, how does our faith guide us home?
Olu and Karen and some of our Cold Weather Intervention Guests are planning to make this a very special Peace Camp indeed! We will each make an item to take home as well... so come prepared to play and pray and stay together!
And, be prepared to spend the night...those of you who are able...
on the floor in the sanctuary as our Guests did
for 31/2 months of nights!
But it's summer so we'll get to roast marshmallows and sing around the fire-pit in the garden....bring an instrument, song, drum!
Those not able to stay the overnight will return for Breakfast on Saturday at 8am and stay through closing!
Cost: A Snack or Lunch Item to share!
Friends welcome!
Registration starts now! Call the Tippe Office at 414-481-4680. And let us know if you will bring a snack or lunch item to donate.
Peace Camp Friday June 17 - Saturday June 18th! Held At: Tippecanoe Church 125 W. Saveland AVenue Bay View Area of Milwaukee
Living Waters Contemplative Life Center and The Tippecanoe Community Garden’s Food Justice Advocacy Ministry
Invite YOU to a 6-Week Class Thursdays 6:30pm starting June 2nd:
Menu for the Future
"Food is our common ground, our universal experience." - James Beard
Menu for the Future is a six-session discussion exploring the connection between food and sustainability, facilitated by Tippe’s Food Justice Advocate PCUSA, Katie Knox. Discussion Course Goals: • To explore food systems and their impacts on culture, society and ecological systems. • To gain insight into agricultural and individual practices which promote personal and ecological well-being. • To consider your role in creating or supporting sustainable food systems.
Limited to 12 participants for this first session. Please respond to this email ASAP to hold your spot! Offering of $35 suggested for series to cover costs of Book and Materials
We will start a waiting list for a second session so all will have the opportunity to participate! Donations will be used to grow the garden-ing!J
Hosted at:Tippecanoe Presbyterian Church 125 W. Saveland Avenue, Bay View area of Milwaukee See you in the Garden!
Topics Covered: 1. What's Eating America: Given the array of food choices and advice, eating in modern industrial society can be wrought with confusion, contradictions and anxiety. Session One considers the effects of modern industrial eating habits on culture, society and ecological systems.
2. Anonymous Food: Session Two traces the historical shift from family farms to industrial agriculture to present day questions surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMO) and industrial organics. The session examines the ecological and economic impacts that have accompanied the changes in how we grow and prepare food.
3. Farming for the Future: Session Three explores emerging food system alternatives, highlighting sustainable growing practices and the benefits of small farms and urban food production. The session considers how individuals can make choices that lead to a more sustainable food supply.
4. You Are What You Eat: Session Four explores food systems from a human health perspective. The session considers the influences that shape our choices and food policies from the fields to Capitol Hill, and the implications for our health and well-being.
5.Toward a Just Food System: The readings in Session Five examine issues of hunger, equity, and Fair Trade. The session considers the role that governments, communities and individuals can play in addressing these issues to create a more just food system.
6. Choices for Change: Individuals and communities are discovering the benefits of choosing local, seasonal and sustainably grown and produced foods. Session Six offers inspiration and practical advice in taking steps to create more sustainable food systems.
Tending To The Family Soul A Workshop In Self-Understanding
Coming Saturday April 9 9:30am - 3pm
Free Offering of $35 Suggested All Welcome!
Facilitated by: Ron Anderson and Gerlinde Gerlina
Early Registrations being accepted now! Email name and contact info to tippechurch@milwpc.com
Registration is Expectation... financial offering expected even if your plans to attend change. Namaste!
REGISTER NOW!
An Enrichment Opportunity for those Practicing The Art of Spiritual Direction….
The Art of Civility Clarity is Found in the Conversation of Three
“Whatever the reason, there is a widespread perception that (in America) we have become a ruder, less caring, less connected, less civil society . . . Most Americans see a decline of basic civility on the airwaves, in music, on the streets and public spaces, in public institutions such as schools, and on our nation’s highways.”Laura Pappano
Who teaches and mentors the innate human character of civility?
It is those who work with children and youth; those who truth-speak in family and social networks; those who lead institutions and organizations; those who listen and guide through spiritual direction.Each holds a responsibility.Is it possible to identify Jesus as a teacher and mentor of civility?How does our Christian faith prepare us to speak and act in a civil manner?Themes of ‘love your neighbor’, ‘speak truth with love’, ‘do good to those who wrong us’, ‘ all people are made in the image of God’ are challenged in the everyday world of hurt, blame, and fear.As spiritual directors how do we listen, teach and mentor in The Art of Civility?
Hosted by LivingWatersContemplativeLifeCenter…. An Inter-Religious Resource for Spiritual Formation Open To All! A Ministry of Tippecanoe Presbyterian Church (Formerly hosted by the Center To Be and Spiritual Directors International)
Thursday March 24th 9:30am – 3pm Registration opens at 9am Cost: $60
Lunch and Hospitality Throughout the Day Provided
REGISTER:
Send check to Living Waters c/o TippecanoeChurch 125 West Saveland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI53207 414-481-4680tippechurch.org
Registration is Expectation... financial offering expected even if your plans to attend change. Namaste!
Facilitators
Don Mendenhall and Susan Eaton Mendenhall
Both Don and Susan view living life as an art form.Don’s photography (www.donmendenhallphotography.com) and Susan’s watercolors (www.jazzart.biz) invite them to creatively play and explore in visual imagery and philosophical ponderings.Don’s life coaching (www.emergencecoaching.com) and Susan’s space consulting (www.spatialimpact.com) have emerged because of a commitment to lend support to the human condition.They are known for their practice of the art of civility.
19th Annual United in Prayer Day
Centering Prayer Area Event to be held at Living Waters Saturday March 19 9am-3pm Pastor Karen Hagen will guide the day which will include 2 “sits” and video presentations from Fr. Keating.
For reservations call: 414-817-0209. Suggested donation of $15 plus your own bag lunch.
Re-treating Ourselves To Advent:
Sacred Silence, Holy Hush… A Time of Advent Healing and Awakening
Sunday December 5th6-7:30pm
Join us in Tippe's Sanctuary for a time of quiet and reflectionmidst the light of candles. Lean into the sacredness of this Advent time as we experience a quieting of our minds. And, a release of our soulful energy through silence, simple song, Aramaic scripture. Individual healing time with anointing will be offered.
Led by Pastor Karen Hagen and Michelle Bergemann, CSD ....just for you!
Midwives Of An Unnamed Future: A Women’s Spirituality Circle Facilitator:Kathy Schutz CSD, LivingWaters Staff
Kathy shares with us…. I am calling a circle. It is time for women to gather and listen to their deepest longings; for as we birth ourselves, so we birth the world. For five evenings we will meet to midwife that which is within as well as without. Using gentle movements, story, reflection, silence and prayer we will honor the feminine face of God. Together we will explore what needs “birthing” in our lives and how we “midwife” ourselves, each other, the greater community and the world into new ways of being.
Themes: Midwives of an Unnamed Future (we will be guided by book of same name by Mary Ruth Broz and Barbara Flynn), Quilter God, Becoming Bread, Crossroads and Thresholds, Streams of Wellness.
Are there ten courageous women?
When: September 26 through November 28 First and Fourth Mondays 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:In Tippe’s Sanctuary
Suggested Offering: $50 for the series is asked, a $5 discount is offered for full payment as we begin.
Got family issues? Wondering why you do things the way you do?
Need some support?
Come! This may be a turning time and tipping point for you!
Living Waters Contemplative Life Center and The Healing Space on Main join together to present: Family Systems Work From A Soul Perspective We Welcome Back As Our guides: Ron Anderson and Gerlinde Gelina
Saturday November 6th, 2010 9:30am - 3:30pm
Family Constellation Group Therapy is a healing process that helps to release the flow of energy through the generations so that love moves forward in families.
“Learn how it helps heal families who hurt. See how it works to restore love. Experience how it can transform your life and your family.”
$45 Donation requested….or your best offering! Your presence matters! Please bring your own lunch. Liquid refreshment provided throughout the day. Please arrive to register and enjoy a cup of coffee at 9am.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED SPACES STILL AVAILABLE SO, CALL: 414-481-4680 NOW!
Hosted at TippecanoeChurch 125 W. Saveland Avenue Bayview Area of Milwaukee
Registration is Expectation... financial offering expected even if your plans to attend change. Namaste!
Ayurveda: Healthy Living as Spiritual Practice Thursday nights Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4 - 6:30 to 8:00pm Guided by Judith Kubish
Intuitively we know that our physical, mental, and spiritual health are interconnected.However, we often view them separately and approach “issues” in any one area as distinct from the others. In these sessions we will explore three principles from the ancient philosophy and medical system of Ayurveda:Inner Medicine, unique metabolic constitution, and life in balance. We will apply them to our own experience as both daily spiritual practices and guidelines for healthy living.
Suggested offering $15 evening, $40 if paid in advance All offerings wonder-full-y valued...please come!
So…not sure why you do the things you do the way you do them?
Wondering how to move through your past in ways which support your entering this present moment making a new future possible?
Want to hang out for a day with others who also care about how spiritual journey supports the living of each day?
Come!
This may be a turning time and tipping point for you!
Living Waters Contemplative Life Center and The Healing Space on Main join together to present: Family Systems Work From A Soul Perspective
We Welcome Back As Our guide: Ron Anderson Joining Ron in guiding this event, we newly welcome Gerlinde Gelina
Saturday May 1, 2010 9:30am - 3:30pm
Family Constellation Group Therapy is a healing process that helps to release the flow of energy through the generations so that love moves forward in families. “Learn how it helps heal families who hurt. See how it works to restore love. Experience how it can transform your life and your family.”
$25 Donation requested. Please bring your own lunch. Liquid refreshment provided throughout the day. Please arrive to register and enjoy a cup of coffee at 9am.
Registration is Expectation... financial offering expected even if your plans to attend change. Namaste!
Integrating Energy Centers of the Body: A Workshop Focusing On Self-Care and Creativity
March 4-6 6pm-9pm the 4th and 5th 9am-5pm the 6th
Led By Sr. Rose Heil & Sr. Karen Kappell
To know more about Rose and Karen please scroll down just below this listing!
In this three day retreat participants will revive their spirits with storytelling and creativity by focusing on the seven core energy centers in the body. Each session of the retreat will provide experience in art, learning healing storytelling, music, quiet time and prayer. By the end of the retreat all will have created an abstract set of paintings on canvas that can be used in meditation and displayed to awaken one to God's healing energy.
Participants will learn ways of going to the Source of God's healing through meditation, ritual, dialogue, and the gentle practice of self-renewal, so as to better minister to others.
Cost: $150 plus material ($50 if painting on 12 by 12 canvas or $30 if painting on watercolor paper)
Limit: 15 Participants Pre-registration and Deposit of $100 required by Feb. 15. Registration is expectation to attend.
Make checks payable to and mail to: Tippecanoe Church 121 W. Saveland Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207
Questions? Please call Pastor Karen at 414-481-4680.
Namaste!
Living Waters lifts up for your enrichment....
WAYS AND DAYS: Simple Practices and making TIME for Spirituality, Silence and Creativity
A ministry of Santustar Oasis 2009-2010 Co-sponsored by Living Waters
Slowing down, taking time for quiet, allowing your spirit space for creativity… having a whole day for you to be in the presence of the Divine…. seem like luxuries made for someone other than yourself? There is a WAY for you to be blessed with TIME for the Sacred. By WAY of shared quiet, simple prayer and creative process we will come together to make space for Spirit to enter and bless our lives.
WAYS AND DAYS will be offered in one DAY formats as well as 24 hr times known as the micro-retreat. You can participate in all of the DAYS or simply a few! The important thing is to make WAY and make TIME to spend a DAY with your God!
ONE DAY OFFERINGS- $50.00 includes lunch, materials, program 09-April 25: Wisdom Boxes of Intention and focus for reflection 09-June 20: Stone Circles and Inner Discovery
09-Dec. 12 “Milagros” for personal miracles 10-Feb. 13 Compassion Heart Beads
Treat yourself the way the Divine Lover of Your Life would have you be treated!
Join us for this special Pre-Lenten Retreat: "Holy Breath"
Join Living Waters' Spiritual Directors Diane and Michele as you lean into the mystery and re-treat to a "thin place"...
Saturday February 13 9:30am to 3:30pm
Suggested Offering: $10
Please bring a bag lunch. Hospitality and Drinks offered throughout the day.
Reflect upon how God is touching you from the very moment of your birth and first breath. Our source of wisdom? Your Life and God's Love! Scripture and Poetry, Qigong, Discussion, and Quiet Reflection will be intermixed throughout the day.
Please call 414-481-4680 to register.
Namaste!
²The Epiphanies of looking at the families through which we are born! Moving beyond the crèche into life! Saturday January 9th, 2010 Family Systems Work From A Soul Perspective Welcoming Back As Our guide: Ron Anderson Family Constellation Group Therapy is a healing process that helps to release the flow of energy through the generations so that love moves forward in families. “Learning how it helps heal families who hurt. Seeing how it works to restore love. Experiencing how it can transform your life and your family.” Namaste!
Gifting Yourself With Spiritual Presence for your journey during the holy-day season: Honed For The Holidays: A Sampling Of Healing Arts Just In Time! Sunday December 6th, 2009 Offered for sampling were 3 of the following healing modalities: reiki; spiritual direction/new prayer forms; tui na/reflexology/acupressure; yoga/thai massage; therapeutic/chair massage. The Living Waters Staff donated all funds to support Living Waters future programming and scholarships.
Advent Retreat: "Before Your Cradle...Before The Creche" Friday Evening December 11, 2009 And Saturday the 12th Co-Led by Living Water's Sr. Stella and Fr. Byron Haaland “Coming to the Stable” of our hearts! Taking a few hours off to spend it with others to seek a dynamic way of finding Christ in Christmas. To learn about the early tradition of building a crèche from the materials of life. To conceive of Jesus and give him a new birth in our lives. To see the wonder and simplicity of what Christmas ought to be! While Encouraging Women and Men To Meditate Together
More Glimpses at 2009 Living Waters Offerings
Centering Prayer Retreat...leaning into the mystery! Whether new to the practice or Wanting to be renewed in your practice... Sunday September 27th, 2009 3:30pm: Orientation to Practice 5:30: Simple Shared Meal 6:00: Join with an On-Going Centering Group to "practice the practice"
Last Year at This Time
“Living Fully. Dying Well” Sundays Feb. 22 - March 29, 2009, 5-6:30pm ….an important class for all those who companion others along the way toward eternal life....and for your own well-being as well! Facilitated by Rev. Janis Blean-Kachigan, a United Methodist clergy of over twenty years. Janis brings a rich perspective from her background as a spiritual care educator, hospital chaplain, parish pastor, and spiritual director.
Living Waters excited to host its first conversation... Just For Men... A Conversation: Civility in The Midst of Conflict Saturday February 7th, 2009 10am-3pm Led by: Don Mendenhall Life Coach, Artist, Church Consultant Conflict and misunderstanding is part of the human condition in relationship to others. It is when conflict becomes destructive and alienating that lives and community well-being become untenable. This time apart for the men offers opportunity to be in conversation about conflict in our lives. An older term, that may well bring a renewed understanding of conflict and dis-agreement within the lives of individuals, families, work settings, and yes, even congregations, is the concept of civility. In the midst of even severe disagreement simply being civil can prevent the heartache of destructive conflict. This gathering was part of the living legacy of Don Buck's ministry and personal commitment to spirituality and well-being...Gathered in his honor.
Seeking some quiet? Women's Winter Micro-Retreat... "Mirroring The Sacred" February 6-7, 2009 Co-sponsored by Living Waters and SanctuStar Oasis Hosted at SanctuStar "Only in quiet waters do things mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is adequate perception of the world." Hams Margolius A compact 24 hour micro retreat to: ~Hold Silence together ~Listen to the Holy and Sacred Voice within ~Respond to the beckoning of the Divine ~Refresh your energies ~Attune your inner attitude ~Come closer to the Heart of God ~BE attentive to Spirit ~Take love-time for your soul Please call Sr. Stella at 414-581-4006 for more information. Private sessions of reiki, reflexology, massage, spiritual direction available
A Holy and Unique Offering In the Milwaukee Area....
to learn and lean into the joy-full energy....
the healing vibrations of....Shape Note Singing! Invites you to join with others to reclaim your voice....
²Sacred Harp Singers²
Fourth Sundays beginning in March
3-5 pm
Hosted at Tippecanoe Church
Open to and enjoyed by singers of all faith traditions!
Karen Hagen and Peggy Hong will gather us.
Jim Page, an experienced Madison area singer, will join us
our first several gatherings seeding us with his experience
as we grow into the joy of the singing.
We will use the Sacred Harp Songbook, 1991 Edition to guide us.
These songbooks will be available for sale for $19
"Shape-note, or 'fasola,' is an American tradition of participatory choral singing.
The music features folk and folk-like melodies harmonized in an unorthodox style.
Participants sit in a square formation and face the center,
singing a capella in an energetic, uninhibited manner."
No prior singing experience needed. No need to be able to "read" music.
2008 Was Eventful at Living Waters and We Hope You Didn't Miss:
“Making Scents of Healing” Thereapuetic use of essential oils: How to buy and use them for health and well being. December 4th & 9th, 2008Led by Sr. Diane Omen Advent Retreat: Birthing Our Way Into A New Season Of Life Quiet Reflection. Mandala Journaling. Gentle Worship Monday, December 1, 2008: Led by Sr. Stella of SanctuStar Oasis Held at Tippie! Circle of Souls: Tangible Prayer and Remembrance .....a special ritual of All Souls Day Sunday, November 2, 2008: Led by Sr. Stella at SanctuStar Oasis “Holy-Held in the Divine Web” Oct. 17-19, 2008 Led by Sr. Stella and Pastor Karen at SanctuStar Oasis “Dances of Universal Peace Atop The Labyrinth” Atop our outdoor labyrinth embracing the holiness of the summer season through simple song and movement. June 1st, 2008 6PM All ages welcome. Our Guides: Judith Kubish and Hal Dessel
Sunday Evening Retreat May 4th 2008 6PM “Blessed Beads and Sacred String” Want to pray tangibly? A quieting, meditative process to create a personal prayer string using beads from a blessing bowl. The finished “Blessed String” is a symbol of our common prayer and a reminder to daily “hold” oneself in prayer as well. Guided by Sr. Stella DeVenuta, OSF …spiritual director, artist, retreat leader.
Landscapes of the Soul: A Visual Life Diary Process Thursdays: May 8-29, 2008 Each of us travels a personal life path. We experience many landscapes while on the journey of our soul…. hills and valleys, rugged rocky roads, desert isolation as well as refreshing oasis space. This four session experience will offer a creative way to map the journey both for personal recording and reflection through use of a time line and Mandala process. Our guide , Sr. Stella DeVenuta, OSF …spiritual director, artist, retreat leader. Check out Stella's art at: Stellalunaart.com
Sunday MARCH 2, 2008 6PM STUDIO KIRTAN WITH RAGANI A rare and precious time within our Bay View community.... An evening of kirtan within a setting of peace and calming inviting ancient wisdom into our midst. Bring cushion for floor seating (chairs also available)
"SEEDS FOR MY GARDEN" February 2008 The seeds for our own internal garden are already yearning to grow. We want to live our lives more fully. We want to grow in compassion. We want to grow in our relating to others. We want to grow in gratitude for this life. We want to grow in compassion for ourselves. Our desire to grow ourselves up is innate! DEVELOPING HIGHER COMPASSION DEVELOPING COMPASSIONATE RELATING... AN ATTITUTDE OF GRATITUDE DEVELOPING COMPASSIONATE SELF-CARE (extreme self-care) led by Adina Tarpley: Adina is Christian actively practicing Buddhism as part of her faith.
Long Ago... But We Are Never Far Away at Tippe! The Year Was 2007....
Laughter Yoga December 2007 ho ho ha ha ha! A form of meditation which releases the laughter from deep within! Guest Presenter and trained "laughter" leader and RN: Patricia Herzog-Mesrobian
April 2007 Holy WeekSunday, April 1, a Parade of Palms...complete with Donkey! ...moving through the neigborhood to serenade Bay View American Baptist Church nearby! A Special Palm Sunday Worshipand Parade at 9:25 am followed by Easter Egg Dying in Tippe Cafe!
Good Friday Ecumenical Worship1pm at Unity Lutheran Church processing the Cross from Christ Church to Unity as preparation for worship.
Saturday Evening Vigil, April 7 5-7pm, a reflective time of walking the light of Christmas around the outdoor labyrinth and into the darkened sanctuary for a quiet time of personal reflection on the advent of Easter. Appropriate for older children, teens, and adults.
A Book Study: Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss Thursdays in March 7-9PM Presented by: Rev. Karen Hagen Leading through Caroline Myss's reflections around how it is East meets West spiritually. Specifically, how the Tree of LIfe in the Jewish Tradition and Sacraments/Rites of Passage in Christianity align with Chakra understandings of the East.
Tippe's Adult Education Sunday Morning Offerings
Poetry: For The Joy Of Reading And The Deepening Of Self
Join John Garrison, Asst. Professor of English at Carroll University. Participants will gain a richer understanding of how to read poems and will have an opportunity to reflect on how poems can help usgain deeper self-knowledge.
Sundays January 15, 22, 29 11:15am-13:30
New Adult Ed beginning February 11:
Cultural Competence: Untying Your Tongue Spreaking truth in kindness with awareness.... how would we do that?
Led by our own Elder Dan Dickover Sundays in February
Lenten Adult Education:
Join us as Mark and Shanah Wooldrage, using insights from Borg and Crossan's First Light: Jesus and the Kingdom, lead us in a provocative reexamination of Jesus and the Kingdom. Indeed we are to occupy the gospels in a real and living way....from and with our whole hearts....and lives....as Jesus did! Starts March 4th! Don't miss it!
First Light: Jesus and the Kingdom
Featuring John Dominic Crossan and Marcus Borg
Why did Jesus happen when he happened? Why the tiny villages around the Lake?
Why the confrontations in Jerusalem? Why then? Why there?
Why were the titles of Caesar Augustus -- Divine, Son of God, God from God,
Lord, Redeemer, Liberator, and Savior of the World -- taken from a Roman emperor
on the Palatine hill and given to a Jewish peasant on the Palestine plain?
Was it low lampoon or high treason? Either way, the Romans were not laughing.
What were the priorities of Jesus' proclamation of the Kingdom?
How was the status quo of Roman imperial theology subverted
by this obscure Galilean whose message continues to indict empire today?
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All Our Acts Have Sacramental Possibilities!
How does one engage a sacrament? With intention, mindfulness, importance, as a way of changing from one thing to another, as ritual, as a practice.
We will take some time to think of the many ways our everyday habits and experiences can turn into sacramental possibilities. Our Guest Presenter: Artist, Spiritual Mentor, Retreat Leader... our friend....Susan Mendenhall
Susan will launch our theme November 5th and our own Diane and Tony will guide us on the 12th!
And coming in Advent.... "Angels All Around Us"
Are there angels? Still? What role do they play in faithfulness and life?
Guides: Spiritual Director Michele Bergemann Pastor Karen Hagen
New Program Year Begins September 18!
Opening Theme:I Believe
plus Special Music and Video Presentation in worship Followed by… Tippe Café and Intergenerational Fun!
We welcome Sarah Randto lead us “In Believing” as we stay, play, and learn together!
Sarah will be with us for 2 gatherings and then on October 2nd our regular Education Program Begins!
Kids will meet with teachers (in two age groupings) as adults and teens meet with Karen for: Speaking Christian… Marcus Borg’s Reflections on the True Meaning behind the words of our faith.
All Are Welcome!
“Eight Points of Progressive Christianity” Lenten Sunday Study
Pastor Karen will guide us through a reflective process as we familiarize ourselves with some guiding understandings as put forth through The Center For Progressive Christianity, of which Tippe is an affiliate.Please join us for this thought provoking conversation!
"Some Things We Can Learn From Old Dead Philosophers!" February
A discussion based on the recent book "The Book of Dead Philosophers" by Simon Critchley. Think about it! Our Guest Facilitator... and our friend: Rev. Howard Bowman
Reflecting on the Advent Scriptures the Ignationa Way... using lots of Sacred Silence!
2nd-4th Sundays of Advent
Come lean into the Scripture's deepest meaning for you as we use the understandings of Ignatian Prayer to reflect on our Advent scriptures.
Led by Pastor Karen Karen is also a Spiritual Director using Benedictine and Ignatian Prayer forms within her practice with individuals.
Emotional Well-Being… Fact, Fiction, Faith? November 14th and 21st
Come and explore the truths about emotional well-being, explore how to know if you need support and how to support someone you know! And, what does "faith" have to do with it?
Our Leader: Andrea Kurth, NAMI
Believer Techniques For Along The Way... Slaying the Dragons…or at least staying them!!
Sunday October 24th 11:15-12:15 and the 31st 11:15-3pm, including a light lunch that day!
Our Gifted Presenter: Don Mendenhall
Based upon the poem "The Path" which will be our worship theme, Don will give us time to reflect on the dragons life presents and our usual response to them...and our hoped for ones, too!
Offering of $15 suggested.
Introduction to EFT: Try It on Everything! “The Revolution Starts Within”
September 19, 26, October 3
Facilitated by Arleen Hollenhorst, RN, HN-BC, CEH
All are welcome to join us as we learn and practice this simple and effective technique! Research and personal experience show great results in releasing pain, anxiety, stress, guilt, grief, depression and a host of other issues too numerous to mention here.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a form of psychological acupuncture that uses light tapping with your finger tips instead of inserting needles to stimulate traditional Chinese acupuncture points. Tapping on these designated points on the face and body is combined with verbalizing the identified problem followed by an affirmation phrase. This balances the energy system and can relieve emotional and physical discomfort in minutes.
In between these 3 weekly sessions, you will be able to practice, notice your outcomes, come back to share your questions and insights and then explore further.
To Grow Or Not To Grow? This is the conundrum! Learn about community and home gardening! May 25th Dan and Katie lead us!
Talk Time! May 16th Chat with Rev. Gary Schultz and our own Sue and Carla.... about their ministry in India!
Stop! Look! And...Listen! It's just as simple as that... when you know what you're doing!
Pastoral Care Skills For Beginners May 2nd and 9th Led by Elder Carla San Filippo ...our resident trained lay chaplain.
Gathered Within The One Breath....
“Victory and Peace or Justice and Peace?” A video series with John Dominac Crossan examining the real Jesus and his teachings… our deepest Holy Breath connections!
And as we watch, reflect, and ponder.... gather up the pearls of wisdom offered, stringing them together symbolically.... making your own Lenten prayer beads.
COME... EXHALE.... BREATH DEEPLY...
Pastor Karen will be our guide.
“If... you keep doing what you’ve always done the way you’ve always done it, you’ll keep getting what you’ve always gotten! ….How to talk about tough stuff with strangers and the folk you love!”
Gathering insights around the poem "IF" by Rudyard Kipling, join us to reflect on the skills needed to be a less anxious presence when communicating the tough stuff of life. This will be a time of skill development and building a spiritual grounding for using the skills we learn.
This will also be our worship theme!
Our Leaders: Rev. Judi Holmes-Jensen Spiritual Director Kathy Schutz
"Before Your Cradle, Before The Creche" Sundays in December 2009 Pastor Karen guides us in remembering our family's story around our birth as reflecting upon the families we were born into...through... and what that may have to do with the birth of Christ in us and into the world!
Touching on pre-life memory as well guided by the book "Remembering Our Home" by the Sheila, Dennis, Matthew Linn and William Emerson.
Tippe's Fall Gathering Theme.... Through The Heart Of God: Recycling Our Thinking, Our Habits, Our Very Souls! Sundays in November 2009 When we open our hearts and minds to the stories of our faith, we confront the radical nature of God's wisdom which invites us to enter into God's heart and recycle the whole of who we are for "good"! Reconnect...With Your Authentic Self! Reconnect with the earth our home, the sacred... to journey toward becoming less divided. Guided by Jeanne and Howard Bowman, taking a look within using the insights of Parker Palmer's "A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward An Undivided Life & Joanna Macy's "Coming Back To Life: Practices To Reconnect Our Lives With Our World. Reflections/discussion, ideas and engaging in experiential group activities to explore how we each may "reconnect" with our authentic selves, with the earth (our home), and the sacred--in order to journey toward becoming less "divided."
Practicing Non-Violent Ways In Our Every-day Lives Sundays in September 2009 with the Peace Learning Center: guided through an exploration and contemplation practicum. An intergenerational process!
Sundays in April & May 2009 A theological reflection based on the Book, "The Shack", led by Pat Bowne, Patti Heneghan and Pastor Judi. Whether we read ahead or just came participate the conversation was theologically provocative!
Last Year at This Time:
A Provocative Lenten 2009 Adult Study: A Movement Along A Continuum Of Care…. Spiritual, Socio-Political, Pastoral Explored....resources available for self-awareness, self-care, self-accountability ….as we become the movement! Our gifted leaders : Sue Cottrell ….Tippe’s own! bringing body-mind-spirit practices from around the world through Capacitar. Mark Fraley …..Lead Organizer for Common Ground here in Milwaukee sharing insights on the making of a movement whose intention is to address socio-political challenges locally. Beth Hamilton ….Presbyterian Pastor and Chaplain. guiding us in learning about self care to reach out with pastoral care to those around us. Pastor Karen ….closes with a guiding reflection process on how we shape today’s movement as the church and renew our being radically traditional as church in the modern era.
This Time...but last Year:
"The Altruistic Species"
Sundays Feb 8th - 22nd, 2009
Leaning into the spirit exploring our natures....
and the meaning of true altruism.
Guest presenter Rev. Howard Bowman
fashioned a time
of conversation and reflection around a new book,
"The Altruistic Species"
by Andrew Flescher and Daniel Worthen.
Human altruism explored from the points
of view of science, philosophy and religion.
--Are we humans naturally altruistic?
--Is it in our best interests to be altruistic?
--How are we "hard wired" with respect
to benevolence?
--What do psychology, biology, philosophy (reason)
and religion have to teach us about altruism?
Sunday Mornings Winter 2009.....
In January: A Video Discussion Series taking a look at key scriptures in the Christian Story...from the perspective of Jewish Scholar, Rabi Levine.
Much Happened at Tippe in 2008!!
Tippe Adult Ed Advent 2008 Exploring the Birthing Stories: Jesus' and Yours! Four different voices. Four different introductions. Four different messages. Today the stories are blended by tradition and yet each nativity story carries its own message and power. Discovering the voices and the messages... Which one will speak to you? And, remember your own birth story...wondering what God may be birthing in you at the beginning of a new year of life and faithfulness! Led by Rev. Judi Holmes-Jensen
"Way of Torture, Way of the Cross" November 2 & 9, 2008...a study-action course developed by Wisconsin Council of Churches and NRCAT, facilitated by our Pastor Karen Sadly, we live in difficult and dangerous times. We face a challenge today that raises profound questions about our very identity and integrity as Christians and as Americans....as torture continues to be part of a national and worldwide strategy to address "threat". This study hopes to challenge us to integrate faith with life and pushes us to think deeply about how faith in Jesus Christ makes a difference in who we are and how we act in the world. Recently, the PCUSA went on record taking a stand against the use of torture and Tippe took a stand last June.
Adult Ed: Fall 2008 The Fallow Way Beyond harvest times... just beneath the surface of life.... leaning into TheFallow Way..... Fall colors, crisp air, and autumn aromas remind us we have much bounty in our lives, plenty even in these seemingly sparse times. Beyond harvest time God invites us into The Fallow Way.. entering God’s ways of holy rest and restoration, leaning into the mystery of what lies and grows beneath the surface of our lives during the fallow time! Guided by Diane Wirhanowicz September 2008: "Eleven Ways I Hate My Church" A companion piece to our welcoming fall theme ....a tongue-in-cheek class led by Rev. Judi Holmes-Jensen to help us sort through the challenges of faithfulness while poking fun at ourselves as we make the hard choices of being "church".
Spring 2008: Ancient Roots of the Trinity The First and Second Testaments are full of references to the Trinity ripe for exploration... ...... the richness and wisdom of scripture looking at God through ancient eyes... discovering the dance of the Trinity. Presented by: Rev. Judi Holmes-Jensen... friend of Tippe and gifted leader!
Lenten Worship 2008 “Walking The Garden As Families” God the Creator creates out of love, through families. And when that love gets hung up, through marital affairs, in kicking family members out of the family, stopping our Creator's flow of love through the family, injustices towards others-- then dysfunction occurs--- and even gets passed on from one generation to the next, out of our unconscious loyalty to try healing past generations' --our ancestors' –mistakes…. alcoholism, power trips Pastor Karen and Ron Anderson; leaders.
Long Ago But Not So Far Away... The Year Was 2007 at Tippe
"New Christianity For A New Age" A Study Based on Bishop Spong's Insights Nov. 4-18, '07 Guest Presenter: Rev. Howard Bowman Mission My Way...God's Way Sunday Mornings Oct. 21 & 28, '07 "Table Fellowship--What is it?"How India has made me take a new look at the Lord's Supper: Have the artists done a number on us? "Shall We Get Rid of Romance In Order To Find It? Love and marriage revisited: Exceedingly personal views of a different way from India. Guest Presenter: Rev. Gary Schultz
Sept - Nov. '07: Gospel Strand Theory... Who wrote this stuff? Who wrote those first five gospels of the 2nd Testament? Who did they write them for ? Why aren't there more? 1st century authors, their communities, and why it matters! Guest Presenter: Rev. Judi Holmes-Jensen
Peace Camp! The Peaceable Kingdom June 24, '07 ....a Potluck Lunch June 25, '07 ....A Simple Peaceable Dinner For the whole family of faith... Making peace with creation as we live out our call of peace-maker. Leader: Dance Circus artistic director and dancer, activist and community teacher Betty Salumun.
Health And Hope April 22- May 13, '07 What is the crisis in Health Care Coverage in our state? What do our religious values have to say about it? What do health and wholeness, human dignity , the common good, and social justice have to do with us...do we really have to get involved? And what do the 3 primary plans being proposed really accomplish? Discussion guided by Carla San Fillipo, our Elder working in Contemplative Justice Ministries; using the Wisconsin Council of Churches curriculum on this subject.
Tippecanoe Church: A Relevant Church for All! The Unchurched and Dischurched, too! Tippe Cares!
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