Journey Center Blog

December 2009

On December 21, we offered something new here at the Center: a Christ-centered gathering on the longest night of the year (the winter solstice). It was a beautiful gathering, and we welcomed over 30 people that night from various spiritual paths. It was a wonderful experience for us to all be together to light a candle in the darkness and share our prayers/desires for the year ahead!

It’s a new quarter at the Journey Center with lots of gatherings to celebrate Advent and Christmas, as well as our regular classes, workshops, contemplative gatherings, community groups, a winter retreat and more! Check out our Happenings page.

October 2009

We had our first Journey Center Passport to Adventure Fall Auction. There was live music, silent and live auctions, fantastic food, and lots of laughter and fun. Thank you to everyone who attended, helped out and donated items. You made this a wonderful evening!

August 2009

Three weeks ago, a group of 9 of us had an absolutely wonderful experience backpacking together in the High Sierras, culminating in successfully making it to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite! What an experience of community we had in the midst of the challenges of the journey… you can read about it, and the lessons we learned, in our article titled “Facing Challenges in the Strength of Community“.

Julie Miller and her team hosted a powerful event at the Center…the Human Trafficking Awareness Evening. We estimate that 75 people attended to learn about the worldwide (and local!) issues of slavery and sex trafficking and how they can make a difference in people’s lives. It was deeply touching to see such a mix of people of all ages, concerned and compassionate about understanding and helping to relieve this kind of suffering.

July 2009

As part of the “Encountering God in Creation” aspect of the Journey Center, we had a Yosemite Backpacking Trip called “Sample of the Best”.

June 2009

We are having fun every Wednesday night with our booth at the Santa Rosa Downtown Market. Stop by and visit us!

May 2009

We participated in the Human Race and raised money to support the Journey Center.

April 2009

We welcomed the local art of Suzanne Jacquot with an opening reception on April 17th and will feature her art in our gallery throughout May.

March 2009

We begin a new quarter of classes, workshops, gatherings, prayer experiences, etc. Check out our Happenings section of the website for this quarter’s schedule of events.

February 2009

We launched our new website! Our hope is to connect the spiritualy thirsty – both those who are local and able to be involved with the Journey Center and also those who are looking for more spiritual connections online.

November 2008

We celebrated the Grand Opening of the Journey Center with a party, live music, food, giveaways and introductions to all the staff at the Journey Center.

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