Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat

Event Description

The Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat delves into the profound spirituality of meaning-making, resilience, renewal, and life transitions. Through contemplative practices and insightful discussions, we navigate the rich tapestry of growing older at any age, embracing its spiritual gifts across the lifespan. Join us as we explore the depths of personal growth, connection, and purpose, fostering a deeper understanding of what it means to lead a truly meaningful and connected life.

I loved learning about the struggles and life experiences of the people several generations younger. I am in awe of their dedication, spiritual strength during these times. It helped me find more meaning and courage in my own life.

– Spiritual Deepening eRetreat participant

eRetreat Details:

• Offered April 2 – May 7, 2025 (skipping April 16)
• Four weeks, $45 pay-as-led** participation fee
• People of all ages are invited to participate
• Weekly readings, queries, resources, and activities available on a password-protected website
• Community Building Calls: Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm Eastern / 4-5:30pm Pacific starting April 2.

**Pay-as-Led is a method of offering sliding scale pricing so that paid events are more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities to pay. Participants choose how much to pay for the registration fee.

eRetreat Schedule and Weekly Themes

Community Building Calls

Each week, the facilitator will lead Community Building Calls using Zoom. During these calls, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the eRetreat content, worship together, do additional eRetreat exercises, and build connections with each other.

The Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat will be facilitated by Gay Edelman.

Gay Norton Edelman is a member of Shrewsbury Friends Meeting in Shrewsbury, NJ, where she is currently Co-Clerk of Ministry & Counsel. Gay is a poet, essayist and author of the book, The Hungry Ghost: How I Ditched 100 Pounds and Came Fully Alive. She is a Writing Instructor with Project Write Now, a non-profit writing school based in Red Bank, NJ. Working with groups and individuals, virtually and in-person, she focuses on the deep psycho/spiritual aspects of the creative process. Previously, as a writer and editor working in women’s magazines, she specialized in psychology, spirituality and relationships. Gay has worked for many years as a spiritual life coach. Also a Reiki master, yogi and martial arts student, she often combines healing modalities in her spiritual nurturer practice.a, starting March 11th (before this retreat). People are welcome to join either or both.

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