MIDWEEK Feb. 7: Joann Neuroth | Listening while another expectantly waits
About this MIDWEEK practice
It's easy to confuse thinking (sometimes deeply and reverently even) about a decision with actually asking for Divine Guidance. This practice, spiritual companioning, coupled with a deliberate intention of following the received guidance to see what happens and what opens next, builds a cycle of experimentation and continuous revelation in partnership with Spirit. Practitioners report being startled at the surprisingly concrete and pragmatic steps that come to them during this waiting, opening space.
The practice involves a focus person who opens themselves to Spirit's guidance and reports what comes to them.... and witnessing companions who reflect what they've heard and affirm where they can feel Spirit moving. We'll take a two-part series to address first (on Jan. 31) how a speaker asks for guidance in good faith, and the second (on Feb. 7) to practice how the witnessing companions respond supportively.
Joann is a longtime member of Red Cedar Friends (RCF) Monthly Meeting in Lansing Michigan, and active in Lake Erie Yearly Meeting (LEYM). She is a frequent leader of workshops at FGC Gathering and LEYM. During 2024 she and Adria Gulizia will be leading a two-year SotS residential program entitled, "God's Promise Fulfilled."
What is MIDWEEK?
In the Quaker tradition of Midweek (Wednesday) worship, Beacon Hill Friends House brings you MIDWEEK: Experiments in Faithfulness. This is a weekly, one-hour, facilitated spiritual practice with Quaker flavor and an experimental ethos. Each week, a guest facilitator engages us in a unique spiritual practice that is meaningful to them, and that we can bring into our own lives.
MIDWEEK is always free and open to the public. If you'd like to support this program, you can make a donation here.
Attending events in-person at BHFH
All MIDWEEK practices going forward are offered on Zoom and in-person at Beacon Hill Friends House. If you choose to attend in our space, YOU MUST REGISTER BEFOREHAND and please read this information:
Covid policies: All in-person attendees are required to be up-to-date on vaccination against COVID-19 and to wear a mask while inside. We no longer ask for proof of vaccination upon entering the building. Masks will be available for those who forget them.
Getting to BHFH: Use the address "8 Chestnut St., Boston, MA, 02108" for navigation. We recommend taking public transit to get here: We are a short walk from every transit line in Boston. If you choose to drive in, paid street parking is available on Charles Street (and on Beacon Street before 6 pm). We also have parking passes available for $9 to the Boston Common Garage.
Event accessibility (covid policies are below): Beacon Hill Friends House is working on making our historic space accessible to everyone.
Automated Closed Captions will be available for all participants (on Zoom and in-person).
Physical space: This event will take place in our Parlor, which does not have a ground-level entrance. Our primary entrance is up a flight of stairs. If you would like to attend this event but need it to be held in a different space, please indicate so on your registration. On the basement level, we have a single-user, all-gender bathroom with wall-mounted handrails and ample space for chairs and/or aides. We are not a scent-free space but tend to be low-scent.