cic's Podcast

Betty Hauser leads a celebration about her Tonglen practice of many years.  The celebration includes meditation and a dance.

Annie Hankins leads a celebration entitled:  "Stories of survival: accessing our inner resources"

Corey Passons leads a celebration that will explores the annual theme in reference to the importance of rest and renewal in the work of becoming.

Corey Passons leads a celebration that welcomes the invitation of Lent as a spiritual practice of planting and pruning so that we can become more clear and for "the loveliness" (via Kenneth White) to shine through.

What's in your name?  Our names are rich with stories. Hilarie Hauptman will lead a celebration on this topic and will be joined by Lynn (formerly Finnie) Stephens, Meg O'Leary, and Katie Anderson.   "Names can alter us, give us meaning, even erase us." -- Sara K. Ahmed  

Third Sunday of Advent.  Corey Passons continues an exploration of the presence and power of the darkness as affirmed in the wisdom traditions of the world and from his own journey of embracing "lunar spirituality" as an alternative to "full solar spirituality."

Corey Passons leads a celebration that explores prayer as an impulse toward healing and mutuality.  Guided by wisdom from Thich Nhat Hahn's work, "The Energy of Prayer," we practice in small groups creating connection between each other and offering compassion and positive regard.  Hal Spencer and Jacob Skeers offer remembrances of Thich Nhat Hahn as we give thanks as a community for his life and...

The CIC Social Justice Committee welcomes Rev. Dr. John Casteele as he shares his perspective on the work he does with mental health and Black youth at risk in the juvenile detention system.

Kathy Pruitt and Megan Parke (with support from Karen Lohmann!) lead a solstice celebration which invites us to find the challenges and richness of darkness and exploring where we find light in our lives. 

Corey Passons leads a celebration on the first night of Hanukkah and the first Sunday of Advent exploring how each of us are invited to give form to light in this time and through our own lives.

Corey Passons leads a celebration that enters and explores the lesser-told history of Thanksgiving as experienced by Indigenous peoples of this land and region.  Through poetry, song, and reflection we "face the wound" as the requisite entry on the path of healing and mutuality.

Megan Parke and Kathy Pruitt lead us in an exploration about true belonging, learning to appreciate all of who we are, and the spiritual work of showing up for ourselves with bravery, mercy and awareness. 

Corey Passons leads a celebration that explores the spiritual invitation and reward of deep listening.  We examine sacred story and enter a time of practice attending to the "miracle" before us!

Corey Passons leads a celebration that explores sharing as a radical act of justice.  Oro, oro!!!

Corey Passons continues an exploration of the story of Moses at the burning bush as we consider where we are and going and how are we going to get there related to equity work (spoiler alert.....we get there through community!).

Kathleen Peppard leads an exploration of the curses and blessings of the pandemic year. What have we learned, what have we lost, what transformations have we undergone?

Corey Passons continues the exploration of the story of Moses at the burning bush examining the white hand as a symbol of the spiritual work of seeing white supremacy and seeking to be healed of it.

Bethanie Sand leads a celebration on Mindful Listening.  Exploring listening to others, to the world around you, and listening deeply to yourself.

Corey Passons leads an exploration of the story of Moses and the burning bush.

Karen Lohmann leads a Mother's Day celebration titled, "The Great Mother, Our Mothers, Mothering Ourselves-Empowerment with Self-Love!" People are invited to bring a flower and a bowl of water for use during the celebration.

A celebration of Perspectives on Loneliness and Aloneness, shared by Jamie Rainwood, Pat Starzyk, Karen Tvedt, Annie Hankins, Sade Gilliom, Julie Waters, and Jan Vleck.

A celebration of Perspectives on Loneliness and Aloneness, shared by Jamie Rainwood, Pat Starzyk, Karen Tvedt, Annie Hankins, Sade Gilliom, Julie Waters, and Jan Vleck.

Meg O'Leary and Hugh O'Neill will lead a celebration... "A Little More Space." This Celebration will include an Emotion Story Mapping practice.

Corey Passons is joined by fellow CIC members who helped produced the Racial Justice Initiative draft statement as that statement is introduced to the community.  The celebration explores what is most sacred within us and how knowing that leads to work beyond our sense of self.  Click here to read the CIC Racial Justice Initiative draft statement.

Jan Rocks leads a celebration that asks what kind of traditions do you, your family, or faith, have for the continued memory of a loved one.