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Art Designs in Nuno Felting
Nuno felting — incorporate unique floral designs into fabric while making a scarf to take home at White Violet Center on Saturday, Aug. 26. In this workshop, participants will learn how to nuno felt while incorporating unique floral designs right into the fabric. Debby's teaching style makes this technique fun and approachable. No previous felting experience is required; however this class will be a great opportunity for those with some previous experience to broaden their skill sets.
Find out more »The Gospel of John
Examine and reflect together on the signs, symbols, distinctive stories and characteristics of John’s Gospel, the most unique story of Christ in the bible. Explore how faith communities annually integrate John’s writings into their worship. Cost includes lunch.
Find out more »Taizé Prayer
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods invite you their monthly ecumenical Taizé prayer service held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception on the second Tuesday of every month. This hour-long service includes prayers, beautiful music, a time for silence, spoken and silent prayers. Songs are sung many times over as a prayer of the heart. This quiet and reflective time is peaceful as well as joyful. All faith traditions are welcome in the candle-lit glow of the Church…
Find out more »Keeping Earth: Religious and Scientific Perspectives on the Environment
Through the words of scientists and Popes, we examine the reality of the degradation of the planet; the moral imperative to take action; and the power of informed individual, to create change. Today science has given us a glimpse into a universe unimaginable only a few years ago. With new understandings comes the responsibility to reflect on how the attitudes and actions of the human community have placed much of that life in great jeopardy. We are called by scientists,…
Find out more »Fall Equinox Celebration
Celebrate the beginning of each season with the word, symbol and sharing.
Find out more »The Name of God is Love and Mercy
This retreat will draw on the wisdom, passion and vision of Jesus, Pope Francis, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, and Saint Francis Assisi. Please bring a notebook or journal. Cost includes lunch.
Find out more »National Alpaca Farm Days Open House
Meet the alpacas up close and talk with those who care for them. Shop for alpaca items and watch felting, spinning and weaving demonstrations. Meet the alpacas at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods up close on Sunday, Sept. 24. White Violet Center joins alpaca breeders across the United States and Canada in observance of the annual National Alpaca Farm Days. Go to www.NationalAlpacaFarmDays.com for participating farms and other open barn hours. Event will take place outside between Owens Hall and the alpaca pasture/barn…
Find out more »No Time for Ordinary
Friday, Sept. 29, 7 - 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 30, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (EDT) Award winning author, Jan Phillips, presents her mutli-media, multi-sensory experience on conscious creativity and spiritual awakening. We are in the throes of an evolutionary advance. We are exposed to more information in a day than our ancestors were exposed to in a lifetime. Not only are we feeling the stresses and growing pains individually; in some way, we can sense the changes coursing through…
Find out more »The Feast Day of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Celebrate the Feast Day of the Eighth American Saint by joining with the Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates at the Eucharistic Liturgy on this special day.
Find out more »Praying with the Mystics of Assisi and Indiana
Learn about mysticism and how God continues to invite Christians into deeper relationships and divine union even in the 21st century. Explore the lives, writings and prayer of three amazing saints - St. Francis, St. Clare of Assisi and Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. Examining the lives, writings and prayer of St. Francis and St. Clare, will allow you to explore the core elements of Franciscan spirituality and trace the influences of these principles in the writings and teaching of Pope Francis.…
Find out more »Harvest Hootenanny
Celebrate the fall harvest at the Harvest Hootenanny on Oct. 7 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Celebrate the fall harvest at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods with: storytelling around the fire, live music, cornhole, tomato toss, chicken bingo, hayrides, local BBQ, delicious sides made by the Butler's Pantry from organic vegetables grown at White Violet Center, a beer wagon and wine (cash bar), hanging out with new and old friends Different musicians performing all night! Entertainment Schedule announced closer to the event. All in…
Find out more »Taizé Prayer
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods invite you their monthly ecumenical Taizé prayer service held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception on the second Tuesday of every month. This hour-long service includes prayers, beautiful music, a time for silence, spoken and silent prayers. Songs are sung many times over as a prayer of the heart. This quiet and reflective time is peaceful as well as joyful. All faith traditions are welcome in the candle-lit glow of the Church…
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