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Do you enjoy connecting with your community peers, growing your relationships while deepening your spiritual practice? Then PCSL small groups are for you! Our next small group adventure is: Nonviolence as a Spiritual Path
Nonviolence is based in agape Love for all beings. It is a powerful spiritual practice, one that can transform our relationships and help us navigate these challenging times. It is not only refraining from violent physical actions, but also from internal violence in how we think of others and ourselves.
In these small groups, participants will read or listen to and discuss short works from various proponents of nonviolence, including Gandhi, Howard Thurman, Dr. King, Pema Chodron, and Thich Nhat Hanh. In addition, participants are encouraged to share about other proponents of nonviolence who they admire. There will also be opportunities to develop nonviolence practices in your life and for our community.
Sign Up (Online ONLY) – Deadline: Friday, February 21st
Groups Meeting In-Person
Day & Time: Sundays, 12:30 to 2:00 PM
Location: PCSL Sanctuary
Dates: 2/23, 3/2, 3/9 & 3/16
Host: Francis Beasley
Sign up for Francis‘ small group.
Day & Time: Mondays, 1:00 – 2:30
Location: North Portland
Dates: 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 & 3/17
Host: Pamela Sky Jeanne
Sign up for Pamela‘s small group.
Day & Time: Saturdays, 11:00 – 12:30
Location: SW Portland
Dates: 3/1, 3/8, 3/15 & 3/22
Hosts: Tony Zimbardi
Sign up for Tony‘s small group.
Groups Meeting on Zoom
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:30
Location: Zoom
Dates: 2/25, 3/4, 3/11 & 3/18
Host: Kathy Ballard
Sign up for Kathy Ballard‘s small group.
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 – 11:30
Location: Zoom
Dates: 2/26, 3/5, 3/12 & 3/19
Host: Kathy Batten
Sign up for Kathy Batten’s small group.
Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:30
Location: Zoom
Dates: 2/27, 3/6, 3/13 & 3/20
Host: Erin Rhonda Hurt
Sign up for Erin‘s small group.