Gravity is co-sponsoring this special community-wide meditation event open to residents of the city of Omaha. Omaha Meditates is an invitation to dedicate one minute or more to greater well-being. Participate at any time during the 24 hour period. Sit, stand, lie down, or walk. Choose whatever approach best allows you to be fully attentive […]
Phileena will be speaking to Anderson University students on January 18, 2018. She will be speaking on how silence, solitude, and stillness relate to Christian spiritual transformation. To invite Phileena to speak, lead a retreat or gathering, or teach yoga, please connect with us here.
Phileena will be speaking at chapel for Friends University students on February 1, 2018. Reflecting on their theme "Emmanuel: God With Us," she will be focusing on what God has done in her life, leading her to contemplative spirituality and the need for silence, solitude, and stillness. To invite Phileena to speak, lead a retreat or […]
Curious about meditation but not sure how to begin? Start the new year with intention and purpose. Join us for this one-day meditation workshop with renowned author and spiritual teacher, Phileena Heuertz, co-founder of Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism, located in north downtown Omaha. In this workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of silent, […]
Theology is a journey to know God more, yet Scripture is clear that part of that journey is getting to know ourselves — because we are the Imago Dei (image of God). To know God well, we have to be willing to know ourselves well. One of the greatest tools church mothers and fathers, theologians, […]
This is a private event for UW-Madison students and community members. On Thursday night, Chris Heuertz will speak to students on faith and vocation in a lecture titled "Do Good Better." On Friday afternoon, he will lead a workshop titled "Discovering Identity through the Enneagram" to deepen students’ self awareness. To inquire about the enneagram or about Chris working with […]
This is a private event for Sanctuary staff. Chris Heuertz will guide staff in an understanding of the Enneagram to deepen staff members’ self awareness and appreciation of their staff team. Furthermore, the workshop will enhance recognition of each staff member’s unique approach to ministry and improve the team’s effectiveness. To inquire about the enneagram or about Chris working […]
Deepening retreats are for people who are acquainted with the history and methodology of contemplative spirituality, have a daily prayer sit practice (like centering prayer) and who desire to deepen their practice. Retreatants gather together for approximately 8 silent prayer sits and 3 yoga sessions. Prayer sits are separated by a meditative walk, healthy meals, yoga practice, […]