The Roots of Christian Mysticism
Date: Mondays, Feb. 6-27, 2012
Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
Location: The Cornerstone Center, 4423 N. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016
Program: This is a series of talks and a communal meal experience for all interested in learning more about our deeply rooted tradition. An ecumenical look at those who have come before us in this spiritual journey and the gift of Change. See series schedule below.  
Cost: $100 for the series or $25 at the door. Includes soup and bread.
Registration: Call Amanda Petersen at 602-315-5723 or e-mail info@cornerstone-phx.org
Feb. 6: Find Your Voice through Experience, Response and Empowerment of the Mystics
Mysticism changes nothing and changes everything. The experiences on the mystical path may make one anxious to declare, to celebrate, or to proclaim their discoveries and joys. One may desire to be fearless in establishing authenticity and their person that comes from the union of God's love and the compassion that is the fruit of that love. These are all the fruits of the Spirit that seem interwoven with embarking on a path of contemplation, and all of these fruits can only be born if the mystic has a voice.
Presenter: Bonnie McCulley, Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Chaplain, Director of Chaplain Services, St. Joseph Hospital, Life Coach has 25 years of pastoral care and counseling, 22 years in Hospital Ministry including hospice care, 15 years in mind/body holistic health. She is a facilitator of personal and spiritual development in health and wellness and life transitions.     

Feb. 13: Mystics, Imagination and Prophetic Communities of Faith
What role does prophetic imagination have in creating alternative communities of faith. This presentation will look at the ancient Hebrew prophets, Jesus and the Reign of God and Paul for an understanding of the dynamics of the prophetic imagination and how that imagination shapes alternative communities of faith.
Presenter: Pastor Vernon Meyer began serving Sun Lakes United Church of Christ in October 2010. He was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri and went to seminary in southern Indiana. He was ordained a Catholic priest for the Diocese of Phoenix in 1979. He completed his doctoral studies at the University of Dayton in Ohio.  He left the Catholic Church, and in July 2010 he was approved for "privilege of call" with the Southwestern Council of the United Church of Christ and in September approved by the Sun Lakes United Church of Christ to be the Minister. 

Feb. 20: Facing Limits/Dissolving Boundaries: A Mystic Understanding of Change
We all face turning points in our lives, whether large or small, that challenge us to re-evaluate our limitations and courageously move beyond places that hold us secure.  Every moment of every day blesses us with opportunities to change our lives, our perspectives, our relationships, the very way in which we understand reality. How did the Christian mystics understand this kind of change, the invitations that call us to face our limitations and dissolve boundaries that we previously thought immovable? Perhaps the Christian mystics are uniquely positioned to offer us courage, guidance, discernment, and new ways of framing reality, that can inspire and transform us today? Come, explore with us – you will be encouraged.
Presenter: Kathy Maitha, M.Div., Th.M., is originally from West Texas, has lived in Arizona for 11 years. Married, with four adult children, she is active in a church plant in Gilbert, Ariz., has served in several large churches with her husband, a former pastor, and currently works as a paralegal in a Phoenix law firm. Kathy enjoys reading, her husband and family, her friends, her toy fox terrier, and sitting on her back porch. 

Feb. 27: Wounded Healers: The Spirituality of Henri Nouwen and Vincent Van Gough
Presenter: Sister Sarah O’Malley, Benedictine, Pioneer of Ministry of Care in the Diocese, retreat leader, co-author of 12 religious resource book.
Attention Parents, Teachers & Principals!
Meditation with Children: A Free Presentation 
If you’re a parent, teacher, principal or a meditator, you won’t want to miss this free presentation that will teach you how to teach Christian Meditation to children. 
This Saturday, March 17, presentation is an outreach of the World Community for Christian Meditation to address the spiritual, psychological and practical aspects of introducing Christian Meditation to children and teachers.  It may seem a paradox that children can be still and silent and enjoy it. But like many adults, children also yearn for the experience of an interior way of being that helps buffer the hustle and bustle of a harried world.
Cornerstone Center Founder Joanne Rapp, M.Div., will lead this presentation with Rev. Frank Cassidy, an important and longtime teacher of Christian Meditation. Together they will introduce the importance of the silent prayer as taught by Father John Main, and how crucial it is for children to begin at an early age a way of silence and intimacy with God.
Early registration is recommended for this free event that will be held on Saturday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ignatian House, 4801 N. 1st St., Phoenix. Parking available across the street. To register call 602-956-7042 or e-mail info@cornerstone-phx.org. Free will donations accepted.

Online Study: Word Into Silence
Date: Ongoing
Program: This short study will use the book, Word Into Silence, as a means to put into practice not only meditation but an awareness in daily life. Whether you are new to meditation or a long time meditator you will be inspired by this book. "The all important aim in Christian meditation is to allow God's mysterious and silent presence within us to become not only a reality, but the reality of our lives... that which gives meaning, shape and purpose to everything we do, everything we are."
How the course works
• Once you register you will receive three weekly emails, covering a certain portion of Word into Silence. Each email will contain a PDF file containing quotes, insights written by Cornerstone Co-Director Amanda Petersen and questions to encourage you in your practice of meditation.
• This is self study. There is no discussion forum. You are welcome to come to a meditation group or event at The Cornerstone Center or schedule time with one of our spiritual directors (fee involved) if you have questions.
Cost: Free
Registration: Call Amanda Petersen at 602-315-5723 or e-mail info@cornerstone-phx.org
Group Meditation
Group meditation sessions are open to people of all experience levels. Come deepen your practice at one of our locations. Initial instruction is provided for newcomers. Free will donations welcomed. 

the Cornerstone Center:4423 N. 24th St., Suite 530, Phoenix, AZ 85016


Time:
•Mondays, 12:15 p.m. •Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m.•Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Ignatian Spirituality Center: 4801 N. 1st St., Phoenix, AZ 85012
Time:• Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Phoenix: Private residence.
Contact Amanda Petersen for location.Time: • Wednesdays, 7 a.m.

Chandler: Private residence. Contact Michelle Jereb for location.Time: • Mondays, 6:30 p.m.