Spiritual Formation

Spiritual formation is the activity of the Holy Spirit which molds our lives into the likeness of Jesus Christ. This likeness is one of deep intimacy with God and genuine compassion for all of creation. The Spirit works not only in the lives of individuals but also in the church, shaping it into the Body of Christ. We cooperate with this work of the Spirit through certain practices that make us more open and responsive to the Spirit’s touch, disciplines such as Sabbath keeping, works of compassion and justice, discernment, worship, hospitality, spiritual friendships, and contemplative silence. (Office of Spiritual Formation, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.))

Download Spring 2024 ISSUE OF Journeys
Journeys is a quarterly publication offered by First Presbyterian Church’s Spiritual Formation subcommittee as a tool to encourage spiritual growth.

SUMMER ENNEAGRAM WORKSHOPS

For many years First Pres offered workshops on the enneagram, an ancient wisdom about personality and how it works. Now these seminars are being offered again by the Spiritual Formation Committee on three Saturdaysfrom 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $15 and includes continental breakfast and lunch.
• June 15: Know Your Number. Learn the basics of Enneagram theory - centers of intelligence, triads, and stances. Identify your number.
• June 29: Growing into your Healthiest Self. Learn how to use energy from your wings and stress and security numbers, to deal with lost childhood messages and wounds so that they no longer control you.
• July 13: Growing Home: The Spirituality of the Enneagram. Learn about Holy Ideas and Virtues as well as spiritual practices for each number as it moves toward integration and reconnects with essence.