Walk Slowly: A Praying in Color Meditation on the Labyrinth
“Oh do you have time to linger for just a little while out of your busy and very important day for the goldfinches that have gathered in a field of thistles…?” - Mary Oliver Summer! Once the season of longer days, gentler rhythms, and a slower pace, summer can now too easily get caught up in an over-scheduled whirlwind that goes by in the blink of an eye and misses the goldfinches swaying on the thistle...if we let it. We can choose a different way this summer. We can choose to linger with the goldfinches or our morning coffee, to pause, and to savor. We can choose to be intentional with our time and calendars. We can choose rest and joy as resistance to the hectic pace and surface turmoil that is rampant at this time in our history. You are invited to join us for a contemplative meditation where we will ponder a different path for our summers. Using the complementary spiritual practices of Praying in Color and Walking the Labyrinth, Lorie will guide us in a slow and reflective paper labyrinth “walk” using colorful writing utensils such as colored pencils, markers, crayons, or pens. Just as praying with the labyrinth is not about walking but about experiencing your body moving along the path, praying with color is not about art, but about experiencing your hands holding a pencil moving along a piece of paper. Both practices invite us to let go of words, sink deeper, and engage our bodies in listening, prayer, and meditation. There will also be an opportunity to share our reflections with one another in sacred community, as you feel led, to deepen the experience. No prior experience with the labyrinth, praying in color, or artistic skills are required! A paper labyrinth will be emailed to you to print in advance. All you need is the colorful writing utensils of your choice. Lorie will guide every step of these simple and meaningful spiritual practices. Come join us and start your summer at the pace you choose!
DATE: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
TIME: 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET
COST: $20
LOCATION: ZOOM
IMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts, location information, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you!
FACILITATOR: Lorie Conway
FACILITATOR BIO: Lorie has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys through spiritual direction, small groups, and retreats. It is Lorie’s ongoing journey of transformation and spiritual discovery that fuels her desire to offer spiritual companioning to others. Lorie’s spirituality is rooted in the Christ tradition and is welcoming of the many paths and unique journeys enfolded within Divine Mystery. Lorie received her certificate in spiritual direction from the Kairos School of Spiritual Formation and holds a M.A. in Religion from Lancaster Theological Seminary and a M.A.S. in Behavioral Management & Human Resources from Johns Hopkins University. Lorie is delighted to serve both on the programming staff at the Well and as a program and retreat facilitator. She is also Director of the Shalem Institute’s Transforming Community: Leading Contemplative Spiritual Groups & Retreats program.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:
Before finalizing your registration/donation, please confirm your details. As a non-profit organization, Well for the Journey is not able to reimburse for credit card processing fees incurred from duplicate registrations and/or incorrect donation amounts.
If a program is cancelled by Well for the Journey, or rescheduled and you cannot make the new date, a full refund will be provided to you. For programs with pre-scheduled Inclement Weather Dates, refunds will be provided only if both the original scheduled date and the planned Weather Date are cancelled.
If you are unable to attend a program for which you are registered, you may gift your ticket to another party. Please notify the Well with your request at kristan@wellforthejourney.org and provide the name, mailing address, and email address of the person who is taking your place at the program.
If you cancel your registration 72 hours or more prior to the program start time, you may request a refund up to 50% of the program fee or request that your 50% refund be donated to the Well’s Scholarship Fund. Please contact the Well with your request at kristan@wellforthejourney.org .