Whose Footsteps Are We Following?
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is remembered in many circles as a “foot soldier” or a “drum major.” In states where the third Monday in January is observed as Dr. King’s birthday, and a federal holiday, it is a day focused on community service and acts of kindness for our neighbor. In honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, we will gather in online community to ponder the question, “Whose footsteps are we following?” Acts of service can feel especially challenging in these chaotic and uncertain times, and yet we continue to be guided by Rev. Dr. King, Jr.’s ultimate dream stated in his famous speech on the Washington Mall in 1963, “We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline.” How might we live that call today? Perhaps it begins with the simple, yet powerful, practice of loving our neighbors through acts of kindness, compassion, generosity, and other human behaviors that help attend to social challenges and uncertainties. If you feel called to ponder this question, join beloved retreat facilitator Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil in a time of contemplation and reflection using the spiritual practices of visio divina (sacred seeing with images) and creative journal writing. Our time together will help us lean more intentionally into action steps that can be done guided by prayers, in "Kairos" or Spirit-led time, and knowing that members of our cloud of witnesses have walked streets before us in dignity and discipline. These practices invite us to stay open to how and when our action steps will surface, trusting that we made time to pause and reflect in a community of like-hearted souls. Join us for this time of reflection and hope for what our footsteps can co-create with Spirit in 2027.
DATE: Sunday, January 17, 2027
TIME: 4:00 - 5:30 PM
COST: In our ongoing effort to provide meaningful programming for all, we are pleased to offer three cost options for this program - $15, $25, $35. Please choose the option that works best for you.
LOCATION: ZOOM
REGISTRATION is required.
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: Sandra Dorsainvil
FACILITATOR BIO: An ordained minister with American Baptist Churches-USA, Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil serves as a Ministry Coach and Women’s Group Retreat Facilitator with the Center for Career Development & Ministry. She offers ministry accompaniment to clergy and BIPOC women through her private consulting, CONNECT-SD, LLC. Rev. Dorsainvil is fluent in English and French and has had cross-cultural lived experiences in several countries in Africa, Europe, and North America. She brings over 35 years of human services, mental health, disability advocacy, group retreat facilitation, pastorate, national and international ministry engagements. Rev. Dorsainvil has worked in various ministry settings, post-secondary academic environments as well as state funded community organizations and faith-based mission agencies. Rev. Dorsainvil has advanced degrees in Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling and Pastoral ministry from Boston University and Boston College. She is a certified coach with the International Coaching Federation. She is a published author of three devotionals, “Walk with Generosity,” “Beacons of Hope” and “Luces de Esperanza,” a co-author of a leader’s guide for leaders of short-term mission teams of volunteers, “Short-Term Mission Team Essentials – Together on The Journey,” as well as a regular contributor of articles to The Christian Citizen magazine. Rev. Dorsainvil embraces the ministry of presence in all interactions.