Journey Center Workshops & Classes
Our workshops and classes cover various topics related to Christ-centered spirituality, healing and wholeness. All workshops and classes are held at the Journey Center (unless noted otherwise). Pre-registration is required so that we can prepare materials. Please register with our online registration form or by calling the Journey Center at 707-578-2121.
Field Trips! 
Discovering the Prayer Labyrinth
Saturday, September 11, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In order to get connected to a deeper part of ourselves, we need a quiet place from which to make shifts of attitude and open ourselves up to the presence, movement and voice of the Spirit. Walking a labyrinth is an opportunity to experience our feelings and thoughts without judgment. More>
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Join us for this workshop in which those who are new to the labyrinth will learn about this ancient prayer practice, those who are familiar will share past experiences, and together we will walk the labyrinth at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. Facilitated by Dan Beach.
Location: The workshop will be held first at the Journey Center. Then we will carpool to Grace Cathedral in San Francisco to walk the Labyrinth.
Cost: $25 (lunch and travel expenses are the responsibility of each participant- carpooling will be encouraged).
Journeying with Others: an Exploration of Faith Communities
Saturday, September 18th, Noon to 9pm (Come and go as you please)
This is an opportunity for the spiritual seeker, those who are just curious and those desiring to expand their understanding of other faiths, to attend services and events with a group in an open and loving setting.
On September 18, join us for a full and fun day at the Glendi Festival! Glendi is the Greek word for party. Enjoy a feast for the senses and the spirit all day! More>
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Highlights of the Glendi Festival:
- Church Tours every hour or two
- Balkan music and Dancing (the public invited to participate)
- Food and Crafts from Russia, Greece, Eritrea, the Balkans, and more
- Vespers Service 4pm (lasts about an hour)
- Candlelight Choir Concert at 8pm
Meet up with Journey Center Folks before the Vespers Service at 3:30 p.m. (at the big fountain, outside of the big church, for the BIG experience) AND we'll meet up after Vespers at the food court to have a meal together (about 5:15pm).
Location: St.Seraphim of Sarov Church, 90 Mountain View Ave. (South end of Santa Rosa Ave. - just beyond Friedman Bros.)
Free parking east of the church.
Entrance Fee: Adults $5, under 12 free (food not included in cost)
Sacred Romance: Drawing Closer to your Heart, and to the Heart of God (Group)
Twelve meetings, on alternating Mondays (Sept 13, 27; Oct 11, 25; Nov 8, 22; Dec 13, 27; Jan 10, 24; Feb 14, 28; Mar 14, 28)
7:00-9:00 p.m.
On the outside is the external story of our lives where we carve out the identity most others know. The inner life, the story of our heart, is the life of the deep places within us (our passions, dreams, fears and deepest wounds). It is the unseen life, the mystery within. Living out of our hearts is living out of our True Self rather than our False Self. The true story of every person is not the story you see, but the journey of his/her heart… in relationship with God … in a ‘sacred romance’ that causes us to come alive. More>
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In this discussion group, we will use the book “The Sacred Romance” by Brent Curtis and John Eldredge as we apply the readings to our lives. Purchase of the book is required; purchase of the workbook is recommended. While the book’s viewpoint is explicitly Christian, those on other faith paths are welcome and will benefit from the invitation to move closer to the heart of God and their own true heart.
Facilitated by Alexandra Montoya, a counselor and former director in Mental Health/Public Health/Alcohol & Drug agencies. Registration is required before Sept 6, 2010.
Cost: $60 for entire series ($5/night)
Enneagram Series!
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The Enneagram: A Tool for Transformation (Introductory Workshop)
Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Join Joanna Quintrell, spiritual director at the Journey Center, for this free workshop designed to introduce you to the Enneagram, an ancient tool for personal and relational transformation. More>
You will learn a lot about yourself and others in a relaxed and fun setting! This is a great workshop to bring a friend or relative to. Cost: Free.
The Enneagram Exploration Group
Wednesday nights, October 6 – November 3, 2010, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Join Joanna Quintrell, spiritual director at the Journey Center, and others interested in personal growth, spirituality, healing and better relationships. Explore in depth the nine types of the Enneagram (an ancient tool for transformation) and discover the unique person you were created to be. More>
Cost: Individuals: $100 + $25 assessment inventory fee; each additional person you bring is $50 + $25 assessment inventory fee. Free to “alumni” who bring someone new with them to the group. (We are happy to arrange a payment plan for you.)
Going Deeper with the Enneagram (Group)
Wed, Sep 15; Mon, Oct 18; Mon, Nov. 15; Wed, Dec. 8, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
This group, offered once every 4-6 weeks, is for those who know their Enneagram “numbers”- core style, preferred wing style, etc. If you have taken Wagner’s WEPSS inventory or the Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator…you have this information about yourself and will be able to participate in this transformative group experience. . More>
We will gather for 2 ½ hours…enjoying teaching on a particular topic related to the Enneagram, as well as experiential exercises and discussion that will take us deeper into an understanding of God, ourselves and others. Facilitators: Joanna Quintrell, spiritual director and guest teacher, Dickson.
Cost: $15 per person, $25 per couple (two people who attend together), or $10 per person if you bring a group of 4 or more.
Spiritual Direction: An Invitation to Encounter the Holy (Workshop)
Friday, October 1, 2010, 2010, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
A growing number of people from many spiritual paths are discovering the benefits of meeting regularly with a spiritual director in order to grow in their awareness of the presence and movement of God in their lives. More>
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What is this ancient practice called spiritual direction? How can it enhance and support your spiritual journey? Join us for this free workshop, facilitated by two of the Journey Center’s spiritual directors: Joanna Quintrell and Ruah Bull.
Cost: Free
Holistic Nutrition for Depression, Anxiety and Memory (Class)
Free Introduction - October 2nd (10:00-11:30 a.m.)
Three-part series: October 9th, 16th, 23rd (10:00 a.m.-noon)
At the Journey Center, we believe that body, mind and spirit are intricately woven together and that health and wholeness are available to us on our journey through life. We are excited to offer workshops and classes that help us learn to care for the body that we have been given as a gift from the Creator! More>
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In this workshop, we will explore the reality that brain health is essential for emotional regulation and optimal mental function. Research confirms that the high-fat, sugar-loaded, and chemical-laden Standard American Diet damages the brain. The nutrient deprivation caused by the SAD can go unnoticed for years. However, chronic brain starvation seriously limits the brains capacity to rebound from daily stresses. Depression, anxiety and mental decline are the likely results.
Many medical professionals miss nutritional deficiencies that compromise brain health because they lack advanced nutrition training. This class will empower you to understand how nutrition powerfully shapes brain health and to create a holistic nutrition brain health regime.
This three-part series will:
• Present and explain research that demonstrates the link between nutrition and brain health
• Teach you to identify nutrient-deficiencies in foods that affect brain health
• Describe healthy foods, natural supplements, and common medicinal herbs that increase brain health
• Explain how specific lifestyle routines provide an important foundation for brain health
• Provide guidance in creating a customized holistic nutrition brain health plan - for anxiety, depression or memory
•Incorporate group activities and discussion to create a co-learning environment
• Provide weekly reading and assignments to ensure practical application and success
Facilitated by:
Chiara Maria Kae, PhD, has been a professional in the health field for twenty years. She is a health communication professor, holistic nutrition consultant, and yoga/fitness instructor and she is passionate about health and spirituality.
Please register by: October 2nd or before to receive materials for the first class.
Cost: $45 (+ $5 for materials)
Growing Together (Workshop)
Friday, November 5 (7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) and Saturday, November 6 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
For new and “seasoned” couples. Assess strengths and growth areas in your relationship, work on communication and conflict-resolution skills. More>
Whether you have been together for decades or are just now beginning a relationship and/or preparing for marriage, this workshop will:
• help you make a clear assessment of strengths and growth areas in your relationship
• equip you with effective communication skills
• teach you how to face and work through conflict together
• provide resources for establishing an effective spending plan
• give enough space to talk with your partner about life decisions
Facilitated by Dan Beach, Marriage and Family Therapist and long-time Journey Center staff⁄board member. Please register by October 29th so that you can take the Prepare/⁄Enrich Inventory (the basis for the workshop) before the workshop begins.
Cost: $150 per couple + a $35 processing fee for the Prepare/Enrich Inventory. (We are happy to arrange a payment plan for you.)
Advent Workshop
See our Advent Workshop and Gatherings page for our Advent workshop in November.
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