Journey Center Workshops & Classes

photo of oceanOur workshops and classes cover various topics related to Christ-centered spirituality, healing and wholeness. All workshops and classes are held at the Journey Center. Pre-registration is required so that we can prepare materials. Please register on our website or by calling the Journey Center at 707-578-2121.


Prayer with the Master (Workshop)

Monday evenings, January 25 - February 15, 2010, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This 4-week workshop is facilitated by Karolyn Gundersen. Karolyn serves on our healing prayer team here at the Journey Center and has many years of experience and training related to prayer, which is her passion! She offers this opportunity for all who desire to deepen their understanding and experience of prayer by learning from the prayer life of Christ and the writings of other teachers of prayer. More>

photo of coupleGrowing Together (Workshop)

Friday, February 19 (7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) and Saturday, February 20 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) or
Friday, April 30 (7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) and Saturday, May 1 (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>

photo of couplePraying with the Imagination (Workshop)

Saturday, March 13, 2010, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Join Linda Albert, spiritual director in training, for an introduction to prayer with the imagination, an ancient style of prayer attributed to St. Ignatius of Loyola. In this workshop, Linda will introduce us to Ignatian spirituality and the practice of imaginative prayer, which engages the senses as we imagine ourselves encountering Christ in a scene from a New Testament gospel story. More>

photo of path in woodsSpiritual Direction: An Invitation to Encounter the Holy (Workshop)

Friday, March 19, 2010, 7:00 - 8:30 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>


Sedar ExperienceThe Sedar Experience (Workshop)

Monday, March 22, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Monday, March 29, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Learn about and then participate in the Passover Meal, known as the Sedar. This 2-session workshop consists of one evening (Monday, March 22; 7-9 p.m.) viewing and discussing an educational video that describes the history and details of the Sedar. With the story of how Moses led the people of Israel out of bondage from Egypt, this ancient Jewish rite celebrates freedom of all peoples, peace, and God's promise of the Messiah. More>


enneagram group journey centerNEW!! “Going Deeper” with the Enneagram (Group)

Mondays, March 8, April 5, May 17, 2010, 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>

The Enneagram: A Tool for Transformation (Introductory Workshop)

Saturday, March 27, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - Noon
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>

Beyond the Basics of the Enneagram: Personal and Relational Transformation (Workshop)

Saturday, March 27, 2010, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
If you have a basic understanding of the Enneagram and would like to experience true transformation in your own life and your relationships, this workshop will provide practical tools to help you become your most resourceful. More>

The Enneagram Exploration Group

Feb/March Group Cancelled
Next Group: Wednesday nights, April 7 – May 5, 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>


DanceReleasing the Spirit Through Movement (Workshop)

Saturday, April 10, 2010, 9:00 a.m.-Noon
Feel the need to move? Movement may be an essential part of your spiritual growth and a powerful instrument for discovering meaning and encountering God. In this workshop, we will explore movement as a means of prayer and celebration of God's love, and as a tool for self-expression and insight. Through movement we can be at our most honest and open. More>


New!!! Nurses Week Gathering with Marit DiRado

Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Nurses--celebrate Florence Nightingale's birthday and renew your love for caring for the sick! Join us for an evening of delving into what made Florence so special and how her life of faith can inspire us to continue to care creatively for our patients AND renew our own souls.  Refreshments provided.  More>