Menuha Calendar

"Listening is one of the great gifts that a person can give...because when you listen you expose yourself to the possibility of changing your point of view."
~ Bishop Ricardo Ramirez

 

Welcome to Autumn! Autumn of 2008 is truly unique as we will be electing new leadership for our country. What I am discovering in myself is a much deeper and more discerning kind of listening! I find myself hearing what candidates are saying and then listening for - what I'm not hearing.

I'm questioning! I'm asking friends to reflect back what they hear - to share their wisdom as they reflect on issues so vital to the well-being of our nation and each of us as individuals. Ultimately I am responsible for choosing those for whom I will cast my vote. I am challenging each of us to prepare ourselves well - maintaining our integrity - as we listen with an openness to the whole truth of what all candidates are saying. The Democrats & Republicans are both calling for CHANGE - so for me the Huge Question is, what is the CHANGE MOST NEEDED NOW? Who will be the persons that will lead us into that change?

Good listening!

Namaste,
Sr. Annie

48-hour advance reservations required & limited. Cancellations less than 48 hours are asked to send a donation to Menuha. Call 816-444-2434 or sign up online.

Suggested Offerings: $15-25 unless otherwise indicated; SM=Simple Meal $20-30

October 2008

Live a Life That Matters (to You)
(a 2-part reflection)
We find our greatest joy and fulfillment when we spend most of our time and energy doing/being those things that truly matter to us. This is also how we make our greatest contribution to the world and live our life purpose. Exercises and discussion will help us discover what truly matters to us, and how we can live this more fully in the world. Facilitated by Marlene Wine Chase

*A Moving Meditation (T'ai Chi Chih)
You are invited to a restful, quiet experience as you deepen the practice of T'ai Chi Chih, 19 easy Qigong movements that bring healing and wellness to all of life and sustain harmony with the universe. By doing these soft, gentle movements your immune system, health and well being will be enhanced as you learn to quiet the mind and let go, feeling refreshed and calm.
Lucy Ann Fleischman, accredited instructor of many years in the Kansas City area. *Need to have attended a beginner's session.

You Are Invited

House of Menuha's
Annual Open House & Garden Party

October 5, 2008
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rain or Shine

Enjoy refreshments, live harp music, and the beauty of the garden as we honor Menuha volunteers & the 2008 Jane Bresnahan Volunteer of the Year, Mary Kay Vandenboom.

RSVP to 816.444.2434 or information@menuha.org by Sept 29, 2008

Live a Life That Matters (to You)
(a 2-part reflection)
We find our greatest joy and fulfillment when we spend most of our time and energy doing/being those things that truly matter to us. This is also how we make our greatest contribution to the world and live our life purpose. Exercises and discussion will help us discover what truly matters to us, and how we can live this more fully in the world. Facilitated by Marlene Wine Chase

Autumn Spirit Circle
Through silence, guided meditation, music and simple ceremony we share our learned wisdom as we honor each woman's sacred tradition and unique spiritual path. We are a self-led group and you will learn the topic for the session when you register. (Offerings support Menuha's Pioneer Retreat Fund)

Befriending the Questions
The call is getting louder. Do you hear it? Live now! Live authentically! Live out your gifts! Accepting the call to truly live often means not knowing. The answers arise as we befriend them, patiently living the questions from moment to moment.

Annie Loendorf, SCL, and Bethany Klug, sojourners, will guide this evening of contemplation, conversation and questions for any woman moved to live more in the resonance with her gifts.

~~ Special Luncheon Series ~~

Conversations With Women who have found their voice, who break through limits with Passion, Purpose, and Power, from Possibility to Manifestation...

S.P.I.R.I.T. Breakfast for Women in Business
A personal experience for women to gather around one table in a peaceful, affirming environment. This self-led group chooses their topic each month to renew the spirit of their business and learn from one another what will enhance their professional lives. Continental breakfast included.

*A Moving Meditation (T'ai Chi Chih)
You are invited to a restful, quiet experience as you deepen the practice of T'ai Chi Chih, 19 easy Qigong movements that bring healing and wellness to all of life and sustain harmony with the universe. By doing these soft, gentle movements your immune system, health and well being will be enhanced as you learn to quiet the mind and let go, feeling refreshed and calm.
Lucy Ann Fleischman, accredited instructor of many years in the Kansas City area. *Need to have attended a beginner's session.

~~ Connie Dover ~~
Celtic singer, balladeer & poet

IN CONCERT

Sunday, October 19

7:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres & Silent Auction
Dessert Reception Follows Concert

Hillside Christian Church
900 NE Vivion Road
Kansas City, MO 64118

Tickets $20
$25 at door
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/44257

PROCEEDS BENEFIT HOUSE OF MENUHA

"Style is a magic wand and turns everything to Gold that it touches." ~ Logan Pearsall Smith
Sometimes we get into ruts. We look in our closets and think, "I have nothing to wear." It may just mean you need someone with a fresh eye, passion for fashion and who wants you to look and feel your best. Jennifer Niehouse comes into your closet and recreates new outfits with the clothes you already own. She wants to add value to your wardrobe and it's a little like recycling. We may have body images that we struggle with and Jennifer understands the tricky feelings that get in the way of dressing attractively. She wants you to feel good and look your best and with this she sees the beauty you may dismiss. We can be extremely hard on ourselves and sometimes we need someone from the outside to remind us of the goddess within.
Jennifer Niehouse, wardrobe stylist & founder of It's So U! (Jennifer will also be our luncheon guest on November 5)

Are You Blessed with ADD?
Are you told you're too emotional, too sensitive, unorganized? Do you struggle with depression or anxiety? Do you have a child with ADD? Have you had challenges with employment, finishing tasks, being impulsive? This is a blessing? Discover what is positive about ADD. Learning to understand ADD is like a weight off your shoulders and you can have the life you've wanted. There is education and support available for women and girls. You will be given information about the ADD brain, hormonal impact and strategies to help you manage and give you hope.
Missy Baily Sullivan, LCSW and ADD Coach

An Autumn Evening of Rest, Reflection & Renewal...
in Menuha's cozy sacred spaces. You will be nurtured with nutritious, homemade soup and a chair massage. Bring a friend or just give yourself the precious gift of a quiet evening with no responsibilities - let Menuha's hospitality gentle and soothe you.
Linda Mayer, Massage Therapist

Knot Magic: The Art of Making Magical Fabrics for Healing & Growth
Knot magic is one of the most ancient forms of magic. The modern-day prayer shawl is a form of knot magic. Magic is the disciplined focus of strong intention into a prayer, chant or, as in knot magic, an action and/or some material object. Linda learned it from her Cherokee grandmother and aunt, but it is found in the distant past of all cultures. In knot magic, a strong, specific focus or intention in thought or spoken word is tied into each knot, or in this case, each stitch. Each kind of stitch carries a different kind of focus, as does each type of fiber and each of the different colors used in creating the shawl or other fabric. Please join us for this discussion, illustrated with stories about and examples of Linda's various works from knit shawls for physical and emotional healing and growth to embroidered and quilted pieces for safe passage through life's storms.
Linda Rodriguez

November 2008

Live From Your Strengths
(a 2-part reflection)
Each of us has character strengths that come naturally to us. When we use these strengths often, we are happier, more fulfilled, and more powerful in our lives. We will explore what these strengths are for each of us, how to use them more fully, and how to use them to create what matters most to us.
Facilitated by Marlene Wine Chase

Give Yourself Time for Voting Today!

~~ Special Luncheon Series ~~

Conversations With Women who have found their voice, who break through limits with Passion, Purpose, and Power, from Possibility to Manifestation...

Discovering and Experiencing the Female Face of God
For over 2000 years, our culture has supported the male face of God. Regardless of your faith tradition, many American values are based upon the Christian story. How has this impacted your life? Come explore early manuscripts and artwork, and experience the female face. Discoveries of what early Christians knew challenges us to re-explore what we learned as children. And it heals! Experience and share with others the Divine feminine energy that is emerging in our lives today.
Bonnie Rosen-Cowherd, M.Div, Director of Divine Balance, a non-profit organization whose mission is to bring justice and equality to our world by providing opportunities to experience the Female Face of God in early historical Christianity.

Live From Your Strengths
(a 2-part reflection)
Each of us has character strengths that come naturally to us. When we use these strengths often, we are happier, more fulfilled, and more powerful in our lives. We will explore what these strengths are for each of us, how to use them more fully, and how to use them to create what matters most to us.
Facilitated by Marlene Wine Chase

Autumn Spirit Circle
Through silence, guided meditation, music and simple ceremony we share our learned wisdom as we honor each woman's sacred tradition and unique spiritual path. We are a self-led group and you will learn the topic for the session when you register. (Offerings support Menuha's Pioneer Retreat Fund)

S.P.I.R.I.T. Breakfast for Women in Business
A personal experience for women to gather around one table in a peaceful, affirming environment. This self-led group chooses their topic each month to renew the spirit of their business and learn from one another what will enhance their professional lives. Continental breakfast included.

An Autumn Evening of Rest, Reflection & Renewal...
in Menuha's cozy sacred spaces. You will be nurtured with nutritious, homemade soup and a chair massage. Bring a friend or just give yourself the precious gift of a quiet evening with no responsibilities - let Menuha's hospitality gentle and soothe you.
Lesly Lewandowski, Massage Therapist

Thanksgiving Brunch

Menuha's table is always one of "Gratitude" meals - today most especially we gather to express our thankfulness as women who share our journey of wholeness.

December 11 - Ten Thousand Villages Sale (evening)

April 23 - Spring Breeze 2009 (6-9 p.m.)