During weekly one-hour online gatherings (9 - 10 am, Central time), we will explore four spiritual qualities of compassion: mindfulness, non-judgment, forgiveness, and nonviolence.
Through guided meditations, presentations, and group discussions, we will nurture self-compassion, deepen our sense of meaning and connection, and develop skills for compassionate living.
Each week’s gathering will begin with a guided self-compassion practice to settle our minds, bodies, and spirits. Presentations and group conversation each week will focus on one of the four spiritual qualities - mindfulness, non-judgment, forgiveness, and nonviolence. We will learn how these qualities of compassion can support self-care, alleviate depression and anxiety, nurture a healthy lifestyle, and create safe spaces for fostering peace and justice.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of prior meditation experience or compassion training. Come encounter the sacred energy and healing power of compassion for today’s changing world.
Led by Wendy Mospan and Mary Ann Anichini, certified facilitators for Joyce Rupp’s Boundless Compassion program.
There is no charge for this virtual series, sponsored by Barrington United Methodist Church and Boundless Compassion.
Facilitators
Mary Ann Anichini has played many roles: wife, mother, nurse, teacher, and champion of culture change. With spirituality as her grounding force, Mary Ann is interested in creating spaces where people from all walks of life can grow together, discover their capacity for compassion for self and others, and experience the incredible ways that life unfolds from this learning. Mary Ann has presented locally and nationally on topics of elder care.
Wendy Mospan is a spiritual director who practices deep listening and reflection to help people discern and engage the sacred dimensions of life. She holds a Master of Divinity from Loyola University Chicago. She leads retreats and workshops in the Chicago area. Wendy has facilitated online faith development opportunities with BUMC since March 2020.