Somesville Union Meeting House
United Church of Christ, Mount Desert, Maine
Soul Rest Tuesdays @ 3:00 PM
Soul Rest is an invitation to "rest" in the Holy. Our time together includes welcome and candle-lighting; listening to an inspirational text; quieting our minds and calming our bodies in silent openness to the Holy for 20 minutes; walking meditatively for 5 minutes; listening to a 2nd reading of the text; returning to silently resting more deeply in the Presence for another 20 minutes; followed by listening a 3rd time to the text. We then share what came up for us - spiritual insights, images, whatever. Our time together lasts 75-90 minutes. All are welcome.
We gather on Zoom.
Contact Lyta for a link.
Leader: Rev. Lyta Seddig
Worship on The Aramaic Lord's Prayer with Rev. Lyta Seddig, September 27, 2020
Rev. Lyta Seddig is a retired Presbyterian minister who has served as an Intentional Interim Pastor; Protestant Chaplain for a Pennsylvania State women’s prison; and the first Protestant Chaplain at Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA. She presently serves as a Spiritual Companion, having received a certificate in Spiritual Guidance from the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation, Washington, DC. She participates monthly in a Peer Group of Spiritual Directors, and a women’s spirituality group; and coordinates the Care Ministry Team of Somesville Union Meeting House. She is a Member of the Northeast Guild for Spiritual Formation, a Friend of the Alcyon Center, and an Oblate (ecumenical associate) of Mt. St. Benedict Monastery in Erie, PA.
Bible Reflections Wed. @ 3:30 PM
1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays for about 90 minutes. Hosted at Alcyon Center when in person and during Pandemic, also on Zoom. Rev. Joan Jordan Grant of the Alcyon Center or Rev. Gerry Gregersen lead the reflections, sharing commentary and questions ahead of time. The lectionary gospel text for the coming Sunday is usually the focus. Participants have the chance to share their own thoughts and inspirations.
When meeting in person again, the 3rd Wednesday is followed by a potluck supper that participants may stay for. Email the church to request an invitation.