Summer Book Reflection
June 29 @ 6:30 pm - July 28 @ 8:00 pm CDT
An event every week that begins at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 29, 2023
An event every week that begins at 6:30 pm on Wednesday and Thursday, repeating until June 30, 2023
Eremos Summer Book Reflection
Recipes for a Sacred Life:
True Stories and a Few Miracles
By Rivvy Neshama
“Life is sacred—for everyone, not just monks and mystics. But to feel it and see it, there are things you can do, things that bring out the wonder and connectedness of everything in life. It begins with your intention, looking in. And it’s furthered by your attention, looking out.” –Rivvy Neshama
Journey with us for four weeks in June as we explore Rivvy Neshama’s recipes (short essays divided into ten sections or themes) for a sacred life. As we read and discuss them, inspiration and clarity about our personal recipes are sure to arise.
In Rivvy’s words: “…what I hope is this: that you find a few [recipes] that will add to the wonder, love, and sacredness of your life. Those are the ones to follow. Those are the ones to keep.” Hearing from each other in the group about which recipes call to us can, in turn, help us better clarify what our own recipes are. Beautiful inspiration to take with us into the rest of the summer and the second half of the year. Please join us!
Book Reflection Details
Four 90-minute facilitated sessions, beginning June (dates vary by facilitator).
Sessions include time for silence, reflection, and sharing. (dates vary by the facilitator)
INVESTMENT:
$50 + book.
Partial Scholarships available
GROUPS
See chart below for a complete list of facilitators and the dates/times their groups meet.
“You can change in an instant—and so can your life—moment by moment by moment.” –Rivvy Neshama
For more information about this empowering workshop event, please contact Eremos today.
You’re invited to purchase a copy of the book through this link to Amazon.com. Please note that if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. This is at no additional cost to you.
We also encourage you to support your local bookseller like IVP Books, Hearts & Minds Books, or Your Local Bookstore
| FACILITATOR | TIME OFFERED (90 Minute Sessions) | DATE OFFERED | LOCATION OFFERED | STATUS OF GROUP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dianna Amorde | Wednesdays from 7:00pm – 8:30pm | June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th | VIRTUALLY (Zoom) | OPEN |
| Dianna Amorde | Thursdays from 6:30pm – 8:00pm | June 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd | In Person Home in Southwest Austin, 78749 Zip Code (William Cannon exit off of Mopac) | OPEN |
| Regina Moser | Mondays from 7:00pm – 8:30pm | June 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th | VIRTUALLY (Zoom) | OPEN |
| Joyce Palevitz | Tuesdays from 1:30pm to 3:00pm | June 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th | VIRTUALLY (Zoom) | OPEN |
Going Deeper…
Discovering Your Recipes for a Sacred Life
June 24 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
The idea of recipes for creating a sacred life captured our imagination, so in addition to the 4-week book reflection of Rivvy Neshama’s book, we invited local author, speaker, and facilitator, Jeanne Baker Guy, to lead a workshop on Discovering Your Recipes for a Sacred Life on June 24th.
Sign up for both events and receive a $20 discount!
All Times are Central
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rivvy Neshama is a writer, editor, and community organizer. Her stories have appeared in Ms., Glamour, Spiritualty & Health, Story magazine, and the New York Times. She has also authored a children’s book: Nat Turner and the Virginia Slave Revolt. Rivvy lives with her husband, John, in Boulder, Colorado.
ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
FACILITATOR: Dianna Amorde
Dianna is the Executive Director of Eremos and has been facilitating these book groups since she arrived 8 years ago. She considers them one of her favorite ways of connecting with and supporting the Eremos community and delights in the opportunity to hear different points of view.
FACILITATOR: Joyce Palevitz
Joyce Palevitz is an executive coach and leadership consultant. She is a native Texan, although she lived most of her adult life in New York City. She is an Associate of Holy Cross Monastery, and is committed to a Benedictine way of living. As a result of living in Israel/Palestine for a brief period of time, she has made it her mission to bring others into conversation with the Holy Land and its peoples. Joyce moved to Austin in 2017 having realized that her Hill Country roots were calling her home. Her son and his family live nearby, as do her sisters and their families.
FACILITATOR: Regina Moser is an educator, spiritual director and avid reader who has facilitated book groups for over 15 years. Regina loves sharing the joys of reading, pondering and exploring in reflective groups. Trusting that listening is Holy, Regina appreciates weaving contemplate practices, journaling and thoughtful questions to delve into the power of sharing stories.
