Poetry is a life-cherishing force. For poems are not words, after all, but fires for the cold, ropes let down to the lost, something as necessary as bread in the pockets of the hungry. Yes indeed. –Mary Oliver
As Eremos explores 30 Years of Light as our programming theme in 2026 in honor of our 30th anniversary, so too will our quarterly poetry sessions welcome in the light, even as each facilitator acknowledges what is present in the world and our lives in the moment.
Each session will include experiencing a selection of poems curated by the facilitator, time for personal reflection, and an invitation to write and share in small groups (breakout sessions via Zoom). No prior experience reading or writing poetry is necessary. Sharing your thoughts and writing is always by invitation.
All sessions are offered via Zoom (no recording).
Investment: $30 per person per session.
FALL Session
Tuesday, September 8th
from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Central
with Sharon Lowe
WINTER Session
Tuesday, December 8th
from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Central
with Beverly Voss
ABOUT OUR FACILITATORS
Sharon Lowe
Sharon Lowe, J.D., MA Pastoral Ministry, worked in public higher education, government, and high tech before transitioning to leadership roles within nonprofits serving persons who were unhoused, poor, or poor in spirit. She retired from Austin Clubhouse, a community-based mental health organization, in October 2022. She has remained close to her passions for social justice, contemplative spirituality, and creative expression through volunteer service to several nonprofits, currently including The Abbey at St. David’s Episcopal Church, The Institute for Poetic Medicine (IPM), and The Stafford Poetry Challenge. She additionally finds healing, hope and joy in travelling, gathering with friends and family, creative pursuits, and facilitating healing poetry as a Senior Instructor for Poetry as a Tool for Wellness, a program of IPM.
Beverly Voss, LCSW
Beverly Voss, LCSW, is a poet, artist, mostly retired psychotherapist and author of Sycamore Skies, a book of poetry. She teaches wellness workshops including “Creative Journaling,” “Art Journaling,” Healing Compassion Fatigue,” and “InterPlay”. As an InterPlay teacher, she uses improvisational forms—dance, song, storytelling—to enhance the experiences of participants.
