Conscious Money Conversations
Join us for an insightful and transformative event where we delve into the complex relationship between money, spirituality, and personal values. This gathering invites participants to openly explore their beliefs, habits, and emotions around money in a safe and supportive setting. Through open discussions and guided conversations, we'll unpack the spiritual dimensions of wealth, abundance, and financial challenges. Whether you're seeking clarity on personal finances or looking to deepen your spiritual connection to money, this event offers a safe space for reflection, connection, and growth.
Fee: $25
Location: Sticks and Stones Farm, 197 Huntingtown Road, Newtown, CT
The Facilitator
Bill Donaldson is a Certified Financial Planner, Certified Money Coach and an ordained Interfaith Minister. With over 20 years experience in finance and a deep spiritual connection, he brings a unique perspective to the world of money. He currently runs both his ministry and financial practice from Sticks and Stones Farm in Newtown, a 60-acre natural retreat.
Interspiritual Exploration Group
Join us on the last Wednesday of each month to explore the many paths that all lead to the same place - our Source. From lively conversations about various spiritual topics to exploring practices from some of the great religious traditions from American Indian to Zoroastrianism and everything in between.
If you consider yourself “spiritual but not religious” and are looking for a safe, non-judgmental community to explore what spirituality means for you, please feel welcome to drop in on any of our events. We also have a Facebook group where up to date information is posted and members share ideas and inspiration. You can find the group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/180730383139936.
Interspiritual Worship Services
The term “Interspiritual” was coined by Wayne Teasdale, a catholic monk, author and activist for building common ground among the world's religions. On the surface, religions differ in many ways. In the worst cases these differences can fester and grow into hatred and violence. War in the name of religion has plagued society since the existence of religion, and continues to do so today. Finding a way to connect across cultures and religion is a critical step in healing the many wounds of humanity and our planet.
Lying deep in the hearts of all people is where Teasdale found what he was looking for. Regardless of the location, culture or religion, he discovered that the inward journey to the Self ultimately yields the same result for all: a state of peace, joy, compassion and love. The paths to this enlightened state are many, but the final destination is the same, a personal connection to the divine.
We refer to this inward journey as the mystical path. Nearly every religion has produced mystics who have directly experienced the divine source within. What they all have in common is a profound sense of peace, compassion, solidarity with all living beings, and a sense of oneness with the whole of creation. They are also deeply non-violent, as any harm caused to another is harm caused to themselves.
What would the world look like if we promoted a path that led to our inner selves? If we taught oneness rather than separation?
In this worship service, we will discuss, explore and practice multiple paths to the sacred source within. This process of self-discovery is more powerful in a group setting, so those who attend will benefit not just from the group energy, but from the diversity of ideas and practices that will be shared. All are welcomed and accepted as they are. This is a place where love truly has a home.
