WHAT DO YOU FEAR?
Insisting on Hope this Advent
Saturday, December 6
9 am–11:30 am
St. joseph Church Parish Center
728 18th Ave E, Seattle
Presenters: Maria Ochoa Vazquez, Katharine CHapman, Corinne bergmann
Please register by Tuesday, December 2.
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Join the Ignatian Spirituality Center staff for a morning of Advent prayer as we usher in the Advent season, grounding ourselves in the hope needed most for these turbulent times. What Do You Fear? Insisting on Hope this Advent is a theme that resonates with living in the tension and fear of our time. Yet, like the stories of Advent, we hear angels encourage us with the message: “Do not fear".” This season, let us insist that our hope and trust is greater than fear as we wait for God who breaks into the world!
This immersive experience will be guided by a beautiful new Advent devotional from A Sanctified Art, with opportunities for prayer, gentle music, personal reflection, creative expression, and community sharing. As our gift to you, you will receive the 60-page devotional filled with original art, inspiring reflections, poetry, and newly imagined hymns. Those who register will also receive access to a trove of online resources.
After the Advent Morning of Prayer, follow along weekly on your own or with friends using the devotional as we continue in the spirit of Advent and move towards the Christmas season. Daily prayer prompts will be available via our social media channels.
You’ll enjoy coffee and tea service and morning snacks. Free parking is available.
All are welcome!
program cost
· Standard Registration: $45
· Young Adult Registration: $40
Registration fee includes a 60-page Advent Devotional from A Sanctified Art with exclusive online resources for the Advent season, as well as morning coffee, tea ,and light snacks.
Partial scholarships are available. Please email maria@ignatiancenter.org to inquire. Thank you!
SPREAD THE WORD
Please feel free to share the flyer at the link below.
ABOUT the Presenters
Maria Ochoa Vazquez (she/her/ella) leads program development for the ISC, helping to bring alive the practices of Ignatian spirituality for seekers of all types. For the last 20 years, Maria has served in roles focused on providing spiritual formation and leadership development in the Ignatian tradition through programs, retreats, and spiritual direction, including as Assistant Director for the Magis Alumni Ministry at Seattle University, and Regional Coordinator of the Contemplative Leaders in Action (CLA) program in Seattle. Maria is a graduate of Gonzaga University with a bachelor’s degree in art and holds a Masters in Transforming Spirituality from the School of Theology & Ministry at Seattle University. She is a bicultural/bilingual Mexican immigrant who is an artist and creative, gardener, wife, and mother.
Corinne Bergmann (she/her) serves as Executive Director of ISC and developed her love of Ignatian spirituality and was introduced to the ISC during her time at Seattle University. Prior to joining the ISC staff, Corinne served three years on the ISC Program Council and was then invited to the ISC Board, where she served on the Strategic Planning Team creating the Strategic Directions that guide the ISC today. Corinne has completed the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (SEEL) twice, participated in the Arrupe Seminar learning the history of the Society of Jesus, and has taken part in countless Ignatian spirituality retreats and programs. As a rare Seattle native, she loves the beauty of the Pacific Northwest water and mountains. Her best-loved role is mom to her three children, and she cherishes time with family and friends.
Katharine Chapman (she/her) serves as Finance and Operations Coordinator for the ISC. Katharine cares for the practical needs of the ISC while maintaining our financial records, managing our databases, and helping our staff to achieve their goals.
QUESTIONS?
Call (206) 329-4824 or email Maria Ochoa Vazquez, ISC Program Manager.
Sponsored by the Ignatian Spirituality Center