Thrive Where You are Planted - Japanese
January 22 - May 28, 2023
Fourth Sundays
5:00pm - 7:00pm (PT)
Description
Being an immigrant or a transplant gives us a distinct perspective that shape our spirituality. In this group, you are in the company of others who are also on this journey of shifting identity, from being a grateful guest to a gracious host, making home in a foreign land. We companion one another as we listen deeply and watch attentively for the movement of the Spirit who would have us thrive where we are planted.
You are invited to listen deeply in the community of others to the sacred text of your own life. Join this brave space which is held to nurture deep sharing and listening among fellow seekers while learning the sacred practice of group spiritual direction.
Guided by Spiritual Director, Takako Terino, you will meet regularly for 2-hour sessions with four to six other participants. Each session will include a rhythm of prayerful silence and meditation, personal sharing by participants, followed by prayerful responses to what each participant shares.
Meeting frequency: once a month
Number of sessions: 5
Group will be capped at 6 participants.
Cost of Group
$175 for the five-session experience.
You may pay in full by the start date of the group or pay monthly. Payment details are below.
How to Sign-up
CLICK HERE showing your interest to join. You will then receive a call from a group leader to answer any questions and explain next steps.
Once both you and the leader agree the group is a good fit, you will be directed to make the full payment ($175) or set-up a monthly payment plan ($35/mo). You can register and pay by clicking the button below.
Leader Bio
Born and raised in Japan, Takako Terino came to the US as a teenager and has lived in a variety of faith communities. Her experience as a religious minority in Japan and then an ethnic minority in the US, combined with her professional experience as interpreter/translator, has given Takako sensibility for the language of cultural, theological and spiritual heritages unique to each individual. Takako believes spiritual direction is a gift to those who are on a journey of healing and meaning making after experiencing a significant loss or identity shift.
Takako received the Master of Divinity degree from the Union Theological Seminary in NYC and her spiritual direction training from Stillpoint. She is the pastor of Jemez Springs Community Presbyterian Church in Jemez Springs, NM and a volunteer chaplain for the Albuquerque Police Dept.