Soul Trekkers – Poetry, Centering Prayer, and Journaling
Join Dwight Bitikofer for Poetry, Centering Prayer and Journaling
Saturday, January 4, 2025 – Gathering 1:45pm, Begins 2-4pm
As we embark on this New Year, we invite you to join us for an enriching event where Dwight will share his inspiring poetry, encouraging all participants to tap into their own creative expression. This gathering will also include a session of Centering Prayer, a practice that deepens our connection to spirituality and fosters personal exploration. Additionally, we will engage in the meditative practices of journaling and poetry, offering an opportunity for reflections. We warmly welcome individuals at all levels of experience, from beginners to seasoned practitioners, to come together in this supportive community as we collectively explore our journeys.
- Dwight will open with a few remarks about poetry and centering prayer. We will explore a couple of poems that may enhance our sit.
- Then the four guidelines of Centering Prayer will be reviewed and lead into a 20 minute sit.
- Following the meditation, we will free-write for a bit. Please bring a notebook and pen. Next, we will use an idea or two from our individual writing to create poems. There will be an optional sharing time for our creations.
- We follow that with a poetry writing exercise, stimulated by something from within the free write or perhaps some direction emanating from one’s sacred word.
- Then there will be an opportunity for participants to share what they have created. And conclude with any questions or comments about your experience.
Please bring a pen and notebook.
For more information: Dwight Bitikofer – 314-229-9537 or cpsoultrekkers@gmail.com
Please gather and register at 1:45
Experience begins: 2:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.
There will be a light snack, coffee, tea and water available.
LOCATION
Community of Christ Church
Kirkwood Congregation
830 N Kirkwood Rd
Kirkwood MO 63122
Suggested donation $10 or if you are able, please join us at the Supporter level with a donation of your choice. This is purely a suggestion – this fee is not meant as a barrier to attendance. All are welcome.
To Register see below:
Registration is requested by January 4th, 2025. Walk ins are welcome.
Please complete the form below and pay with Stripe or send your check to: COSTL c/o Susie Brent-489 Staines Court – St. Louis, MO 63141 or bring to the event.
About Dwight Bitikofer
Dwight Bitikofer has been active in St. Louis poetry circles for two decades. For a number of years he frequented open mic circles and curated several monthly poetry events. He has taken poetry classes at the University of Iowa Summer Writing Festival. Dwight has published two chapbooks of his own poetry. He enjoys giving readings. With a jazz musician friend, they have performed “pojazz” together. He is also a board member and past president of St. Louis Poetry Center.
Dwight is a long-time member of Al-Anon. His centering prayer practice began just over five years ago. He is still practicing.
For more information about the Soul Trekkers CLICK HERE or contact Susie Brent, 314-852-4719, susiebrentcostl@gmail.com
Join Soul Trekkers on first Saturdays as we explore centering prayer with:
- March 1 – Forest Bathing Walk with Colleen Baum
- Upcoming Soul Trekker Events: Including Yoga, Art and Japanese Flower Arranging (Ikebana).
Register
Suggested donation amount is $10 and may be paid when registering. However the suggested fee is not meant to be a barrier for attending. All are welcome.