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REFLECT. RELATE. 
REENERGIZE.

Reflect on the life you have been given.
Relate meaningfully to others at home and work.
Reenergize your calling.

"Just where you are—that's the place to start."

—Pema Chödrön

2023 THEME

Every fall the Lumunos staff gathers to begin talking about the upcoming year’s program theme. In the brainstorming we always ask some version of the following questions: What is going on in the world? What are the needs out there? Where is the intersection between what people need and our mission? 

In hindsight, I realize now that asking those questions was a version of what became our theme for 2023—listening. At our best, when we ask questions, we are saying that we want to listen. I realize that this is not always true, and that there is a kind of question-asking that represents anything but good listening. But it was our questions and subsequent listening that brought us to what I think is a relevant and important theme for the year. 

 

This is the thing about listening—it usually leads someplace good. Not 100% of the time—I have heard hurtful things at times I didn’t want to hear. But most of the time my listening has led to growth and understanding. I can’t say the same thing about my talking. The end result there has been, well, not great at times. But our theme this year is based on the belief that the world will be a better place if we all improved our listening.

 

So I hope you can join us for some of our programming around Courageous Listening. We plan to explore different kinds of listening: To other people of course; but also listening to our emotions and bodies; listening to nature; listening to the needs around us and listening for God in the midst of all of it.

 

Join us!

Upcoming Events

  • Bittersweet: 4 Part Book Exploration
    Bittersweet: 4 Part Book Exploration
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 03
    Virtual Book Exploration
    Oct 03, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
    Virtual Book Exploration
    Oct 03, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
    Virtual Book Exploration
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  • Women Becoming Book Club October 2023
    Women Becoming Book Club October 2023
    Wed, Oct 04
    Zoom
    Oct 04, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Oct 04, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Stories of Women Becoming Their Authentic Selves Led by Becca Perry-Hill October 4th, 12-1 pm ET ("The Light We Carry" by Michelle Obama) Register to receive the Zoom link.
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  • Listening to Emotions: Awe
    Listening to Emotions: Awe
    Thu, Oct 05
    Virtual Event
    Oct 05, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    Virtual Event
    Oct 05, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    Virtual Event
    Led by Leanne Walt October 5th, 7:30-8:30 pm ET Register to receive the Zoom link.
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  • The Healing Path: An Evening With James Finley
    The Healing Path: An Evening With James Finley
    Wed, Oct 11
    Virtual Event
    Oct 11, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT
    Virtual Event
    Oct 11, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT
    Virtual Event
    In this 90-minute event with the wise and wonderful James Finley, we’ll have a conversation around his new spiritual memoir: “The Healing Path: A Memoir and Invitation”.
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  • Crossing the River - In Person Mini Retreat
    Crossing the River - In Person Mini Retreat
    Thu, Oct 12
    First Congregational Church
    Oct 12, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    First Congregational Church, 38 S Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
    Oct 12, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    First Congregational Church, 38 S Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
    Facilitated by Doug Wysockey-Johnson Change is constant and comes in many forms - health, relationships, work, and societal changes just to name a few.
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  • Mystics for Everyday Living: St. Paul
    Mystics for Everyday Living: St. Paul
    Wed, Oct 18
    Zoom
    Oct 18, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Oct 18, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    Zoom
    The Mystics Series is a monthly drop-in online event exploring the wisdom of the mystics and how that wisdom might help us in our spiritual journeys.
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  • Implicit Bias: Racial Equity Insights
    Implicit Bias: Racial Equity Insights
    Sat, Nov 11
    Virtual Event
    Nov 11, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    Nov 11, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    Online workshop by Racial Equity Insights, Tony Nabors, for individuals who desire to strengthen their anti-racist tools and courageously listen to how implicit bias impacts ways of thinking and doing.
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  • Mystics for Everyday Living: Meister Eckhart Part II
    Mystics for Everyday Living: Meister Eckhart Part II
    Wed, Nov 15
    Zoom
    Nov 15, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST
    Zoom
    Nov 15, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST
    Zoom
    The Mystics Series is a monthly drop-in online event exploring the wisdom of the mystics and how that wisdom might help us in our spiritual journeys.
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I would like to take this opportunity to extend my gratitude for the opportunities for growth and meaningful reflection afforded by the Physicians Colleagues program. The type of introspection and discussion amongst peers provided by the program does not come instinctually to me, and the fact that it has influenced my outlook on practice and life underscores the depth of the program. The program has encouraged me to think reflectively, and act proactively, regarding how I function as a physician, and more importantly, as a person. I returned from the retreat energized, which is perfect timing for when our family gratefully ushers in a new life.

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