The Contemplative Life: Female Mystic Perspective, Sep. 14

2nd Monday Series
September 14 – Ginger Georgulas – Female Mystic Perspective of the Contemplative Life

The objective of The Contemplative Life series is to provide an overview of the distilled wisdom of Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, and other major religions that converge in contemplative practice. The presentations are intended to be intellectually sophisticated (but not academic), experiential, and practical. Without seeking to blur the distinctions between religious faiths, we want to engage together with mutual respect to understand our common core.

Since May we have considered Buddhist, Vedanta Hindu, Sufi, and Jewish perspectives. The September presentation moves us into a different realm by looking specifically to female Christian mystics and understanding some distinctive aspects of how women approach spirituality. Ginger Georgulas will provide examples of female mystics in different eras of history and add further depth to our understanding of the contemplative life.

The Second Monday Contemplative Life series will be followed by a retreat at Northaven led by James Finley October 16-18, with the topic: "Jesus and Buddha - How the teachings of Jesus reflect the Four Noble Truths."

Monday, September 14, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Northaven UMC
11211 Preston Road
Dallas, Sanctuary

Ginger Georgulas, Female Mystic Perspective of the Contemplative Life
No charge.

Ginger Georgulas has had a life-long interest in spirituality and is particularly attuned to the ways in which women experience spirituality. After many years in accounting, Pastor Georgulas followed God’s call to ministry and was ordained in 1991. She served Lutheran congregations in Hawaii and California. In 2001 she retired to be near her two youngest grandchildren. She has since served as an interim pastor, conference dean, seminary student mentor, chaplain for a local chapter of Lutherans Concerned (GLBT Lutherans), and women’s retreat leader.

Previous Presentations:

May 11 - Ruben Habito, “Buddhist Perspective”
June 8 - Pravrajika Brahmaprana, “Vedanta Hindu perspective”
July 13 - Yusuf Kavakci, “Sufi perspective”
August 10 – Geoffrey Dennis, “Jewish perspective”

Future Presentations:

October 1 (Thursday) – Father Don Fischer, St. Joseph Catholic Church—Christian esoteric tradition of Centering Prayer

Click here or more information about the 2nd Monday Series or to register.

You may also call Northaven at 214-363-2479.