LIVING WELL MINISTRIES OFFERS:

SPIRITUAL LIFE COACHING for individuals and groups:
Faith and Community Transitions
Coming Out Discernment for LGBT/Allies
Forgiveness
Work-life Balance
Sustainable Activism
Leadership/Vital Organizations

Coaching appointments conducted in-person or by phone for clients locally, nationally, internationally.

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WEEKLY CLASSES & MONTHLY WORKSHOPS/RETREATS. (During summer break July 12-August 31, there will be no regular Tuesday or Saturday gatherings.)

RETREAT, EDUCATION & PULPIT SUPPLY -- available in Chicagoland and around the country.

REFLECTIONS & CONNECTIONS. Read Jacki's blog by clicking here. Jacki shares reflections, questions and inspirational resources she finds along the way as she seeks to live well and live FROM the Living Well. You are invited to join this new opportunity for sharing your own journey.

UPCOMING EVENTS -- Scroll Further for More Details and Registration Form

JULY

"A Lifestyle of Liberty." Jacki is guest preacher at Lakeview Lutheran Church, 835 W. Addison, Chicago. Sunday, July 5 at 10am.

Forgiving Freedom Coaching Group. Wednesday evenings -- July 8, 15, and 22. 7:30-9:00pm. $25/session. Attendees welcome to attend one or more. Pre-registration required.

The Power of Forgiveness Film/Discussion. Saturday, July 11. 10:00am-12:00pm. FREE. Lunch opportunity (on our own) precedes afternoon workshop.

Forgiving Freedom: The Way of Releasing Resentment. Saturday, July 11. 1:30pm-4:30pm. $35. Includes program, materials and one optional follow-up coaching session.

Treasure Your Life! Teleclass. Thursday mornings -- July 16, 23, and 30. 9:00-10:00am CST. $75 for the entire class (includes one optional individual coaching session).

AUGUST

Forgiveness Workshop at Chicago Public Library (John Merlo Branch), 644 W. Belmont, Chicago. Tuesday evening, August 25. FREE. Watch for more details.


SEPTEMBER

Omnigender: A Transreligious Approach. Book study group forming to work with this title by Virginia Ramey Mollenkott. Watch for more details.

"Living Well" Weekly Spirituality Group. Tuesdays, 7:00-9pm.

Energy Leadership for Clergy/Activists. Saturday TBA.

OCTOBER

Prayerful Living: Living the Serenity Prayer. 5th Annual Senior Citizens' retreat led by Jacki at Lutherdale Retreat Center in WI. Closed event for members of two Chicago ministries.

Forgiveness Retreat: The Way of Releasing Resentment. Expanded forgiveness program in weekend-long retreat format at the Leaven Center in Lyons, MI. October 9-11.

Befriending the Bible for LGBT Christians. Tuesday evenings, 7:00-9:00pm. Start date tba.

November

The Religious World of Jesus. Tuesday evenings, 7:00-9:00pm. Extended study based on book of the same name by Frederick Murphy. November - January.

December

Weekly meditation circle during Advent. TBA

JANUARY 2010

The Power of Forgiveness Film/Discussion. Thousand Waves Martial Arts and Self-defense Center, 1220 W. Belmont in Chicago. Part of Thousand Waves' Meditation and Activism Series. Saturday, January 16, 4-6pm.

Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at St. James Presbyterian Church, 6554 N. Rockwell Street, Chicago. Programs are the sole responsibility of Living Well Ministries.

Event Registration Instructions

To register for any local event publicized here, contact jacki@livingwellministries.net for a Paypal invoice or send the following information and a check payable to:

Living Well Ministries
6554 N. Rockwell Street
Chicago, IL 60645

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Power of Forgiveness Film/Discussion

Saturday, July 11. 10am-12pm. 6554 N. Rockwell Street, Chicago. Free. Rsvp requested.

This is the film description of "The Power of Forgiveness," which is shown every 4-6 weeks. Followed by lunch conversation and a mini-workshop described in the next post.

This amazing film includes stories and interviews with people from many faith traditions: Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel on forgiveness in the Jewish faith Azim Khamisa on forgiveness and Islam Rev. James Forbes on forgiveness from a Christian perspective Best-selling author Thomas Moore and others speak from a psycho-spiritual dimension.

Learn about forgiveness research… hear about the dream of a Garden of Forgiveness at 9/11 Ground Zero… watch as children learn a different way… take away new thoughts, questions, and leadings.

“This film offers no single formula or easy answers; it DOES inspire with stories and images of those who are testimonies to healing and redemption in the most difficult of circumstances,” says Rev. Jacki Belile of Living Well Ministries. Living Well Ministries exists to support lives of faith, intention and service by creating sacred spaces -- safety for growth -- in retreats, classes and 1-1 spiritual coaching.

The film is 78 minutes long, followed by light refreshments and discussion. For more information, contact Rev. Jacki Belile at 773.655.4357 or jacki@livingwellministries.net.

Forgiving Freedom Coaching Group

Wednesdays, July 8, 15 and 22. 7:00-8:30pm. Pre-registration required.$25/session. Attend one or more. Use the unique combination of Energy Leadership coaching tools: visioning, core energy/values identification, naming obstacles, planning and radically non-judgmental accountability. Give yourself the gift of support you deserve as you anchor forgiveness work in your values and the lure of the peaceful life you intend. Contact Rev. Jacki Belile at 773.655.4357 or jacki@livingwellministries.net

Treasure Your Time Teleclass

Thursday mornings: July 16, 23, and 30. 9:00-10:00am CST. $75 for the entire class (includes one optional individual coaching session). Join others on the journey to make manageable, lasting changes in lives of overwhelming stress. Explore an approach to self-care which honors your whole self and the callings you've embraced. Discover what's draining you, what fuels you, and what your Wise Self knows and needs. A combination of coaching and book study group, this is the first teleclass offered by Living Well Ministries. Resources used include tools designed by Rev. Jacki Belile, the class facilitator, and Take Time for Your Life by Cheryl Richardson (see www.cherylrichardson.com). To register, email jacki@livingwellministries.net for PayPal invoice and conference call information. Group capacity: 1-8

FINANCIAL WELLNESS: Tips for Abundance Actions

WATCH FOR DETAILS ON SUMMER REPEAT OF THIS UNIQUE PROGRAM. 6554 N. Rockwell Street, Chicago. Cost: $40 (includes light lunch).

Do you want to move from worry to wellness in your financial life? Are you tired of extreme messages that overwhelm you with unachievable burdens or glib advice? Give yourself the gift of this unique day, a gathering to:

NAME INFLUENCES ON OUR GOALS AND BELIEFS ABOUT MONEY
EXPLORE CURRENT BELIEFS THAT LIMIT CREATIVITY AND SABOTAGE DISCIPLINE
BRAINSTORM PRACTICAL, ACHIEVABLE ACTIONS THAT WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
RECEIVE SUPPORT FOR YOUR UNIQUE NEXT STEPS

Attendees will gain resources for the heart, mind and pocketbook through this unique combination of presentation, discussion, and meditation and follow-up recommendations.

Co-sponsored by Living Well Ministries and the Law Office of Kelli Dudley

PRESENTERS

Kelli Dudley is a lawyer who assists people to change their minds about debt. She defends people who are pursued by creditors, mortgage companies, and landlords. She helps them to negotiate when they truly owe money, and assists them to defend themselves when they are unjustly harassed. Kelli teaches Housing Law at the DePaul University College of Law and teaches in several paralegal and college programs. Her passion is helping people understand money and material resources as tools that can help them attain their true purpose. Founder of Living Well Ministries, Jacki Belile is an ordained American Baptist minister and spiritual life coach. She has previously served as pastor of two congregations and worked in the fields of health ministry and interfaith dialogue. Since 2000, she has led retreats and seminars on topics including stress management, spirituality of stewardship, befriending the Bible, and forgiveness. In addition to her local and long-distant individual coaching practice, she is available for “committee coaching” for churches and non-profits.

To register, send a check payable to “Living Well Ministries,” 6554 N. Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60645 by May 5 (registration deadline). For more information, contact attorneykelli@sbcglobal.net or jacki@livingwellministries.net .