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.

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.

CEREMONIES --Jacki is available to preside at weddings, commitment ceremonies, funerals and memorial services, and house blessings. Contact her at jacki@livingwellministries.net for current rates.

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

NOVEMBER

TUESDAYS

Living Well Spirituality Group. Tuesday evenings, November 3, 10, 17, 24.

7-7:30pm -- Interfaith Lovingkindness Meditation.

7:30-9pm -- Yearnings: Embracing the Sacred Messiness of Life Book Discussion Continues. Free. Gratitude offerings received.

THURSDAYS

Taking Time...Transforming Time: The Spiritual Promise of "Self-Care." Thursdays, 8am-9am CST, beginning November 5. Give yourself the gift of this unique weekly teleclass and coaching group. Explore transformative concepts and gain practical tools for what Cheryl Richardson calls "extreme self-care." $20/session, or $135 for all eight. Pre-registration required. Attendance limited to 10.

DECEMBER

TUESDAYS

Living Well Spirituality Group continues. December 1, 8 and 15.

7-7:30pm Lectio Divina meditation on familiar advent scriptures

7:30-9pm The Gift of Forgiveness Coaching Group. COST: $25/evening. Attendees welcome for 1-3 sessions.

THURSDAYS

Taking Time...Treasuring Time Group continues (Teleclass at 8am CST).

SATURDAYS

PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD -- An Advent Retreat on Forgiveness. Saturday, December 5. 10am-4pm. Explore the promise of forgiveness through the lens of Zechariah's prayer in Luke 1. Cost: $45. Pre-registration and payment by December 2 required.

JANUARY 2010

TUESDAYS

Living Well Spirituality Group continues on Tuesday evenings, 7-9:30pm.

7-7:30pm Meditation TBA

7:30-9:00pm Becoming Human: Core Teachings of Jesus. Tuesdays, Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27. Book study/discussion of this title by Brian C. Taylor. FREE. Gratitude offerings received. Rsvp requested.

SATURDAYS

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.

FEBRUARY

MARCH

The Power of Forgiveness Film/Discussion. March 6 at Three Pillars Yoga. Details tba.

Forgiveness Retreat. March 12-14 at the Leaven Center, Lyons, MI. Details tba

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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Yearnings: Embracing the Sacred Messiness of Life

YEARNINGS: Embracing the Sacred Messiness of Life by Rabbi Irwin Kula and Linda Loewenthal

Tuesdays, October 6 – November 24 (no meeting on 10/20)

7:00 Lovingkindness Meditation
7:30-9:00 Discussion

YEARNINGS offers a new way to use ancient Jewish wisdom and embrace the complexity of our modern life. Life is messy and imperfect. Living in this world is anything but simple. Facing disasters, betrayals, and family problems, we yearn for answers — clear paths, comfortable...easy solutions. And we shouldn't… In fact, Kula says, the messiness is the sacred stuff that keeps us growing. Prior reading recommended but not required. Rsvp requested. Gratitude offerings received. Rsvp to 773-655-4357 or jacki@livingwellministries.net.

Self-Care Teleclass and Coaching Group

Taking Time, Transforming Time: The Spiritual Promise of "Self-Care"

Thursday mornings, 8am-9am CST, beginning November 5. Give yourself the gift of this unique weekly teleclass and coaching group. Explore transformative concepts and gain practical tools for what Cheryl Richardson calls "extreme self-care." As we come to the close of another year, name your visions, regrets and obstacles in constructing the balanced life which will GIVE YOU THE ENERGY to sustain your calling and commitments. Dedicate this space and time to shift your energy from burden to blessing by removing internal and external obstacles and adopting new, achievable goals for living from the inside out. Resources used will include Take Time for Your Life by Cheryl Richardson. Facilitated by Rev. Jacki Belile, CEC, a certified empowerment coach and American Baptist minister. $20/session, or $135 for all eight. Pre-registration required. Upon pre-registration by email, a course outline, required materials, conference call instructions and PayPal invoice will be sent. To register or for more information, contact jacki@livingwellministries.net.

Group will meet by telephone on: 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17,1/7 and 1/14. Attendance limited to 10.

This class will be repeated beginning January 21, 2010.

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The Gift of Forgiveness Coaching Group

Tuesdays, December 1, 8, 15. 6554 N. Rockwell Street, Chicago.

Are you pursuing the promise of peace offered by the forgiveness? Do you feel pressured by others to forgive “prematurely”? Do you hold fears or ideas that may get in the way? Give yourself the gift of non-judgmental support, alternative definitions, and creative brainstorming. Attend one or more of these sessions for a unique experience of group coaching. Together, we'll explore your next steps for making this holiday season and transition to New Year one of truth and transformation. Led by Rev. Jacki Belile, an ordained American Baptist minister and life coach. Pre-registration required. $25/week. Contact jacki@livingwellministries.net or 773.655.4357 for more information.

PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD Retreat

Saturday, December 5. 10am-4pm. 6554 N. Rockwell Street, Chicago.

Explore the promise of forgiveness through the lens of Zechariah's prayer in Luke 1.

And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the forgiveness of their sins. By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.’


Cost: $45. Pre-registration and payment by December 2 required. Contact Jacki@livingwellministries.net or at 773.655.4357 for more information.