LOVE FROM THE CENTER OF WHO YOU ARE! -- Romans 12:9a (The Message)

CHART YOUR COMING OUT COURSE
live into loving expression of your values as you share your life

FORM NEW FAITH
embrace what gives life... set aside what holds you back

FORGIVE FOR LIFE
accept the truth with growing compassion and freedom

LEAD WITH LOVE
nurture energy for creative and committed leadership

BALANCE TRUE COMMITMENTS
make space to sustain your giving with authentic generosity

TRAVEL TOGETHER WITH NEW ENERGY
recover the joy and hope rooted in your organization's mission

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ABUNDANT SUPPORT AS YOU LIVE WELL!

All programs are designed to honor and affirm people of all

sexual orientations, gender identities and faith backgrounds.

SPIRITUAL LIFE COACHING

for individuals, non-profits and committees
(appointments in-person or by phone)

LOCAL AND TELECLASS EVENTS:

TUESDAYS: Teleclasses and Local Living Well Spirituality Group

THURSDAYS: Luncheons and Teleclasses

FRIDAYS: Seniors' Bible Study (Closed group, meets in Uptown)

SATURDAYS: Monthly Workshops and Retreats

SUNDAYS: No regular programs. Email Sabbath.


RETREAT, EDUCATION & PULPIT SUPPLY

CEREMONIES

BLOG "COLLAGES FROM THE CENTER"


Contact Rev. Jacki Belile at jacki@livingwellministries.net or 773.655.4357 for more information. Scroll further for detailed program descriptions and more information about Living Well Ministries and Rev. Belile.

UPCOMING EVENTS -- Scroll Further for More Details

WEEKLY PROGRAMS ARE ON BREAK FOR SUMMER. Check back here soon for Fall 2011 schedule of teleclasses and events in Chicago.

ON THE ROAD

Partnerships for Emergency Preparedness: Building Faith Communities' Capacity to Partner with Public Health Leaders in suburban Cook County. Project Consultant. May-July 2011.

Prayerful Living: Ministers Practicing the Serenity Prayer Together (Closed Group).

Blessings Beyond the Pulpit: Covenant Group for those in Specialized Ministries (Closed Group)

A Living Sacrifice: Biblical Principles for "Self" Care. Community Church of Barrington, September 2011. (Closed Group)

A Living Sacrifice: Eating with SOUL. FEASTIVAL event sponsored by The Center for Faith and Community Health Transformation. October 10. Visit www.chicagofaithandhealth.org for more information.

Pulpit Supply: St. James Presbyterian Church and Community Church of Wilmette. Summer/Fall.

<>Unless otherwise noted, all events are 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

Include a print-out of this brief registration form:
_______________________________________________
Name:

Street Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone/Email:

Religious Background/Community (if applicable):

Name of Event:

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Jacki's Bio

Rev. Jacki Belile, CEC, ELI-MP

Rev. Jacki Belile, the founder of Living Well Ministries (LWM), is an ordained American Baptist minister and certified empowerment coach. Jacki is committed to serving individuals and groups who seek to live in greater spiritual, physical and/or organizational vitality. She grew up in a fundamentalist church in North Dakota, attended evangelical Taylor University in Indiana, and moved to Chicago with her life partner in 1990. Jacki holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work (from Taylor) and a Master of Divinity degree from Chicago Theological Seminary. She received certification as a life coach from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching and is a member of the International Coach Federation.

Jacki has previously worked in the fields of health ministry and interfaith dialogue. Since 2000, she has led retreats and seminars on topics including befriending the Bible, forgiveness, balanced living, stress management and spiritual disciplines.

The first "out" member of the LGBT communities approved for ordination in the American Baptist Churches-USA, Jacki has previously served as pastor of two welcoming and affirming congregations: Phoenix Community Church (Kalamazoo, MI) and Grace Baptist Church (Chicago). Through the ministry of LWM, she enjoys serving as guest preacher, retreat leader and teacher in a wide variety of ecumenical settings.

A child of the Welcoming Churches Movement, Jacki has volunteered in numerous ecumenical efforts toward a more inclusive church for LGBT people and their allies. She was the national committee chair of the first ecumenical gathering of welcoming churches, WOW 2000, in DeKalb, Illinois in 2000. Jacki has served as the Communications Chair of the Holy Relationships National Steering Committee; as a member of the national training team of the Institute for Welcoming Resources; and as a member of the Out in Scripture editorial advisory board, an on-line lectionary-based resource for clergy and laity created by the Human Rights Campaign Religion and Faith Program.

Jacki's hobbies include reading, cooking and improving her music and art literacy. She’s been a yoga student for nine years.

Befriending the Bible Retreat Curriculum - Publication Pending

Rev. Belile has developed a unique approach to reading the Scripture with CARE. Since 2001, she has led workshops and retreats on this material, which will be edited for publication in 2010. Watch for details here. For more information, contact Jacki at 773.655.4357 or jacki@livingwellministries.net.

The Heart of the Matter: A Workshop for Families and Friends of LGBT People

Watch for more information about this workshop available September 2011.

Ceremonies for LIVING WELL

VISION

Living Well Ministries (LWM) supports people who wish to name with intention a threshold, transition or commitment with a public ritual. Some examples of ceremonies include:

Weddings/Holy Unions
Funerals/Memorial Services
House Blessings
Relationship Transitions

With respect and appreciation, I serve people of all gender identities, sexual orientations and family styles in making such public commitments. Together, we will craft a ceremony of intention unique to your situation and expressed values. “Public” means a gathering of your loved ones, however large or small.

My faith convictions and ordination vows combine in a radically inclusive commitment to support lives of faith, intention and service. In creating a ceremony with you, I represent the One who has called us all into abundant life, the fruits of the Spirit, and life-giving community. If you seek a minister who will support you in expressing not only your love, but your reliance on community and your desire to bless this world through your shared lives, then we may be a good match. And about your spirituality… as a Baptist minister committed to interreligious respect, I find much joy in the creative partnership that emerges when diversity calls!

RATES *

Weddings/Holy Unions: $700.00
Funerals/Memorial Services: $400.00
House Blessings: $250.00
Relationship Transitions: $700.00

POLICIES

Weddings/Holy Unions:

Preparation: Five 60-minute planning sessions, spanning a minimum of two months before your ceremony, are required. We will use this time to explore the unique joys, lessons and challenges of your relationship and to plan the ceremony. These sessions will include a combination of 1-1 sessions, relationship sessions, and homework for your private reflection and conversation.

Honorarium: Rate includes planning sessions, liturgy planning, and attendance of rehearsal and ceremony. My services do not include building or musician arrangements or preparation of written programs. (Referrals for musicians and ceremony sites are available.) Payment installments at each session are preferred. Final payment is due one week prior to the ceremony. *

Funerals/Memorial Services: See upcoming post.
House Blessings: See upcoming post.
Relationship Transitions: See upcoming post.

*Additional fees may be negotiated if the scope of my services exceeds customary time allotted.

Financial Wellness: Tips for Abundance Actions

WATCH FOR DETAILS ON REPEAT OFFERS 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.

Retreat "Packages" Available for Your Group

EXAMPLES OF RETREATS & SEMINARS
--available for your organization--

Prayerful Living (Practicing the Serenity Prayer)
Reimagining Forgiveness
A Spirituality of Self-Care
Church Growth: Vitality, Visibility, Vision
Faith vs. Dogma
Befriending the Bible
Coming Out with Integrity & Creativity
Developing Spiritual Practices
Bible Study Immersion Days
Discerning Gifts & Choices
Excellence vs. Perfection
Interfaith Literacy and Dialogue
Journeys of Justice (Heart-Centered Activism)
The Spiritual Power of Simplicity
Wellsprings of Wisdom (seniors’ programming)

BROWSE FURTHER FOR JACKI'S BIO, PAST PROGRAMS ETC.

Browse the next pages "older posts" for previous LWM programs, as well as my bio and previous communities served.