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How to Live: Invitations for Everyone


  • Common Grounds 480 Rugby Road Charlottesville, VA, 22903 United States (map)

Vintage Lunches |  Fall 2019

How to Live:  Invitations for Everyone 

“Everything is phenomenal; everything is incredible; never treat life casually. To be spiritual is to be amazed.”  ---Abraham Joshua Heschel

The Christian spiritual life is not about achievement; it’s about amazement.  It’s not about labor; it’s about play.  This semester we explore the abundant opportunities to “taste and see that the Lord is good.” (Psalm 34:8)  Join us as any Friday as we reclaim our lives and our peace---one invitation at a time.

Fall Semester Schedule (1-2pm at Common Grounds, 480 Rugby Road. All are welcome!)

Sept 13 | Pay Attention: the Art & Science of Play, Practices & Habits

Sept 20 | To Be Spiritual is to be Amazed: a theology of Christian mindfulness

Sept 27 with Robert Cunningham | Wander Through Scripture

Oct 4 with Kate Burke, emerita UVa drama professor | Embody Scripture: A New Lectio Divina

Oct 11 Pray Your Anything: Jesus Prayer | Breath prayers | Help, Thanks, Wow!

Oct 18 Life with Others: Ask 3 Good Questions| Just Connect |Say Thank You

Oct 25 Mindfulness: Statio | Get Away | Hit Pause | Follow Your Breath

Nov 1 Morning Wake Ups: Make a Map | Choose your Intention | Fuel Up

Nov 8 Lunch Breaks: Review the News |1 Small Thing with Great Love | Use Your Words

Nov 15 Happy Hour Stretches: Do That Thing | Go To Your Edge | Give It Away | Bring Beauty

Nov 22 Evening Rituals: Make a List | Do Nothing with Nobody | Walk Backwards | Get Ready to Rest

Nov 29 – Thanksgiving

Dec 6 Body, Mind, Spirit: Feel the Feelings | Move, Dig, Sing, Dance


Earlier Event: September 6
Wahoo Welcome Lunch!
Later Event: October 3
Faith & Work Lunch with Ian Baucom