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A Ministry of St. James Episcopal Church • 205 N. Fourth Street • Baton Rouge, Louisiana USA 70802 • 225-387-5141 |
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The St. James Center for Spiritual Formation is a ministry of
Contact the CSF for further information on the Center's mission and programs by writing info AT stjames csf DOT org.. Contact the Websexton with any questions or problems with this site by writing websexton AT stjames csf DOT org. Last Modified: January 31, 2008 Copyright 2008, St. James Center for Spiritual Formation. All Rights Reserved.
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Special Program for Spring 2008:
Download Friday night's program in two MP3 segments: here, and here. Download Saturday's program in three MP3 segments,
Download the St. James Christian Education Spring Brochure.
Forgiveness: What It Is and What It Isn't
Please join us as the Saint James Center for Spiritual Formation hosts Barbara Crafton presenting Forgiveness: What it is and What it Isn’t. This event will be held on February 22 and 23 and is open to anyone who would like to have a deeper understanding of forgiveness. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton is an Episcopal priest, spiritual director and author. She was rector of St. Clement’s Church in Manhattan’s Theatre district. She was also a chaplain on the waterfront of New York, and served both historic Trinity Church, Wall Street and St. John’s Church in Greenwich Village. She was a chaplain at Ground Zero during the recovery effort after the WTC bombing. An actress, director and producer, she has worked for many years in combining the lively arts and the life of faith. Her books, articles, and radio scripts have won many awards, including numerous Polly Bond Awards from Episcopal Communicators and the coveted Gabriel Award for religious broadcasting. She is seen frequently on television both as a preacher and as a commentator on Hallmark’s "New Morning" and "America at Worship," and has been profiled extensively in electronic and print media throughout the world. Barbara Crafton is married to Richard Quaintance, sometimes better known simply as "Q", a professor of English literature. She has two children and two grandchildren. The cost for the program is $20/day or $35 for the weekend, including light refreshments Friday evening and continental breakfast Saturday morning. Call the church office at 225-387-5141 for on-site child care during the program For more information, please contact The Reverend Robert Odom, Director of the Saint James Center for Spiritual Formation, or by phone at 387-5141, extension 225. Led by Margaret Culbertson on the second Tuesdays and fourth Mondays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the CSF Atrium on the third floor of the Ministries Center Svaroopa® is a highly meditative and therapeutic style of Hatha yoga that uses familiar yoga poses to create deep openings in the muscles around the spine. Core tensions in the body begin in the muscles around the base of the spine and then affect the rest of the body. When these tensions are released, you will feel more connected to your body, and begin to cultivate and experience bliss. This is not exercise, although you will experience many physical improvements; it is a consciousness-oriented yoga that promotes healing and transformation. Yogis use yoga poses as a preparation for meditation, and you likely will find that Svaroopa® will help to deepen your meditation practice. All poses are propped and many people who can’t do other styles of yoga will feel comfortable in this class. Wear comfortable and loose fitting clothing. There is no fee for this class. The class will be taught in the Atrium of the St. James Center for Spiritual Formation on the third floor of the Ministries Center. The first class will be held on Tuesday, October 9. and be offered on the second Tuesdays and fourth Mondays thereafter, from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Please call or e-mail Margaret if you are interested in this class. She is trying to get a count of those who may be interested so that she can order supplies. Margaret should also be contacted if you have questions, either via email or 225-753-4206. Sunday evenings at 5:30 p.m. Join in this time of reflective discussion of a spiritual topic, book, or program. An intimate gathering in a holy place, a typical evening opens with silent prayer, followed by a time of facilitated conversation. First on the list for fall 2007 is the new book about Mother Teresa, Mother Teresa - Come Be My Light, written by Mother Teresa and Brian Kolodiejchuk. Hand-in-hand with her life of loving, giving faith and service was her experience of “the dark night of the soul,” feeling like God had “lost her file.” Join us as we explore the roles of faith and doubt in her life and our own. By appointment. Spiritual direction is a privileged time and place to reflect about one’s relationship with God. The Center offers this service monthly with a one-hour meeting with Deacon Pat Lyle or Linda Nelson of Advent House, New Orleans. To make an appointment with Pat, call her at 225-936-1492. Linda is available the first Tuesday of each month; e-mail her for an appointment. Morning Prayer: Tuesday & Wednesday mornings from 8:15-8:30 a.m. CSF Atrium, third floor of the Ministries Center This traditional Anglican service of prayer and the Word give each participant an opportunity to begin his/her day in God’s presence, listening for His voice in Holy Scripture and giving voice to each need and concern in prayer.
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