A Monthly Invitation to Slow Down, Relax, and Nourish Your Whole Being.

Breathe deeply. Move gently. Leave feeling renewed.

Life can feel full, fast, and demanding. Our Slow Down Yoga class offers a gentle invitation to slow down, release tension, and reconnect with yourself through mindful movement and intentional rest.

Designed for every body and every experience level, this monthly class combines slow, accessible yoga with breathwork and relaxation practices to help calm your nervous system, improve flexibility, and create space for peace. Whether you're brand new to yoga or have practiced for years, you'll be welcomed into a supportive, judgment-free environment where the focus is not performance. It's presence.

Following class, you're invited to stay for an optional time of tea, light refreshments, and conversation. It's a chance to linger, connect with others, or simply enjoy a few extra moments of calm before returning to the busyness of life.

What to Expect

During this one-hour class, you'll experience:

• Gentle, slow-flow yoga suitable for all levels

• Guided breathing and mindfulness practices

• Restorative poses designed to reduce stress and tension

• Time to slow down and reconnect with your body

• A peaceful, welcoming atmosphere

After class, enjoy:

• Optional tea and light refreshments

• Casual conversation and community

• Space to linger and recharge

Who Is This For?

This class is for anyone who:

• Is feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or mentally fatigued

• Wants to improve flexibility and mobility through gentle movement

• Is looking for a peaceful way to end or begin their week

• Enjoys mindfulness, reflection, or intentional self-care

• Wants to meet others in a relaxed and welcoming environment

• Has never tried yoga before—or simply prefers a slower pace

No prior yoga experience is necessary.

You'll Leave With...

• A calmer mind and more relaxed body

• Practical breathing techniques you can use throughout the week

• Reduced tension and greater body awareness

• A renewed sense of peace and balance

• Encouragement to make rest a regular rhythm of your life

Event Details

Date: Monthly

Time: 60-minute yoga class, followed by an optional tea and refreshments

Location: St. Andrew’s UMC

Cost: $12

Who: All experience levels welcome

What to Bring: Comfortable clothing and a yoga mat (mats available if needed)

Come exactly as you are. Whether you need a moment to breathe, stretch, reflect, or simply get out of the house for an hour, we'd love to welcome you into this monthly rhythm of rest.

A Faith & Creativity Workshop for Reflection, Rest, and Spiritual Renewal

Slow down. Pay attention. Create with intention.

Life moves quickly. Between work, family, responsibilities, and constant noise, it can be difficult to notice where God is present in our everyday lives. Pieces of Presence is an invitation to step away from the hurry and spend a few intentional hours reconnecting with God, yourself, and your own creativity.

Through guided reflection, Scripture, quiet practices, and a simple hands-on creative project, you'll be invited to explore your spiritual journey in a fresh way. This isn't about making perfect art or having artistic talent. It's about creating space to listen, notice, and respond to God's presence through the creative process.

Whether you're longing for a meaningful Saturday morning, looking for a different way to engage your faith, or simply craving space to breathe, you'll leave feeling more grounded, refreshed, and connected.

What to Expect

During this two-hour workshop, you'll experience:

• Guided spiritual reflections

• Scripture and contemplative practices

• A creative art experience (no artistic experience required)

• Quiet time for personal reflection and journaling

• Meaningful conversation in a welcoming community

• Light refreshments

Everything you need is provided.

Who Is This For?

This workshop is for anyone who:

• Wants to deepen their relationship with God in a fresh, meaningful way.

• Feels spiritually weary or longs for intentional space to slow down.

• Enjoys creativity—or is simply curious about exploring it as a spiritual practice.

• Loves retreats, journaling, reflection, or contemplative practices.

• Is looking for a life-giving way to spend a Saturday morning.

• Doesn't consider themselves "artistic" but wants to experience God in a new way.

No artistic ability is necessary. Come exactly as you are.

You'll Leave With...

• A completed creative piece that reflects your personal journey

• Practical ways to integrate creativity into your spiritual life

• Greater awareness of God's presence in everyday moments

• Renewed peace, perspective, and encouragement

• Space to breathe and reconnect with what matters most

Event Details

Dates: Saturday, September 12, November 14

Time: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: St. Andrew’s UMC

Cost: $25 *Registration includes all art supplies and refreshments.

Space is intentionally limited to create an intimate, reflective experience.

Reserve your spot today.

A 4-Week Holiday Grief-Support & Coping Skills Group

You don't have to navigate the holidays alone.

The holiday season can be one of the most difficult times after the loss of someone you love. Traditions change, memories resurface, and the expectations of the season can feel overwhelming. Whether your loss is recent or happened years ago, grief often feels different—and sometimes heavier—during the holidays.

Surviving the Holidays with Grief is a four-week group designed to provide practical coping strategies, compassionate support, and space to process your experience alongside others who understand. Together, we'll explore ways to care for yourself, honor your grief, navigate difficult moments, and move through the season with greater confidence and self-compassion.

You don't have to "be okay" to come. You simply have to come as you are.

What to Expect

Throughout this four-week group, you'll experience:

• Practical tools for navigating grief during the holiday season

• Gentle guidance for managing difficult emotions and overwhelming moments

• Healthy coping skills you can use throughout the holidays

• Supportive conversations with others who understand loss

• Opportunities for reflection, encouragement, and hope

• A safe, confidential, and welcoming environment

This group combines education, practical skill-building, and meaningful connection to help you move through the season with greater support.

Who Is This For?

This group is for adults who:

• Are grieving the death of a loved one

• Feel anxious or overwhelmed as the holidays approach

• Want practical strategies for coping with holiday gatherings, traditions, and difficult days

• Are looking for a supportive community that understands grief

• Desire a space where they don't have to explain or hide what they're experiencing

Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, you are welcome.

You'll Leave With...

• Practical coping tools for the holiday season

• Greater confidence in navigating difficult days and meaningful traditions

• A deeper understanding of your grief and how it may show up during the holidays

• Healthy ways to care for yourself while honoring your loved one

• Connection with others who understand the unique challenges of grieving during the holidays

• Encouragement, hope, and support for the season ahead

Event Details

Dates: Tuesdays, November 3 - November 24

Time: 7-8:30pm

Location: St. Andrew United Methodist Church

Group Size: Limited to 6–8 participants to foster meaningful connection and discussion.

Investment: Early bird $150 (through October 27), $200 after

Because of the personal nature of this group, registration is intentionally limited. Reserve your spot early to ensure a place.

You don't have to carry your grief through the holidays by yourself. Join us for four weeks of practical support, compassionate community, and space to honor both your loss and your hope.