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Programs & Services

Mercy Center sponsors programs and services promoting personal and spiritual growth.

Consult the Calendar of Events for current offerings.

Taizé Prayer
The simple and beautiful chant music of Taizé monastery in France promotes inner unity and allows one’s spirit to be more attentive to what is essential. Taize Prayer is held during the seasons of Advent and Lent. An introductory video about the history, spirit, and prayer style of Taizé is shown at 6:30 p.m. with the prayer following from 7:00—8:00 p.m. Reservations are not required.

Holistic Offerings
Mercy Center frequently provides classes aimed at bringing body, mind, and spirit into a deep unity in the praise of God:

Tai Chi, Devotion in Motion: Qigong/Tai Chi involves moving with purpose and intent to harmonize, balance, and align body, mind, and spirit. These classes do The Five Elements Tai Chi form.

Yoga: This series of classes focuses on connecting with the energetic effects of yoga to balance and empower body, mind, and spirit. Using gently flowing movement, breath, and guided imagery, yoga will create a greater sense of union between the Divine and the human.

Workshops
Mercy Center frequently sponsors workshops promoting spirituality, faith formation, and various aspects of human development. Consult the Calendar of Events for current offerings.


Ongoing Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction is a confidential conversation in which God is present as the directee shares with the director. The director is not a therapist, but rather a listener who can be helpful as one strives to open more fully to the action of God’s Spirit. Call for further information.