Sacred Circle

A Journey in Celtic Christian Spirituality

April 11
8:30-4:30

A One-Day Exploration of Celtic Christian Spirituality

Date: April 11
Time: 8:30-4:30
Location: Salado Museum in Salado, Texas
Cost: General Admission-$20 Students-$10 (goes toward venue, materials, and refreshments)
Lunch: On your own (generous midday break; nearby eateries available)

About the Exploration

Join us for a gentle, grounded day exploring Celtic spirituality through prayer, movement, teaching, and time with the natural world. Rooted in the Christian tradition and open to all, this workshop invites participants into a faith that sees God as deeply present in creation, community, and the ordinary moments of life.

This is not a lecture-heavy day, but a participatory and contemplative experience, offering space to listen, reflect, and engage both body and soul.

What the Day Will Include

Meditation
Guided contemplative practices inspired by Celtic Christian prayer, emphasizing attentiveness, presence, and trust in God’s nearness.

Celtic Teaching
Accessible teachings drawn from Celtic Christian tradition, exploring themes such as creation as God’s “first book,” thin places, hospitality, and the sacredness of everyday life.

Sacred Movement
Simple, prayerful movement practices connected to Celtic spirituality, inviting embodied prayer and awareness. No prior experience is necessary.

Forest Church
An introduction to the Forest Church movement, followed by an outdoor worship experience. This portion includes a brief explanatory presentation and a participatory service shaped by nature, scripture, silence, and prayer.

Who This Experience Is For

Those curious about Celtic Christianity
People longing for a deeper connection between faith and the natural world
Spiritual seekers, church leaders, and contemplatives
Anyone open to a slower, more spacious way of being with God

No prior knowledge of Celtic spirituality is required.

Practical Notes

The gathering runs approximately 8 hours, with a generous midday break for lunch.
Participants are welcome to bring a lunch or explore nearby Salado restaurants.
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for gentle movement and outdoor time.
Printed materials will be provided.

Registration

Space is limited. Advance registration is encouraged.

If cost is a barrier, please reach out. We do not want finances to prevent participation.

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Featuring

Sacred Movement and Meditation

We will introduce two connected but separate practices: Sacred Movement and Meditation. Sacred Movement uses simple, Tai Chi–inspired movements as a healing practice, shaped by Celtic spiritual themes, to support awareness, balance, and connection. Meditation focuses on stillness, breathing, and quiet attention. We’ll focus on why these practices matter and how to do them, with easy guidance and time to try them together. We honor all faith traditions and use inclusive God language from several spiritual paths, so everyone is welcome.

Celtic Christian Spiritual Practices

Engaging teachings drawn from Celtic Christian tradition will explore themes like creation as God’s “first book,” thin places, hospitality, and the sacredness of everyday life. We’ll also introduce a Celtic way of reading the Bible which invites us to read Scripture in three ways: literally, metaphorically, and imaginatively. Throughout the day, there will be opportunities to work in pairs or small groups to practice these approaches together, share insights, and deepen your understanding in a welcoming, hands-on way.

Forest Church

This session introduces Forest Church and then moves into experiencing it together. We’ll start with a brief, down-to-earth overview of what Forest Church is and how worship in nature can shape our spiritual lives. Then we’ll gather for a real Forest Church experience that includes time to explore, reflect, pray, and connect with one another and the natural world. It’s meant to be meaningful, welcoming, and engaging, inviting curiosity, participation, and joy.