
The Garden Gatherings
“It led me towards undeniable truth.
I have felt an energy I want to fill my life with.
Thank you for that gift.”

April 2025: Rose Resurrection - From the Tomb of Shame to the Touch of Love (Online)
April’s Garden Gathering, with the theme of Rose Resurrection and the topic From the Tomb of Shame to the Touch of Love, invites you into the mystery of renewal—how we can rise from the shadows of shame into the embrace of love. As we come together, we will reflect on the journey of Mary Magdalene, who was freed from seven demons and transformed by Christ’s love. Through deep dialogue, journey journaling, heartfelt hugs, and worthy worship, we will explore how shame entombs us and how love resurrects us. This gathering is about stepping out of the tomb and into the light, releasing the burdens we were never meant to carry, and encountering the love that sets us free.

April 2025: Rose Resurrection - From the Tomb of Shame to the Touch of Love (Oslo)
April’s Garden Gathering, with the theme of Rose Resurrection and the topic From the Tomb of Shame to the Touch of Love, invites you into the mystery of renewal—how we can rise from the shadows of shame into the embrace of love. As we come together, we will reflect on the journey of Mary Magdalene, who was freed from seven demons and transformed by Christ’s love. Through deep dialogue, journey journaling, heartfelt hugs, and worthy worship, we will explore how shame entombs us and how love resurrects us. This gathering is about stepping out of the tomb and into the light, releasing the burdens we were never meant to carry, and encountering the love that sets us free.

February 2025: Spirit Steps - Attending to Attention (Oslo)
February’s Garden Gathering, with the topic of Attending to Attention, invites you to explore the practice of presence — how we can turn our attention toward the Creator by connecting deeply with creation. As we come together in the Botanical Garden, we’ll attune our senses and nurture our awareness, following the example of Francis of Assisi. Through sacred stillness, gentle practices, deep dialogue, and shared moments of prayer, we will learn to walk in step with the Spirit, listening to the whispers of God in nature and in our hearts. This gathering is about cultivating an attentive heart, learning to surrender our distractions, and finding God in every moment.

February 2025: Spirit Steps - Attending to Attention (Online)
February’s Garden Gathering, with the topic of Attending to Attention, invites you to explore the practice of presence — how we can turn our attention toward the Creator by connecting deeply with creation. As we come together in the Botanical Garden, we’ll attune our senses and nurture our awareness, following the example of Francis of Assisi. Through sacred stillness, gentle practices, deep dialogue, and shared moments of prayer, we will learn to walk in step with the Spirit, listening to the whispers of God in nature and in our hearts. This gathering is about cultivating an attentive heart, learning to surrender our distractions, and finding God in every moment.

January 2025: Spirit Steps - From Aimlessly Adrift to Daring Direction (Online)
What does it mean to move from being aimlessly adrift to walking in discipled direction? This month’s Garden Gathering, From Aimlessly Adrift to Discipled Direction, invites you to explore how Spirit Steps can anchor us in God’s purpose. Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to go from floating without focus to following the Spirit with clarity and conviction. Through sacred stillness, holding hands, deep dialogue, journey journaling, and intimate intercession, we’ll learn to embrace a life rooted in God’s guidance. This isn’t about striving but about surrendering to the Spirit’s lead — step by step, into the fullness of His plans.

January 2025: Spirit Steps - From Aimlessly Adrift to Daring Direction (Oslo)
What does it mean to move from being aimlessly adrift to walking in discipled direction? This month’s Garden Gathering, From Aimlessly Adrift to Discipled Direction, invites you to explore how Spirit Steps can anchor us in God’s purpose. Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to go from floating without focus to following the Spirit with clarity and conviction. Through sacred stillness, holding hands, deep dialogue, journey journaling, and intimate intercession, we’ll learn to embrace a life rooted in God’s guidance. This isn’t about striving but about surrendering to the Spirit’s lead — step by step, into the fullness of His plans.

December 2024: Spirit Steps - Walking the Way of Salt and Fire (Online)
What does it mean to walk with the Spirit? This month’s Garden Gathering, Walking the Way of Salt and Fire, invites you to explore the sacred path of purification and presence. Together, we’ll reflect on how each step we take is both preserved by salt and refined by fire — symbols of God’s covenant to be our guide. Through sowing seeds on the theme of Spirit Steps, contemplative journaling, candle gazing, mindful walking, we’ll learn to walk with the Spirit in patience, purpose, and power. This isn’t about rushing forward but about walking with God — step by step, with every step counting toward something greater.

December 2024: Spirit Steps - Walking the Way of Salt and Fire (Oslo)
What does it mean to walk with the Spirit? This month’s Garden Gathering, Walking the Way of Salt and Fire, invites you to explore the sacred path of purification and presence. Together, we’ll reflect on how each step we take is both preserved by salt and refined by fire — symbols of God’s covenant to be our guide. Through sowing seeds on the theme of Spirit Steps, contemplative journaling, mindful walking, and a shared fireside feast, we’ll learn to walk with the Spirit in patience, purpose, and power. This isn’t about rushing forward but about walking with God — step by step, with every step counting toward something greater.

November 2024: Inviting Intimacy - Harvest of the Heart (Online)
Are you longing to deepen your trust and connection with the Sacred (God), yourself, and others? This month’s Garden Gathering, Harvest of the Heart, is all about dropping into the heart, embracing vulnerability and reaping the fruits of true intimacy. Together, we’ll slow down, reflect, and share in an evening designed to refresh, inspire, and create belonging. Through guided prayer, heartfelt sharing, and creative expression, we’ll explore what it means to grow closer to the sacred and to each other.

November 2024: Inviting Intimacy - Harvest of the Heart (Oslo)
Are you longing to deepen your trust and connection with the Sacred (God), yourself, and others? This month’s Garden Gathering, Harvest of the Heart, is all about dropping into the heart, embracing vulnerability and reaping the fruits of true intimacy. Together, we’ll slow down, reflect, and share in an evening designed to refresh, inspire, and create belonging. Through guided prayer, heartfelt sharing, and creative expression, we’ll explore what it means to grow closer to the sacred and to each other.

























