From the Heat of Summer to the Hush of Fall: A Season of Grace Begins | |
Greetings!,
As summer’s energy begins to soften and the light subtly shifts, we find ourselves standing at the threshold between seasons. A sacred space of transition.
In the spiritual life, these seasonal edges often mirror our own internal rhythms. The move from summer to fall invites us to slow down, let go, and ground ourselves again. It’s a time for reflection, for intentional rest, and for making space for healing.
At Gestalt Pastoral Care, we enter this season with gratitude and anticipation. Whether you are seeking healing, preparing for deeper formation, or simply needing to breathe and be still, we invite you to join us in what’s unfolding.
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Sacred Stillness: A Fall Reflection from GPC
In this season, we invite you to pause with us:
- Reflect on where God is moving in your life
- Join an upcoming retreat or workshop
- Consider a fall gift to sustain this healing work
| | | | Grow in Grace. Journey with Us this Fall. | | |
Longing for a place to restore your soul? Seeking resilience in an ever-changing world?
Register by September 1, 2025
Hosted on Zoom
Fall 2025 (dates set by group)
2-hour sessions tailored to participant availability
Limited to 6 participants
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Longing for a place to restore your soul? Seeking resilience in an ever-changing world?
Register by September 1, 2025
Join a small group this fall in a confidential, healing space where gentle body movement and prayer practices create room for God’s grace to move.
Each participant will engage with Gestalt Pastoral Care for personal inner work.
Limited to 6 participants
Harrisonburg, VA
Meets 2x per month (Sept–Nov)
Led by Paula Stoltzfus, GPC Minister & Pastor
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A sacred space for those grieving and seeking healing.
September 20, 2025
Led by GPC Minister Yuri A., this intimate one-day retreat invites participants to gently bring their grief before God in a safe and prayer-filled setting.
Limited to 6 participants Held at Villa Immaculata Retreat House
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This week-long Opening to Grace retreat with Sue S. focuses on how we cultivate sacred space.
October 13–18, 2025
Within and around us. Through embodied presence, healing prayer, and community, this retreat offers a deep encounter with God’s Spirit at work.
Space limited to 10 participants + 2 observers
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Looking for a time of spiritual renewal?
November 7-8, 2025
Join us for the Opening to Grace Retreat at Dhilkushā Retreat House in the Shenandoah Valley. Facilitated by GPC Ministers Paula Stoltzfus & Pat Hostetter Martin, this retreat invites you to nurture your inner growth through prayer, body awareness, and Gestalt Pastoral Care practices.
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This interactive workshop, led by Rev. Roy Hange, explores the deep work of generational healing using the genogram, an intentional tool for naming and understanding patterns of trauma and grace in family systems.
Friday, September 12, 2025
Topics include:
- Why generational healing matters in spiritual care
- How to create and use a genogram
- Contexts where generational work opens deeper healing
- Moving into liturgies for generational healing
- The emerging science of inherited memory and trauma
This is an experiential offering with questions and engagement throughout.
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Called to lead? Join the GPC Board of Trustees
GPC is seeking new trustees to guide our mission into the future. If you have a heart for healing and skills in areas like finance, development, or communications, we invite you to prayerfully consider serving.
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GPC Receives grant from Paypal Giving Fund
We are grateful to announce that GPC has received a grant from the PayPal Giving Fund, helping us continue offering spaces of healing and growth through retreats, trainings, and workshops.
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We are grateful for a recent gift of $400 from one of our supporters!
This generosity makes it possible for participants who might not otherwise be able to attend to experience the healing power of a retreat or training.
Every contribution, large or small, helps open the door to grace, healing, and wholeness for someone in our community. Thank you for being part of this circle of care.
| | Give Thanks: A Season of Generosity | | |
As we move into a season marked by gratitude and harvest, we invite you to participate in our “Give Thanks” campaign to support the ongoing healing of GPC.
Your gift helps us:
- Provide financial assistance for retreats and training
- Support ministers offering care in their communities
- Offer safe, Spirit-led spaces for grief, growth, and grace
When you give, share with us gift of gratitude- what led you to give, or how this ministry has impacted your life.
As we move from the brightness of summer into the stillness of fall, may you find sacred rhythm in the turning. Thank you for being part of the GPC community. For your prayers, your presence, and your partnership in this work.
With gratitude, Gestalt Pastoral Care
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