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"I find it fascinating that many of today’s “buzzwords”—intermittent fasting, meditation, contemplation, counseling—actually have their roots in desert spirituality. Today, those very practices are mainstream. Veganism, intermittent fasting, meditation, silent retreats, long walks in nature are now embraced as healthy and life-giving. And they all echo back to the desert."
Lisa Agaiby
Thank you to our two amazing instructors, Dr. Roberta Ervine and Arpi Nakashian took us step-by-step through the world of the Myrrhbearing Women, their journey following Christ from the Galilee to Jerusalem, and beyond. And thank you to the wonderful women who joined us for this spiritual adventure!
You can get a sense of what it was like if you check out this short video, and we hope you can join us next time!
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Friday, October 24, 2025
Samira Zaki Doherty, an Egyptian-born Coptic Orthodox woman, lived a life of intense prayer and unimaginable holiness. She possessed a unique and close friendship with Coptic Patriarch, St. Pope Kyrillos VI (Cyril VI), before and after his passing. It was through this friendship that many miracles and spiritual occurrences transpired in her life and in those around her.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Our first in our new series on Hospitality is by Jenna Funkhouser:
I am fifteen years old, volunteering on the streets of my hometown of Portland, Oregon, that February. A houseless man sees me shivering and offers me his own gloves. His gentle care and goodness shatter me. Suddenly, Christ is standing before me.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Our Myrrhbearing Women Pilgrimage Retreat is in less than a month - and we had such a great time answering all your questions at our information session last week.