What is The Well?

The Well is a physical and virtual place of nourishment, engagement and support for one’s spiritual journey and well-being. The Well provides meditative, mindful, and creative environments for anyone to explore and deepen their spiritual life in person or virtually. Come explore with us through small groups, workshops, classes, retreats, and spiritual direction.

The Prayer and Contemplative Room

The Prayer and Contemplative Room next to St. Francis Chapel is the heartbeat of The Well and open to all on Sundays, during weekly church office hours, or by appointment. In addition to a purposeful space for prayer and silence, you will discover a soul focused library, creation station, contemplative prayer desk, and tools and resources for you to explore at your own pace. (Scroll to the bottom of this page for an Inspiration Gallery and photos.)

Ongoing

Compline

This gentle prayer practice invites reflection, release, and rest in God's presence. Our Compline group meets Tuesdays and Thursdays for a 10-minute, quiet prayer at day’s end. CLICK HERE to join from Zoom Workplace app. For questions, contact Regina: rhwinters@gmail.com.

Centering Prayer Gathering

Wednesdays, 10:45 - 11:00 AM (Instruction)
Wednesdays, 11:00 - 11:50 AM (Gathering)

This silent prayer practice, combined with Lectio Divina, is designed to deepen our relationships with God. It's a wonderful way to quiet yourself and experience the Sacred. The optional instruction period is for questions or review of the practice. We meet in the Prayer Room - no RSVP required.

FRIDAY EVENING ONLINE PRAYER GROUP

Fridays, 7:00 PM via Zoom

Looking for a sacred pause to end your work week? This liturgical offering guides participants through prayers, song, and scripture readings using the Book of Common Prayer. The Friday Prayer Group meets online each Friday night at 7:00 PM via Zoom, for 15 minutes or less. Please contact Christine Hudson with any questions: parisdenver76@gmail.com. CLICK HERE to join from Zoom.

Celtic Spirituality Discussion groups

Celtic Christian Spirituality is an early, nature-affirming tradition from Ireland, Scotland and Wales, emphasizing God’s presence in all creation, daily life, and the “thin places” between heaven and earth. There are two groups at St. Michael’s that provide a community to explore these practices. Each group uses a book on Celtic Spirituality that the group has chosen to guide the discussions. You can join at any time and do not need to have read the book.

Thursday nights by Zoom, 6:00-7:00 PM and an occasional potluck
Contact: Joe Hattick, joehattick@gmail.com

Friday mornings in person, 9:00 to 10:30 AM
Contact: Linda Kean, linda@stmikeschurch.com

SEASONAL OFFERINGS

Spirituality of Aging: occasional offerings

How can we age well using faith as our guide? This six-week small group experience takes you on a spiritual journey and covers the stages of aging, grief, and loss, and benefits such as accessing and sharing our wisdom and drawing closer to God as we age. Stay tuned for an upcoming course this fall. Details will be posted in the Weekly eNews.

Finding Meaning and Purpose in Life as ElderS

This five-week group class is for those aged 65+. Details for upcoming classes will be posted in the Weekly eNews.

Spiritual Direction

Are you seeking ways to intentionally grow and deepen your faith with a trained spiritual companion? Our gifted Spiritual Directors have over 75 combined years of experience with hundreds of individuals from all walks of life. Are you ready to meet St. Michael’s Spiritual Directors or learn more? Click on one of the options below to take the next step.

Our Spiritual Directors are available for individual or group direction. Individual spiritual direction can be scheduled directly with each Director or by clicking the link above. Donation or stipends are encouraged for individual spiritual direction. Scholarships are also available and we are committed to ensuring costs do not hinder you from growing spiritually. In the event that your needs and the gifts and/or availability of our directors do not line up, we may refer you to a Spiritual Director that is not part of the St. Michael’s community.

Creating Space

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fourth Saturday of Each Month

Would you like to craft or create something and want to do it in community? Have you wanted to learn a new skill such as knitting, painting, or beading? Or do you just need a break from the busyness of everyday life? St. Mike’s is Creating Space for you! Drop in as your schedule permits or stay the entire morning to share ideas, energy, and the occasional demonstration. For details contact Jan McLaughlin at janhandhaskew@gmail.com or Mary Hattick at mhattick@gmail.com

If you have questions about The Well, CLICK HERE to email us or call St. Michael’s Office at 719-598-3244.

Inspiration Gallery

Enjoy our online gallery of pictures from The Prayer Room and St. Michael’s Campus.

THE FINE PRINT: When imagining the prayer and contemplative room at St. Michael’s, the design team knew they wanted a symbol that captured growth and the inward journey. We came across a tree labyrinth on the internet and knew we found an image that captured the essence of our purpose. We tracked down the artist and after several emails back and forth she was pleasantly surprised and honored for St. Michael’s to use her artwork in the prayer and contemplative room. To learn more about the artist, Missy, and her work CLICK HERE.

The Well
at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
7400 Tudor Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
www.stmikeschurch.com/thewell