Spiritual Collectives

Spring 2026

Creative Disruption: A Journey from Pursuit to Presence

In this 6-week meditation series, we’ll explore Mark 2:1–12 through the lens of creative faith and contemplative practice. Each week invites you into one movement of the passage

Chase → Companion → Carve → Challenged → Compelled → Captivated

as we reflect on what it means to shift from pursuing God to being met by God.

Through gentle meditations and shared reflection, we’ll consider how God opens unexpected pathways, disrupts our assumptions, and draws us into a deeper experience of divine presence. This collective invites you to let go of striving and rest in the God who comes toward us in ordinary moments and creative rhythms.

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Lisa Smith gives a quick introduction to the Spiritual Collectives.

Spiritual Collective FAQ

  • Spiritual Collectives offer you the opportunity to cultivate Holy Listening, a practice of listening to God's voice in scripture, daily life, and community, helping you find peace, purpose, and a deeper connection with both God and others. Each collective houses an intimate setting of 5-8 people, who come together weekly for 6 weeks (in-person or online) to practice holy listening. We learn to pray in a way that feels genuine and effortless, allowing your connection with God to flow naturally.

  • [REFLECTION]

    Each week you’ll receive an original scripture meditation video around the theme. To help you integrate the scripture into daily life, we've included a Spiritual Inventory. It is a set of questions to guide your reflections for the week. Set aside time each day to review the passage, meditate, and listen for God's whisper.

    [HOLY LISTENING]

    During the weekly 60-minute group meeting, we come together to practice "Holy Listening." 

    We will share our insights in response to two main questions: 

    • What is God saying to me? 

    • What will I do about it?

    In the group, we will take turns sharing our thoughts. As a group, we will listen without judgment or commentary. The space is designed for gentle accountability and support.

    Our Spiritual Collective is not a Bible study or discussion group. It is a sacred space to deepen your awareness of God's voice in everyday life. Our facilitators, from curious seekers to seasoned Christians, will guide you. They will lead you through Scripture meditations. The meditations blend ancient wisdom, modern views, and artful thoughts.

  • Main Questions

    • What is God saying to me?

    • What will I do about it?

    Other Questions to Consider:

    • Where is God present for you in this week's meditation?

    • How did the meditation speak to you?

    • What thoughts or questions arose?

    • Are you affirmed or challenged in your current actions or beliefs?

    • What insights or questions are you left with?

    • Are there actions you feel challenged to change or lean deeper into?

    • What has God been saying to you about these in the interim?

  • The Collective groups run for 6 weeks.

    We limit the groups to 8 people so register early.

    Groups meet weekly for 90 minutes.

    We have groups online. We also have in person groups for those in the DC metro area at the Lab in Alexandria, VA.