Spiritual Collectives Fall 2025
The Quiet Work: Living the Fruit of the Spirit
This collective centers on the sacred invitation of Galatians 5:22–23 to cultivate the inner life of the Spirit. Each meditation will gently explore one or two of the nine spiritual fruits—such as love, joy, peace, or self-control—not as personal achievements, but as evidence of God’s quiet work within us. This series will consider how Spirit-bearing lives resist the chaos of the world with grace, maturity, and a deep rootedness in divine presence.
Videos will be available each week starting September 23, 2025
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The Quiet Work: Living the Fruit of the Spirit
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Week 1: A Different Kind of Growth
Galatians 5:22–23 presents us with an invitation to grow.
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Week 2: Love — The Quiet Beginning, the Foundation of All
Love - A way of moving toward others with openness and care. Love meets us where we are and moves us toward connection.
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Week 3: Joy & Peace - The Inner Fruits
Joy - A deep inner gladness not tied to outcomes. Joy does not wait for circumstances to align—it emerges from within.
Peace - A quiet mind and steady heart in the midst of what is. Peace offers rest without needing resolution.
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Week 4: Patience & Kindness — The Fruits of Relationship
Patience - A spacious presence that makes room for process and delay. Patience doesn’t rush what takes time to become whole.
Kindness - A soft strength that chooses gentleness over force. Kindness acts without demand, creating room for others to breathe.
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Week 5: Goodness & Faith - The Fruits of Character
Goodness: A way of being that leans toward what heals and restores. Goodness is an inner orientation toward wholeness—for self and others.
Faithfulness: The fruit of trust—a life rooted in quiet faith Faithfulness shows up, stays present, and honors the long road.
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Week 6: Gentleness & Self-Control
Gentleness: A calm courage that honors vulnerability. Gentleness is not weakness—it’s strength under invitation.
Self-Control: A grounded freedom that chooses what is life-giving. Self-control lets us act from a centeredness, not impulse.
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Spiritual Collective FAQ
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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.
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[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.
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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?
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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.