Saturday, April 25, 2026
12:00 PM 4:00 PM ET
In his beautiful book Life of the Beloved, Fr. Henri Nouwen wrote that in sharing meals with his L’Arche community, he would begin by taking the bread, blessing it, breaking it, and giving it. Using this as a metaphor, he described four movements of the inner life by which we claim and step into our lives of service, nourishment, and healing to the world.
In this 4-hour workshop, we will explore these four movements: being taken (called, chosen), experiencing ourselves as blessed, the inevitable human experience of being broken, and taking the brokenness under the blessing so we may be given.
If you are preparing for ordination or feeling moved to recommit to and deepen your capacity to be of spiritual service, this exploration of how we become “bread for the world” could not be more timely, relevant, and nourishing.
About Rev. Diane Berke
Guest Facilitator
Diane Berke is a visionary spiritual leader, author, and educator who has dedicated her life to guiding and companioning others on their inner journeys. Ordained in 1988, she is the Founder of One Spirit Learning Alliance and widely respected as a pioneer in interfaith and interspiritual education.
Diane has worked closely with Andrew Harvey in his Institute for Sacred Activism, is a certified facilitator of the Circle of Trust® work of the Center for Courage and Renewal, and is a member of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle. Since 2019 she has been part of a core team within ProSocial.world, developing curricula and facilitating trainings in Prosocial Spirituality.
With a strong background in psychology and a rich understanding of diverse spiritual traditions, Diane seamlessly bridges the psychological and spiritual realms to offer transformative teachings to people seeking to grow spiritually and be of service to others and the world. She is known for the clarity and wisdom of her teaching, the sincerity and depth of her compassion, and her ability to create welcoming learning and companioning spaces for deep inner exploration and stepping into lives of purpose, meaning, and service.