Reflections for the

Season of Advent

Advent 1 | Joy and Gratitude - slides

Advent 2 | Choosing Joy - slides

Advent 3 | Inner Joy - slides

Advent 4 | Sharing Joy - slides

All associates are invited to join any of our Weekly Meditation Groups. Sessions vary from 10 mins to 30 mins. From guided meditations, to practices of silence and creative expression  — we offer associates a number of opportunities to support overall wellbeing and build community. 
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Prayers & Reflections for the

Month of December

Encourage flourishing by accepting others | pdf

Encourage flourishing by accepting others | slides

Encourage flourishing by accepting others | ppt

Immaculate Conception (Catholic Feast - Gospel of Luke) | pdf

Immaculate Conception (Catholic Feast - Gospel of Luke) | slides

Immaculate Conception (Catholic Feast - Gospel of Luke) | ppt

Investment creates a climate of growth | pdf

Investment creates a climate of growth | slides

Investment creates a climate of growth | ppt

Be the light in the darkness | pdf

Be the light in the darkness | slides

Be the light in the darkness | ppt

Peace & Joy to you this Christmas | pdf

Peace & Joy to you this Christmas | slides

Peace & Joy to you this Christmas | ppt

The Miracle of Chanukah | pdf

The Miracle of Chanukah | slides

The Miracle of Chanukah | ppt

Kwanzaa: Honoring the wisdom & legacy of our ancestors | pdf

Kwanzaa: Honoring the wisdom & legacy of our ancestors | slides

Kwanzaa: Honoring the wisdom & legacy of our ancestors | ppt

Prayer for those working during the end-of-year holidays | pdf

Prayer for those working during the end-of-year holidays | slides

Prayer for those working during the end-of-year holidays | ppt

January 1: World Day of Peace | pdf

January 1: World Day of Peace | slides

January 1: World Day of Peace | ppt

Experiences

Programs, Sessions & Resources

Signature Programs

It is a gift that our organization values and supports this time to learn tools to better manage stress and support self-care.

- CRL Participant, Cohort 81. March 2023.

This was one of the most useful classes for leadership. There are so many things that are taught here that I can use in my day to day interactions with staff and patients.

- Roots Participant, Michigan. September 2023

Ascension's investment in me as a person and the ability to connect with other leaders across the TN market in fellowship is a unique opportunity. It shows Ascension's commitment to the foundational beliefs that we explored during our retreats.

- Roots Participant, Tennessee. December 2023.

This program showed me that I truly am serving something bigger than myself by working at Ascension

- OCOM Participant, Indiana. March 2024.

I'm so grateful for the community and guidance to continue on my spiritual journey. The approach, content and style of the retreat was conducive to true exploration.

- Executive Ministry Leadership Participant, Cohort 18. July 2023.

This adds tremendous value in team and relationship building.

- Enneagram Participant, Indiana. February 2024.

I think it is a great way to bring people together from a variety of communities, roles and bring us back to the roots of Ascension and our mission.

- Roots Participant, Michigan. February 2024.

I really appreciate the thought that went into this book. Careful attention was taken to include quotes from diverse sources. They are short enough to be integrated into meetings, but allow the opportunity for participation from the group, which I think helps people to derive more meaning from the activity.

- Reflecting on Our Vaules Booklet. February 2023.

Ascension Spiritual Direction

Spiritual companions for healthcare providers
Eight free sessions available for Ascension associates. Conversations around vocation, meaning and more.

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