Dr. Mary Anne Reed of the Perkins School of Theology held a seminary workshop, “Soul Stages and & Changes” at Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) this past Saturday. The workshop, held on Valentine’s Day was a gift to Central members to help them love themselves by loving their soul.

Reed received her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Woman's University and has maintained a private practice as a counselor, consultant and educator in the Dallas area for 20 years. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Texas and holds Clinical membership in the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. She is also a member of The Institute of Noetic Studies and The Association for Transpersonal Psychology. “Noetic” comes from the Greek word “nous,” which means intuitive mind or inner knowing.

Whatever one’s concerns or phase in life, Reed works with individuals to help them discover the resources, capacities and wisdom they already possess. The approach is both practical and deeply challenging using interactive exercises.

At the workshop, small groups of four or five people remembered and shared with each other those individuals who had been their spiritual mentors.  Using simple art supplies they created a life map.  Later in the day, they discussed the stages of faith development and set intentions for future growth.

During a lunch break the group enjoyed homemade tortilla soup, prepared by Central’s Senior Co-Pastor, Dr. Debbie Chisolm

Central Christian Church is located at 4711 Westside Dr., just off Mockingbird Lane.

The church is also home to Connecting Point of Park Cities, a habilitation day program for adults with disabilities and to CentralDogPark, a community dog park. 

Involved in the community, Central currently houses the Park Cities YMCA’s gymnastic and karate classes while their facility undergoes construction, provides space for a Dallas Summer Musical’s workshop and supports charities throughout the city. 

Worship is at 11 a.m. Sunday mornings.  Sermons are broadcast at 9 a.m. Sundays on WRR (101.1 FM).  Visit the website at www.cccdt.org. or better yet, visit the church.  All are welcome!