Monthly Archives: March 2014

Megan Quinn: Peruvian spirituality takes shape in documentary

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Megan Quinn Faith Columnist

The Andes mountains are a dream backdrop for filmmakers hoping to capture the dramatic natural landscape but the region also drew filmmaker Jeffrey Wium to Peru for a deeper reason.

Back in 2002, Wium sought wisdom from Peruvians paqos peruvian shamans or healers whose spiritual traditions are a part of their everyday lives.

Wium was enamored with the beauty, mystery and deep love behind the paqos' practices. After many trips to Peru in the past few years, he learned enough from paqos in the high Andes near Cuzco to become a paqo himself.

He has now created a new documentary about the seldom-documented lives of the Peruvian spiritual practitioners.

"Wisdomkeepers: Paqo Andino" tells a visual story about the breathtaking Andes mountains and its inhabitants, focusing on the daily spiritual traditions, such as ceremonies honoring the earth and fertility and healing ceremonies.

"It's a profound and powerful eco-spiritual" film, said Therese Wells, a member of Boulder-based Indigenous Alchemy, a group of shamanic practitioners who teach the community about ancient sacred healing traditions by hosting workshops and events.

"Wisdomkeepers" will be screened at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Unity Church, 2855 Folsom St. Tickets are $15 in advance at paqoandino.com or $20 at the door.

There also will be a one-day workshop about paqos and Peruvian spirituality on March 23 at the Solstice Center, 302 Pearl St.

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Lenten retreat at Trinity Lutheran is March 29

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MASON CITY | Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania Ave., will host the Heartspace: Creative Expressions of Spirituality Lenten retreat, on Saturday, March 29.

The retreat is from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Heartspace explores the intersections of art and spirituality, inspiring growth and reflection.This retreat is a result of the creative collaboration of the Rev. Barbara Huisman and Kris Christensen.

Huisman is a pastor,artist and would-be poet Currently she is serving a non-traditional church in Fort Dodge. Going on its fourth year, Cana's coffee-shop setting welcomes all to discover a faith journey inward and the journey outward.

Christensen is an artist and art missionary. Having served the local church for nearly 20 years, she has branched out to gather others, explore creativity and grow in spirituality.

Register for the retreat in advance at Trinity Lutheran Church, 641-423-0536. Space is limited.

The cost of the retreat is $20, which includes mid-morning refreshments and lunch.

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Lenten retreat at Trinity Lutheran is March 29