Wintering: A Book Study for Our Winter Season
Facilitated by Chris Flynn • on Zoom
Mondays, January 4–February 22, 2027
11am Central
There are seasons in every life when the pace naturally slows. Times of change, uncertainty, grief, healing, waiting, or simply a longing to step away from the constant pressure to keep moving.
In Wintering, Katherine May gently reminds us that these quieter seasons are not interruptions to life – they are part of life. Winter invites us to rest, to listen more deeply, and to discover unexpected gifts hidden beneath the surface.
Together, we’ll explore themes of resilience, solitude, belonging, creativity, community, and the quiet wisdom that emerges when we stop resisting life’s natural rhythms.
Each week we’ll gather in a welcoming circle to reflect on a chapter, share our own experiences, and discover that none of us journeys through life’s winters alone. No expertise is needed – only curiosity, openness, and a willingness to listen deeply to yourself and to one another.
Whether you find yourself in a season of flourishing or a season of wintering. You are warmly welcomed. Pull up a chair. There’s a place for you on the porch.
“We have seasons when we flourish and seasons when the leaves fall from us, revealing our bare bones. Given time, they grow again.”
Katherine May, Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times
The book can be purchased here.
Chris Flynn
Chris has been facilitating heart-centered groups for over 50 years. She creates Sacred Spaces where folks feel safe and comfortable expressing and sharing what’s in their hearts and minds.
Chris was ordained with a Master in Ministry of Spiritual Counseling and is a certified grief counselor. She formed and facilitated Conscious Connections Community, a singles ministry, for 20 years. She went on to work with both Hospice and Suicide Prevention, facilitating groups and trainings. Currently she loves facilitating book study groups for the Christine Center.
Chris lives in the California Redwoods with her husband and Saint Bernard. Eight years ago, while visiting her Wisconsin relatives, she discovered the Christine Center and immediately found her spiritual home. She has attended many of the Christine Center’s virtual classes, the weekly Tao group, plus, last year she attended in person, The Tao in the Summer. Through ‘Quantum Connecting via Zoom’ (thank you Sr. Gabe), Chris enjoys her deep connection with the Christine Center community.