Classes & Events
Dear Beloved Community,
As the holiday season gathers momentum with its bustle, bright lights, and endless to-do lists, we invite you to pause. Take a gentle step out of the rush and into a moment of stillness with us.On December 21st, the longest night of the year, we will gather to honor the Winter Solstice a sacred turning of the wheel and to celebrate both the Great Mother and the nurturing darkness that brings forth balance, rest, and eventual rebirth.Join the Hope Interfaith Center for a sacred winter solstice service focused on goddess spirituality, poetry, and rooting into the quiet of the longest night. Mother and daughter Megan Welti and Alorah Hill hold space for the archetypal dark winter mother, to offer reprieve from the chaotic hustle and bustle of various holiday plans. During this evening service, honor the desire to be still and feel the comforting hum of the world gently bring you back to your body. On this night, the focus is not on the birth of the bright sun god, but on the Great Mother and the beautiful darkness that brings balance to the wheel of the year.You are warmly invited to bring:
Your open heart
A favorite cozy shawl or wrap
A candle or token that symbolizes renewal for you
December 21 @ 4:30pm
Hope Interfaith Center114 Pohl Rd
Love donations are gratefully accepted.
We will not be holding the Spiritual Service on the second Sunday in December.
About Our Presenters
Megan WeltiArtist, poet, synesthete, Reiki Master Teacher, and lifelong rock hound. A wife and mother of four, Megan recently returned to the area after many years. Her 35+ years on a nature-based, goddess-centered spiritual path weave creativity, healing, and deep Earth reverence into everything she does.
Alorah (Welti) HillA feminist, synesthete, prize-winning artist and poet, and Goddess-worshipping Pagan. Her poetry has been published more than 25 times in print and online. She supports autistic children through ABA therapy and also works at a local quilt shop. Alorah lives in Mankato, MN with her husband, creating art and poetry rooted in spirit, love, and connection.We hope you will join us for this soulful evening of stillness, reflection, and gentle celebration.We will also pick a word that will be special for you in the coming new year! Hope to see you there!With warmth and light,Hope & HIC Spiritual Care Team
Come & Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening!
Come be part of an inspiring night celebrating the incredible journey of Patty Prewitt â a writer, teacher, performer, and advocate whose story embodies courage, compassion, and hope, grit, perseverance, and the unbreakable power of the human spirit.For nearly 40 years behind bars, Patty wrote letters that moved hearts and opened minds. Through her work with Prison Performing Arts (PPA) and her extraordinary collection of letters (now published by Some People Press), she became a mentor and a light for so many.Convicted in 1984 after a deeply flawed investigation, Patty never stopped fighting for justice â or for others. In 2024, her unwavering resilience was recognized when Governor Mike Parson commuted her sentence.Now free, Pattyâs voice continues to inspire. Her letters â at once funny, raw, and profoundly human â remind us of the power of art, truth, and the unbreakable human spirit.
Donât miss this chance to hear Patty share her story "live through zoom" and reflect on a life transformed through hope, creativity, and community.
If you want to learn more about grit, perseverance, and resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable odds, this is an evening you wonât want to miss
âHer words remind us that even in the darkest places, humanity endures.
December 18th, 2025
Zoom or in the Great Room at H.I.C. 114 Pohl Rd
6:00 PMPatty and her daughter Jane will be zooming in for this presentation. You can either join us on zoom or we will be displaying it live at the center where we will have copies of Patty's book,"Trying to Catch Lightning in a Jar, Letters from Prison" and light snacks.
Admission: Love Donations Accepted
Hosted by: Hope Interfaith CenterPlease RSVP by emailing Hopeinterfaith01@gmail.com
Just Sound ~ Vibrational Alchemy~
How Do Sound Baths Work?
The first time I heard the term sound bath about 15 years ago, I pictured soaking in a tub with music playing. đ Nope! no water involved (even though I do love a good bath!) This practice is not a new modality. It is a very ancient practice. One to assist with connecting us deeper within. Sound baths are generally laying down on a yoga mat on your back. But I have done many different variations of sound baths with. SUP yoga on a lake, yin yoga immersions, interactive children sessions, and private sessions. There really isnât any right or wrong way on how to attend a sound bath. Itâs really whatever feels right for you.đ
A sound bath surrounds you in gentle, healing vibrations created by crystal singing bowls, tuning forks, gongs, Koshi chimes, and guided meditation.
These sounds donât just relax, they bring you into a deep state of ultimate bliss.
They activate your parasympathetic nervous system (the one that tells your body itâs safe to rest, breathe, and heal). As the vibrations wash over you like a ray of sunshine âď¸ they help release feel-good chemicals, reduce pain signals, and guide you back into balance, peace, and presence.
This is the essence of â¨Vibrational Alchemy ⨠using sacred sound to remember who you truly are: Divine, whole, and worthy of love. đŤ
Join Heather Paulson, a heart centered entrepreneur who is a Sound Integration Specialist for this transformative experience!
Location: 114 Pohl Rd Mankato MN
What to bring: yoga mat, water, open heart
Self Investment: $20 or pay what you can at the door - proceeds go to HIC for the sustainability of the center
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ACA Support Meetings(Adult Children of Alcoholics)
The Group meets every Thursday at 6:00pm Facilitator: Bob Dickhudt BS, LADCGoodwill offering welcomed at each meeting.
All are welcome to attend!
Adult Children of Alcoholics- The term âAdult Childâ is used to describe adults who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes who exhibit identifiable traits. The group also includes adults raised in homes without the presence of alcohol or drugs. By attending meetings regularly and by sharing our lives, we gradually change our thinking and behavior, we also find a Higher Power experience and astonishing improvement in body, mind, and spirit.ACA is a nationally known program.Am I an Adult Child can help you decide if alcoholism or other family dysfunction existed in your family.
If you have any questions about the program, please call the Center at 507-386-1242.
â¨Manifesting Miracles ⨠is a monthly gathering for spiritual empowerment & dreaming. We celebrate the art of deliberate creation, also known as manifestation!We meet in the sanctuary at the Hope Interfaith Center on the 1st Monday of the month from 6-7pm.To manifest is to bring an idea and/or desire from throught to the physical reality. Manifesting is using the power of the mind and energetic frequency of thought to invite things, people, jobs, love, etc. into your life. You are manifesting right now. You are constantly creating your reality with your thoughts, beliefs, and emotions.⨠Join us in learning how to tap into the art of deliberate creation! Join Rev. Melissa Ketchum, Spiritual Coach every first Monday of the month at HIC.
Oneness Blessing
Experience the Power of ONENESS Blessings Facilitated by Certified ONENESS Givers
Join us for an evening of peace, healing, and connection through the transformative practice of Deeksha, also known as the ONENESS Blessing. As lovingly described by our beloved teachers, Deeksha is the art of âgetting oneâs self out of the way,â allowing Divine Light and Love to flow through us and be shared as a blessing with others.
This is a giftâfor yourself, your spirit, and your journey. The ONENESS Blessing is:
⨠Relaxing and deeply healing
⨠Grounding and centering
⨠A doorway to inner peace, clarity, and hope
⨠A powerful step toward becoming your most authentic self
Each person experiences the energy in their own unique way. Whether you feel a gentle warmth, a wave of calm, or simply a quiet sense of presence, youâre invited to come and discover the beauty for yourself.This gathering offers a peaceful space to let go of what no longer serves you. Just sit, breathe, receiveâand be.
Invite your friends and family who may benefit from this heart-opening experience. We welcome your questionsâplease feel free to reach out via email.
In Unity and Resonance We look forward to sharing this sacred space with you.
Would you like to host an event, workshop or retreat here?
Perched gracefully on a gentle hill just off Glenwood Road, the Hope Interfaith Center stands as a beacon of peace and unity. Its grounds are graced by the stately Grandmother Tree, a living testament to enduring wisdom and ancestral blessing. This serene sanctuary is thoughtfully open for reservation, offering an inspiring venue for weddings, parties, and gatheringsâwhere every celebration becomes a ceremony of community, reverence, and meaning.
Each event here is immersed in the spirit of the land, marked by natural beauty, a sense of sanctity, and a deep connection to both inner wisdom and shared purpose. Book your occasion at Hope Interfaith Center and experience your special day in a place that embraces the sacred and welcomes all with open arms.
