New Moon Gathering
-Intention Setting -Sound Bath-Meditation

April 17th at 6:00 PM

Hope Interfaith Center 
In The Great Room
114 Pohl Rd 
Mankato, MN 56001

Self Investment Donation Request: $20

The New Moon is a sacred reset. A time to pause, reflect, and plant intentional seeds for the next cycle of your life. Come for an evening of deep peace, healing, and connection as we gather under the energy of the New Moon. The evening will gently weave in the sacred practice & vibrational medicine of crystal sound bowls, creating a powerful field of resonance where energy, vibration, and consciousness align. When we gather on a new moon in a sacred space together, something beautiful happens. The mind softens. The heart opens. The nervous system settles. Divine Light and Love flow more freely. This gathering is a gift for your body, your spirit, and your spiritual journey.

The new moon does not ask you to do more. It invites you to listen, soften, and begin again. This is a light-led space. A space of gentleness and presence. You are not required to share, perform, or be anything other than honest with yourself. Come align your energy and activate your vision with us. Come as you are. Leave aligned, anchored, and attuned for your next chapter. Just sit, breathe, and receive. All are welcome. You are welcome to invite friends and family who may benefit from this heart-opening, soul-nourishing evening under the beautiful new moon. 

• A special notebook and pen (if you’d like to journal)
• Water Bottle (if you would like to have your own, otherwise we do have culligan water in the community kitchen, you may help yourself to )
• An optional blanket or yoga mat for comfort
• An optional meaningful item to place on our New Moon altar to soak in your intentions

Please RSVP here:
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We can't wait to gather with you under the new moon! 

Hosted by: Heather Paulson & Leslie Reynolds

As the earth softens and awakens, so do you.

Bloom Within is a nourishing half-day spring retreat designed to help you gently stretch, release, and reawaken your inner light. Through intentional movement, restorative sound, and creative expression, you will clear the stagnant energy of winter and plant fresh seeds for the season ahead.

Your experience will include three powerful practices designed to support body, mind, and spirit.

Begin by grounding into your body with mindful, breath-centered Pilates led by Lisa Finch, Certified Pilates Instructor, gently building strength, alignment, and embodied awareness.

Next, open your creative channels in a guided art therapy experience with Jess Waldron, Certified Art Therapist, exploring self-expression, intention setting, and personal insight through intuitive creation.

Finally, sink into deep restoration with a transformative sound bath meditation guided by Heather Paulson, Director of HIC, Certified NLP Life Coach & Sound Integration Specialist, allowing vibration and stillness to integrate your experience from the inside out.

This retreat is an invitation to:

• Reconnect with your body
• Release what no longer serves you
• Express what is ready to emerge
• Step into the energy of spring renewal

Space is intentionally limited to create an intimate, supportive atmosphere.Come as you are and leave grounded, inspired, and blooming from within.

Early Bird Registration Request: $88 
Register by April 11th to receive the early rate. 

Regular Registration Request: $111 
Applies starting April 12th through the event date.We encourage early registration as space is limited. 

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This is for the woman who wants grounded spiritual wisdom, values deeper spiritual awareness, connection, self-trust, and inner spiritual growth. Are you a spiritually aware and energy-conscious woman awakening to your higher self and would you like to be a part of a sisterhood rising in consciousness together? This sacred circle is not about being perfect, but being conscious and becoming more aligned, embodied, and self-led.

A Biweekly Sacred Circle: Monday's at 3:00PM - 4:00PM

Grounding & Nervous System Reset: Breath work, meditation, or a spiritual grounding practice to regulate the body and create safety in the space.

A Spiritual Teaching on topics such as:
• Energy Hygiene
• Energy Boundaries
• Self-Trust & intuition
• Connecting with Higher Self
• Replacing Fear with Empowerment
• Conscious & Sacred Self Talk
• Co-Creating with Spiritual Guidance

Open Sister Share: A guided sharing circle where women can speak honestly without fixing, judging, or competing. We listen with presence. We witness without trying to solve

Reflection & Integration: Journal prompts or discussion questions to help each woman integrate what surfaced.

Closing Intention: We end with intention-setting, affirmation, or a brief prayer/blessing . Leaving grounded, clear, and connected.

Self Investment Request: $15

Men's Open Circle Group


March 25 @ 6:30 PM
April 8 @ 6:30 PM
April 22 @ 6:30PM
May 6 @ 6:30 PM
May 20 @ 6:30PM

Goodwill offering welcomed at each meeting.

Our Men’s Circle Group meets 2 times per month offering a supportive space for men to openly share. The gathering follows an open-circle format used nationwide as an introduction to men’s work and is supported by the international nonprofit The ManKind Project.This circle is designed to foster connection, self-awareness, and personal growth through listening and shared life experiences, creating an environment of acceptance and respect.

Meet the facilitator: Adam Leggett: Junior level facilitator through The Mankind Project USA and initiated man. I was initiated through the New Warrior Training in 2013 and have staffed 3 Training weekends. Currently, I am a facilitator for our local men's I-group (integration group - jungian term) here in Mankato and I am part of a leadership circle of men on leadership track through Central Plains MKP. I am also a father, step father, and small business owner with a bachelor's degree in Sociology. 

Call or text Adam with questions- 507-381-5622

ONENESS KIDS GROUP

Beginning April 7th 2026

Tuesday's 4:30PM-5:30PM
Introducing simple mindfulness and meditation practices in a fun, age-appropriate way. Through breathing exercises, short guided meditations, mindful listening, gentle movement, and creative activities, children will learn tools that help them feel calmer, more focused, and more connected to themselves and others.

What is the intention of this group? To support children in developing emotional awareness, kindness, and inner calm while providing them with practical tools they can use when experiencing stress, anxiety, or big emotions.

Each gathering will create a safe and welcoming environment where children can practice compassion, gratitude, and the understanding that we are all connected. 

Policy: For safety and compliance, Oneness Kids is currently a parent supported program. A parent or legal guardian needs to remain onsite during this time. We are not offering a drop-off childcare at this time. 

Parents/Guardians: We have free WIFI and a relaxing waiting room with a library, you can utilize and relax in during this time. We also have a kitchen that can be used and Culligan water.

Oneness Blessing

Experience the Power of ONENESS Blessings

When: April 8th at 6:00PM - 6:30PM

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 “getting one’s self out of the way,” allowing Divine Light and Love to flow through us and be shared as a blessing with others.

This is a gift for 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, you’re 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, receive—and be.

Invite your friends and family who may benefit from this heart-opening experience. We welcome your questions—please feel free to reach out via email with any questions. Email: hopeinterfaithcenter01@gmail.com

In Unity and Resonance We look forward to sharing this sacred space with you.

When: April 28th at 6:00 PM

Qigong is an energy exercise combining breath and movement of the “chi” through form and space. Qigong brings a sense of vitality and healing emotionally and physically. The exercises can be performed sitting or standing and strengthen the one’s body and Spirit. You may bring a blanket or a yoga mat for comfort and a water bottle as well. Come as you are and take with you the art of effortless power.

Sound Immersion

Facilitated By: Heather Paulson

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT DATE

Sound Immersion is a part of many of our events here at HIC. You will enjoy this experience in many of our Spiritual Services, New Moon Gatherings, Oneness Blessings, Qigong classes, and more!

Sound Immersion is created by crystal singing bowls, tuning forks, gongs, Koshi chimes, and guided meditation. These sounds don’t just relax, they bring you into a deep state of ultimate bliss. They activate your parasympathetic nervous system (the one that tells your body it’s safe to rest, breathe, and heal). As the vibrations wash over you like a ray of sunshine, they help release feel-good chemicals, reduce pain signals, and guide you back into balance, peace, and presence.

Sacred sound helps one to remember who you truly are: Divine, whole, and worthy of love.

If you would like Sound Immersion to be a part of an event of yours or come to your home or business, contact HIC to inquire.

Facilitated By: Heather Paulson, HIC's Director, a Heart-Centered Entrepreneur, Sound Integration Specialist, & NLP Coach for this transformative experience!

What you may bring: yoga mat, water, and an open heart

Self Investment Request: $20

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 gatherings—where 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.