Lent 2026 VOICES Series Wednesday, February 25: Heidi Schreiber-Pan, Ph.D., 7-8:30 p.m.Rewilding the Human PsycheJoin us for a meet and greet at 6:30 prior to 7:00 presentation In a culture built for speed, productivity, and constant input, many of us feel the same ache: disconnection— from our bodies, from one another, and from the living world that once held us. This talk is an invitation to name what’s been lost…and to remember what can be restored. LEARN MORE Drawing from personal story, years of grief and end-of-life care, and the practice of nature-based psychology, Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan explores how the human nervous system is shaped by relationship—especially relationship with the natural world. Through reflections on walking, attention, seasonal time, and simple experiences outdoors, we’ll consider why belonging isn’t just social—it’s ecological. And why “quiet joy” isn’t escapism, but a form of healing: a steady aliveness that re-emerges when we slow down and come back into contact with life around us. You don’t need to be “an outdoor person” to benefit. This evening offers accessible ideas and practices you can carry into everyday life—whether your nature is a forest trail, a city park, a backyard, or a single tree on your block. Talk starts at 7 p.m., with an optional meet greet starting at 6:30 p.m. You’ll leave with: A fresh understanding of how nature supports emotional regulation and resilience A gentle framework for rebuilding belonging and meaning in daily life Simple practices (walking, noticing, seasonal attention) you can start right away Language for holding grief and joy together—without forcing either one Heidi Schreiber-Pan, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist, author, and speaker specializing in resilience, anxiety, and burnout. A former Loyola University Maryland faculty member, she integrates neuroscience and nature-based therapy into her clinical training and corporate wellness programs. She is the author of Taming the Anxious Mind. Her new book, to be released in April, is The Outside Within: Nature’s Healing Power Unveiled. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS VOICES, the Redeemer Speaker Series, invites contemporary voices to challenge and inform us: they are artists and authors, visionaries and thought leaders, advocates of change courageous enough to hold the loveliness and sorrow of the world at once and find the wonder in both. Please join us on Wednesday evenings in Lent for a simple brown bag supper at 6:00 p.m. in the parish hall. And at 7:00 p.m. we will gather in the church as we learn from a dynamic line up of speakers each inviting us to hear their stories and find more meaning in ours. ...read more read less