1986

The Spirituality Network was envisioned as an interfaith outreach to address the "Thirst for the God of Life." This vision was adopted by the Dominican Congregation of St. Mary of the Springs as a pilot project.

1987

The Spirituality Network began with the donated services of a director.

1988

The first Women's Awareness Program was conducted in Scioto County; later the Women-to-Women program was held at the St. John/Holy Rosary Family Resource Center in Columbus (1990) and the Faith Mission (1995).

1989

The first program catalog of the Spirituality Network was published, and a mailing list of approximately 1,200 was generated.

1990

An advisory board was established.

1991

Maxine Shonk, OP, joins the staff as administrator.

1992

The Spirituality Network was incorporated as a not-for-profit 501(c)3 entity, governed by a board of trustees.

1993

The first annual Lenten Journal, Reflections, was published.

1994

The Network was a Columbus Dispatch Community Service Award Finalist and was recognized by Amethyst, Inc. for its service to the recovery community.

1995

Noreen Malone, OP, Coordinator of the Network, received the Living Faith Award from the Metropolitan Area Church Council.

1996

Wellstreams, a training program in spiritual direction, began.
The Network's first satellite office was established at First Community Church.
First major fundraiser, "A Touch of Life, A Splash of Hope" was held.
The Network offices moved to 762 East Main Street from St. Mary of the Springs.

1998

Christine Amy was hired as Executive Director.
First Wellstreams Class graduated 17 students.

1999

The Network moved to a temporary home at First Community Church.
A revisioning team was formed to identify goals for the Network.

2000

Amanda Stone Cushing was hired as Program Coordinator.
The Network moved to its current home in First Congregational Church.
Marianne Riehl was hired as bookkeeper.

2001

Christine Amy resigned, and a Transition Team was formed to plan for staffing needs.
First Annual Arti Gras! Celebration of Art and Spirit featured Phyllis Cole-Dai and "The Art of Being Present."

2001-2002

The Organizational Design Team created "Guiding Principles."

2003

Monthly Contemplative Prayer and Story-sharing gatherings began.
Liz Kuhn began work on the Network website.

2004

Strategic Planning Retreat was held to determine future course of Network.

2005

Patricia J. Gibboney was hired as Executive Director.

2006

First annual "Odyssey to Wholeness" Men's Spirituality Event was held.
Wellstreams celebrated 10th anniversary.
Network was invited to participate in the Columbus Foundation's Power of Philanthropy program.
Board of Trustees adopted revised mission statement and a succession plan for board leadership. A challenge grant was met with tremendous success.

2007

The Spirituality Network celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a program by Edwina Gateley, "Celebrating the Journey." Honorees: Sr. Barbara Hahl; Kerry Reed ; Fr. Ralph Hutzinger; Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs; Fr. Vinny McKiernan, CSP; Sr. Carol Ann Spencer; Sr. Noreen Malone; Sr. Maxine Shonk.
Wellstreams website goes online.

2008

20th anniversary year concluded with "A Concert for Peace" by Phyllis Cole-Dai and the publication of "Drawn to the Living Water: Twenty Years of Spiritual Discovery" by Wayne Rapp, Rick Hatem, and Anne Rapp.