Associates Retreat Friday, July 5 – Sunday, July 7 :: Led by Brother Scott Wesley Borden A summer retreat for Associates and those considering membership. Join us to explore some of God’s wisdom passed down to us through the monastic tradition. A great time to relax with other Associates and the Monatic community. Cost: …
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  Formation for Contemplative Outreach Service Tuesday, June 18 – Sunday, June 23 :: Led by Bruce Gardner and Contemplative Outreach Take your practice of Centering Prayer to a deeper level while learning more about its conceptual background and preparing to present the Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop, as a commissioned presenter under the auspices of …
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  God Danced the Day You Were Born Tuesday, June 11 – Thursday, June 13 :: Led by Rev’d Gwyneth Murphy Join the dance! This retreat is for anyone interested in the spiritual practice of embodied prayer. Sacred Dance is a way to celebrate the body as the Temple of the Holy Spirit. No dance …
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  Contemplative Days – Praying Along-Side the Monastic Community Tuesday, May 21 to Friday, May 24 A completely silent time with the monks as we observe our spring “Contemplative Days.” During this period we are in complete silence, no programs or spiritual direction are offered and there is a reduced worship schedule (Matins, Eucharist and …
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  Spring Library Volunteers Retreat with Brother Adam McCoy Tuesday, May 14 to Friday, May 17 Join enthusiastic volunteers for a labor of love – and balance work, rest, prayer and recreation – as we continue the rewarding tasks of caring for and cataloging over 20,000 volumes. Cost: $170, deposit: $80

  Beyond the Emerald City: Praying with the Wizard of Oz Price: $355.00   Cindy Garis June 28-30, 2013 This retreat focuses on the spiritual life by letting themes from The Wizard of Oz invite us to a richer prayer life.  We will be going ‘behind the curtain’ as we follow the yellow brick road …
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  It’s Time. Re-shaping Christian Theology and Spirituality. Price: $665.00   Michael Morwood June 3-9, 2013 It’s Time. There is much to let go of and much to be reclaimed if Christian prayer and spirituality are to resonate with our twenty-first century understanding of the universe and with belief that the Divine Presence is active …
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  Shalem Launches New Online School of Contemplative Prayer February 3!         Thanks in part to funding from The F.I.S.H. Foundation, Shalem is pleased to launch the inaugural School of Contemplative Prayer 1, a 6-week online course that helps participants to explore various contemplative prayer forms.  Through video, audio, email check-ins, a …
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                Friday, March 15 (6 pm supper) to Sunday, March 17 (1 pm) Healing From the Heart is one of two parts of Phase 2 in the Healing Pathway program. Phase 1 is a pre-requisite. It provides an opportunity to deepen the experience of healing and connecting to …
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  June 15 – June 23 KENOSIS: THE PRAYER OF SELF-EMPTYING Led by Ward Bauman If you have been practicing Christian contemplative prayer and/or attended our Wisdom Schools in the past, take some time to discern whether or not this is the year to attend our Kenosis retreat. This silent meditation intensive represents our central ministry in spiritual formation. …
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