Spending time in the past or in the future is something we all struggle with. When we do this too often, we rob ourselves of living in the here and now. This weekend is an opportunity to disconnect from the outside world and to slow down. Being present means not only appreciating the moment you …
View course details “Stop and Smell the Roses – Treasure Today Retreat”

The incarnation is a term often associated with the birth of Jesus. It should properly refer to his while life and ministry, for the Word which became enfleshed at Bethlehem stayed enfleshed until the Ascension. As distinct from John the Baptist, Jesus’ expression of Spirituality is not an ascetic strain best suited to hermits, but …
View course details “The Engaged Spirituality of Jesus with John Bell”

With Invitation into the following: The healing power of singing together Contemplative practices of poetry, lectio divina, labyrinth walks Allowing creativity to open the heart through journaling, coloring meditations, mandalas and collage Experiencing listening and being listened to by other women on the soul journey Soul Care Retreats are times of oasis for the heart, …
View course details “A Soul Care Retreat for Women – Breathing Together”

“Take care how you listen.” – The words of Jesus to his disciples, Luke 8 Emmaus is a place, an environment, a culture where spiritual growth occurs. Together we are learning disciplines, habits and rhythms that give honor and time to the consistent, incremental, hidden working of the Holy Spirit. In Emmaus, we are learning …
View course details “Emmaus Certificate in Formational Leadership”

What would it be like to open your voice from the soles of your feet and the seat of your soul? What gifts does your voice hold for you and for the world? Your voice is the path for your truth to enter the world. Join us to discover new ways to speak, sing and …
View course details “Opening the Voice of Courage: A Circle of Trust® retreat to open Expression, Joy, and Connection”

This interfaith weekend retreat will center around the vision of peace offered in Isaiah’s oracle and imaged in the painting, “The Peaceable Kingdom” by Edward Hicks. It will offer the opportunity to explore spiritual practices that support an awareness of the Divine and transformation of consciousness that can serve peace. Experiential practices, reflection, and sharing …
View course details “Envisioning Peace Together – An Interfaith Retreat”

Understanding forgiveness is the first key to being able to forgive. Learn how to identify the stages of forgiveness on the journey to letting go. Explore how to release negative emotions of hurt, anger, blame and hatred so you can live more fully alive. This Retreat will provide a caring and nurturing environment to work …
View course details “Power of Forgiveness Retreat”

The annual Images of Spirituality gathering follows a long Christian tradition of “taking time away.” It is an occasion for women to come and rest for a while in a quiet place away from their daily pre-occupations. In an atmosphere of openness, freedom and love, women gather to explore facets of spirituality, theology, and worship. …
View course details “Being in the Presence of God: Where Christian and Celtic Spirituality Join”

5 Inspirational Day Hikes in BC’s Shuswap region with Phil McIntyre-Paul “Walk as if your life depended on it . . . .” ~ Barbara Brown Taylor Now a 23-year tradition at Sorrento Centre! Five day hikes—five little pilgrimages—draw wisdom from naturalists, poets, rascals, and saints as we consider our relationship within the natural world …
View course details “21st Century Pilgrims: Walking on Holy Ground”

HOWARD THURMAN: Overview and Links to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Retreat Day led by Lerita Coleman Brown January 4 – March 15, 2023   Reflect on the life and work of Howard Thurman, spiritual guide to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There is in every person an inward sea… — Howard Thurman REGISTER …
View course details “HOWARD THURMAN: Overview and Links to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.–A Retreat Day led by Lerita Coleman Brown”