The Depth of Our Longing: Advent Yoga Silent Retreat Friday, November 25 to Sunday, November 27 Led by Carolyn Bluemele Isaiah gives full expression to our deep longing for God that arises when we are sensitive to the troubles of the world and our lives. He calls out: “O that you would tear open the …
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L12 – Ways in the Wilderness 04 September – 17 September 2012 Course Description This course reflects a growing interest in wilderness spirituality. Excursions begin at Jerusalem, and reach Cairo, the monasteries of Egypt, Mount Sinai and Jordan (including Petra). Some nights are spent under the stars, in tent encampments, and in monastery guest houses. …
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C12 – Pilgrimage and Spirituality 21 February – 5 March, 2012 Course Description This course is a response to those who wish to renew and deepen their experience of the Holy Land, and is also open to first-time participants. The course is an “active retreat”, with focus on explorations of sacred landscapes and the pilgrimage …
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Monday 7 – Sunday 13 May 2012 God’s Pauper: Franciscan Spirituality Today The life and teachings of Francis of Assisi continue to be a powerful source of inspiration today. Course sessions will provide an in-depth encounter with Franciscan thought and spirituality. Through the ‘touchstones’ afforded to us in visiting Franciscan sites in Rome and in …
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Male Spirituality Circle Five Oaks offers this judgment free, life-affirming event for courageous men of spirit to explore relationships, spiritual issues and ultimately themselves through the sharing of conversation, song, stories and poetry in a sacred trust circle, with lots of free time for naps, personal reflection, hikes, reading and enjoying each other’s company. The …
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Advent Retreat Day 2011 As we enter the Advent season, a time of active waiting, anticipation and hope, pause for a day of centering and quiet reflection, away from pressures of the season. Karen MacLeod-Wilkie will guide us, using prayer, reflection, music and worship. Known for her creative leadership in worship, Karen is a United …
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Lansing Lee Conference Keynoter: Krista Tippett is the host and producer of “Speaking of Faith,” a weekly public radio conversation about religion, spirituality and large questions of meaning in every aspect of life. A journalist and author, her books include Speaking of Faith and Einstein’s God. For more information please visit the website.

Barbara Brown Taylor December 2- 4, 2011 Taylor will be at Christ Church for a weekend conference on ‘sacred darkness.’ more information… http://www.barbarabrowntaylor.com/ For more information please visit the website.

Other Programs Day of Quiet A quiet day to yourself– to think, to pray, to walk the land or our labyrinth. On request $35 CAD with lunch $25 CAD without lunch Supervision for Spiritual Directors We provide opportunities for on-going supervision for those in the ministry of spiritual direction. Visit our website at www.ignatiusguelph.ca or …
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A Theology of the Heart: The Life and Writings of Henri Nouwen Written and facilitated by Jeff Imbach St. Francis Xavier University offers this 12-week, non-credit course by distance education [print based] in the winter term (January to April). Limited enrolment accepted. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is an intense, practical introduction to the rich legacy …
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