A Language for the Inward Landscape Register Online May 9-11, 2014 Friday through Sunday (2 nights)   How can you describe Quaker spiritual experience in words? From the beginnings of the Quaker movement, Friends have sought to articulate their personal spiritual condition and inward processes and those of their meetings, and they developed a …
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  The Refuge of Awakening Register Online February 16-23, 2014 Sunday through Sunday (7 nights)   Mindfulness meditation is a simple technique offered by the Buddha for awakening the mind and heart. This retreat will be a time of silence with periods of sitting and walking practice, opportunities to talk about your own practice, and …
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  Open Heart, Peaceful Mind: A Retreat for Rest and Reflection Register Online December 28, 2013 – January 1, 2014 Saturday through Wednesday (4 nights)   Relax into a time of serene rest and renewal.  Open to the new year’s unfolding with a retreat that honors your heart, mind, and soul.  Practice mindful meditation in …
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  Emmanuel: God Coming, God Present Register Online November 29 – December 1, 2013 Friday through Sunday (2 nights)   Take the weekend after Thanksgiving to reflect on the paradox that God is both forever coming into our life and world and always with us if we but attend to the Living Presence. Can we, …
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  Creative Spirit: Paper Arts Collage Register Online August 18-22, 2013 Sunday through Thursday (4 nights)   Melanie Weidner is an artist, spiritual director/coach, and workshop leader. Her art graces magazines, books, and private collections. Melanie’s work — shaped by over 30 years of practice and study in the Quaker tradition — embodies values of …
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  Free Flow: Creativity as a Spiritual Practice Register Online August 16-18, 2013 Friday – Sunday (2 nights)   Leader(s) “Melanie Weidner is a wise soul.  She is inspiring and passionate about creativity and spirituality and creates a safe and exciting workshop with lots of magical moments and activities.  I have a much clearer idea …
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  Women Weaving Work and Worship Register Online August 11-15, 2013 Sunday through Thursday (4 nights)   Practice weaving, spinning, and knitting with women who love working with fibers. Learn new skills, create beautiful products, share your stories, and have fun. You’ll join the Pendle Hill Spiders, women who gather yearly to work creatively and …
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  The Sacred Art of Spiritual Discernment Register Online July 21-25, 2013 Sunday through Thursday (4 nights)   Are you seeking God’s guidance for your life? Learn practices to see yourself, your choices, and your calling more clearly. Consider when to take the next steps and what happens in the waiting times. Learn skills for …
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  Writing Your Spiritual Autobiography Register Online July 7 – 11, 2013 Sunday through Thursday (4 nights)   Evocative exercises and group sharing in a nurturing setting allow us to remember and write about meaningful parts of our life’s journey. Re-experiencing events from our past, we gain fresh perspective and awareness for the richness of …
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  Preview for Fall 2014 The Hospitality of Abraham (The Ven. Stephen Rowe) September19-21, 2014 Lectio and Visio Divina (Br. Ignatius Feaver, OFM Cap.) October 11, 2014 Redeeming the Time (Fr. Monty Williams, SJ) October 24-26, 2014 Being and Believing in the Age of the Spirit (Phyllis Tickle) October 31 – November 2, 2014 Mosaic …
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