July 21 — July 27 JULY WISDOM SCHOOL Archetypal Wisdom from Christian Hermeticism and the Journey of the Soul Led by Lynn Bauman and Ward Bauman From its beginnings, Christianity has expressed multiple streams of wisdom that coalesced around the teachings of Jesus. Early Jewish, Apocalyptic and Platonic understandings contributed to its wisdom teaching, as …
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  JUST ADDED! December 1 and 2, 2013 FALLING UPWARD: THE SPIRIT OF RETIREMENT Led by Patricia Blakely and Jean Freeman Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday: 1 – 4 p.m. Cost: $100 includes lunch on Saturday This retreat was a popular option last year at the House of Prayer in the City. Now …
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  November 9-11, 2013 A SUNLIT ABSENCE: SILENCE, AWARENESS AND CONTEMPLATION Led by Martin Laird, OSA, and Ward Bauman “The practice of contemplation is one of the great spiritual arts,” writes Fr. Martin Laird in his latest book, A Sunlit Absence. “Not a technique but a skill, it harnesses the winds of grace that lead …
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  **NEW DATE** YOGA: A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE OCTOBER 19-21, 2013 Due to a scheduling conflict, these retreat dates have changed. They do not match the 2012 program brochure. Led by Carole Baker (Practitioner and licensed teacher of Iyengar Yoga) and Ward Bauman This meditation intensive will offer the beginning techniques of Yoga combined with Christian …
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  September 18-23, 2013 BENEDICTINE EXPERIENCE Join us for a six-day experience of the Rule of St. Benedict. We will explore the values, insights and wisdom of the Rule. Participants will join the monks of Saint John’s Abbey and the Sisters of Saint Benedict’s Monastery for the Liturgy of the Hours. Leaders include members from …
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  September 6-9, 2013 COOKING YOUR LIFE Led by Ward Bauman and friends Does cooking intimidate you? Do you wish to connect eating with your spiritual practice? Would you like to understand the basics of reading a recipe and the techniques required? Have you wondered why most great spiritual traditions view food and its preparation …
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  Silent Directed Weekend Retreats New Years Retreat January 11 – 13, 2013 Director: Lorraine d’Entremont, SC Lenten Retreat February 8 – 10, 2013 Director: Vivian Mancini, SC Spring Retreat May 24 – 26, 2013 Director: Evelyn Williams, SC Are you looking for a weekend away from the business of life? Come enjoy a weekend …
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    Six Days Directed Retreats This is an opportunity for a more lengthily time of prayer and reflection in an atmosphere of peace and quiet.   June 16 – 22, 2013 June 24 – 30, 2013 July 4 – 10, 2013? July 14 – 20, 2013? ? 2013 Nature Directed Retreat July 25 – …
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  “There is in us an instinct for newness, for renewal, for a liberation of creative power. We seek to awaken in ourselves a force which really changes our lives from within.”                                                             – Thomas Merton This series of retreats is for anyone seeking renewal of personal identity, professional integrity and vocational vitality, awakening that …
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    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 power …
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