Tuesday, October 16 (6 pm supper) to Thursday, October 18 (4 pm) An ecumenical retreat series based on the work of Parker J. Palmer where clergy, lay leaders and spiritual mentors journey together for four retreats to experience renewal, a safe place to speak openly about their lives and vocation, connection with their soul’s inner …
View course details “Courage to Lead® Seasonal Retreat Series: Autumn: Second Weekend of Four: A Courage & Renewal® program”

Tuesday, October 9 (6 pm supper) to Thursday, October 11 (1 pm) We live in the 21st century, a time when scientific discoveries have given us a “new story” of the Universe. In this retreat, Michael Morwood will lead us in an exploration of the implications of this “new story” on our understanding of God, …
View course details “God, Jesus and Prayer in a New Story of the Universe”

September 20-27, 2012 This is a new intake of the two year Prairie Jubilee Program. All residencies are held at Calling Lakes Centre. Watch for further information about this intake. In the Prairie Jubilee Program we base our work on two major concepts/symbols: Jubilee and the Enneagram. For us Jubilee is a call to live …
View course details “Prairie Jubilee Program: Practical education in spiritual formation, soul development, and the art of spiritual direction.”

$1,622.00 This program is rooted in the deep contemplative Christian tradition and honors the sacred listening practices of other traditions, as well. Participants who apply and are accepted in the program will travel to Ghost Ranch for four, one-week residential intensives (two separate weeks each year). An experienced staff of distinguished spiritual directors will facilitate …
View course details “The Art Of Spiritual Direction – Cohort II wk two”

$1,622.00 This program is rooted in the deep contemplative Christian tradition and honors the sacred listening practices of other traditions, as well. Participants who apply and are accepted in the program will travel to Ghost Ranch for four, one-week residential intensives (two separate weeks each year). An experienced staff of distinguished spiritual directors will facilitate …
View course details “The Art Of Spiritual Direciton – Co-hort II wk three”

$1,622.00 Formation and Training Program is scheduled to begin with classes being held over the period November 2012 through March 2014. Note: The Spiritual Journey is a prerequisite for this program. Certificate awarded at completion of the program. Participants who apply and are accepted in the program will travel to Ghost Ranch for four, on-week …
View course details “The Art Of Spiritual Direction (Stillpoint)-Co-hort III week one”

$350.00 In this course, participants will explore in poetry or prose those events, relationships, coincidences that have created minor shifts or major chaos in their lives. We will look especially at ways to reframe and re-envision those interruptive experiences by using techniques employed by literary writers: fresh juxtaposition, charged diction, magical realism, metaphor and other …
View course details “From Havoc To Whole: Spiritual Writing”

$365.00 This course includes teachings on the everyday astronomy of the daytime and nighttime sky, along with teachings on Mayan astronomy and 2012, as well as teachings on Native American astronomy and spirituality. These teachings are combined with meditations and wisdom teachings from cultures around the world to provide an enriched experience of one’s inner …
View course details “Astronomy, Spirituality & The Mayan Prophecy”

$100.00 Enjoy a week’s study leave in the high desert of Northern New Mexico. You are on your own schedule but have the opportunity to dine, worship and hike with other clergy. Optional hiking and visiting neighboring communities are also offered. Spend as much or as little time with colleagues during your time at Ghost …
View course details “The 3 R’s For Clergy: Rest, Reading & Renewal”

$375.00 Based on the work of Parker J. Palmer, this Circle of Trust ® retreat explores the intersection of our personal and professional lives. Using poetry, meditation, dialogue, stories, music, movement, relaxation and journaling, we foster renewal of body and mind. Those in professions such as organizational leadership, education, community service, law and medicine know …
View course details “Journey Toward An Undivided Life: An Introductory Circle Of Trust ®”