To Deepen and Strengthen the Practice of Group Spiritual Direction April 7-10, 2013 For those who are currently engaged in or offering group spiritual direction and want to enhance their practice as facilitators or participants, this conference/retreat is an intentional opportunity to—  • Experience group spiritual direction each day; • Fine tune the …
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                  Friday, June 7 (6pm supper) to Sunday, June 9 (3pm) Optional Day: Sunday, June 9 (3pm) to Monday, June 10 (1pm) The images of desolation and renewal are prevalent themes in life.  Looking at images and poems relating to these two themes, participants will reflect on …
View course details “Poetry Through the Lens Photography Retreat”

  Friday, April 5 (6 pm supper) to Sunday, April 7 (1 pm) The focus of this retreat will be on better understanding the pastoral needs of people who are facing life realities that include addictions, mental illness, abuse, suicidal thoughts, sexual orientation concerns, and stress in the workplace.  A number of presenters will join …
View course details “Building Caring Communities: The Role of Pastoral Care in Health and Wellness”

  Friday, April 5 (6 pm supper) to Sunday, April 7 (3 pm) Optional Day: Sunday, April 7 (3pm) to Monday, April 8 (3pm) Consider this an invitation to journey to a place of deeper connection. With the theme of Pilgrimage to anchor us, we will enter into a time of silence on our individual …
View course details “Spring Silent Retreat”

                Friday, March 8 (6 pm supper) to Sunday, March 10 (1 pm) Slow down and savor the deep connection that comes with centered awareness of the present moment. This weekend retreat weaves mindfulness throughout daily activity, including periods of guided sitting, walking and eating meditation practice, mindful …
View course details “A Zen Buddhist Mindfulness Retreat: Living from the Center(RT)”

                  Friday, February 22 (6 pm supper) to Sunday, February 24 (1 pm) In order to align our activism with our spiritual deepening: “You have to do the difficult work of getting tossed back and forth between the quiet, spacious world and the active, lively world  until …
View course details “Activism and Spirituality: Making the Links”

                  Friday, February 1 (6 pm supper) to Sunday, February 3 (2 pm) This powerful, life changing retreat is based on the philosophy of Louise Hay who believes that we are all meant to live a life filled with love, laughter, prosperity and radiant health.  People will …
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  Thursday, August 15 — Wednesday, August 21 AUGUST WISDOM SCHOOL: HEALING OF MEMORIES Led by Cynthia Bourgeault and Ward Bauman Note: This retreat runs form Thursday through Wednesday. THIS RETREAT IS FULL. Please contact Susan at [email protected] to be placed on the waiting list. “The difficulty is that memories can lead us to either healing …
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  June 15 – June 23 KENOSIS: THE PRAYER OF SELF-EMPTYING Led by Ward Bauman If you have been practicing Christian contemplative prayer and/or attended our Wisdom Schools in the past, take some time to discern whether or not this is the year to attend our Kenosis retreat. This silent meditation intensive represents our central ministry in spiritual formation. …
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  February 15 – February 18 FRESH DISCOVERIES FROM THE GOSPEL OF THOMAS Led by Lynn Bauman The twentieth-century discovery of the Gospel of Thomas continues to amaze students and scholars alike. During our February retreat, translator and wisdom school teacher Lynn Bauman will lead us in a fresh look at this ancient text from a brand …
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