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 …
View course details “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 power …
View course details “Male Spirituality Circle”
A weekend designed to provide you with a variety of experiences to deepen your spiritual life, including mindfulness meditation, walking the labyrinth and the practice of inner listening. We will also explore spiritual practices stations, silence as a spiritual practice and offer time to meet with a spiritual director on Saturday if you …
View course details “Spiritual Practices Certificate”
Welcome to the Ontario Jubilee Program, designed for individuals and professionals interested in spiritual renewal and continuing education: contemplative spiritual practices are developed in an interactive, evocative, spacious and embodied environment; attention is given the Divine’s presence and guidance; everyone is respected for their unique experience and giftedness; creation becomes a source of teaching and …
View course details “ONTARIO JUBILEE: Certificate Program in Spiritual Deepening and Spiritual Direction”
This weekend program will introduce the gentle healing art of Therapeutic Touch which is having a world-wide impact by profoundly enhancing the quality of nurturing care from birth to death. Participants will be learn Therapeutic Touch as developed by Dolores Krieger, PhD, RN and Dora Kunz including its history theory, concepts, basic assumptions and …
View course details “Therapeutic Touch(TM) Level 1 Certificate”
Are you searching in your spiritual journey? Do you experience an emptiness longing to be filled? Are you struggling with one of life’s big questions and need to gift yourself with some peace and quiet? Are you curious about spiritual practices? Whether you are discerning, seeking or are simply in need of some rest …
View course details “Time for the Inner Journey: Silent Retreats”
Take advantage of the peaceful setting at Five Oaks among the 116 acres of Carolinian Forest. Quiet indoor spaces provide opportunity for meditation, relaxation and reflection. During the winter, sitting by the picture windows in the dining hall with a warm drink to watch the birds at the feeder is a beautiful experience. In …
View course details “Personal Retreats”
Are you in need of spiritual nourishment? If so, this is the day for you. Come and spend a day away from the noise and busyness. The day begins with a short time of worship and community building led by Five Oaks spiritual guides. The rest of the day is for you to spend …
View course details “Day Away”
Do you long for a supportive Christian community to learn with, journey with and be accountable to? The Common Life Community is designed to address spiritual challenges of our time. Small groups meet frequently to be accountable to one another for their practice of five disciplines: Engagement for Justice Attending to the Spirit Dedication …
View course details “Common Life Community Annual Spring Retreat”
Accompanying youth on their journey is both a gift and a challenge. Margot Feyerer, Warren Litt and Anne Miller will explore with participants the pastoral role of the youth leader, offer opportunity to practice the essential skills required for listening deeply and responding appropriately to young people in pastoral care situations and discuss topics …
View course details “Pastoral Care with Youth (Neos)”