Six experiences – choose one! 11 October 2012 – 13 October 2012 transFORM: Fall Experiences – Chose one! We live in a time of unprecedented change. Our social, political and global contexts are changing. We are called to adapt to these unexpected and sometimes unwanted changes. Our resilience as individuals and communities expects us to …
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Sharing Stories ~ Changing Lives 28 September 2012 – 30 September 2012 You are invited to come and join this retreat for women of all ages! This will be a time to be in community, to sing, to learn and to share the stories of our lives. How we are with one another, how we …
View course details “Western Women’s Conference Plus Retreat”
August 27 to 29, 2012 $450 – $600 (Bursaries are available) Experience an introductory Circle of Trust retreat based on the work of Parker J. Palmer. Caryl Hurtig Casbon and Theresa Matus facilitate this retreat and explore summer as a metaphor in our lives. Summer’s abundance, and the depth of possibility it promises, is a …
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Are you dreaming of a summer get-away to somewhere that will feed your soul, surrounded by laughter, delicious fruit and water lapping at the shore? All this and more can be yours… Just like the airplanes traveling to exotic holiday destinations that want every seat full. We want every Naramata Centre program seat full this …
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An invitation to clergy to spend time in a beautiful setting to rest, renew, and have intentional time set aside to plan for Advent and Christmas. Whether you are Diaconal, Ordained or DLM – all are welcome to this safe environment to do what you need to do. Many options will be available for participants …
View course details “Spiritual Nurture: Time Away for Clergy”
This is a core youth ministry education course for Neos: Five Oaks’ Youth Ministry Certificate Program. Youth leaders often have a difficult task of keeping youth interested and engaged in coming out to youth group, special events, projects and programs, let alone trying to nurture and explore a sense of Christian identity and faith. It …
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Over the past decade under the guidance of Parker J. Palmer, highly skilled facilitators have created a unique retreat-based approach to renewing personal identity, professional integrity and vocational vitality. Participants seeking personal and professional renewal will expand their capacity to listen and be present, improve their ability to build trustworthy relationships, and find the courage …
View course details “Courage to Lead® Retreat”
Learning directly from a contemporary leading thinker can be exciting and inspiring. At Five Oaks we are thrilled to be able to offer this caliber of programming at least once a year that features a distinguished speaker who will offer lectures on contemporary theology, biblical studies or the practice of ministry in changing times. The …
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Start: Sep 28, 2012 @ 5:30 PM End: Sep 30, 2012 @ 12:30 PM Cost: $200.00 (The cost of this program has been significantly subsidized thanks to a grant from The Watkins/Ann Baker Fund of the United Church of Canada.) Please note that the program begins with supper included on Friday and ends with lunch …
View course details “Hand in Hand: Equipping Congregations for Pastoral Care”
Start: Oct 28, 2012 @ 7:00 PM End: Oct 30, 2012 @ 3:00 PM Cost: $295.00 includes meals and accommodation. 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? …
View course details “Time for the Inner Journey: Silent Retreat – October”