Drawing Spirituality with Celtic Knots

Sisterhood of St. John the Divine (The) (SSJD)

Drawing Spirituality with Celtic Knots Quiet Saturday: April 21, 2012 This is a hands-on workshop about a design that has captured the religious imagination of humanity since 6000 B.C.E. and has decorated Gospel manuscripts and Christian churches from 400 C.E. to the present day. Anyone who can draw a dot and a line has already …
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Developing an Adult Faith for the 21st Century

Sisterhood of St. John the Divine (The) (SSJD)

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY: DIARMUID O’MURCHU Developing an Adult Faith for the 21st Century Friday, May 4 – Sunday, May 6, 2012 Many contemporary Christians seek articulations and mediations of faith that call forth, challenge and honour the adult in all of us. This retreat, based on O’Murchu’s most recent book Adult Faith will explore the nature …
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Special Public Lecture: Diarmuid O’Murchu – Gospel Empowerment for Your Time

Sisterhood of St. John the Divine (The) (SSJD)

Special Public Lecture: Gospel Empowerment for Your Time with Diarmuid O’Murchu Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Fee: $25 Diarmuid O’Murchu, a member of the Sacred Heart Missionary Order, and a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, is a social psychologist. Most of his working life has been in social ministry, predominantly in London, …
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Special Public Lecture: Diarmuid O’Murchu – Gospel Empowerment for Your Time

Sisterhood of St. John the Divine (The) (SSJD)

Special Public Lecture: Gospel Empowerment for Your Time with Diarmuid O’Murchu Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Fee: $25 Diarmuid O’Murchu, a member of the Sacred Heart Missionary Order, and a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, is a social psychologist. Most of his working life has been in social ministry, predominantly in London, …
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Spirituality in Focus: Recognizing the Sacred through Your Camera Lens

Sisterhood of St. John the Divine (The) (SSJD)

Spirituality in Focus: Recognizing the Sacred through Your Camera Lens Theme Retreat: June 1-3, 2012 We will explore the link between the photographs we take and our spirituality. This interactive, hands-on retreat will open opportunities for you to reflect on your own photographs and those of others. Open to anyone who has a passion for …
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Women at a Crossroads: For Women Seeking Direction in Their Lives

Sisterhood of St. John the Divine (The) (SSJD)

DISCERNMENT & VOCATION: FOR WOMEN SEEKING DIRECTION IN THEIR LIVES June 29 – July 22, 2012 This 3 1/2-week program, held each summer, is for women who are intentionally committed to seeking God’s guidance in living out their baptismal call — in business or professional careers, in homemaking or lay careers, in the church, in …
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SSJD Discovery Day – Windows into a Monastic Community

Sisterhood of St. John the Divine (The) (SSJD)

SSJD Discovery Day – Windows into a Monastic Community September 15, 2012 Visit the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine and discover what George Carey, 103rd Archbishop of Canterbury, described as “the best-kept secret in the Anglican Communion.” Join us for a tour of the Convent, multi-media presentation, a window into one Sister’s journey, Holy …
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The Universe Story and Awakening the Dreamer

Sisterhood of St. John the Divine (The) (SSJD)

The Universe Story and Awakening the Dreamer Theme Retreat: September 28-30, 2012 Led by Grant Jahnke. Details TBA. For more information please visit the website.

Humour, Hope and Healing

Sisterhood of St. John the Divine (The) (SSJD)

Humour, Hope and Healing Theme Retreat: October 26-28, 2012 Led by Kathleen McAulay. Details TBA. For more information please visit the website.

Singing in the Night: Giving Voice to Our Hope

Sisterhood of St. John the Divine (The) (SSJD)

Singing in the Night: Giving Voice to Our Hope Theme Retreat: November 30 – December 2, 2012 Led by The Rev. Barbara Liotscos and The Rt. Rev. Gordon Light. Details TBA For more information please visit the website.