Waiting for God: Advent Quiet Day for Associates, Oblates and Friends Quiet Saturday, December 3, 2011 Advent is a time of waiting in expectation for God to be born – in our hearts, in the church, in our world. We wait eagerly to celebrate the anniversary of the first coming of Christ, and we wait …
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Loving Intent—Deep Listening—Compassionate Action Guided Retreat: Friday, November 25 – Sunday, November 27, 2011 In this retreat we will look at the heart of the spiritual journey: to have a loving intent toward ourselves, our friends and our neighbours; to practise deep listening to the voice of the Spirit within ourselves, within others, and in …
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Christ, Culture and Mission in Appalachia January 5-21, 2012 Instructor: Columbia Faculty Mentor and Guide: Dr. Lon Oliver Cost: $1,000 This is a 16-day immersion with a final integrative paper. Beginning in the foothills of Appalachia, class participants visit family farms before traveling to the coalfields of southeastern Kentucky. The purpose of the travel seminar …
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Contemplation and the First Book of Revelation March 23 – 25, 2012 Friday through Sunday (2 nights) $220-380 based on accommodations choice Engage with the primary text of Divine Revelation as the sacred story of the universe. Consider the universe – earth, life, human life, and human consciousness – as part of an evolving, unfinished …
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Compassionate Communication March 16 – 18, 2012 Friday through Sunday (2 nights) $220-380 based on accommodations choice Do you sometimes find it difficult to see “that of God” or the common humanity in another, even in those closest to you: your boss, partner, or child? Drawing on the work of psychologist Marshall B. Rosenberg and …
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Effective Approaches for Working with Groups March 2 – 4, 2012 Friday through Sunday (2 nights) $220-380 based on accommodations choice This in-depth workshop on approaches to using experiential education is designed for teachers, facilitators, consultants, activists, pastors, community leaders, clerks – anyone wanting to work more effectively with groups. Gain awareness of yourself as …
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Crossing Thresholds: The True Geography of the Heart Tuesday, February 14 to Friday, February 17 Led by Esther de Waal To be present totally to a landscape, to read it and dialogue with it, helps us to see the times and forces that have shaped it and us. This will be a retreat that explores …
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The Cistercian World: Then & Now Tuesday, January 31 to Friday, February 3 Led by Esther de Waal This retreat will explore the Cistercian way of life, as expressed in writings and buildings from its 12th century origins to the present day scene [in America and worldwide]. Spiritual writings will include 12th century Abbots Bernard …
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Associates Retreat: Winter Thursday, January 26 to Sunday, January 29 Led by Br. Reginald A winter retreat for Associates and those considering membership. Join us to… Fee: $260 Deposit: $80 For more information please visit the website.
“Welcoming” Old & New A Contemplative Prayer Retreat Friday, December 30 to Sunday, January 1 Led by Br. Julian Fee: $220 Deposit: $80 For more information please visit the website.
