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.
New Year’s at the Monastery Tuesday, December 27 to Sunday January 1 Fee: $80 per day, Deposit: $80 For more information please visit the website.
Christmas the Monastery Way Friday, December 23 to Sunday, December 26 Christmas time at the monastery is filled with feasts and celebration. Evenings in the Pilgrim Hall are accented with a story reading or carol sing. It is a time to gather, as those shepherds did in Bethlehem, to offer praise to God and pray …
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