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SUMMARY:Prayer for Healing and Wholeness in Our Post-Election World
DESCRIPTION:No matter the outcome of this year’s US election\, our nation will face tremendous challenges following months of divisive\, wounding campaign rhetoric. During this weekend of intentional silence and stillness\, we will seek to create a spaciousness within in order to nurture the enduring vision and experiences of the Sacred. This silent retreat will include periods of Centering Prayer; contemplative practices; simple body exercises; contemplative conversation; and quiet time for reflection\, reading\, and walking the grounds. We will be encouraged by the words and poetry of contemporary contemplative visionaries including Constance FitzGerald\, ODC\, Teilhard de Chardin\, Ilia Delio\, Thomas Keating\, and Cynthia Bourgeault\, who echo the ancient prophets’ trust that contemplative prayer\, “can bring within the realm of possibility … the paradigm shifts and transformation required to invent a new kind of earth community.” (C. FitzGerald). While this retreat is intended for those with a Centering Prayer or other contemplative prayer practices\, a very brief review of Centering Prayer will be provided on Saturday morning. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/prayer-for-healing-and-wholeness-in-our-post-election-world/
LOCATION:Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center\, 167 Neck Road\, Madison\, CT\, 06443-0191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Anne A. Simpkinson":MAILTO:asimpkinson@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Embracing - a Retreat at Prairiewoods
DESCRIPTION:A Retreat for the Season leading into Christmas\nSponsored by Contemplative Outreach Northeast Iowa Chapter \nIs it time to embrace\n– the movement of the Spirit in your life?\n– a difficult relationship?\n– a path to inner and outer peace?\n– all that has come to you?\n– hope when hope is lost?\n– change when what is seems so comfortable? \nThe “Embracing” retreat is an opportunity to spend “time away” in the company of other pilgrims. This event (Monday at 2:30 pm through Wednesday at 11:30 am) will include structured opportunities for\n– Quiet prayer in the Presence;\n– Sacred Reading of Scripture;\n– Communal Sung Prayer;\n– Communal meals; plus \nFree time for\n– Yoga or Tai Chi\,\n– a Nature walk\,\n– walking a labyrinth\,\n– hand massage\, and more \nRegistration: To register online\, the link below; OR send an email to us with your intent\, and we will send you a form to return with a check for the registration fee. Online registration closes November 4 @ 9 am.  \nFees:\nFull Retreat with shared room: $175\nFull Retreat with individual room: $215\nCommuter: $145 (meals\, no overnight room);\nOne day only (Tuesday) $75 (with no overnight) \nPrairiewoods is at 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA.\nPhoto by Grant Ritchie on Unsplash \nFAQs – Frequently Asked Questions \nQ1: Will there be food provided?\nA: Yes\, there will be fruit\, drinks (coffee\, tea and water) and other snacks available throughout the event. Meals will be served by Prairiewoods staff\, with the option to accommodate people with special dietary needs.\nQ2: Will silence be a part of the event?\nA: Yes\, much of the retreat will include internal and external silence. However\, there will some time for conversation with other retreatants.\nQ3: Can I attend only part of the retreat?\nA: Yes. We encourage people to attend the whole event; however\, if you can only come for one day\, you are welcome to do so. The related costs are listed above\nQ4: Will I be expected to share many details of my life?\nA: No. There will be time for introductions with other group members\, but not extensive sharing. If extended sharing is desired\, there will be opportunities to meet one-on-one with one of the leaders.\nQ5: Is Prairiewoods handicap accessible?\nA: Yes. The Center has all facilities on one level. While there are two levels withing the building for sleeping rooms\, you may request a room on the floor level. Retreatants will need to assess whether the outdoor grounds are safe for them.\nQ6: Is there anything else I might want to know about Prairiewoods?\nA: Yes. Indoors\, there is an onsite bookstore\, an area for meals and snacks\, a quiet prayer room\, our meeting room\, etc. Outdoors\, the wooded grounds provide a space to commune in nature; with an outdoor labyrinth available.\nQ7 If I cannot attend this event\, can my registration be refunded?\nRefunds are possible until 9 am November 4. However\, thereafter we cannot provide refunds because of our contract with Prairiewoods. With this we guarantee the number of participants and associated fees. Refunds will be the full amount minus the Eventbrite processing fee if payment is made online.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/embracing-a-retreat-at-prairiewoods/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, 52233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Northeast Iowa":MAILTO:CONEiowa@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Beyond Theology: The Interspiritual Wisdom of Roshis\, Rebbes\, and Holy Rascals - in person and online
DESCRIPTION:From the moment theologians seek to tame God with names and adjectives\, mystics step into the wilderness to reveal the God beyond naming\, and the ethical challenge to which this God calls us. Drawing on the wisdom and practices of the Hebrew and Greek Bibles\, Kabbalists and Hasidim\, Zen Roshis and Holy Rascals\, Fr. Michael Holleran and Rabbi Rami Shapiro invite you to accompany them into the wilderness to meet the One beside whom there is nothing else (Deuteronomy 4:35). \nThis program will be offered both in-person and online via Zoom. Information on how to access the program on Zoom will be sent to participants in advance. \nThis program will include a morning and an afternoon session of Centering Prayer. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/beyond-theology-the-interspiritual-wisdom-of-roshis-rebbes-and-holy-rascals-in-person-and-online/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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