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SUMMARY:Writing Into the New Year: A Contemplative Writing Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Stories give shape to the human experience\nand touch us in our innermost places.\nThey pick us up right where we are and\nleave us somewhere else – changed\, transformed\,\nmore awake\, alive and aware.\n– Sara Mackenzie\, author \nLife provides us with countless stories — of love\, loss\, grief\, and courage; stories of unexpected life changes\, family relationships\, spiritual journeys\, small miracles\, and experiences in nature. Writing our stories demands attentiveness\, honesty\, courage\, and a commitment to engage with a creative process that pulls us into the unknown where we are often surprised at what surfaces. It’s a journey of discovery. \nThis retreat will blend periods of Centering Prayer\, personal writing time\, talks\, and creativity exercises. There will be time to read\, walk the grounds\, or gaze out at the waters of Long Island Sound. Come to work on a current project\, begin stories long thought about\, or immerse yourself in silence in order to discover what needs to be voiced. Come to be still and know … \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/writing-into-the-new-year-a-contemplative-writing-retreat/
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:Certificate in Contemplative Spiritual Direction
DESCRIPTION:The certificate offering is a 2-year formation and training program for persons who discern a call to the ministry of spiritual direction. Applicants will begin Phase I in July 2025. \nCertificate in Contemplative Spiritual Direction features:\n\nContemplative spiritual formation as the foundation\nA 24-month Focused Program with home-based assignments\nA Cohort Model in a hybrid format (online and residential components)\nFacilitated by seasoned practitioners\nA Supervised Practicum (One-on-One/Peer Group) facilitated by trained supervisors\nUse of the Enneagram in Spiritual Direction for Greater Self-awareness and Spiritual Growth\n\nRead more about the program here. It includes emphasis on Centering Prayer (including a five-day retreat)\, Lectio Divina and the teachings of Thomas Keating. \nApplications Due: May 1\, 2025 \nTo complete the application\, you will need to submit the following. \n\nOne current reference\, including name\, phone number\, and email address.\nA PDF or Word document of your responses to the short essay questions\, found below.\nA non-refundable application fee of $75.\n\nFor any questions\, please email lifelonglearning@ctsnet.edu.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/certificate-in-contemplative-spiritual-direction/
LOCATION:Columbia Theological Seminary\, 701 South Columbia Drive\, Decatur\, GA\, 30031\, United States
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