2010
Creating Sacred Space through Journal Writing
Journal writing allows us to put our truth on the page. It invites us to make room in our imaginations. By helping us to pause to savor the particulars of the present moment and listen deeply to self and others, this workshop will help us to connect with what matters and can reveal a new spiritual voice that we can claim as our own. No writing “experience” necessary. Please bring a pencil and favorite notebook or journal. Note: limited enrollment.
Presenter: Karen Rippstein Learn more . . .
Saturday, April 10, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fee: $65; Commuters $110
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Scripture for Life
Reading scripture demands an appreciation of the culture from which it comes and a willingness to enter it contemplatively. Through art, music, guided meditation and discussion, this reflection day will help participants not only to understand the sacred texts more fully, but help them to pray them more deeply.
Presenter: Nancy Erts,OP; Janet Marchesani, OP Learn more . . .
Saturday, April 24, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Fee: $65
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Living an Evolutionary Faith
"Unlike the previous static views of the world and faith, evolution invites us to picture nature as the unfolding of a spiritual promise that has been internal to the universe from its beginning." - John Haught
This sex-week study, discussion and prayer experience, based on Diarmuid O'Murchu's book Evolutionary Faith, will inviete participants to grow in understanding of the shifting world view and new cosmology, and become more attentive to encountering the Holy in on-going placdes of revelation. Books may be purchased upon registration for $12.
Presenter: Nancy Erts, OP Learn more . . .
Six Thursdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm or 6:30 - 8:30 pm: September 13; October 14, 28; November 11; December 2, 16
Fee: $150
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Attunement to the Rhythms of Holy Mystery
Spend a delightful day in sacred song and movement! Participants will be given a brief presentation n the “Dance of the Universe: and taught songs, gestures and dances of peace, praise and thanks. We will also experience spontaneous, free, creative movement accompanied by instrumental music. Come “limber to sway and shimmer,” wearing comfortable clothes. No dancing experience necessary.
Presenter: Nancy Erts,OP; Janet Marchesani, OPLearn more . . .
Saturday, May 1, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Fee: $65
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Transitions of the Soul: Traveling with Pomegranates
In their book Traveling with Pomegrantes, Sue Monk Kidd and her daughter, Ann Kidd Taylor, explore feminine thresholds of spiritual growth and renewal as together they navigate life's transitions. Come reflect and share about the tasks of moving fom one stage to another. Learn to love yourself as you are and accept your shortcomings as you discover again the mystery within all that is. If possible, bring a daughter, mother , grandmother, aunt, niece or frind who has supported you through the changing stages of a woman's life in search of the Holy.
Presenters: Gaynell Cronin; Claire Cronin Dinger Learn more . . .
Saturday, October 2, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Fee: $65
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Gazing In and Out the Attic Window
"Treasures abound in an attic, if you're patient enough to wade through the spider webs and dust to discover them." - C. J. Heck
"There's a light on in the attic; I can see it from outside and I know you're on the inside lookin' out." - Shel Silverstein
Spend this autumn weekend prayerfully reflecting on family treasures and memories in your attic and the landscape you can view from its window. Do so while creating an attic window quilt design that's easy and eye-catching, since it gives the appearance of light moving through colorful panes. It's the perfect pattern for leftover fabric, as well as a favorite of beginner or expert quilters alike.
Presenter: Nancy Erts, OP; Patricia Werner Learn more . . .
Friday, October 8, 6:00 pm – Sunday, October 10, 1:00 pm
Fee: $225; Commuters: $150
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2011
Watercolor Quilting
"With watercolor, you can pick up the atmosphere, the temperature, the sound of snow sifting throught the trees or over the ice of a small pond or against a window pane. - Andrew Wyeth
Enjoy this winter weekend praying, playing and quilting small pieces of fabric together to create the look of a watercolor painting. Experience letting go of trying to control outcomes and being surprised by what "going with the flow" of the Spirit produces.
Please bring your portable sewing machine. A list of supplies will be sent to you upon registration
Presenter: Nancy Erts, OP; Patricia Werner Learn more . . .
Friday, January 21, 6:00 pm – Sunday, January 23, 1:00 pm
Fee: $225; Commuters: $150
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