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October 2019
Grounding Retreat | Schuyler, Nebraska
Grounding retreats are for people who are new to contemplative spirituality. Drawing from the Christian contemplative tradition, retreatants explore history, methodology and practice, have the opportunity to debrief experiences of contemplative prayer, and discover implications for daily life and faith. Grounding retreats give participants the opportunity to detach and rest from hectic and fragmented lives to engage in small doses of solitude, silence and stillness, within a supportive community. Retreatants leave Grounding retreats more centered and grounded in their identity, with a deeper understanding…
Find out more »November 2019
10th Annual Contemplative Conference | New Orleans, Louisiana
10th Annual Contemplative Conference Joy Unspeakable: Contemplative Spirituality for the Active Life with Rev. Dr. Barbara Holmes and Phileena Heuertz DATE: Friday, November 08, 2019 - Saturday, November 09, 2019 TIME: 7:00 PM - 12:00 PM LOCATION: First Grace United Methodist Church Cost: $60, Early Bird Rate until October 1, then $75 Registration: william.thiele56@gmail.com To inquire about hosting Phileena for your event, please…
Find out more »Truth and Transformation Course | Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Chris Heuertz will be joining the YWMA KONA students in The School of Truth and Transformation at University of the Nations. Together they will explore the role of community in service work. He will guide students through Enneagram sessions which will help connect them with contemplative prayer practices. The objective of this wok is to help students cultivate a prayer life that will inspire personal growth as they come to understand their unique skills in serving the most vulnerable of…
Find out more »Mindful Silence Retreat | Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
MINDFUL SILENCE KAILUA-KONA, HI Mindful Silence really couldn’t be more timely. In some ways our society is spinning out of control. People are unhinged from the center and ground of being. This makes them ripe for the graces found in contemplative spirituality. On the other hand, secular mindfulness is answering the anxious minds of many. But people of faith long for more. They want to link their meditation practice with their faith tradition. This is where Mindful Silence comes in. It…
Find out more »January 2020
The Enneagram for Couples | Kirkland, Washington
Romantic notions have people thinking that once they find “the one” relationships are smooth sailing. In actuality, that’s when the hard work begins. Communicating, facing past issues, setting boundaries, building and sustaining trust, and navigating problems as they emerge in your relationship requires constant effort. With the help of the Enneagram, a powerful and insightful tool that can help identify your unconscious and subconscious motivations, this workshop will allow you to understand yourself more objectively and compassionately so you can…
Find out more »Excavating Essence | Kirkland, Washington
At this point, you might know the answer to the question, “Who am I?” Perhaps the Enneagram’s answer to this question has helped you relate to others and God. But has this exploration left you curious? Are you itching to learn more about the nuanced subtleties of this ancient wisdom tool? Are you ready to be left with more questions than answers? This workshop is for everyone who is familiar with the Enneagram but ready to go deeper into its…
Find out more »March 2020
Spring Deepening Retreat | Schuyler, Nebraska
Deepening retreats are designed for people who are acquainted with the history and methodology of contemplative spirituality, have a daily prayer sit practice (like centering prayer) and who desire to deepen their practice. Though people who are new to a sitting practice are also very welcome and will find the retreat helpful. Retreatants gather together for approximately 8, 20-minute silent prayer sits and 3 yoga sessions. Sits are separated by a meditative walk, healthy meals, yoga practice, prayer with the monks, and…
Find out more »Whole Health Mondays :: A Weekly Virtual Event
"Whole Health Mondays" is a webinar dedicated to your body, mind, and spirit during #COVID19 crisis. Join our virtual community each forthcoming Monday for a discussion with one of our guest specialists. On March 30th we look forward to introducing you to Twyla O'Callaghan, LPC, NCC, EMDR Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Together we will explore topics like: "How are we responding to the pandemic?" "What creates safety for us?" "What is self-care?" "The unpredictable, changing nature of life." "The new…
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