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SUMMARY:SoulCollage® Weekend Retreat for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Discover Your Inner Wisdom \nJoin Dawn for an immersive and transformative SoulCollage® weekend retreat designed specifically for beginners! This creative and introspective workshop introduces you to the SoulCollage® process\, a powerful method of self-discovery through collaging. Using images\, intuition\, and imagination\, you’ll create unique collaged cards that reflect aspects of your inner self\, life experiences\, and spiritual journey. No prior art experience is required — just an open heart and a willingness to explore! Over the course of this weekend\, you’ll learn the foundational principles of SoulCollage®\, create your own deck of cards\, and engage in guided exercises — including centering practices\, card readings\, and sharing circles — to deepen your understanding of your creations. Expect generous creative studio time\, reflection\, and a beautiful closing ceremony that helps integrate your insights. Whether you’re seeking personal growth\, creative expression\, or a meaningful connection with others\, this retreat offers a safe and welcoming space to begin your SoulCollage® journey. \nPlease bring a pen\, notepad/journal\, and a favorite pair of scissors. All other supplies are provided\, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in this nurturing and supportive environment at Bon Secours. A yoga mat\, small pillow\, and blanket are encouraged for your comfort during the guided meditations. Lodging and meals are included. Check-in begins at 4pm. There will be a brief welcome session at 5:30pm\, followed by dinner at 6pm. The retreat begins after dinner at 7pm on Friday and concludes after lunch at 1pm on Sunday. Mass will be available Sunday morning for those who wish to attend. Meals and lodging included. Guided by Dawn Bero. \nDawn Bero\, a certified SoulCollage® facilitator\, leverages her expertise as an ICF-trained executive coach to guide participants in exploring their inner landscapes through creative expression and reflective inquiry. As a holistic wellness educator and mixed media artist\, Dawn blends her knowledge of mind-body wellness with her creative spirit to create nurturing and transformative spaces for personal growth. Learn more at Aligned-Outcomes.com.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/soulcollage-weekend-retreat-for-beginners/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Just Added,Overnight
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SUMMARY:Friends Day of Prayer - April
DESCRIPTION:Searching for the Sage Within: A Contemplative Journey \nIt is said that as you age you gain more wisdom. A Sage\, as we have seen in movies or read in books\, is a person (or perhaps a character) who is an exemplary model of interior wisdom\, a teacher\, and has a connection with the Divine. \nAs we grow into our adulthood\, we begin to experience fundamental shifts that give us pause to question life’s meaning and our purpose. Each decade leads us to a place of less doing and more being. We are drawn to reflect on our self-evolution and appreciate the rhythm of changes in life. \nThis Friends Day of Prayer is an invitation to take a contemplative journey that will empower us to harness the wisdom of our lives to learn\, grow\, and deepen our humanity and meaning as we move on in years. The journey will include presentation\, small/large group conversation\, prayer\, and silent reflection. Silence will be recommended during various times of the retreat to provide us the space we need to listen deeply so we can reflect on our inner and spiritual life. Guided by Sharon Scibek. \nAll are welcome to attend the Friends Day of Prayer retreats\, held monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. It is not required to attend every month\, so register for one or more sessions as your schedule allows. While the presenters and topics vary\, each Friends Day of Prayer typically includes pastries and informal conversation at 9:30am\, a morning presentation at 10am\, an optional Mass\, a delicious lunch\, short periods of free time to enjoy the grounds or shop in the bookstore\, and an afternoon presentation. \nSharon Scibek is a certified coach through the International Coaching Federation. She brings to her coaching a wide-range of life and professional experience — from church ministry to business — where she was a recognized leader in human resources. Additionally\, she served as adjunct professor at Anne Arundel Community College and McDaniel College. In all aspects of her work\, Sharon emphasizes the importance of compassionate respect for the individual and their potential. Sharon founded Gracious-Space\, LLC (Gracious-Space.com) to fulfill her passion of guiding others to reach their full potential through her professional/life coaching and transformational conversation services. Her success is built on a simple approach: honest and respectful conversation. The transformational conversations that she guides are opportunities for small groups to share spirit-filled insights through deeper connections. She hosted a podcast titled Gracious Space\, where she interviewed people that are making a difference in the world.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/friends-day-of-prayer-april/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Friends Day of Prayer,Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T104500
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SUMMARY:Quiet Mornings - In Person Session
DESCRIPTION:Quiet Mornings sessions are currently being held IN-PERSON on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. \n(It is also held virtually on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. Every virtual session is held from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon.)\nPlease email Joanne at jmcahooneph3@gmail.com for the Zoom sessions invitation for Virtual sessions. \nQuiet mornings provide an opportunity for quiet – for reflection\, prayer\, listening\, presence – in common with others. Perhaps you’d like to carve out time\, but could use the support of a structure that is also flexible? Most of us could! And there is encouragement and strength in coming together in this way. You are welcome whenever matches your schedule/desire/need. \nEach gathering is bracketed by an opening and closing prayer. The quiet hour at its heart is not scripted or guided. Each one enters the quiet and utilizes or follows it as she/he desires to do so. Some opt to journal\, read\, walk; to engage in meditation; imaginative prayer or centering prayer; art or collage; or physical movement. The commitment to enter the quiet with some regularity as an ongoing practice is the point. By doing so in companionship with others\, we support each other’s journey just by willingly being present in God’s presence together\, and hoping good for each other. In our closing prayer\, we pray a blessing for each other. Please feel welcome! Guided by Joanne Cahoon. \nJoanne Cahoon\, D.Min. – spiritual director\, retreat leader\, coach – facilitates the Quiet Mornings. 
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/quiet-mornings-in-person-session-39/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added,Silent
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SUMMARY:Lunch at Bon Secours on April 13\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Meal Ticket for Lunch in the Dining Room \nOn specified Tuesdays\, enjoy a self-serve\, buffet lunch (entrée of the day\, salad bar\, dessert\, and beverage) in our Dining Room. \nDeadline to purchase meal tickets is one week prior to the lunch date at noon. \nRegistration is required and meal tickets are not refundable and are only valid for the specified date. \nPlease pick up your meal ticket at the front desk when you check-in. Lunch is served in the Bon Secours Dining Room on the first floor from 12pm-1pm.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/lunch-at-bon-secours-on-april-13-2027/
LOCATION:Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center\, 1525 Marriottsville Road\, Marriottsville\, MD\, 21104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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SUMMARY:In-Person Centering Prayer Session
DESCRIPTION:Held IN PERSON on the: \n\n2nd and 5th Tuesdays of the month\, 1-2pm and\n4th Tuesday of the month\, 7-8pm.\n\nFor these in-person sessions\, registration is required in advance\, preferably by the Monday before each in-person session.  \n(Virtual Zoom sessions will be the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 1-2pm. Register for Virtual Sessions by emailing facilitator Amy Sorensen Kulesa at kulesa.neshama@gmail.com.) \nCentering prayer is a form of Christian contemplative prayer in which one abides in the presence of God in interior silence. Centering Prayer emphasizes the indwelling presence of the Holy Trinity within and among us\, and our openness\, through receptive silence and restful surrender\, to God’s action and healing grace. For our one-hour sessions\, we will gather to pray together in silence\, attentive to the stillness within\, and reflect together on readings related to our prayer life. The sessions are relaxed and informal. You are invited to dress comfortably and use a meditation cushion if you would like. \nFacilitation for each Centering Prayer session will be led by an experienced member of the group. We follow a consistent format from week to week\, with variability each session in the reflective reading that is shared. Though sponsored by the Retreat Center\, Centering Prayer is a member-supported prayer community.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/in-person-centering-prayer-session-39/
LOCATION:Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center\, 1525 Marriottsville Road\, Marriottsville\, MD\, 21104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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SUMMARY:Growing Toward the Light
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in Growth: A Garden Journey for the Soul  \nStep into the garden and discover how gardening beautifully mirrors the life-enriching journey of personal growth. In this inspiring workshop\, we’ll explore how both gardens and people flourish when nurtured with intention\, patience\, and light. \nTogether\, we’ll uncover how a garden offers the stillness and quiet so often missing amid the noise of everyday life. Experience the grounding peace found in nature through a simple garden meditation designed to calm the mind\, open the heart\, and reconnect you with nature and the present moment. \nDeepen both your horticultural knowledge and personal insights as we explore what it takes to become deeply rooted and thrive. Discover how healthy soil\, thoughtful companions\, and mindful stewardship create resilient\, vibrant gardens—and how these same principles can support growth and well-being in our own lives. \nYou’ll also strengthen your practical gardening skills as we explore the benefits of composting\, the thoughtful use of organic and synthetic fertilizers\, the responsibility and wisdom of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)\, a trusted recipe for creating balanced potting soil\, and the value and magic of companion planting. \nRooted in intention\, this uplifting workshop blends practical gardening wisdom with opportunities for reflection\, personal growth\, and inner peace. As we pause to observe the lessons nature offers\, we’ll discover the common ground between ourselves and our gardens—and how both flourish when given the right conditions to grow toward the light. Lunch is included. Guided by Joanna Compton.\n \nJoanna Compton\, owner of Growing Partners\, is a Navy veteran who transitioned to the Green Industry after completing the University of Maryland’s Master Gardener program. She earned a degree in Landscape Technology and Design and holds certificates in Graphic Design\, Professional Horticulture\, and Herbaceous Perennials. Joanna is trained in and utilizes Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. Joanna’s passion for gardening is evident in her dedication to crafting beautiful landscapes and sharing the many benefits of gardening in her workshops.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/growing-toward-the-light/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added,Nature
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SUMMARY:April Hermit Day
DESCRIPTION:Do you… \n\nneed a day of quiet and solitude to rest\, reflect\, be?\nneed at least one of these each year?\nsense that God may be inviting you to enter silence and reorient?\n\nSince Fall 2025\, we’ve offered this opportunity on October 29 in celebration of National Hermit Day. It has been warmly received\, so we’re introducing April Hermit Day as a midyear invitation to pause\, continue this practice\, and join others who courageously enter the silence. \nAlthough the origins of Hermit Day are not firmly known\, many attribute it to the 18th century and suggest a connection to the Irish Hermit Saint Colman. Through Hermit Day\, we join the many others who\, throughout Christian history\, have entered silence and solitude to remember what is most important: to listen\, to pray. A day like this has the potential to initiate or strengthen a regular practice. \nSince 2014\, Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center has hosted Quiet Morning events that are also opportunities for shared silence. This day will follow a similar pattern. We will begin and end together in simple prayer\, have lunch in shared silence\, and spend the day on our own in prayer or other quiet activities such as walking\, doing art\, reading\, journaling — whatever you feel inclined to do. The Center’s daily Mass at 11:00 am will be available to you\, if desired. This is primarily a silent retreat\, though a very brief (optional) sharing will be available towards the end of the day. Lunch is included. Guided by Joanne Cahoon. \nJoanne Cahoon\, D.Min. holds a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies\, master’s degree in Religion/Pastoral Ministry\, graduate certificates in spiritual direction and in spirituality studies\, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago\, where her specialization was spirituality and practical theology. Along the way\, Joanne has taught in elementary\, secondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate school settings. She has also served as youth minister\, high school campus minister\, consultant\, writer\, national trainer\, diocesan staff member\, staff member of a graduate school\, spiritual director\, facilitator of retreats\, and professional coach. Joanne has welcomed and worked with many individuals and groups\, serving them as they listen for God’s invitations in their personal and corporate lives. She finds it a privilege to be involved in spiritual and human formation — bringing deep listening\, presence\, creativity\, and a commitment to her own ongoing formation to her work.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/april-hermit-day/
LOCATION:Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center\, 1525 Marriottsville Road\, Marriottsville\, MD\, 21104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added,Silent
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T160000
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SUMMARY:A Hidden Wholeness: Uncovering an Integral Ecology
DESCRIPTION:The air you are breathing has animated countless beings before you. The soil on which you stand carries memory and possibility. The water you drink has flowed through the vascular system of a tree. You are participating in an integral ecology. Your role within this reality is unique\, and your community’s role is also unique. From restoring an ecosystem to visiting someone who is imprisoned\, to volunteering at a food bank\, to addressing redlining\, to raising a family\, each of us has a role to play — if only we take the time to listen and uncover where we are being invited. \nJoin us for an emergent day of reflection that balances contemplative practices with action. To that end\, we will literally get our hands dirty at the nexus of ecology\, spirituality\, and care for the other. Through prayer\, individual reflection\, shared experiences\, and ecological insight\, we will begin to uncover what already exists within us and in our communities — a hidden wholeness. Together\, we will listen for opportunities to act prophetically and with imagination in our homes\, parishes\, and communities. In doing so\, we begin to rediscover a deeper unity that has been present all along. Lunch is included. Guided by Jarrod Kinkley. \nJarrod Kinkley is the founder and Director of the Cooperative for Integral Ecology — a nonprofit that accompanies individuals and faith communities as they live into integral ecology through action and contemplation. He is also the Director of Ecology and Environment for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden\, stewarding seventy-five acres in partnership with the Sisters\, the staff\, and those who call the land home. Jarrod is a relational leader in education and nonprofit management\, cultivating connection and facilitating organizational growth. He has supported national nonprofits through strategic project management\, conference facilitation\, retreat design\, and more. A poet at heart\, Jarrod’s experience also includes teaching\, collegiate and high school campus ministry\, and thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail and the Camino de Santiago. He is rooted in the North Hills of Pittsburgh\, PA\, where he lives with his wife and three daughters\, and operates a backyard native plant nursery grounded in contemplative spirituality and integral ecology.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/a-hidden-wholeness-uncovering-an-integral-ecology/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270425T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270430T130000
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SUMMARY:Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute Cohort 8 - Session 1 OVERNIGHT Option
DESCRIPTION:This page is for the OVERNIGHT option for Cohort 8\n(*recommended* for the most complete experience).\nPlease click the following links if you prefer the\nCOMMUTER option or the VIRTUAL option.\n  \nLodging room check-in for overnight guests will begin at 4pm\, and the program will start after dinner.  \nIntensive Training Program for Those Interested in Spiritual Direction \nCourse Description and Goals:  \nThis will be the 8th cohort of students within our Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute. The first week-long session is an introduction to and overview of spiritual direction in the Christian tradition. It is intended to enhance the student’s understanding of the spiritual life\, with attention given to developing the basic skills necessary for this ministry. Classes will involve presentations\, discussions\, and interactive experiences. \nIt is strongly recommended that you be in spiritual direction yourself while taking this program. It will be another part of your learning. Bon Secours can provide references if you need them\, including people who do spiritual direction online. \nCourse Learning Objectives:  \nAt the end of the course\, a student will be able to: \n-Have a basic understanding of the spiritual life — its breadth\, depth\, and language — in order to understand the context of spiritual direction ministry. \n-Examine and understand the core principles of effective spiritual direction\, noting the implications for both the director and the directee. \n-Develop and practice the basic interpersonal skills necessary for the exercise of this ministry\, such as active listening and appropriate response.          \nRequired Texts: \nHenri Nouwen. Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith.  San Francisco:  Harper Collins\, 2006. \nMargaret Guenther\, Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction (Cowley Publications\, 1992) \nRecommended Reading: \nTeresa of Avila\, The Interior Castle (any edition) \nRequired Paper:  A 6 to 8 page review of and reflection on the student’s choice of one of the following books will be due after this first intensive week. The student will have a few months to complete it. \n\nCynthia Bourgeault\, Mystical Hope: Trusting in the Mercy of God (Cowley Publications\, 2001)  ISBN: 1-56101-193-2; ISBN13: 978-1-56101-193-3\nMartin Laird\, Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation (Oxford\, 2006)  ISBN-13: 978-0-19-530760-3\nNancy L. Bieber\, Decision Making & Spiritual Discernment: The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way (Skylight Paths\, 2012). ISBN: 978-1-59473-289-9\n\nDates for Week 2 and 3: The second week-long course in the program is scheduled for September 26-October 1\, 2027\, and the final week-long session is scheduled for April 30-May 5\, 2028\, which will complete the course of study. Registration for these two sessions will be available soon. A certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion of the entire program\, which includes these three week-long sessions and the required course work. \nAfter You Register: \n\nComplete an intake form\, to be provided by a program coordinator upon registration.\nProvide consent for Bon Secours to initiate a background check.\n\nThe intake form and background check will have a deadline prior to the Session 1 start date. A program coordinator will be in touch regarding this deadline after you’ve registered. The information on your intake form will help the directors know a little about you and will ensure that your experience aligns with the requirements of our program\, providing the best possible training for your future ministry. \nQuestions: If you have questions\, please contact Sr. Bernie Claps at Bernadette.Claps@CBSParis.org. \nGuided By: Kathy Brown and Sr. Bernie Claps\, CBS. \nKathleen Hope Brown\, D.Min. teaches spiritual direction and other courses in spirituality at the Virginia Theological Union. Her doctorate in Adult Spiritual Formation is from Catholic University. \nSister Bernadette Claps\, a Sister of Bon Secours\, provides spiritual direction and spiritual companionship at the Retreat and Conference Center at Bon Secours. She holds graduate certificates in Spiritual Direction\, Spirituality and Aging. She has done graduate studies in theology and received a Master of Social Work from New York University.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/sdi-8-1-overnight/
LOCATION:Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center\, 1525 Marriottsville Road\, Marriottsville\, MD\, 21104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Added,Overnight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270425T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270430T130000
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CREATED:20260630T184125Z
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SUMMARY:Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute Cohort 8 - Session 1 VIRTUAL Option
DESCRIPTION:This page is for the VIRTUAL option for Cohort 8\nfor those unable to attend in person.\nPlease click the following links if you prefer the\nCOMMUTER option or the OVERNIGHT option.\n  \nPlease plan to attend the virtual sessions in real time. The program begins at 7pm on the first day. \nIntensive Training Program for Those Interested in Spiritual Direction \nCourse Description and Goals:  \nThis will be the 8th cohort of students within our Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute. The first week-long session is an introduction to and overview of spiritual direction in the Christian tradition. It is intended to enhance the student’s understanding of the spiritual life\, with attention given to developing the basic skills necessary for this ministry. Classes will involve presentations\, discussions\, and interactive experiences. \nIt is strongly recommended that you be in spiritual direction yourself while taking this program. It will be another part of your learning. Bon Secours can provide references if you need them\, including people who do spiritual direction online. \nCourse Learning Objectives:  \nAt the end of the course\, a student will be able to: \n-Have a basic understanding of the spiritual life — its breadth\, depth\, and language — in order to understand the context of spiritual direction ministry. \n-Examine and understand the core principles of effective spiritual direction\, noting the implications for both the director and the directee. \n-Develop and practice the basic interpersonal skills necessary for the exercise of this ministry\, such as active listening and appropriate response.         \nRequired Texts: \nHenri Nouwen. Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith.  San Francisco:  Harper Collins\, 2006. \nMargaret Guenther\, Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction (Cowley Publications\, 1992) \nRecommended Reading: \nTeresa of Avila\, The Interior Castle (any edition) \nRequired Paper:  A 6-8 page review of and reflection on the student’s choice of one of the following books will be due after this first intensive week. The student will have a few months to complete it. \n\nCynthia Bourgeault\, Mystical Hope: Trusting in the Mercy of God (Cowley Publications\, 2001)  ISBN: 1-56101-193-2; ISBN13: 978-1-56101-193-3\nMartin Laird\, Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation (Oxford\, 2006)  ISBN-13: 978-0-19-530760-3\nNancy L. Bieber\, Decision Making & Spiritual Discernment: The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way (Skylight Paths\, 2012). ISBN: 978-1-59473-289-9\n\nDates for Week 2 and 3: The second week-long course in the program is scheduled for September 26-October 1\, 2027\, and the final week-long session is scheduled for April 30-May 5\, 2028\, which will complete the course of study. Registration for these two sessions will be available soon. A certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion of the entire program\, which includes these three week-long sessions and the required course work. \nAfter You Register: \n\nComplete an intake form\, to be provided by a program coordinator upon registration.\nProvide consent for Bon Secours to initiate a background check.\n\nThe intake form and background check will have a deadline prior to the Session 1 start date. A program coordinator will be in touch regarding this deadline after you’ve registered. The information on your intake form will help the directors know a little about you and will ensure that your experience aligns with the requirements of our program\, providing the best possible training for your future ministry. \nQuestions: If you have questions\, please contact Sr. Bernie Claps at Bernadette.Claps@CBSParis.org. \nGuided By: Kathy Brown and Sr. Bernie Claps\, CBS. \nKathleen Hope Brown\, D.Min. teaches spiritual direction and other courses in spirituality at the Virginia Theological Union. Her doctorate in Adult Spiritual Formation is from Catholic University. \nSister Bernadette Claps\, a Sister of Bon Secours\, provides spiritual direction and spiritual companionship at the Retreat and Conference Center at Bon Secours. She holds graduate certificates in Spiritual Direction\, Spirituality and Aging. She has done graduate studies in theology and received a Master of Social Work from New York University.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/sdi-8-1-virtual/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Just Added,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute Cohort 8 - Session 1 COMMUTER Option
DESCRIPTION:This page is for the COMMUTER option for Cohort 8\nfor those who live locally and choose not to stay overnight.\nPlease click the following links if you prefer the\nVIRTUAL option or the OVERNIGHT option.\n  \nThe Commuter Option does not include overnight lodging or breakfast.\nThe program begins with dinner at 6pm on the first day. \nIntensive Training Program for Those Interested in Spiritual Direction \nCourse Description and Goals:  \nThis will be the 8th cohort of students within our Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute. The first week-long session is an introduction to and overview of spiritual direction in the Christian tradition. It is intended to enhance the student’s understanding of the spiritual life\, with attention given to developing the basic skills necessary for this ministry. Classes will involve presentations\, discussions\, and interactive experiences. \nIt is strongly recommended that you be in spiritual direction yourself while taking this program. It will be another part of your learning. Bon Secours can provide references if you need them\, including people who do spiritual direction online. \nCourse Learning Objectives:  \nAt the end of the course\, a student will be able to: \n-Have a basic understanding of the spiritual life — its breadth\, depth\, and language — in order to understand the context of spiritual direction ministry. \n-Examine and understand the core principles of effective spiritual direction\, noting the implications for both the director and the directee. \n-Develop and practice the basic interpersonal skills necessary for the exercise of this ministry\, such as active listening and appropriate response.            \nRequired Texts: \nHenri Nouwen. Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith.  San Francisco:  Harper Collins\, 2006. \nMargaret Guenther\, Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction (Cowley Publications\, 1992) \nRecommended Reading: \nTeresa of Avila\, The Interior Castle (any edition) \nRequired Paper:  A 6-8 page review of and reflection on the student’s choice of one of the following books will be due after this first intensive week. The student will have a few months to complete it. \n\nCynthia Bourgeault\, Mystical Hope: Trusting in the Mercy of God (Cowley Publications\, 2001)  ISBN: 1-56101-193-2; ISBN13: 978-1-56101-193-3\nMartin Laird\, Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation (Oxford\, 2006)  ISBN-13: 978-0-19-530760-3\nNancy L. Bieber\, Decision Making & Spiritual Discernment: The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way (Skylight Paths\, 2012). ISBN: 978-1-59473-289-9\n\nDates for Week 2 and 3: The second week-long course in the program is scheduled for September 26-October 1\, 2027\, and the final week-long session is scheduled for April 30-May 5\, 2028\, which will complete the course of study. Registration for these two sessions will be available soon. A certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion of the entire program\, which includes these three week-long sessions and the required course work. \nAfter You Register: \n\nComplete an intake form\, to be provided by a program coordinator upon registration.\nProvide consent for Bon Secours to initiate a background check.\n\nThe intake form and background check will have a deadline prior to the Session 1 start date. A program coordinator will be in touch regarding this deadline after you’ve registered. The information on your intake form will help the directors know a little about you and will ensure that your experience aligns with the requirements of our program\, providing the best possible training for your future ministry. \nQuestions: If you have questions\, please contact Sr. Bernie Claps at Bernadette.Claps@CBSParis.org. \nGuided By: Kathy Brown and Sr. Bernie Claps\, CBS. \nKathleen Hope Brown\, D.Min. teaches spiritual direction and other courses in spirituality at the Virginia Theological Union. Her doctorate in Adult Spiritual Formation is from Catholic University. \nSister Bernadette Claps\, a Sister of Bon Secours\, provides spiritual direction and spiritual companionship at the Retreat and Conference Center at Bon Secours. She holds graduate certificates in Spiritual Direction\, Spirituality and Aging. She has done graduate studies in theology and received a Master of Social Work from New York University.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/sdi-8-1-commuter/
LOCATION:Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center\, 1525 Marriottsville Road\, Marriottsville\, MD\, 21104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Speakers,Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270427T190000
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SUMMARY:In-Person\, Evening Centering Prayer Session
DESCRIPTION:Held IN PERSON on the \n\n2nd and 5th Tuesdays of the month\, 1-2pm and\n4th Tuesday of the month\, 7-8pm.\n\nFor these in-person sessions\, registration is required and preferred in advance. \n(Virtual Zoom sessions will be the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 1-2pm. Register for Virtual Sessions by emailing facilitator Amy Sorensen Kulesa at kulesa.neshama@gmail.com.) \nCentering prayer is a form of Christian contemplative prayer in which one abides in the presence of God in interior silence. Centering Prayer emphasizes the indwelling presence of the Holy Trinity within and among us\, and our openness\, through receptive silence and restful surrender\, to God’s action and healing grace. For our one-hour sessions\, we will gather to pray together in silence\, attentive to the stillness within\, and reflect together on readings related to our prayer life. The sessions are relaxed and informal. You are invited to dress comfortably and use a meditation cushion if you would like. \nFacilitation for each Centering Prayer session will be led by an experienced member of the group. We follow a consistent format from week to week\, with variability each session in the reflective reading that is shared. Though sponsored by the Retreat Center\, Centering Prayer is a member-supported prayer community.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/in-person-evening-centering-prayer-session-38/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Just Added,Silent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270430T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270501T150000
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SUMMARY:Honoring My Story - Who Do I Say I Am?
DESCRIPTION:Chimamanda Negozi Adichie says\, “When we reject the single story\, when we realize that there is never a single story…we regain a kind of paradise.” \nOur lives are not linear\, but filled with nuances\, curves\, and start and stop movements. The world can be very quick to dictate or impose its own lenses and disregard the personal stories we carry. There is power in someone’s voice; there is honor in someone’s story that represents a village that has formed them. We are more than a name\, a title\, or a circumstance. During this one-night retreat\, we will explore how we choose a story to tell that honors our identity. We will also honor how to listen without judgment to the stories shared by others. Jesus asked Peter\, “Who do you say I am?” We are invited into that same sacred question\, as we first focus on defining who we are. How one chooses to share is up to them. It may be through poetry\, drawing\, dance\, silent mime. We honor all we receive. Honoring one another’s story is a lived testimony. Guided by Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil. \nLodging and meals are included. Check-in begins at 4pm. There will be a brief welcome session at 5:30pm\, followed by dinner at 6pm. The retreat begins after dinner at 7pm on Friday and concludes at 3pm on Saturday. \nRev. Sandra Dorsainvil is an ordained minister with the American Baptist Churches\, USA. She serves as a ministry coach and women’s group retreat facilitator with the Center for Career Development & Ministry. Rev. Sandra offers ministry coaching accompaniment to clergy and BIPOC women through her private consulting agency\, CONNECT-SD\, LLC. Her bilingual abilities in English and French and experiences living in Africa\, Europe\, and North America offer a unique cross-cultural approach to clients and organizations. She has graduate degrees in pastoral ministry from Boston College and in rehabilitation counseling and psychology from Boston University. She is an ICF coach certified. She has completed Level 1 of Group Spiritual Direction and the Transforming Community program at The Shalem Institute. Rev. Sandra brings over 35 years of human services\, including mental health and disability advocacy\, group retreat facilitation\, and pastorate\, national\, and international ministry engagements. Rev. Sandra is a published author of several books in English and in Spanish. The ministry of deep listening and presence is a core element in her work\, and she makes sure participants in her retreats and one-on-one coaching sessions are seen\, heard\, and covered in prayers.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/honoring-my-story-who-do-i-say-i-am/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Just Added,Overnight
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