Offered virtually via Zoom
This is a morning of refreshment for those helping others. We'll explore ways that we can continue spreading the “Kindness, Compassion and Courage are Contagious” idea.
Friday, February 12, to Saturday, February 13, 2021
Offered virtually via Zoom.
Trappist monk Thomas Merton (1915-1968) and farmer-poet Wendell Berry (b. 1934) are two of the most important ecological prophets in recent decades.
Offered virtually via Zoom
As we begin to walk our annual Lenten path that leads to Easter, this day of reflection will invite participants to reflect on the wisdom of the labyrinth as a guide for our journey.
Offered virtually via Zoom
This circle of women’s wisdom and mutual support includes time for prayer, meditation, and reflection through readings, stories, creativity, and music.
Offered virtually
Following her mission experience in Guatemala, Jan Gregorcich, SSND, was convinced that bringing potable water to remote villages was an issue larger than what it appeared on the surface. From this awareness, Global Partners Running Waters was founded.
Friday, February 26, to Saturday, February 27, 2021
Offered virtually via Zoom The 'Wild Edge' of Lent: Vitality, Intensity, Spirit
This Lent, come to open up each of the title’s words as we contemplate the journey of Jesus and take on his spirit.
Gulf War Illness: Advocating for Veterans (Situations of Substance series)
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Veterans advocate Vera Roddywill provide us with a picture of how far the cause of Gulf War veterans has come, as well as the work still to be done to advance it.
Offered virtually via Zoom
This circle of women’s wisdom and mutual support includes time for prayer, meditation, and reflection through readings, stories, creativity, and music.
Pandemic and the Call to Ecological Justice: A Virtual Day of Reflection
Sunday March 14, 2021
Offered virtually via Zoom
Author Diarmuid O’Murchu will challenge us to spiritual discernment regarding our treatment of creation in a more responsible and sustainable way.
Saturdays, March 20, April 17, May 22, June 19, July 17, 2021
Honoring Grief—Intending to Heal is a grief support companion training program for those who are new to companioning the bereaved and/or for those who are currently supporting the bereaved in various capacities and want to hone their skills.
Diversity and Inclusion in a Rapidly Changing World (Situations of Substance series)
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Offered virtually via Zoom
This session will explore the demographics of our local and global communities and will challenge you to think deeply about respecting the cultures of others and seeing situations through the lenses of others.
March 27, 2021
SoulCollage® is a process of creating over time a personal deck of unique, collaged cards from found and personal images. The theme of thisSoulCollage® Day is New Life Rising
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Throughout this series we will explore types of prayer that allow individuals to simply “be with” a power greater than themselves.
Come join a circle of women’s wisdom and mutual support. At each gathering, we will have time for prayer, meditation, and reflection through various stories, readings, creativity, music, and time spent outdoors.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Throughout this series we will explore types of prayer that allow individuals to simply “be with” a power greater than themselves.
Sunday, April 18, 2021 Offered via livestream
Sara's songs carry you inward and outward—in, to the particulars of your own life, and out—into the shared humanity of us all. Join us for a moving and enjoyable afternoon that cannot fail to lift your spirit.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Throughout this series we will explore types of prayer that allow individuals to simply “be with” a power greater than themselves.
Working for Racial Justice in Solidarity with the Black Community- Day Workshop
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
In this workshop, participants will learn the “truths” that highlight differences between Black and White cultures and as such, help White folk avoid making false assumptions and unintentional microaggressions towards Black folk.
In Solidarity: Working for Racial Justice in Solidarity with the Black Community- Overnight Workshop
Thursday, April 29 to Saturday, May 1, 2021 In this workshop, participants will learn the “truths” that highlight differences between Black and White cultures and as such, help White folk avoid making false assumptions and unintentional microaggressions towards Black folk.
Come join a circle of women’s wisdom and mutual support. At each gathering, we will have time for prayer, meditation, and reflection through various stories, readings, creativity, music, and time spent outdoors.
May 7 or 8, 2021 SoulCollage® is a process of creating over time a personal deck of unique, collaged cards from found and personal images. The theme of thisSoulCollage® Day is Gratitude.
Saturday, May 8, 2021
This is a day-long retreat for patients and their loved ones who are adapting to changes and challenges in their life due to a serious illness or a life-threatening diagnosis.
Christian Spirituality and Contemplative Yoga for Women
Saturday, May 15, 2021This day explores the intersection of women’s experiences and holistic spiritual practices during this time of social change. It includes a contemplative practice, presentation and group discussion, silent reflection, and a contemplative yoga session.
Retirement and Purposeful Aging: What's Next in My Life?
Tuesday, May 18, to Thursday, May 20, 2021 As you think about your retirement years and move into this next chapter of your life, this retreat will explore the benefits and joys as well as the challenges and concerns ahead.
Sacred Sites Day Pilgrimages Islamic Society of Milwaukee and St. Mary and St. Antonius Coptic Orthodox Church
Saturday, May 22, 2021 Pilgrims travel for a purpose—to seek wisdom, deeper understanding, clarity in making a decision, or devotion to the Divine or a holy person. We invite you to be a pilgrim for a day!
Sunday-Saturday, June 6-12, 2021 This silent retreat offers participants the opportunity to meet daily with a spiritual guide and to gather for morning and evening prayer.
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Come join a circle of women’s wisdom and mutual support. At each gathering, we will have time for prayer, meditation, and reflection through various stories, readings, creativity, music, and time spent outdoors.
Sunday, June 27, to Friday, July 2, 2021 Join us for a restful week taken at your own pace. Each day's offering will include optional group meditation/prayer, gentle yoga, creative experience, opportunity to speak with a spiritual guide and more.
Sunday, June 20, to Saturday, June 26, 2021 One-on-one sessions with a spiritual guide, Eucharistic liturgy, and common evening prayer are offered daily during this weeklong retreat.
Couples’ Retreat: Creating Connection with Your Partner
Friday, July 9, to Saturday, July 10, 2021 This retreat experience will be an opportunity to practice listening skills that will help you to accompany each other with empathy and honesty.
Friday, July 9, to Sunday, July 11, 2021 This retreat is based on the research of Brené Brown, PhD. It will encourage and guide participants to explore Wholehearted Living™ and to learn its effect on who we are and how we experience our own spirituality.
Sunday, July 11, to Saturday, July 17, 2021 Grounded in the emerging cosmology that integrates science and spirituality, the Contemplative Retreat for Women is a week of inner exploration through one-on-one spiritual guidance, ritual and reflection, embodied prayer such as yoga and modified T’ai Chi, and time for silent reflection.
Sunday, July 18, to Saturday, July 24, 2021 Embrace and nurture life’s blessings, all of them, in a retreat tailored to your individual encounter with the Holy. This retreat includes a daily meeting with a spiritual guide, time for solitude, and the opportunity to gather with others for prayer.
Supervisor Training for Spiritual Companioning in the Paradigm of the Universe Story (Institute for Spiritual Guidance)
Opening Gathering: Friday, August 13, to Sunday, August 15, 2021
A one year program beginning August of 2021 and ending August of 2022 for those who supervise spiritual guides.
Painting/Praying with the Icon of St. Francis of Assisi
Sunday, August 15 to Saturday, August 21, 2021
Spend the retreat week creating and reflecting on Francis’ icon and his writings and prayers and getting to know his life and times.
Sunday, August 15, to Friday, August 20, 2021
Journey to your center during this week retreat. This retreat is a time to tend your soul and listen to the voice inside
Friday, September 10, to Saturday, September 11, 2021
This retreat is designed for women and men who are newly separated, recently divorced, or those who have been divorced.
Well-Being and Self-Compassion: Caring for Ourselves to Care for Others
Thursday, September 30, 2021 This presentation draws upon recent findings in neuroscience and psychology, illuminating self-care and spiritual practices that nurture gentleness, kindness and patience towards ourselves.
Breath and Mindfulness: Basic Practices that Nurture Our Bodies, Brains, and Spiritual Journey
Friday, October 1, 2021
We will discuss and practice some basic breathing techniques that reduce anxiety and manage stress. We will also explore how these link to mindfulness.
Digital Distraction: Technology, Our Brains, and Spiritual Practices
Sunday, October 3, 2021
This program explore the ramifications of technology use and overuse, and how several spiritual practices have been shown to help thwart these deleterious effects.
The Heart's Calling: Personal Vocation and Social Conscience
Friday, October 8, to Saturday, October 9, 2021
Join author and social justice advocate John Neafsey to prayerfully consider callings in various areas of our lives. We will particularly explore the relationship between personal vocation and social conscience.
Sitting at the Feet of the Mystics: Winter Weekend Retreat
Friday, November 5, to Sunday, November 7, 2021
Spend a quiet weekend sitting at the feet—and pondering the wisdom of—these great spiritual teachers: Teresa of Avila, Meister Eckhart, Thomas Merton, and Mechtild of Magdeburg.
