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EVENTS CALENDAR 2007-8

INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOPS

November 1, 2008 - INTRODUCTION TO CENTERING PRAYER ONE DAY WORKSHOP
, St. Mark UMC in Montgomery, AL.  
Contact Marty Williams at martywilliams8899@bellsouth.net. 334.274.0789

INTRODUCTORY RETREATS

August 29-31, 2008 - INTRODUCTORY RETREAT, Benedictine Retreat Center- Cullman, AL, contact Sr. Therese Haydel at retreats@shmon.org 256.734.8302

January 16-18, 2009- Introduction to Centering Prayer Retreat at Benedictine Retreat Center- Cullman, Al, contact Sr. Therese Haydel at retreats@shmon.org 256.734.8302

September 4-6, 2009 - Introduction to Centering Prayer Retreat at Benedictine Retreat Center- Cullman, Al. Contact Sr. Therese Haydel at retreats@shmon.org 256.734.8302

October 23-25, 2009 - Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat at Benedictine Retreat Center- Cullman.  Contact Sr. Therese Haydel at retreats@shmon.org 256.734.8302


INTENSIVE RETREATS
Develop further the discipline of Centering Prayer and your relationship with God. There will be extended periods of Centering Prayer, dialogue sessions, and shared Lectio Divina.  Silence. Prerequisite: Introduction to Centering Prayer.

October 3-5, 2008 - INTENSIVE RETREAT at Benedictine Retreat Center- Cullman, AL, contact Sr. Therese Haydel at retreats@shmon.org 256.734.8302

March 27-29, 2009 - Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat at Benedictine Retreat Center- Cullman, AL. Contact Sr. Therese Haydel at retreats@shmon.org 256.734.8302

8 OR 10 DAY INTENSIVE OR POST-INTENSIVE RETREAT
The 8 or10-Day Intensive is an in-depth experience in contemplative living and spirituality. The purpose of the retreat is to assist the participants in entering into a more intimate relationship with God and self. This is facilitated through the cultivation of a deep level of interior silence in a nurturing, supportive environment that combines both solitude and community.  The Post Intensive is a next step into a profound silence and stillness in order to facilitate a more intimate union with God. The 10-Day Intensive is a prerequisite for the Post Intensive.

June 22-June 29, 2009 - 8 Day Intensive / Post Intensive Retreat at Benedictine Retreat Center- Cullman, Al. Rev.Bill Sheehan, facilitator.   Contact Diana Tschache tschached@bellsouth.net 205.991.6964

FORMATION FOR CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH SERVICE
The purpose of the course is to help participants move towards greater clarity in their understanding of the essence of the Centering Prayer method. It is designed to provide practice in interiorizing and communicating the essential elements of the Centering Prayer method and thus being able to share it appropriately with others.  Prerequisites are attendance at an 8-Day or a 10-Day Intensive Retreat and the daily practice of Centering Prayer.

OTHER EVENTS

March 14-15, 2009 - Annual Conference in Birmingham, Alabama, Susan Komis presenting The Seven Mansions of Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle – Contact Diana Tschache tschached@bellsouth.net 205.991.6964



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CHRONOLOGICAL CALENDAR 2008-9



2008

August 29-31, 2008 - INTRODUCTORY RETREAT, Benedictine Retreat Center- Cullman, AL, contact Sr. Therese Haydel at retreats@shmon.org 256.734.8302

October 3-5, 2008 - INTENSIVE RETREAT at Benedictine Retreat Center- Cullman, AL, contact Sr. Therese Haydel at retreats@shmon.org 256.734.8302

November 1, 2008 - INTRODUCTION TO CENTERING PRAYER ONE DAY WORKSHOP , St. Mark UMC in Montgomery, AL.  
Contact Marty Williams at martywilliams8899@bellsouth.net. 334.274.0789

 2009

January 16-18, 2009- Introduction to Centering Prayer Retreat at Benedictine Retreat Center- Cullman, Al. Contact Sr. Therese Haydel 256/734-8302

March 14-15, 2009 - Annual Conference in Birmingham, Alabama, Susan Komis presenting The Seven Mansions of Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle –Contact Diana Tschache 205/991-6964 or tschached@bellsouth.net

March 27-29, 2009 - Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat at Benedictine Retreat Center- Cullman, AL. Contact Sr. Therese Haydel 256/734-8302

June 22-June 29, 2009 - 8 Day Intensive / Post Intensive Retreat at Benedictine Retreat Center- Cullman, Al. Rev.Bill Sheehan, facilitator.   Contact Diana Tschache- 205/991-6964 or tschached@bellsouth.net.

September 4-6, 2009 - Introduction to Centering Prayer Retreat at Benedictine Retreat Center- Cullman, Al. Contact Sr. Therese Haydel 256/734-8302

October 23-25, 2009 - Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat at Benedictine Retreat Center- Cullman- contact Sr. Therese Haydel 256/734-8302



INTENSIVE RETREAT
Develop further the discipline of Centering Prayer and your relationship with God. There will be extended periods of Centering Prayer, dialogue sessions, and shared Lectio Divina.  Silence. Prerequisite: Introduction to Centering Prayer.
10-DAY INTENSIVE AND POST INTENSIVE
The 10-Day Intensive is an in-depth experience in contemplative living and spirituality. The purpose of the retreat is to assist the participants in entering into a more intimate relationship with God and self. This is facilitated through the cultivation of a deep level of interior silence in a nurturing, supportive environment that combines both solitude and community.  The Post Intensive is a next step into a profound silence and stillness in order to facilitate a more intimate union with God. The 10-Day Intensive is a prerequisite for the Post Intensive.
FORMATION FOR CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH SERVICE.
The purpose of the course is to help participants move towards greater clarity in their understanding of the essence of the Centering Prayer method. It is designed to provide practice in interiorizing and communicating the essential elements of the Centering Prayer method and thus being able to share it appropriately with others.  Prerequisites are attendance at an 8-Day or a 10-Day Intensive Retreat and the daily practice of Centering Prayer.

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