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SUMMARY:Contemplative Outreach Presenter Formation for Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApply Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe vision of Contemplative Outreach\, founded by Thomas Keating\, states “we embrace the process of transformation in Christ\, both in ourselves and in others\, through the practice of Centering Prayer.” Helping to bring this transformative prayer practice to others is richly rewarding. Please join us for this retreat that offers a first step of formation training that will enable you to become a commissioned presenter of centering prayer workshops in your local area. As a commissioned presenter\, you will have the opportunity to introduce the practice of Centering Prayer to others who are encountering it for the first time\, as well as help guide those already experienced in this contemplative exercise go more deeply.  \n\n\n\nThis retreat and training will be facilitated by experienced workshop presenters and centering prayer retreat leaders of Contemplative Outreach. Certain prerequisites are expected for participants in this event. They include a thorough exposure to the writings and teachings of Thomas Keating\, 2-3 years minimum of personal centering prayer practice\, and a recommendation from a current commissioned presenter of centering prayer. Other prerequisites are listed on the application form which can be accessed using the “Apply Now” link above. Please feel free to contact Rob Carr robcarr924@gmail.com if you have any questions about the application or the retreat itself. \n\n\n\nPlease apply by April 1. \n\n\n\nUpon acceptance of your application\, you can expect to receive a registration link and invoice for the retreat at Sophia Spirituality Center. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRob Carr\n\n\n\nRev. Rob Carr has represented Contemplative Outreach Kansas City as a centering prayer presenter and retreat leader since 2002. He also has been active in leadership with the Academy for Spiritual Formation for 15 years and is a graduate of the Souljourners program through Sophia Center.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/contemplative-outreach-presenter-formation-for-centering-prayer/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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SUMMARY:Catholic Women's Day / Día de la Mujer Católica
DESCRIPTION:A bilingual Benedictine experience / Una experiencia benedictina bilingüe\n\n\n\nin English & Español\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is closed. / La inscripción para este evento está cerrada. \n\n\n\nEnglish: The Benedictine Sisters invite you to join them for Mass\, lunch\, and a variety of monastery experiences. United in faith\, we want to share our home and our hearts with you. As we pray\, eat\, and share together\, we hope to build bridges across language and cultural experiences. Let’s share the gift of who we are with each other. \n\n\n\nEspañol: Las Hermanas Benedictinas les invitan a la conferencia del Dia de La Mujer Catolica.  Tendremos Misa\, almuerzo y otras experiencias monásticas. Unidas en la fe\, queremos abrir nuestro hogar y nuestros corazones para rezar\, comer y convivir juntas y así construir puentes entre nuestros idiomas y nuestras experiencias culturales. Celebremos juntas el regalo que somos.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/catholic-womens-day/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T214112
CREATED:20241206T193822Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Easter Triduum at the Mount
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days\, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ’s Paschal Mystery of dying and rising. The single celebration of the Triduum marks the end of the Lenten season and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil. \n\n\n\nJoin the monastic community and enter fully into days of deep silence and rich celebration of the Mass of the Last Supper\, Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion and Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord. Begin and end your Paschal journey with festive meals among the Benedictine sisters in the monastery dining room. \n\n\n\nPlease register by April 10. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/triduum/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T153000
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CREATED:20250530T164821Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Silence–A Prayerful Day Away
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the rejuvenation that a quiet\, peaceful day away can bring. Join us for Coffee & Silence—a mini-retreat intended for you to spend time as you wish: in silent prayer\, reading\, contemplative walks\, or restful reflection. Bring your lunch\, and enjoy coffee (or tea!) and perhaps a delicious treat as you savor this prayerful escape. \n\n\n\nPlease register no less than 2 days prior. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/coffee-silence-a-prayerful-day-away-2/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T153000
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CREATED:20241206T184908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T214905Z
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SUMMARY:Where Art & Prayer Come Together 
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat has been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience.  \n\n\n\nGod designed us as creative beings\, but often we do not have the opportunity to explore or develop that aspect of ourselves in daily life unless it is specifically encouraged. We invite you to join us on this retreat where you will discover how art can be a powerful pathway through which we can converse with God. Part of our time together will be experiencing prayerful reading of God’s word (lectio divina)\, then experiencing art as one of the many ways through which to respond to that Word\, deepening our understanding and the significance of his word in our lives. There will also be time for silence\, private prayer\, sharing\, and creating (making art\, writing poetry\, etc.). It is our hope that you will return home with new and rich ways of responding to God in your daily prayer life. No creative or artistic experience is a requirement for this retreat—only the openness to create. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Micaela Randolph\n\n\n\nSister Micaela has served in a variety of ministries over the years\, teaching in elementary schools\, and working in the Kansas City Archdiocesan Office in religious education. Other ministries  she has been involved in include RCIA and pastoral assistantance in several parishes\, director of initial formation for the Mount St. Scholastica community\, director of the Sophia Spirituality Center\, and Souljourners staff. \n\n\n\nFor fun\, she enjoys playing the piano\, tap dancing (on rare occasions) and embroidery.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/where-art-prayer-come-together/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T214112
CREATED:20241206T183638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T183643Z
UID:10000896-1743188400-1743262200@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Heartfelt Healing: A Retreat for Compassionate Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a retreat designed specifically for caregivers seeking some rest and renewal. This retreat offers a serene space for those who selflessly support others\, to recharge and reflect. Based on Sr. Joyce Rupp’s Boundless Compassion work\, we will use guided meditation\, small group discussion\, prayer\, and times of reflective silence as we focus on compassion to others as well as ourselves. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a professional caregiver or supporting a loved one\, this retreat is designed to help you replenish your spirit\, foster deep connections\, rediscover the joy in your role\, and prepare you to continue your important work with renewed compassion. \n\n\n\nPlease register by March 21. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark Lepper\n\n\n\nMark is the Hospitality Coordinator at Sophia Center\, ready to greet you with a smile when you arrive\, or a kind voice when you call. He also offers spiritual direction as a graduate of the Souljourners program and enjoys leading retreats as a trained Boundless Compassion facilitator. Mark is an oblate of Mount St. Scholastica\, where he is formed by the Benedictine tradition of hospitality and community life. He looks forward to meeting you and sharing the gift of hospitality during your next visit to Sophia Center.  
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/heartfelt-healing-a-retreat-for-compassionate-caregivers-2/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T214112
CREATED:20241206T180128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T180128Z
UID:10000894-1743174000-1743260400@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Zentangle for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Zentangle method is an easy-to-learn\, relaxing\, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. The materials required are minimal. Zentangle may be used as a means of contemplation and also fosters creativity\, relaxation\, empowerment\, focusing\, excitement\, fun\, and satisfaction. S. Patricia Seipel is a certified Zentangle teacher\, having attended classes led by the founders\, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Come and enjoy learning something new that may grow into an established practice. Experience a relaxing time at Sophia Center and grow in your relationship with God. You will meet others on the same path and will leave with skills to help you continue with your practice of Zentangle. \n\n\n\nPlease register by March 21. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Patricia Seipel\n\n\n\nSr. Patricia ministered as a teacher for many years in Missouri and Kansas.  She also worked at Keeler Women’s Center.  Presently she serves as Community Formation Director\, offers spiritual direction\, and is a member of the Souljourners Leadership Team. She enjoys art\, being outdoors\, arranging flowers for the chapels\, working with the bees\, and making various kinds of rosaries for Monastery Goods. 
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/zentangle-for-beginners-2/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T214112
CREATED:20241206T180026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T214627Z
UID:10000893-1743015600-1743087600@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:A Bread Retreat: Celebrating God’s Presence and Love
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Waitlist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat is currently full\, but we encourage you to sign-up for our waiting list in case of cancellation. \n\n\n\nFrom God’s providing manna in the wilderness to Jesus’ miraculous multiplication of the loaves\, bread is used in Scriptures as a sign of God’s presence and bountiful love. Join us for a Bread Retreat that will provide a window into God’s love for us shared at our daily table\, and in the Eucharist. Experience the joy of kneading\, shaping and baking of dough with quiet time for prayer and sharing. Hear God’s invitation for us to be “eucharist” for one another. \n\n\n\nPlease register by Month Date. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Loretta McGuire\n\n\n\nSister Loretta’s ministries have involved taking care of the Benedictine community\, enabling the Sisters to engage in their respective ministries. She cooked for the Sisters at various convents\, and at Lillis High School\, Kansas City\, for the students\, faculty and staff. She trained as a professional hair stylist and served as a medical social worker. She is the monastery’s volunteer coordinator and can frequently be found baking bread or other delicious treats. She has served on the community senate and a number of committees.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/bread-retreat/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T214112
CREATED:20250530T164821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T164822Z
UID:10001501-1742895000-1742916600@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Silence–A Prayerful Day Away
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the rejuvenation that a quiet\, peaceful day away can bring. Join us for Coffee & Silence—a mini-retreat intended for you to spend time as you wish: in silent prayer\, reading\, contemplative walks\, or restful reflection. Bring your lunch\, and enjoy coffee (or tea!) and perhaps a delicious treat as you savor this prayerful escape. \n\n\n\nPlease register no less than 2 days prior. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/coffee-silence-a-prayerful-day-away-2/2025-03-25/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T214112
CREATED:20241206T175959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T174925Z
UID:10000888-1742463000-1742486400@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Sabbath on the Lenten Journey—Experience God Through the Creative Expression of Collage
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, due to unforeseen circumstances\, we must cancel this retreat. Hopefully we will be able to offer it at a later date. \n\n\n\nArt can be a form of prayer—a process to center ourselves and open up to experience God. In this experiential retreat we’ll create sacred collage using mixed media\, incorporating images\, words\, decorative paper\, stamped prints\, and embellishments. Reflection questions will include “How did I experience the creative process?” and “What does my art speak to me of the sacred?” Our focus is the process\, not the product\, so one need not be an accomplished artist\, but simply be willing to play and engage with the materials.  \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWendy Deering-Poynter\n\n\n\nWendy is an ordained minister serving as a church worship director. She is a spiritual companion\, yoga instructor and florist. She lives in a farmhouse with her husband and two children\, where she likes to dance in the kitchen and eat chocolate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa Martin\n\n\n\nLisa is a spiritual companion\, quilter\, sewer\, and crafter. She works in public health and lives in a 100-year-old airplane bungalow with her cat\, Paisley. 
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/sacred-collage-sabbath-on-the-lenten-journey-experience-god-through-creative-expression/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T214112
CREATED:20241206T175910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T171929Z
UID:10000827-1741341600-1741359600@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Mandalas
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile we know many types of prayer such as spiritual reading\, lectio divina\, liturgies\, and contemplative prayer\, few people are aware of praying with the spiritual art of the mandala. This Contemplative Mandala workshop introduces a method of prayer that is—as all prayer is—relational\, healing\, and insightful. One need not know how to draw\, for all that becomes in the created piece is the work of the Spirit. The Contemplative Mandala reveals the beauty of our inner being. This prayer art method was introduced to Sharon on a silent retreat and since then has remained a deeply personal experience of intimacy with the Spirit through the years. You are invited to explore the mandala art prayer in the sacred space of the Sophia Center. \n\n\n\nPlease register by February 28. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Highberger\n\n\n\nSharon Highberger is a spiritual director and retired chaplain in Topeka\, Ks. She is commissioned by Contemplative Outreach to teach centering prayer and is an oblate of Mount St. Scholastica in Atchison. In her book\, Dancing with Depression\, she writes of her spiritual recovery from clinical depression.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/contemplative-mandalas/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T214112
CREATED:20250530T164821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T164822Z
UID:10001500-1739439000-1739460600@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Silence–A Prayerful Day Away
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the rejuvenation that a quiet\, peaceful day away can bring. Join us for Coffee & Silence—a mini-retreat intended for you to spend time as you wish: in silent prayer\, reading\, contemplative walks\, or restful reflection. Bring your lunch\, and enjoy coffee (or tea!) and perhaps a delicious treat as you savor this prayerful escape. \n\n\n\nPlease register no less than 2 days prior. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/coffee-silence-a-prayerful-day-away-2/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T163000
DTSTAMP:20260520T214112
CREATED:20241031T211701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T035226Z
UID:10000771-1737570600-1737649800@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Divine Harmonies—Exploring Spiritual Themes in Broadway Musicals
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Waitlist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat is full\, but please feel free to join the waitlist. \n\n\n\n Every year\, thousands of people flock to theaters to immerse themselves in the beauty and grandeur of musicals. These stories\, set to music\, invite the audience into the lives of the characters in a special way through song and dance that follows the audience long after they leave the theatre. Come spend a couple days enjoying various musicals throughout the years and see what they can teach us about faith\, morals and our connection to God. \n\n\n\nPlease register by January 15. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Suzanne Fitzmaurice\n\n\n\nSister Suzanne has served as campus minister at Notre Dame de Sion High School\, then taught at Cristo Rey High School\, Kansas City\, before joining Keeler Women’s Center as associate director. In addition\, she has ministered as the IT and hospitality coordinator at Sophia Spirituality Center\, computer IT support specialist at the monastery and as the Monastic Congregation of St. Scholastica webmaster. After studying for a year in County Cork\, Ireland\, she graduated from the University College of Cork in March 2024 with a master’s degree in Beginnings of Irish Christianity. She currently is the director of monastic temporalities.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/divine-harmonies-exploring-spiritual-themes-in-broadway-musicals/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T214112
CREATED:20241031T211433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T181037Z
UID:10000770-1736587800-1736609400@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Re-inhabiting Paradise: Desert Spirituality and Contemplative Ecology
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe desert mothers and fathers recognized that through Christ the cosmos was created anew\, and thus they practiced living Paradise in the desert. Highlighting the connection between contemplation and ecology\, this retreat will focus on early monastic teachings and practices that inform and support our journey toward transformed and restored relationships within the community of creation. \n\n\n\nPlease register by January 3. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Elizabeth Carrillo\n\n\n\nSr. Elizabeth has an M.A. degree in Religion and the Environment from the University of the South School of Theology in Sewanee\, Tennessee. She is a board and staff member of the Center for Deep Green Faith\, which provides offerings that blend eco-theology with eco-spirituality grounded in the Christian tradition. She is an alumna of the Center’s Contemplation and Care for Creation Certificate Program and provides workshops and retreats at Sophia Center and elsewhere.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/re-inhabiting-paradise-desert-spirituality-and-contemplative-ecology/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T214112
CREATED:20241031T211405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T171150Z
UID:10000769-1736449200-1736596800@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Enneagram Workshop: The Nine Faces of God
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid (Zoom/On-site) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that January 9-11 covers the on-site portion of the retreat. Integral Zoom sessions will be held on January 22 & 30\, with different time options available. (Both days you can join on Zoom at either 9-11 a.m. or 6-8 p.m.) Make sure to add these sessions to your calendar as you plan for this retreat. \n\n\n\nThe Enneagram\, rooted in the ancient Christian desert tradition\, can be a powerful spiritual tool for understanding one’s personality and relationships and for growing in compassion for one’s self and others. Remaining faithful to the age-old method of oral and visual instruction\, we will emphasize the participant’s search for self-identification. \n\n\n\nPlease register by December 31. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Therese Elias\n\n\n\nS. Therese Elias\, OSB\, MA\, a member of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery in Atchison\, Kansas\, is a retreat director\, spiritual advisor\, and lecturer with specialties in Benedictine and Celtic spirituality\, the mystics\, and contemplative prayer. She has led numerous pilgrimages to Ireland\, Scotland\, and Wales.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/enneagram-workshop-the-nine-faces-of-god/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T214112
CREATED:20241031T211335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T190855Z
UID:10000768-1735927200-1736002800@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Single Women's Retreat: All the Joy You Bring
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNotify Me\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat will be rescheduled\, as a result of inclement weather anticipated during it’s originally planned dates. If you would like to be notified of the new dates\, please sign up here or click the button above. \n\n\n\nAs this New Year begins\, let’s celebrate together how single women are a source of joy. Reminding ourselves of our gifts of resilience\, ingenuity\, and faith we can share joy with each other. Through faith sharing and creative processing\, we will leave better equipped to be God’s joyful presence\, no matter where life takes us. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary Kay Whitacre\n\n\n\nMary Kay has worked in pastoral ministry in the Catholic Church for more than 45 years. She received a Master’s degree in Religious Education in 1982 and her Doctor of Ministry in 2017 from Seattle University.  After she graduated from the Souljourners Spiritual Direction Formation Program in 2005\, she joined the Souljourners staff. Currently\, Mary Kay is a part of the Souljourners leadership team. She provides spiritual direction and supervision\, and leads a variety of retreats for Sophia Center.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBernadette Graves\n\n\n\nBernadette “Bernie” Graves has been intrigued by dreams since she was about 8 years old. She is a 2013 graduate of the Souljourners program. Bernie has been on the Souljourners staff since 2015 and offers a mini-course on dreams for the Souljourners students. She recently retired from 40 years of laboratory work as an immunohematologist.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/single-womens-retreat-all-the-joy-you-bring/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T214112
CREATED:20240828T145845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T221411Z
UID:10000692-1733511600-1733585400@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Advent & Christmas Wisdom from St. Benedict
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid (Zoom/On-site) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is full for the on-site retreat\, but you may register for the waiting list. Zoom registration is still available.  \n\n\n\nAdvent is a time of anticipating the coming of Jesus. This retreat\, intended for those with some familiarity with the Benedictine Rule\, will be a time to connect the season with St. Benedict’s teaching that we should find Christ daily in all those we meet. \n\n\n\nAn evening social will be held on Friday\, from 6-7:00 p.m. Please plan to join and meet your fellow retreatants. \n\n\n\nPlease register by December 1. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Judith Sutera\n\n\n\nSr. Judith Sutera\, OSB\, MA\, a member of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery\, has master’s degrees in counseling and monastic spirituality. She serves as an oblate director for Mount St. Scholastica and as a writer\, speaker\, and retreat director. She edits Magistra\, a journal of the history of women’s spirituality\, and is the author of Wisdom from Saint Benedict (Lent and Advent volumes)\, The Vinedresser’s Notebook\, and Benedict’s Rule: An Inclusive Translation and Daily Commentary.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/advent-christmas-wisdom-from-st-benedict/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T214112
CREATED:20240702T171251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T212628Z
UID:10000179-1732287600-1732375800@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Dreams: Our Own Personal Parables
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited registration. \n\n\n\nJesus often spoke and taught in parables—stories filled with metaphor\, symbolism\, and hidden messages that turned usual circumstances upside down. Our dreams at night are very similar and while they often seem important for us to process\, we may not know how to do so. Exploring dreams through different methods and from other perspectives can be helpful as we look to make sense of the mysterious stories that God\, the Dream-Maker\, sends to help us grow in holiness and wholeness. In this retreat\, we will explore some basic dream theory and ways to work with our dreams to facilitate new insights into the meaning and messages in our dreams. Sharing during the retreat will require some openness and vulnerability\, as you are invited to submit a written dream to process with your fellow retreatants\, but you can expect the experience to be both rich and fun. We will have some prayer time with Scripture and information/handouts about dream theory\, but the majority of our time will be spent exploring our night dreams. \n\n\n\nPlease register by November 16. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBernadette Graves\n\n\n\nBernadette “Bernie” Graves has been intrigued by dreams since she was about 8 years old. She is a 2013 graduate of the Souljourners program. Bernie has been on the Souljourners staff since 2015 and offers a mini-course on dreams for the Souljourners students. She recently retired from 40 years of laboratory work as an immunohematologist.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/dreams-our-own-personal-parables-2/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T214112
CREATED:20240702T172408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T213259Z
UID:10000180-1732287600-1732374000@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Zentangle for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Waiting List\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWAITING LIST ONLY \n\n\n\nThe Zentangle method is an easy-to-learn\, relaxing\, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. The materials required are minimal. Zentangle may be used as a means of contemplation and also fosters creativity\, relaxation\, empowerment\, focusing\, excitement\, fun\, and satisfaction. S. Patricia Seipel is a certified Zentangle teacher\, having attended classes led by the founders\, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Come and enjoy learning something new that may grow into an established practice. Experience a relaxing time at Sophia Center and grow in your relationship with God. You will meet others on the same path and will leave with skills to help you continue with your practice of Zentangle. \n\n\n\nPlease register by November 15. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Patricia Seipel\n\n\n\nSr. Patricia ministered as a teacher for many years in Missouri and Kansas.  She also worked at Keeler Women’s Center.  Presently she serves as Community Formation Director\, offers spiritual direction\, and is a member of the Souljourners Leadership Team. She enjoys art\, being outdoors\, arranging flowers for the chapels\, working with the bees\, and making various kinds of rosaries for Monastery Goods. 
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/zentangle-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T214112
CREATED:20240628T171327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T161121Z
UID:10000166-1730228400-1730462400@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:The Transformative Power of Prayer for Women
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlthough made in the image and likeness of our God\, who is Love\,  we are born into a broken world and\, in varying degrees\, the wounds suffered by that brokenness have separated us from our true identity\, women enabled to love as God loves. \n\n\n\nThese retreat days will explore the way that fidelity to prayer gradually heals those wounds\, transforming us into the women we were created to be. \n\n\n\nA variety of forms of prayer\, silence\, and faith sharing will be included.      \n\n\n\nAn evening social will be held on Tuesday\, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Please plan to join and meet your fellow retreatants. \n\n\n\nPlease register by October 22. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Mary Pat Johnson\, SCL\n\n\n\nS. Mary Pat is a member of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth\, Kansas. She studied at Gonzaga University\, where she earned a Master’s degree in Christian Spirituality and Religious Studies\, and she earned a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Creighton University in Omaha\, Nebraska. She is a spiritual director and retreat leader and enjoys Jungian psychology\, dream work\, and Christian contemplative and meditative practices.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/the-transformative-power-of-prayer-for-women/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T214112
CREATED:20240702T170156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T142143Z
UID:10000178-1726585200-1726673400@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Dreams: Our Own Personal Parables
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited registration. \n\n\n\nJesus often spoke and taught in parables—stories filled with metaphor\, symbolism\, and hidden messages that turned usual circumstances upside down. Our dreams at night are very similar and while they often seem important for us to process\, we may not know how to do so. Exploring dreams through different methods and from other perspectives can be helpful as we look to make sense of the mysterious stories that God\, the Dream-Maker\, sends to help us grow in holiness and wholeness. In this retreat\, we will explore some basic dream theory and ways to work with our dreams to facilitate new insights into the meaning and messages in our dreams. Sharing during the retreat will require some openness and vulnerability\, as you are invited to submit a written dream to process with your fellow retreatants\, but you can expect the experience to be both rich and fun. We will have some prayer time with Scripture and information/handouts about dream theory\, but the majority of our time will be spent exploring our night dreams. \n\n\n\nPlease register by September 11. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBernadette Graves\n\n\n\nBernadette “Bernie” Graves has been intrigued by dreams since she was about 8 years old. She is a 2013 graduate of the Souljourners program. Bernie has been on the Souljourners staff since 2015 and offers a mini-course on dreams for the Souljourners students. She recently retired from 40 years of laboratory work as an immunohematologist.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/dreams-our-own-personal-parables/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T214112
CREATED:20240702T164153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T150942Z
UID:10000176-1726254000-1726326000@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Compassion as a Way of Life
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat will be an opportunity to foster compassion toward others\, the world\, and ourselves. We will explore compassion as a tender yet powerful inner capacity that helps encourage well-being and overcome divisions. We will develop insights\, learn practical skills\, and grow in trust as we discern unique ways to cultivate compassion in our lives and communities.  \n\n\n\nAn evening social will be held on Friday from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Please plan to join and meet your fellow retreatants. \n\n\n\nPlease register by September 6. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark Lepper\n\n\n\nMark serves as the Hospitality Coordinator at Sophia Center. He spent 12 years learning about compassion from some great teachers as a live-in assistant with adults with developmental disabilities in L’Arche Heartland in Overland Park\, Kansas. He is an Oblate of the Mount\, as well as a third year student in the Souljourners spiritual direction formation program. He is a certified facilitator of the Boundless Compassion program\, founded by Sr. Joyce Rupp.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/compassion-as-a-way-of-life/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T214112
CREATED:20240628T212644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T142140Z
UID:10000174-1725476400-1725624000@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Welcoming Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The Father spoke one Word\, which was His Son\, and this Word He speaks always in eternal silence\, and in silence must it be heard by the soul.” —Saint John of the Cross \n\n\n\nJoin us for a soulfully rich experience of silent consent to the presence and activity of God in the deepest center of your being. These silent retreats will each be supported by several periods of centering prayer and welcoming prayer along with ample times for walking\, reading\, journaling\, rest\, and prayers with the monastic community of Mount St. Scholastica. \n\n\n\nPersons with experience of centering prayer or welcoming prayer\, as well as those new to these prayer methods are welcome. For newcomers\, an introductory overview of either centering prayer or welcoming prayer will be offered at each of the retreats. \n\n\n\nThese retreats are being offered in partnership with Contemplative Outreach of Kansas City. \n\n\n\nPlease register by August 28. Space is limited\, so register early!  \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Rob Carr\n\n\n\nRob has represented Contemplative Outreach Kansas City as a centering prayer presenter and retreat leader since 2002. He also has been active in leadership with the Academy for Spiritual Formation for 15 years and is a graduate of the Souljourners program through Sophia Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Dr. Dennie Oades\n\n\n\nDennie is a Contemplative Outreach commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer\, Centering Prayer as 11th Step\, and Welcoming Prayer. She is a retired United Methodist pastor and a graduate of the Souljourners program through Sophia Center.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/welcoming-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240903T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T214112
CREATED:20240628T205746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T142138Z
UID:10000173-1725355800-1725624000@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Integrated Centering and Welcoming Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The Father spoke one Word\, which was His Son\, and this Word He speaks always in eternal silence\, and in silence must it be heard by the soul.” —Saint John of the Cross \n\n\n\nJoin us for a soulfully rich experience of silent consent to the presence and activity of God in the deepest center of your being. These silent retreats will each be supported by several periods of centering prayer and welcoming prayer along with ample times for walking\, reading\, journaling\, rest\, and prayers with the monastic community of Mount St. Scholastica. \n\n\n\nPersons with experience of centering prayer or welcoming prayer\, as well as those new to these prayer methods are welcome. For newcomers\, an introductory overview of either centering prayer or welcoming prayer will be offered at each of the retreats. \n\n\n\nThese retreats are being offered in partnership with Contemplative Outreach of Kansas City. \n\n\n\nPlease register by August 28. Space is limited\, so register early! \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Rob Carr\n\n\n\nRob has represented Contemplative Outreach Kansas City as a centering prayer presenter and retreat leader since 2002. He also has been active in leadership with the Academy for Spiritual Formation for 15 years and is a graduate of the Souljourners program through Sophia Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Dr. Dennie Oades\n\n\n\nDennie is a Contemplative Outreach commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer\, Centering Prayer as 11th Step\, and Welcoming Prayer. She is a retired United Methodist pastor and a graduate of the Souljourners program through Sophia Center.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/4030/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center
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UID:10000175-1725355800-1725451200@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The Father spoke one Word\, which was His Son\, and this Word He speaks always in eternal silence\, and in silence must it be heard by the soul.” —Saint John of the Cross \n\n\n\nJoin us for a soulfully rich experience of silent consent to the presence and activity of God in the deepest center of your being. These silent retreats will each be supported by several periods of centering prayer and welcoming prayer along with ample times for walking\, reading\, journaling\, rest\, and prayers with the monastic community of Mount St. Scholastica. \n\n\n\nPersons with experience of centering prayer or welcoming prayer\, as well as those new to these prayer methods are welcome. For newcomers\, an introductory overview of either centering prayer or welcoming prayer will be offered at each of the retreats. \n\n\n\nThese retreats are being offered in partnership with Contemplative Outreach of Kansas City. \n\n\n\nPlease register by August 28. Space is limited\, so register early! \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Rob Carr\n\n\n\nRob has represented Contemplative Outreach Kansas City as a centering prayer presenter and retreat leader since 2002. He also has been active in leadership with the Academy for Spiritual Formation for 15 years and is a graduate of the Souljourners program through Sophia Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Dr. Dennie Oades\n\n\n\nDennie is a Contemplative Outreach commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer\, Centering Prayer as 11th Step\, and Welcoming Prayer. She is a retired United Methodist pastor and a graduate of the Souljourners program through Sophia Center.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center
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