The safety of our guests, staff and sisters continues to be uppermost in our minds. Several church groups who had planned to come to use our space in September and October have been forced to cancel out of an abundance of caution, which we understand and support.
On our calendar, you will see many retreats scheduled to be held via Zoom. We are confident you will find any number of offerings that will lift your spirit and nourish your soul. If you haven’t participated in a Zoom retreat, we encourage you to give it a try. Evaluations from previous Zoom retreats have rated presenters and the Zoom format excellent. We do have several one day retreats scheduled at Sophia that are open to those who are fully vaccinated and willing to wear masks while on our campus. We will make every effort to keep you safe if you choose to attend.
For now, we will continue welcoming private retreatants who have been fully vaccinated to our Just Bee hermitage. Guests will not have the option of eating in the dining room, attending prayers with the sisters or entering the monastery. However, they will be welcome to enjoy silence in the beautiful and comfortable hermitage, walk the grounds, and use Sophia Center during business hours. Please use the form on the Sophia Center website if you are interested, or call us at 913.360.6173.
Thank you for your support during the difficult times of the pandemic. Be assured of our continuing prayers for you and your family. We are anxious to welcome you back to Sophia!
October 5, 12, 19, 26 | Tuesdays 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. CDT facilitated by S. Judith Sutera, OSBCost: $60 The Rule of St. Benedict and its influence
October 6 | Wednesday 10:30-11:30 a.m. CDT facilitated by Sr. Linda Zahner, OSB Cost: $15 Join us for a guided meditation and reflection on autumn. As we
Wednesday, October 6 | 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CST Organists S. Janelle Maes, OSB and S. Susan Barber, OSBon Facebook the 1st Wednesday of
October 7 | Thursday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CDT Cost: free-will offering Nourish your soul. Take time to renew and refresh your mind and spirit at Sophia
(updated dates) October 12, 19, 26, November 2 | Tuesday evenings 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. CDT facilitated by Renee BhatiaCost: $60 Elizabeth A. Dreyer’s book Accidental Theologians
Meeting monthly Facilitated by Mary Kay Whitacre, DMin. Cost: $25 for access to all sessions Being an adoptive and foster mom is wrapped in both
Third Tuesdays of the month, October 19, 2021-through April 19, 2022 | noon-12:45 p.m. Facilitated by Mary Kay Whitacre, DMINCost: $25 Ministry work can be exhausting,
October 28 | Thursday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. CDT Facilitated by Rev. Mary DonovanCost: $75 (includes materials and lunch) As we approach All Saints’ Day, this workshop offers
October 29-30, 2021 | Friday evening 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.– 2:30 p.m. CDT Facilitated by Melannie Svoboda, SNDCost: $50 What does healthy spirituality look
Meeting monthly Facilitated by Mary Kay Whitacre, DMin. Cost: $25 suggested donation Being an adoptive and foster mom is wrapped in both wonder and challenge.
November 3 | Wednesday 10:30-11:30 a.m. CDT Facilitated by Sr. Linda Zahner, OSB Cost: $15 Join us for a guided meditation and reflection on Jesus’ healing power.
Wednesday, November 3 | 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CST Organists S. Janelle Maes, OSB and S. Susan Barber, OSB on Facebook the 1st Wednesday of
November 6 | Saturday 2:00-4:00 p.m. CDT Facilitated by Vicki Farley, DMIN and Mary Kay Whitacre, DMINCost: free-will offering The memories, traditions, and celebrations of
November 12 | Friday 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. CST facilitated by Renee BhatiaCost: $15 As we prepare for Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas, let’s explore how we can
November 16 | Tuesday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CDT Cost: free-will offering Nourish your soul. Take time to renew and refresh your mind and spirit at Sophia
November 18 | Thursday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CST Facilitated by Rev. Rob Carr, a trained presenter of centering prayer and member of Contemplative Outreach, founded
November 29-December 2 | daily gathering times 7:00-7:30 a.m., 12:00-12:30 p.m.; 7:00-7:30 p.m. CST (session recordings will be available for those registered) Facilitated by Mary
Wednesday, December 1 | 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CST Organists S. Janelle Maes, OSB and S. Susan Barber, OSB on Facebook the 1st Wednesday of
December 3-4 | Friday 7:30-9:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. CST Facilitated by Judith Valente and Br. Paul Quenon, OCSOCost: $40 Thomas Merton called the
December 8 | Wednesday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CDT Cost: free-will offering Nourish your soul. Take time to renew and refresh your mind and spirit at Sophia
December 10-11 | Friday evening 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Saturday morning 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. CST facilitated by Renee Neff-ClarkCost: $40 There are always many preparations to make
January 4, 11, 18, 25 | Tuesday 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CST facilitated by S. Judith Sutera, OSBCost: $60 Following upon last year’s sessions, Sister Judith
January 8 | Saturday 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CST Facilitated by Judith ValenteCost: $20 There is a saying, “Write it down, make it happen.” The start
January 20 | Thursday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CDT Cost: free-will offering Nourish your soul. Take time to renew and refresh your mind and spirit at
January 26 | Wednesday 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. CST facilitated by Renee Neff-ClarkCost: $15 In this retreat we will look at two women,
February 1, 8, 15, 22 | Tuesday 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. CST facilitated by Renee BhatiaCost: $40 “Focusing” is a process, developed by Dr. Eugene Gendlin,
Meeting monthly Facilitated by Mary Kay Whitacre, DMin. Cost: $25 suggested donation Being an adoptive and foster mom is wrapped in both wonder and challenge.
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