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July 12 – 19, 2008
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Star Island Meditation Retreat
See http://www.starmeditation.org/ for additional information.
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presented by:
Rev. David Scheuneman
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Star Island, New Hampshire
See http://www.starisland.org for additional information.
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Meditation, Nature, Community
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Come spend a week simply devoted to "practicing presence" — being aware, open and grounded in the moment. Star Island is ideally conducive to this fundamental spiritual practice. The beauty of nature here has a way of awakening the senses and drawing out our contemplative potential. And the simple way of life, away from the mainland, makes it is easier to let go of our usual preoccupations.
We will spend each morning together in a traditional silent retreat mode, following a formal schedule of sitting and walking meditation sessions. Then, afternoon is devoted to solitary nature-contemplation and free time. Evenings will center on various planned activities, such as chapel, small group discussion, a theme talk or a bonfire. Finally we will end the day with a return to sharing silent contemplation.
This retreat is suitable for beginning and experienced meditators, from both Eastern and Western faith perspectives. The meditation sessions are compatible with a variety of forms, such as Buddhist calm-abiding/insight/Zen meditation, Christian centering prayer, and many other simple "be-here-now" styles.
— Rev. David Scheuneman
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6:45 - 8:15pm, Thursdays, March 13 through April 3, 2008
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Sacred Ceremonies
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presented by:
Kathleen Moloney-Tarr
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Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte
234 N. Sharon Amity Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
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This I Believe
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I believe in the journey, not the arrival,
in the conversation, not monologues,
in multiple questions rather than a single answer.
— Commentator Andrew Sullivan
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What do you believe?
Do you have a few ideas spinning around your head? Do you spend time considering what feels true to your heart? If you would like to explore your beliefs with the intention of choosing a specific belief to examine in an essay to share, then please join others in this dialogue and commitment on the spiritual path.
This four-session offering is lightly structured on the current NPR This I Believe series based on Edward R. Murrow's project of the 1950's. We will examine our beliefs and capture our insights in short writings to share with others in our group. In a collegial, supportive community of seekers, we will each draft, revise and share our 3–5 minute (300-500 word) personal essay.
Writing a This I Believe essay can be a powerful personal experience as individuals develop deeper understandings or new insights. Engaging with others in respectful, insightful dialogue about basic beliefs helps reach common ground, brings deeper trust and
creates stronger connections within our faith community.
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10:00am - 4:00pm Saturday, November 10, 2007
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Sacred Ceremonies
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presented by: Ellen Dionna
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Agape Healing Center, 907 Roosevelt Avenue, York, Pennsylvania
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A guide for creating personal cermonies for healing, manifestation and spiritual transformation.
This is the third of three workshops which may be taken individually ($75 each) or as a series ($200 for the three). The others are "Chakra Energies for Meditation, Joy, and Healing" on August 25 and "Shamanism for Soulful Living" on September 29.
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For additional information visit http://www.ChaliceSpring.com or write to Ellen Dionna
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5:00pm - 5:00pm, Friday, November 9 to Saturday, November 10, 2007
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Spiritual Exercises for Unitarian Universalists
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presented by: The Revs. Jenny Rankin and Carl Scovel
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St. Margaret's Convent, Boston MA
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$170 (includes single room and three meals)
$75 deposit by November 1st will reserve a space
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"Our faith comes in moments, our vice is habitual," Emerson once wrote, and he encouraged us to lift up those rare "deep moments" in life when we DO feel in touch with our faith, or with life's depths, or with a flash of beauty, meaning or eternity — when we connect to what matters most. Do you have good intentions to deepen your spiritual life and then get swamped by the business of daily life? For many of us it can be challenging to find the time or space in our hectic lives to focus on the inner life.
We will meet at an Episcopalian women's religious community in the historic William Lloyd Garrison house located in the heart of Roxbury on a hill overlooking Boston. We will explore the historical roots and known benefits of spiritual practice, with particular focus on simple spiritual exercises/practices we can integrate into our busy, daily lives to help us deepen and grow. There will be short talks, and we will spend time in group conversation, meditation, prayer and silence, with opportunity for individual time with retreat leaders. Meals will be taken in silence. We have a limit of 16 participants, so please register right away if you would like to attend.
I am thrilled to be co-leading this retreat with Rev. Carl Scovel, who has led retreats for Unitarian Universalists all over the country. We are very fortunate to have him here in our own neighborhood. I hope you will take advantage of this rare opportunity and consider joining Carl and me for this special retreat.
In faith,
Rev. Jenny Rankin
Minister, First Parish in Concord
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To register and for additional information visit http://www.WrightTavern.org, write to Mary Elizabeth Wheeler, Director or call (978) 369-9602.
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Thursdays, October 11 through November 29, 2007,
6:45 – 8:30 pm
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Writing Your Sacred Journey
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presented by:
Kathleen Moloney-Tarr
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Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte
234 North Sharon Amity Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
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Perhaps you seek continuity between your inner world and the outer world, between your past self and who you are now, or between what you claim to believe and how you live. Perhaps you sense a power beyond yourself that influences and gives greater meaning to your life. If you are curious about your own spiritual path and the stories and experiences of others, then join us to explore the holiness of the ordinary in our lives. This shared experience offers space to see and make sense of one's life and experience through discussion, writing exercises, drawing and reading with the intent of producing a short spiritual autobiography by the end of the seven class meetings.
". . . writing is a spiritual practice — a means of opening one’s self to transformation and connecting the generative inner sanctum of hope, doubt and faith to the wider world of community." — Elizabeth Andrews (Writing The Sacred Journey)
“The past isn’t over, it isn’t even past." — William Faulkner
“The world cannot be discovered by a journey of miles, no matter how long, but only by a spiritual journey, a journey of one inch, very arduous and humbling and joyful, by which we arrive at the ground at our feet and learn to be at home.” — Wendell Berry
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For further information contact Kathleen Moloney-Tarr
Open only to members and prospective members of the UU Church of Charlotte.
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10:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday, September 29, 2007
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Shamanism for Soulful Living
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presented by: Ellen Dionna
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Agape Healing Center, 907 Roosevelt Ave., York, Pennsylvania
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This is the second of three workshops which may be taken individually ($75 each) or as a series ($200 for the three). The others are "Chakra Energies for Meditation, Joy and Healing" on August 25 and "Sacred Ceremonies" on November 10.
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For additional information visit http://www.ChaliceSpring.com or write to Ellen Dionna.
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10 am to 12:15 pm on six Thursdays in the Fall of 2007: 9/20, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15 and 12/6
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A Group Spiritual Direction Experience for UU Seminarians
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presented by: The Reverend Jade Angelica
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Andover Newton Theological School
Sturtevant Hall Center for Faith Health and Spirituality
Third Floor, room 32
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Cost: For Six Sessions - Sliding Scale: $45-65
Financial Assistance may be available for candidates
Limited to 8 participants
This group provides the unique opportunity to explore your own spiritual life and to learn to accompany others on their spiritual journeys. The group is open to Theists and Non-theists, and welcoming of images of The Holy as they emerge and change.
Following the classic tradition of the Desert Mothers and Fathers, and incorporating Buddhist practice, the groups will focus on self-discovery and reality as paths to deepening the connections with self, others and God.
Directed by The Rev. Jade Angelica, certified spiritual director, Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. Rev. Angelica received her MDiv from HDS in 1992, is a UU Community Minister and a DMin. Candidate in Faith Health and Spirituality at ANTS.
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To register for the group, Please contact Carmen Emerson, assistant group leader at 617-923-1311 or rev2bcme@verizon.net Registration deadline is 9/13/07.
Sponsored by Faith Health and Spirituality, Andover Newton Theological School
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10:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday, August 25, 2007
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Chakra Energies for Meditation, Joy, and Healing
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presented by: Ellen Dionna
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Agape Healing Center, 907 Roosevelt Ave., York, Pennsylvania
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This is the first of three workshops which may be taken individually ($75 each) or as a series ($200 for the three). The others are "Shamanism for Soulful Living" on September 29 and "Sacred Ceremonies" on November 10.
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For additional information visit http://www.ChaliceSpring.com or write to Ellen Dionna.
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July 14-15
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Spirit Collage
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presented by: Ellen Dionna
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Pocono Manor Resort & Spa
Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania
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Collage is a marvelous medium for the "non-artist." Through guided imagery and shamanic journeying we call forth your personal archetypes, symbols, and totems. Your dreams, wounds, visions, and personal myths will emerge and offer themselves as soul material for your creative compositions. Your artwork then becomes your key to healing, sacred living, and manifesting your aspirations.
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For further information see: http://www.lifespectrums.org
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June, 2007
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Sharing the Ministry: Creating a Covenant of Right Relations
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presented by: the Professional Planning and Leadership Council
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UUA General Assembly
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Today there is often reference to “sharing the ministry” in congregations, but what does this means in practice? Shared ministry requires more than being active on boards and committees. It calls on us to develop and live out a covenant of right relations that can guide us in relating to each other authentically and constructively when the going gets tough, creating congregations that renew our spirits – and attract newcomers! This workshop will explore what involved in creating a covenant that becomes a safe container for the thorniest issues to be resolved - and enables a true sharing of the ministry.
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Rev. Cathleen Cox Burneo
Community Minister, UU Church of Berkeley
revcat@revcat.net — 415.461.4142
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Four-year program beginning in June, 2007
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Path of Illumination
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presented by: Ellen Dionna
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"Path of Illumination" in spirituality, psychology, shamanism and energy healing will involve personal awakening and deepening as well as preparation of participants to open their own practices. It is based on Medicine Circle teachings, each year devoted to one of the Four Directions on the sacred hoop.
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Ellen Dionna
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April 27-29, 2007
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Repairing Congregational Rifts
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presented by: Pacific Central District Assembly
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San Mateo CA
Information available at http://www.pcd-uua.org/PCDCalendar.htm
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An ongoing challenge for congregational leaders is trying to accomplish their work in the face of complications caused by damaged relationships in which trust and goodwill have been lost. There are concrete processes leaders can use to bring meaningful healing and repair to congregational brokenness - even without others being trained in using them! This workshop will present an in-depth overview and practice session in using the concepts and tools of Compassionate Communication, developed by Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D and now being used to transform conflict into new beginnings in organizations, inner cities and hot spots around the world.
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Rev. Cathleen Cox Burneo
Community Minister, UU Church of Berkeley
revcat@revcat.net — 415.461.4142
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eight Thursdays, March 1 through April 26, 2007, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
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"Writing Your Sacred Journey"
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presented by: Kathleen Moloney-Tarr
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Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte
234 North Sharon Amity Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
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Perhaps you seek continuity between your inner world and the outer world, between your past self and who you are now, or between what you claim to believe and how you live. Perhaps you sense a power beyond yourself that influences and gives greater meaning to your life. If you are curious about your own spiritual path and the stories and experiences of others, then join us to explore the holiness of the ordinary in our lives. This shared experience offers space to see and make sense of one’s life and experience through discussion, writing exercises, drawing and reading with the intent of producing a short spiritual autobiography by the end of the 8 week class.
. . . writing is a spiritual practice — a means of opening one’s self to transformation and connecting the generative inner sanctum of hope, doubt and faith to the wider world of community.” — Elizabeth Andrews (Writing The Sacred Journey)
“The past isn’t over, it isn’t even past." — William Faulkner
“The world cannot be discovered by a journey of miles, no matter how long, but only by a spiritual journey, a journey of one inch, very arduous and humbling and joyful, by which we arrive at the ground at our feet and learn to be at home.” — Wendell Berry
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For further information contact Kathleen Moloney-Tarr
Open only to members and prospective members of the UU Church of Charlotte.
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February 25-27, 2007
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Becoming the Change: The Practice of Non-Violent Communication
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presented by: Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Ministry Conference, Co-sponsored by Society for Community Ministries and Urban Disciples
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First Unitarian Society of Denver
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It was Gandhi who said, “We must become the change we wish to see.” Intuitively, we know this to be true. But how do we “become the change”? This workshop, based on the work of Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D, will introduce a powerful model for changing ourselves and impacting the world through the practices of Non-Violent Communication. NVC has been used successfully for conflict resolution in “hot spots” throughout the globe, including many urban settings, for over thirty years and offers clear, concrete tools for bringing positive, constructive energy for change to any conflict situation. The goal of the workshop will be to introduce participants to the theory and basic skills of Non-Violent Communication. The workshop content will blend presentation, discussion and structured exercises. It will be highly interactive with significant practice time through role plays and other small group exercises.
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Rev. Cathleen Cox Burneo
Community Minister, UU Church of Berkeley
revcat@revcat.net — 415.461.4142
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February 16-18, 2007 (registration deadline: February 2)
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"Lengthening Light and Touches of Grace"
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presented by: Rev. Karen Foley
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Our Lady of Hope House of Prayer, New Ipswich, New Hampshire (just over the Massachusetts border)
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We emerge from the dark of winter into the lengthening light. As the days and light lengthen, we will explore whether and how light is showing up in your life and in your relationship with the holy. Do you find yourself touched by grace? How are you longing for grace? Group and solitary time, worship, silence, time for just being.
Rev. Karen Foley, a UU minister of 19 years and spiritual guide and retreat leader, recently moved to Maine.
She has served congregations in Massachusetts and studied spiritual guidance at the Shalem Institute.
$175, non-refundable $25 deposit
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To register contact Our Lady of Hope, 603-878-2346; olhope@yahoo.com
For further information contact Rev. Karen Foley
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January 21-26, 2007
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"Spiritual Collage for Empowerment and Healing in a New Year"
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presented by: Ellen Dionna
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Kripalu
Lenox, MA
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Participants will learn to open their intrinsic symbology and mythological archetypes, as well as engage in shamanic journeying and chakra work to reveal totems and color and healing relationships.
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For further information contact Ellen Dionna
Website: http://www.chalicespring.com
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October 28, 2006
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"A Spiritual Harvest"
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presented by: Ellen Dionna
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The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York
925 S. George St.
York, PA
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Mandala creation for spiritual development and healing.
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For further information contact Ellen Dionna
Website: http://www.chalicespring.com
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