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SUMMARY:Online Advent Retreat Day: The Joy of Waiting
DESCRIPTION: The Joy of Waiting:\nAn Online Advent Day for Silence\,\nRespite and Reflection\nSaturday\, December 2\, 2023\n9:00am―2:00pm Eastern Time (USA)\nFacilitated by Carl McColman\nAdvent is a holy season of silence\, waiting and preparation\, but for so many of us\, it is also a busy time filled with parties\, concerts and hard work preparing for the festivities of Christmas. \nYou are invited to join a circle of friends on Zoom for this online retreat dedicated to the qualities that make Advent special and can help us to navigate the many activities of the season. \nWe will draw on a variety of sources\, including Celtic spirituality\, the Psalms\, and the wisdom of several great mystics. Our time together will include meditations\, silence\, prayer\, and journaling\, plus optional opportunities for shared discussion and reflection. \nCost: $30. Scholarships available. \nCarl McColman is a spiritual director\, retreat leader\, blogger\, podcaster\, and widely known speaker and teacher on mystical spirituality and contemplative living. He is the author of many books\, including The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism\, Eternal Heart\, and Unteachable Lessons. Carl’s approach to spirituality and mysticism is inclusive and expansive; he is dedicated to exploring the common ground between faith traditions\, with a particular interest in the connecting points between Christian\, Buddhist and Pagan wisdom. Carl lives with his wife\, artist Fran McColman\, in Clarkston\, Georgia\, near Atlanta. \nFor more information\, please email the retreat organizers at info@shalemmidwestregion.org.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-advent-retreat-day-the-joy-of-waiting/
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SUMMARY:Interview: Carl McColman in Conversation with Richard Smiley
DESCRIPTION:Richard Smoley\, editor of Quest Magazine and author of books like Inner Christianity and How God Became God\, recently interviewed me to celebrate the publication of The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism. A shortened form of the interview will be published in Quest\, but we recorded the Zoom call and so the Theosophical Society of America (who publishes Quest) is going to release the interview on October 19\, 2023 at 7 PM Central Time. \nWe had an energetic and wide-ranging interview. I admire Richard greatly as a writer and scholar\, but he and I do not eye to eye on everything\, and so this interview crackles with energy as we explore some challenging topics together. We talk about the relationship between mysticism and religion\, the distinction between Christianity as a wisdom tradition and Christianity as the institutional church\, and why I see a difference between mysticism and esotericism and how that understanding shaped my book. But the interview is not a debate\, and so we also explore much common ground\, including our shared appreciation for Centering Prayer and the importance of fostering a nuanced understanding of the mysticism of love. \nWhether you are new to my work or have been reading my stuff for a while\, I think you are going to find this a fascinating interview. Its online debut will be streamed on YouTube\, Facebook\, and The Theosophy Society of America’s website  on Thursday\, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. CT. I hope you check it out! \nClick here for more information about this free online event.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/christian-mysticism-carl-mccolman-in-conversation-with-richard-smiley-online-event/
LOCATION:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Retreat: The Spirituality of Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for this in-person event. \nJoin me at the Oratory Center for Spirituality this October for a special Friday night/Saturday retreat on “the Spirituality of Social Justice.” More details to come! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/retreat-the-spirituality-of-social-justice/
LOCATION:The Rock Hill Oratory\, 434 Charlotte Avenue\, Rock Hill\, SC\, 29730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:In-Person Class: Christian Prayer and Eastern Meditation
DESCRIPTION:For more information or to register\, click here. \nBede Griffiths went to India. Thomas Merton befriended the Dalai Lama. Jesuit priests like Robert Kennedy\, Ruben Habito and Thomas Hand have all incorporated Zen meditation into their Christian practice. \nAgain and again\, Christian spiritual seekers and leaders have found inspiration and insight from a variety of eastern meditative practices. Perhaps the great invitation for our time\, at least for Christians\, is to find creative and positive ways to maintain our identity as followers of Jesus Christ\, while also celebrating and learning from the wisdom of the world’s meditative traditions. \nThis five week program will combine meditation practice with reflections on how Christianity and eastern practice can be brought together in a way that respects the beauty and integrity of each tradition. We will learn several different meditation practices and reflect together on how such practices can be appropriately integrated into the Christian life. \nStudents from all faiths or wisdom backgrounds are welcome\, and at all level of meditation practice\, beginner to advanced level. \nMeets on Wednesday  evenings for five weeks\, from October 4 to November 8\, 2023 (NO CLASS on October 18)\, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Ignatius House. \nCost: $50\, inclusive of all instructional materials. Click here to register. \nCarl McColman has been a practitioner of Christian forms of meditation for over 30 years\, having learned meditation from the Shalem Institute\, which integrates classical Christian spirituality with practices inspired by Tibetan Buddhism. He is a spiritual director\, retreat leader\, nationally known author\, and a commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer workshops.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/in-person-class-christian-prayer-and-eastern-meditation/
LOCATION:Ignatius House Retreat Center\, 6700 Riverside Dr\, Sandy Springs\, GA\, 30328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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SUMMARY:Ireland Pilgrimage: September 20-27\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Update: Our Ireland Pilgrimage is full. Please click here to be added to the waiting list. \n \nI’ve partnered with Zeitgeist\, an Atlanta-based spiritual community\, to create a special interspiritual pilgrimage to Sacred Ireland in September 2023! We’ll explore sacred sites from both the pre-Christian and Christian traditions\, celebrate the spiritual wisdom from Irish folklore\, myth\, story and song\, and simply revel in the splendor and beauty of the Emerald Isle in fall! We are intentionally keeping the size of this pilgrimage small — we’re thinking 12 to no more than 20 people — so that we can have a sacred experience (and not just a packaged tour). People of all faith traditions (or no tradition) are welcome. Enrollment is limited\, obviously — so if this is of interest\, follow the link to learn more and to reserve your spot. \nZeitgeist Pilgrimage to Sacred Ireland\, September 2023 — Information and Reservation Details — Click here to be added to the waiting list. \n \n \n \nNote: Our Ireland Pilgrimage is full. Please click here to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/ireland-pilgrimage-september-20-27-2023/
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SUMMARY:In Person Workshop: Introduction to Celtic Spirituality (in Dublin!)
DESCRIPTION:An American\, talking about Celtic spirituality at a church in Dublin? I suppose stranger things have happened! But when my good friend Fr. Jim Caffrey invited me to give a couple of talks at his parish church\, it was his idea for me to share my love of the Celtic tradition. So with humility and respect\, I look forward to joining an Irish faith community and sharing my love for their spiritual heritage! \nIf you’d like to join me\, the talks will be on Monday and Tuesday\, September 18 and 19\, 2023 at the Church of the Ascension in Balally. Both events will take place at 7:30 PM in the evening\, and last for about an hour. If you’re in or around Dublin\, I hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/in-person-workshop-introduction-to-celtic-spirituality-in-dublin/
LOCATION:Balally Parish (Church of the Ascension)\, Cedar Road\, Wedgewood\, Dublin\, D16 E032\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Book Release Party: The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism
DESCRIPTION:Hi friends\, you are invited to come to the Cathedral of Saint Philip at 7 PM on Thursday\, August 31 to celebrate the publication of The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism. \nHere’s the write up from the Cathedral Bookstore’s Website: \n\n \nBook Launch Celebration for:\nThe New Big Book of Christian Mysticism by author Carl McColman\nWhen:  August 31\, 2023 at 7:00p.m.\nWhere:  The Cathedral Bookstore inside the Cathedral of St. Philip\, Atlanta\, GA\nPre-order the book:  click here \nThis program is free and open to the public \nAbout the Book:\n“The Christian of the future will be a mystic—or will not exist.” These words from theologian Karl Rahner uttered half a century ago seem more relevant than ever. Is mysticism necessary for the survival of Christianity? What exactly is Christian mysticism? How can it be relevant in our crisis-ridden world? Questions like these inspire The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism\, a newly updated edition from beloved spiritual teacher and bestselling author Carl McColman. \nThe New Big Book of Christian Mysticism serves as both introduction and practical instruction for a living contemplative practice today. In addition to the overview of mysticism\, spiritual and prayer practices\, the various types of mysticism in Christian tradition\, and influential mystics through the millennia\, this second edition offers an embodied understanding of the mystic life and includes a more diverse range of voices and perspectives\, including new chapter themes on sexuality\, queerness\, and social justice. \n“Mysticism is not mystifying at all\, but simple\, always available\, and utterly clarifying. Carl McColman’s much-needed book will allow you to experience this for yourself! Christians and all Seekers will find both meat and dessert in such a full meal.” —Richard Rohr\, OFM and author of The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See and Everything Belongs \n“Mainstream religion\, highjacked to a dualistic and zero-sum worldview pitting us against one another and against the planet\, is poisoning the human soul. Carl McColman’s The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism provides an antidote for anyone who dares to read it. If you identify as Christian\, make this book a new Gospel. If you are not\, read it as a catalyst to finding the mystic heart of your own spiritual identity.” — Rabbi Rami Shapiro\, author of Perennial Wisdom for the Spiritually Independent \nAbout the Author:\nCarl McColman is a contemplative writer\, storyteller\, podcaster\, and spiritual director. He is a life-professed member of a lay Cistercian community under the spiritual guidance of Trappist monks. He is the author of numerous books\, including Eternal Heart\, and regularly speaks and leads retreats on topics related to Christian mysticism\, Celtic spirituality\, and interfaith dialogue. Carl and his wife\, artist Fran McColman\, live near Atlanta\, Georgia. \nSee other Carl McColman books here. \nVisit the Cathedral Bookstore’s Website to learn more: https://www.cathedralbookstore.org/about-us/events/
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/book-release-party-the-new-big-book-of-christian-mysticism/
LOCATION:Cathedral of Saint Philip\, 2744 Peachtree Road\, NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States
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SUMMARY:Retreat: The Spirituality of Julian of Norwich
DESCRIPTION:To register for this event\, click here. \nJulian of Norwich\, according to Thomas Merton\, is “without doubt one of the most wonderful of all Christian voices.” Julian lived in the fourteenth century and experienced a series of visions centered on divine love; she wrote a book about her visions — the first book written in the English language by a woman. Today\, she is widely regarded as one of the greatest of Christian mystics\, and her teachings offer a rich and beautiful approach to the transformational power of contemplative prayer. This retreat will weave together insights from Julian’s writing with spiritual exercises inspired by her wisdom and plenty of time for reflection\, journaling\, and silence. \nJulian of Norwich: just one of the many contemplative treasures in the Catholic tradition.\nTo register for this event\, click here.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/retreat-the-spirituality-of-julian-of-norwich/
LOCATION:Mepkin Abbey\, 1098 Mepkin Abbey Rd\, Moncks Corner\, SC\, 29461\, United States
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SUMMARY:Day Retreat for Women: Filling Your Life with God's Love
DESCRIPTION:WOMEN’S RETREAT\n“Filling Your life with God’s Love”\n\nDate: Saturday\, August 19\, 2023. \nTime: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Vigil mass optional 5:30 pm)\nLocation: Newly Renovated\, Regina Coeli Parish Hall\n                222 East Harris St.\, Savannah GA 31401\nCost: $40/pp\, includes breakfast & lunch\n\n\n“Lord\, teach us to pray.” Luke 11:1\nThe Apostles made this request directly to Jesus\, and followers of Christ two thousand years later still need guidance in prayer.\nDo your prayers feel like they bounce off the ceiling? Can’t find the time to pray?  Do you just have no idea what to say to God…. this retreat is for you!\nSpend the day in fellowship with other women experiencing different approaches to prayer\, meditation\, contemplation\, and small group sharing.\nLed by Catholic author\, Carl McColman\, experienced retreat leader\, spiritual director\, and teacher of prayer; Carl’s enthusiasm and love for the Lord will inspire you to begin — or deepen — your own adventure of growing closer to Jesus through the gift of prayer.\nLight breakfast and lunch included. Open to women of all ages!\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/day-retreat-for-women-filling-your-life-with-gods-love/
LOCATION:Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist\, 222 East Harris St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:Online Retreat: Mystical Path to a Joyful Life (August 4-5\, 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for this online event. \nFriends\, I hope you’ll join me on August 4 and 5 for an online contemplative retreat focussing on one of my favorite topics: Joy! \nCo-sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of New Orleans and the School for Contemplative Living\, this retreat will weave together Centering Prayer with spirited exploration of how the heart contains all the wisdom\, blessings and gifts we need to embrace a life of deep and lasting joy. The retreat is based on my book Eternal Heart\, but you do not need to read the book in order to attend the retreat. \nThe program will run from Friday\, August 4 (7:00-8:30 PM Central Time) to Saturday\, August 5 (9:00 AM-3:00 PM Central Time). The cost is only $49 and partial scholarships are available. Recordings of my talks will be made available to everyone who registers\, so be sure to sign up even if you can’t be there during the live event. \nFor more information\, and to register\, click here: https://www.theschoolforcontemplativeliving.com/centering-prayer-retreat \n 
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/register-now-for-an-online-retreat-mystical-path-to-a-joyful-life-august-4-5-2023/
LOCATION:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Online Retreat: Wisdom of the Christian Mystics (with Brother Elias)
DESCRIPTION:This event has been moved to online. Please register to join us on Zoom. \nIt’s become an annual tradition! Every fall I co-facilitate this retreat with Brother Elias\, the author of Tears of an Innocent God. This year\, we’ve moved the dates back to January\, and we’ll be online\, so hope you can join us! \nWisdom of the Christian Mystics\n(Br. Elias & Carl McColman)\nFrom the Desert Fathers to Julian of Norwich to Thomas Merton\, Christian history is filled with stories of men and women who experienced a profound sense of God’s presence in their lives. Can the teachings of the mystics still speak to us today?  The mystics themselves would say “Yes.”  Furthermore\, their message is not just for priests\, monks or nuns\, but is indeed meant for the entire people of God.  With this in mind\, during this weekend we will look at several ways that the wisdom of the Christian mystics can provide insight and inspiration for our age\, including the universal call to holiness\, St. Paul’s directive to “pray without ceasing\,” and the promise from the Psalms to “Be still and know that I am God.” \nSuggested donation for this retreat is $45. \nTo register\, please call the Monastery Guest House at 1-770-760-0959.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/wisdom-of-the-christian-mystics-retreat/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Retreat
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Wisdom of the Christian Mystics (Columbia Seminary)
DESCRIPTION:I’ve offered this course on the spirituality of the Christian Mystics several times through Columbia Seminary’s Center for Lifelong Learning. We’re adapting it to an online format and are pleased to make this available in this way. We will draw on the wisdom and insight of the mystics themselves\, and reflect on how their visionary teaching can be inspiring and beneficial for Christians in our time — and for all times. \nWe recommend you register early as space is limited. Click here for more information and/or to register.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/wisdom-of-the-christian-mystics/
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CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Online Event: Dealing with Distractions During Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:“I’ve tried Centering Prayer\, but my mind just won’t settle down!” If you’ve ever said this\, or something like it\, then this mini-retreat is for you! We will be reflecting together on how the “monkey mind” feels like such a distraction during forms of silent prayer — and then we’ll consider how we can actually “meet the monkey” in such a way that even the noisiest thoughts can become doorways to moving deeper into prayerful silence before God. We’ll have two sessions to pray together\, learn together\, and support one another on the greatest of adventures — moving more deeply into the silence of Divine Love. \n\nSpecial note: thanks to a generous patron of the Vallombrosa Center who has underwritten some of the costs associated with this retreat\, registration is now only $25 (normally $50) per person! \nTo learn more and to register\, click on this link: Taming the Monkey Mind: Dealing with Distractions During Centering Prayer.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201102
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Wisdom of the Christian Mystics (with Tessa Bielecki)
DESCRIPTION:I’m excited to be offering this online course exploring the wisdom of the Christian mystics in partnership with my colleague and friend Tessa Bielecki. We will be celebrating the wisdom and insight of a dozen major voices within the Christian tradition\, looking at how their wisdom remains relevant even in these extraordinary times\, and how they invite us deeper in our own spiritual practice. To learn more and to register\, click on this link: www.SpiritualityandPractice.com/WisdomoftheChristianMysticsE-Course
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-event-wisdom-of-the-christian-mystics-with-tessa-bielecki/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214313
CREATED:20200702T130213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T213849Z
UID:23566-1603479600-1603551600@www.anamchara.com
SUMMARY:The Franciscan Way of Prayer (Online Retreat)
DESCRIPTION:The Franciscan Way of Prayer: Spiritual Wisdom from St. Francis of Assisi\n\nSt. Francis of Assisi is one of the most beloved of all saints\, and for good reason. He’s a patron saint of animals and ecology\, and was renowned for his compassionate care for the poor. He has been an inspiration to saints and ordinary people from his own day to the present (just think of Pope Francis!) Franciscan spirituality continues to inspire people of all walks of life. But beyond the birdbaths and the famous “Canticle of the Sun” just who was Francis? Our program will begin on Friday night by exploring the story of the young man from Assisi who walked away from a comfortable life to follow God’s call; we’ll begin to explore the key themes of Franciscan spirituality\, a topic which we’ll explore further on Saturday. Between the many legends of St. Francis\, his beautiful prayers\, and the charisms of the Franciscan order\, we’ll explore ways that anyone can draw closer to God’s love through the inspiration of the great saint from Assisi. \nThis retreat will take place on Zoom. There will be three conferences (all times are Eastern time):  \nFriday Evening\, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Getting to Know St. Francis of Assisi: An overview of St. Francis’s life and the key themes of his spirituality. \nSaturday Morning: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Pray like a Franciscan: Insights into prayer from great Franciscan teachers\, from Francis and Clare to Richard Rohr and Ilia Delio. \nSaturday Afternoon: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Living a Franciscan Life: How can the Spirituality of St. Francis make a difference in our lives? Here are several ideas to get us started — and/or to take us deeper. \n\nPlease provide an email address when registering so you can receive the Zoom link.\n\nFor more information or to register\, please call the Rock Hill Oratory Center for Spirituality at (803) 327-2097. You can email the Oratory at oratorycenter@gmail.com\n\n 
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/retreat-the-franciscan-way-of-prayer/
LOCATION:The Rock Hill Oratory\, 434 Charlotte Avenue\, Rock Hill\, SC\, 29730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rock Hill Oratory Center for Spirituality":MAILTO:oratorycenter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214313
CREATED:20200701T022430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T135820Z
UID:23537-1601319600-1604955600@www.anamchara.com
SUMMARY:Online Course: Wisdom of the World's Mystical Traditions (Seven Week Program)
DESCRIPTION:Mysticism is like meditation and prayer — it cannot be limited to just one faith or wisdom tradition. Zeitgeist — Atlanta’s home base for the spiritually independent seeker (and their allies like me\, who are aligned with a faith but who love the interspiritual adventure) — is doing important work not only here in the south\, but now thanks to online technology\, for everyone. I’m really excited to partner with Zeitgeist to offer this seven week program on “Wisdom of the World’s Mystical Traditions.” Each week we will explore one of the great mystical/contemplative traditions\, and engage in a meaningful spiritual exercise designed to explore the contemplative practice of that particular lineage. People at all levels of contemplative study are welcome to participate: all we ask is that you bring an open heart\, a curious mind\, and a willingness to respect all positive spiritual paths. \nTo learn more about this program and to register\, click here:\nwww.zgatl.org/carl-mccolman-mysticism.html
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-event-wisdom-of-the-worlds-mystical-traditions/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zeitgeist":MAILTO:deb@zgatl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200913T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214313
CREATED:20200701T031627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200806T011417Z
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SUMMARY:Online Retreat: J.R.R. Tolkien\, C. S. Lewis\, and George MacDonald: the Wisdom of the Christian Imagination
DESCRIPTION:This retreat has been rescheduled and moved online. \nJ.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia are masterpieces of fantasy literature. Since both authors were committed Christians\, these writings also are filled with spiritual insights and mystical wisdom. On this retreat we will reflect together on how Tolkien\, Lewis\, and their 19th-century predecessor\, George MacDonald\, offer timeless guidance that remains relevant to followers of Christ today. \nSuggested donation for this retreat is $45. Retreat will include two conferences: one conference on Saturday\, September 12 and one conference on Sunday\, September 13. \nTo register\, please call the Monastery Guest House at 1-770-760-0959.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-event-j-r-r-tolkien-c-s-lewis-and-george-macdonald-the-wisdom-of-the-christian-imagination/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monastery of the Holy Spirit":MAILTO:retreat@trappist.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200830
DTSTAMP:20260430T214313
CREATED:20200826T035921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T035921Z
UID:23815-1598659200-1598745599@www.anamchara.com
SUMMARY:Mosaïek Conversations (Online Event)
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to an exciting online event that I’m honored to be part of. Mosaïek Conversations\, sponsored by a church in South Africa\, takes place the weekend of August 28 & 29\, 2020. The event organizers asked fellow pilgrims on the spiritual journey to share the practices\, hopes and ideas that stir their heart. My talk will be on silence (of course). \nThe speakers include: Br Alois (from Taizé)\, Carolyn Arends\, Lacy Finn Borgo\, Shane Claiborne\, Johan Geyser\, Aaron Niequist\, Parker J. Palmer\, Ron Rolheiser\, Margaret Silf\, Adri-Marie Van Heerden\, Vusi Vilakati\, and yours truly!\n\nRegistration is free. Click here for more information or to sign up: www.mosaiek.com/conversations.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/mosaiek-conversations-online-event/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214313
CREATED:20200702T024917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T025047Z
UID:23563-1597086000-1597334400@www.anamchara.com
SUMMARY:Online Retreat: Wisdom of the Desert Mothers and Fathers
DESCRIPTION:Mepkin Abbey is sponsoring this online retreat based on the spirituality of the Desert Mothers and Fathers. Let’s enter the “desert” of this extraordinary time of pandemic and social isolation together\, turning to our desert elders for inspiration and spiritual guidance. \nThe retreat begins with a conference the evening of Monday\, August 10. Two conferences each day on Tuesday through Thursday\, August 11-13\, will combine reflection on the wisdom of the desert fathers with spiritual practices to help apply their insight into our daily spiritual lives. \nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-retreat-wisdom-of-the-desert-mothers-and-fathers/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214313
CREATED:20200701T005255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T011302Z
UID:23527-1595340000-1595518200@www.anamchara.com
SUMMARY:Online Retreat: Praying with the Spanish Mystics
DESCRIPTION:My friends at Holy Cross Monastery in West Park\, NY have invited me “back” for another Zoom retreat. The theme of this retreat will be “Praying with the Spanish Mystics\,” focusing on the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola\, St. Teresa of Ávila\, and St. John of the Cross. We’ll have a conference each day of the three day retreat; at each conference we will explore the life and teaching of one of these great mystics and pray together according to an exercise inspired by their wisdom. Retreat is offered on a donation basis\, with the suggested amount being $45 or $15 per session if you can’t attend all three. For more information and registration information\, click here.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-retreat-praying-with-the-spanish-mystics/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214313
CREATED:20200701T003402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T003402Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event: "Remaining Faithful in Unusual Times"
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be leading a presentation and reflection on the wisdom of Julian of Norwich particularly as it relates to the world we find ourselves in here in the summer of 2020: the world of pandemic\, social distancing\, the struggle against racism\, and the challenge to remain faithful and hopeful during these most difficult times. This talk is free and open to the public — you just need to contact the pastor of Friendship Presbyterian Church to receive a Zoom invite. We’ll be gathering on Thursday\, July 16\, 2020 at 7:00 PM Eastern USA time. For more information and instructions on how to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-event-remaining-faithful-in-unusual-times/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200619T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200621T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214313
CREATED:20191210T000857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200518T161739Z
UID:21819-1592587800-1592739000@www.anamchara.com
SUMMARY:Tolkien\, C.S. Lewis\, George MacDonald: Christian Imagination Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is possible that this event may be offered at a future date or in an online form. Please visit this website again for updated information as it becomes available. \nI’ll be returning to the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers\, GA to lead this special retreat! Hope to see you there…\, \, \, \nJ.R.R. Tolkien\, C. S. Lewis\, and George MacDonald: the Wisdom of the Christian Imagination\nJ.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia are masterpieces of fantasy literature. Since both authors were committed Christians\, these writings also are filled with spiritual insights and mystical wisdom. On this retreat we will reflect together on how Tolkien\, Lewis\, and their 19th-century predecessor\, George MacDonald\, offer timeless guidance that remains relevant to followers of Christ today.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/tolkien-c-s-lewis-george-macdonald-christian-imagination-retreat/
LOCATION:Monastery of the Holy Spirit\, 2625 Highway 212 SW\, Conyers\, GA\, 30094\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214313
CREATED:20191221T040109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200405T182719Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer in Cherry Log\, GA
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check back once it is safe for people to gather and I will post future events like this one. \nCome join me in North Georgia where Contemplative Outreach Atlanta is hosting an “Introduction to Centering Prayer” Workshop on May 30! Your registration fee covers the Saturday workshop which I will lead\, and six follow-up meetings featuring video instruction from Fr. Thomas Keating. For more information or to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-in-cherry-log-ga/
LOCATION:Cherry Log Christian Church\, 1149 Cherry Log St\, Cherry Log\, GA\, 30522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Atlanta":MAILTO:coatlantageorgia@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214313
CREATED:20200520T033707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200520T033829Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event: Julian of Norwich - The Patron Saint of Sheltering in Place
DESCRIPTION:Julian of Norwich\, a fourteenth century mystic\, is surprisingly relevant to our time: she lived through political turmoil\, religious conflict\, and multiple outbreaks of the bubonic plague. Through it all\, she retained a spirituality powerful in its optimism\, trust\, and joy in God. She has much to teach us about the nature of Divine Love\, the dynamics of prayer\, and the beauty of life when it is grounded in the unshakable confidence that “All Shall Be Well.” Our sessions will explore who Julian was\, why her message was so radical for its time (and remains visionary even now)\, and how we can apply her joyful wisdom to our lives today. \nThis special online retreat is sponsored by the Vallombrosa Center of Menlo Park\, CA. We will gather via Zoom for two sessions on May 29 and May 30. Click here for more information or to register.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-event-julian-of-norwich-the-patron-saint-of-sheltering-in-place/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214313
CREATED:20200405T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200405T195514Z
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SUMMARY:Online Retreat: Praying with the English Mystics
DESCRIPTION:One of my favorite monasteries is Holy Cross Monastery in the Hudson River Valley of New York. I’ve led a number of retreats there over the years\, and so I’m very pleased to offer this retreat — via Zoom — the next best thing to being there! \nOver three days (May 12\, 13\, and 14\, 2020) we’ll have a Zoom session each day to reflect together on the wisdom of one of the great English mystics. We’ll explore the spiritual guidance from Julian of Norwich\, Evelyn Underhill\, and the anonymous author of The Cloud of Unknowing. Each session will include an introduction to the mystic we are exploring\, highlights from their teachings\, and practical insights how we can incorporate their contemplative into our daily prayer lives\, here in the 21st century. \nWe suggest a donation of $15 per session ($45 for the entire retreat) which will support the ministry of the Holy Cross monks (and my ministry as well). To make your donation\, click on the link below; please put “English mystics retreat” in the memo line of your donation. No one will be required to donate in order to join the sessions. \nMake your donation at www.holycrossmonastery.com/donate (remember to put “English Mystics Retreat” in the memo line). \n \nPRAYING WITH THE ENGLISH MYSTICS: Contemplative Wisdom for Challenging Times \nFrom the visionary optimism of Julian of Norwich\, to the contemplative guidance of The Cloud of Unknowing and the encouraging words of Evelyn Underhill\, England has been home to a rich lineage of spiritual teachers. These great mystics have shared their timeless wisdom through a treasury of poetic and inspirational writings that continue to point us to a joyful and prayerful spiritual life. \nOur time together will include three conferences where we will explore the life and teachings of the English mystics\, with an eye to applying their wisdom to our daily life. We’ll explore their practical instruction for meditation\, and contemplation\, and reflect together on how their down-to-earth methods of prayer can transform our spiritual practice today. \nPlease join us on Zoom for any or all of these three sessions\, offered at 2pm Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday\, May 12-14. Each session will last about one hour. We’ll post the link at the Holy Cross website on the week of the retreat. \nNo preregistration is required for this retreat. \n— \nRetreat leader Carl McColman is the author of several books\, including Befriending Silence\, Answering the Contemplative Call\, and The Big Book of Christian Mysticism. He blogs on Christian spirituality and contemplative living at www.carlmccolman.com. McColman is a life-professed Lay Cistercian (a layperson under formal spiritual guidance of Cistercian monks) affiliated with the Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers\, Georgia. He has been a practitioner of Christian contemplative prayer and meditation for over 30 years.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-retreat-praying-with-the-english-mystics/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214313
CREATED:20191221T033405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200405T182544Z
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SUMMARY:Spirituality Immersion at the Montreat Conference Center
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check back once it is safe for people to gather and I will post future events like this one. \nI am going to be co-directing this wonderful spirituality immersion program\, co-sponsored by Columbia Theological Seminary and Montreat Conference Center. Click on this link to learn more about this program and to register: Invitation to a Deeper Spiritual Life.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/spirituality-immersion-at-the-montreat-conference-center/
LOCATION:Montreat Conference Center\, 401 Assembly Drive\, Montreat\, NC\, 28757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214313
CREATED:20191210T010134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T010245Z
UID:21831-1580410800-1583440200@www.anamchara.com
SUMMARY:Pray Without Ceasing: An Introduction to Christian Contemplation and Mystical Spirituality
DESCRIPTION:Could your new year’s resolution be\, “This year I want to grow spiritually?” If so\, this course — meeting six Thursday evenings from January 30 to March 5 — could help you get the year off to a great start! \nMysticism. Contemplation. Union with God. These are big concepts and it’s tempting to think that they are just for saints or other advanced souls. But the Catholic faith proclaims that prayer — and the joy of an intimate friendship with God — is for everyone. The great mystics and saints of our faith have given us many spiritual practices and wisdom to help us all grow closer to God through prayer\, meditation\, and contemplation. \nThis six week course will introduce you to some of the great Catholic mystics\, their teachings\, and their instructions for how even the most ordinary person can grow in the life of prayer and spirituality. No prior knowledge of mysticism is required\, and you do not need to be a monk or a nun — or even particularly “holy” — to attend. All that is required is a willingness to learn and to pray. \nPre-registration required. Space is limited to register early. To register\, click here (Be sure to select “More Theology: Pray without Ceasing” under “Program/Class”).
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/pray-without-ceasing-an-introduction-to-christian-contemplation-and-mystical-spirituality/
LOCATION:St. Thomas More Catholic Church\, 636 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200112T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214313
CREATED:20191210T003922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T155406Z
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SUMMARY:An Epiphany Celebration:  Contemplative Insights with Lerita Coleman Brown\, Stuart Higginbotham\, and Carl McColman
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be joining my friends Lerita Coleman Brown and Stuart Higginbotham for a special Epiphany celebration and contemplative booksigning\, which will take place at Mary & Martha’s Place on Sunday\, January 12 at 4 PM. \n\nEpiphany invites us to focus on the manifestation of God in our lives\, the work of the Spirit in our hearts.  In each and every heart\, Spirit invites a deeper awareness of God’s peace and love. In this day and age\, many are seeking to offer images and insights of how we are all called to listen deeply.\n\nWe’ll have a conversation about the contemplative life we all share\, and of course\, there will be an opportunity to purchase your books and have them signed.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/atlanta-contemplative-booksigning-with-lerita-coleman-brown-stuart-higginbotham-and-carl-mccolman/
LOCATION:Mary & Martha’s Place (at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church)\, 4393 Garmon Road NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214313
CREATED:20191206T010219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T010756Z
UID:21796-1578128400-1578150000@www.anamchara.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer in Grant Park
DESCRIPTION:Is your new year’s resolution to deepen your prayer life? A Centering Prayer workshop can be a great way to nurture a more intimate relationship with God! Start 2020 off right with this workshop\, at the wonderful new Grant Park Meditation and Contemplative Arts Center. Co-sponsored by Contemplative Outreach Atlanta. Your registration fee covers the Saturday workshop which I will lead\, and six follow-up meetings featuring video instruction from Fr. Thomas Keating. \nFor more information or to register\, click here. \n \nGrant Park Meditation and Contemplative Arts Center is located in the Cafe of Life Building\, which is across the street from Eventide Brewry and The Beacon on Grant St. Plenty of parking is available in front of the entrance and in adjacent lots. \n \nTo invite me to come speak to your community\, click here.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-in-grant-park/
LOCATION:Grant Park Meditation and Contemplative Arts Center\, 1030 Grant St. #3\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30315\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Atlanta":MAILTO:coatlantageorgia@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214313
CREATED:20190924T035614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T035700Z
UID:21393-1573981200-1573986600@www.anamchara.com
SUMMARY:"Be Still and Know that I am God" Talk and Booksigning in Lecanto\, FL
DESCRIPTION:I’ve been invited to speak at the Adult Formation Hour of this vibrant Episcopal Parish on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Our topic will be “Be Still and Know that I am God” — we’ll look at the Biblical foundation for contemplative prayer and how silence\, solitude and stillness are gifts — even to the most active of individuals (or communities). We’ll have books for sale as well!
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/be-still-and-know-that-i-am-god-talk-and-booksigning-in-lecanto-fl/
LOCATION:Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church\, 2540 W. Norvell Bryant Highway\, Lecanto\, FL\, 34460
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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