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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/
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CATEGORIES:Online Course
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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200530T120000
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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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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/
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CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T170000
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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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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
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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
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191101T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T113000
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SUMMARY:Wisdom of the Christian Mystics Retreat at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit
DESCRIPTION:My dear friend Brother Elias Marechal\, OCSO\, author of Tears of an Innocent God\, and I co-direct this retreat each year — and it almost always fills up\, so if you want to come on this retreat register early. We spend the weekend praying together\, reflecting on teachings from some of the great mystics\, and practice the kind of deep contemplative prayer that Br. Elias is so gifted at teaching. \nTo register\, call the Monastery guest house at (770) 760-0959. \n 
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/wisdom-of-the-christian-mystics-retreat-at-the-monastery-of-the-holy-spirit/
LOCATION:Monastery of the Holy Spirit\, 2625 Highway 212 SW\, Conyers\, GA\, 30094\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:Promises of the Heart Online Course
DESCRIPTION:“Follow your heart.” It’s a classic phrase of advice and encouragement\, for we know that true wisdom is not just a matter of thinking logical thoughts. It emerges most assuredly from the intuition and insight that only our hearts provide. \nBut what does it really mean to “follow your heart\,” and how can the wisdom of the heart truly make a difference in our day-to-day lives? Fortunately\, each of the world’s great spiritual traditions has much to say about the blessings of the heart — and the gifts awaiting each of us\, deep within. \nThis all-new e-course celebrates the wisdom of the heart by drawing from sources throughout the world’s mystical traditions. Great teachers the world over help us discover the promises of the heart — promises we can weave into our own spiritual practice to embody a more joyful and conscious life. \nClick here to learn more and to register!
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/promises-of-the-heart-online-course/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T203000
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SUMMARY:"Unteachable Lessons" Book Signing and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:On October 17\, I’ll be visiting Atlanta’s center for interspiritual formation and spiritual direction\, Zeitgeist\, for a conversation and book signing to celebrate the release of my book Unteachable Lessons: Why Wisdom Can’t Be Taught (And Why That’s Okay). No charge for this event (books will be available for purchase)\, but please RSVP to Debonee Morgan at deb@zgatl.org to confirm your attendance.. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/book-signing-and-conversation/
LOCATION:Zeitgeist\, 2302 Parklake Dr NE Suite 425\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30345\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T153000
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SUMMARY:Meeting Jesus in Your Heart: Praying with St. Ignatius of Loyola (A Retreat at the Rock Hill Oratory)
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be returning to one of my favorite retreat centers to lead another overnight retreat based on the spirituality of one of our greatest saints. This year we will be praying and reflecting on the life and wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola — and the rich tradition of Ignatian spirituality\, which emphasizes finding God in all things and using the imagination as a doorway to prayer. \nSt. Ignatius of Loyola (the founder of the Society of Jesus or Jesuits) was one of the great spiritual guides in the history of the church. He developed a rich and unique approach to prayer\, combining Biblical passages with the imagination to foster a deep encounter with Christ in our hearts. \nRetreat begins Friday evening\, October 11\, with a presentation on the life and key teachings of Ignatius\, and the story of the Spiritual Exercises. On Saturday we’ll move into a deeper\, more prayerful space\, using Ignatius’s methods to seek God’s will and direction for our lives and to enjoy the beautiful gift of God’s love and grace given to us through Christ and the Spirit. . \nRooms are available for out-of-town retreatants. To learn more about this event or to register\, please call (803) 327-2097 and ask for Judy. \nDownload a PDF flyer for this event by clicking here: Meeting Jesus in Your Heart.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/st-ignatius-retreat-at-the-rock-hill-oratory/
LOCATION:The Rock Hill Oratory\, 434 Charlotte Avenue\, Rock Hill\, SC\, 29730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:Restoring the Spiritual Heart: A Contemplative Retreat in Asheville\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Restoring the Spiritual Heart of Christianity:  A Mini Retreat Led by Carl McColman \n“I’m spiritual but not religious.” It’s a common refrain in our time\, especially by youth and young adults. But this idea that religion and spirituality are somehow different is a recent way of seeing things. Historically\, Christianity and spirituality would have been seen as basically the same thing. So for those of us who care about Christianity — or even if we just care about spirituality — how do we bring a meaningful inner life and the path of following Jesus back together? \n \nThis weekend retreat consists of two programs: \nFriday evening (7-9 PM) Carl McColman\, author of books like The Big Book of Christian Mysticism and Answering the Contemplative Call\, will discuss how “religion” and “spirituality” came to mean two separate things\, and what steps Christians can take in our day to restore the spiritual heart of life in Christ. We’ll have plenty of time for conversation and discussion\, and maybe even a prayer exercise or two. \nSaturday morning (9:30 AM-12:30 PM) we’ll look at the practice of spirituality\, by exploring traditional Christian exercises that bring prayer\, meditation and contemplation alive: practices like Centering Prayer\, Lectio Divina\, and the Jesus Prayer (also called “the Prayer of the Heart”). This will be an experiential program\, with time for prayer\, journaling\, and personal reflection. \n\nAbout the Retreat Leader: Carl McColman is a contemplative Christian blogger\, podcaster\, and author. His books include The Big Book of Christian Mysticism\, Answering the Contemplative Call\, Befriending Silence\, and Unteachable Lessons. He is a life-professed associate of the Trappist monastery in Conyers\, GA\, and a Centering Prayer instructor. Learn more about Carl by visiting his website at www.carlmccolman.com. \nCost for the Retreat: This retreat is offered on a love-offering basis. Suggested offering is $10 for Friday night\, $25 for Saturday\, or $30 for both events. No one is turned away for inability to pay. \nTo Register: pre-registration is not required\, but we appreciate knowing how many people to expect. So please indicate you are attending on our Facebook Events page\, or if you are allergic to Facebook\, contact Carl directly to indicate you will be attending. \nLimited Lodging Available: Haw Creek Commons has a limited number of guest rooms. If you are interested in staying the night\, click here for more information or to register: www.hawcreekcommons.com/retreat-house
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/restoring-the-spiritual-heart-a-contemplative-retreat-in-asheville-nc/
LOCATION:Haw Creek Commons\, 315 Old Haw Creek Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28805
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:Your Sacred Story: The Spiritual Practice of Journaling
DESCRIPTION:This online course is offered through Columbia Seminary’s Certificate Program in Spiritual Formation. \nWriting and spirituality have gone hand-in-hand from Biblical times to the present day. Keeping a journal can be an integral part of a daily prayer practice; it can be a tool for discernment and for seeking God’s will in our lives. This online course will explore journaling from a variety of perspectives including writing memoir\, writing as a form of prayer\, writing for healing and discernment\, and writing to share with others. \nStudents are asked to keep a journal as a spiritual discipline\, for the duration of the class. Each week includes topics for meditation and reflection. Students may share actual journal entries or reflections based on the week’s topics. Please note\, this is not a “Writer’s Workshop” so we will not be critiquing each other’s writing for grammar or style\, although students are encouraged to prayerfully reflect on one another’s entries and to explore the question of how the creative process of writing can be a tool for deepening our relationship with God.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/your-sacred-story-the-spiritual-practice-of-journaling/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190921
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SUMMARY:St. Teresa of Ávila Retreat at Mepkin Abbey
DESCRIPTION:The Carmelite nun Teresa of Ávila — saint\, mystic\, and doctor of the church — is one of the greatest teachers of Christian prayer. Her guidance speaks to men and women\, laypeople and monastics\, beginners and proficients. In this retreat\, we will explore Teresa’s rich and beautiful insights on how to grow closer to God through prayer\, with practical instructions on how to apply her wisdom to our lives today. The retreat leader\, Carl McColman\, is the author of several books on Christian contemplation and spirituality\, including The Big Book of Christian Mysticism. This retreat is suitable for both newcomers to contemplative spirituality as well as more seasoned practitioners. \nThis retreat is fully booked. Click here to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/st-teresa-of-avila-retreat-at-mepkin-abbey/
LOCATION:Mepkin Abbey\, 1098 Mepkin Abbey Rd\, Moncks Corner\, SC\, 29461\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190728
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SUMMARY:Elemental Scotland Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A Retreat and Pilgrimage on the Isle of Mull (with visits to Iona and other sacred sites) — led by Carl and Fran McColman\, Laura Imperial\, and Phil Foster\n\n\nThis retreat is fully booked. Please contact us if you would like to be placed on a waiting list.\n\n\n\nExplore the wisdom\, the poetry\, and the sacred stories of Celtic Scotland on this seven-day retreat in the windswept Hebridean Isle of Mull! \nJoin Carl McColman (author of Invitation to Celtic Wisdom)\, contemplative artist Fran McColman\, poet/storyteller Phil Foster\, and tourguide Laura Imperial as we celebrate the spirituality of the saints\, the legends of ancient heroes\, and the abiding mystery of the old Celtic lore. \nWe will be based at the elegant Ardfenaig Lodge (previously the hunting lodge for the Duke of Argyll)\, with easy day trips to Duart Castle\, Lochbuie Standing Stone Circle\, Staffa Island (home of Fingal’s Cave\, immortalized by poet James McPherson and composer Felix Mendelssohn)\, and Iona — legendary home of Saint Columba\, burial place of Scottish kings\, and the sacred destination of Celtic pilgrims from the world over. \nOur time together will foster a meaningful and contemplative retreat experience. Each day Carl and/or Phil will guide us into the spirituality of the Celts through stories\, poetry\, legends\, liturgy and lore. \n\n\n\nCarl and Fran will offer guidance for contemplative creativity (journaling\, photography\, and art). Laura will help us to appreciate the history\, geography and local lore of this sacred place. \nOur schedule will balance our day-trips with time for reflection and the space to explore and enjoy the convivial culture of the Scottish Hebrides\, including visits to pubs\, churches\, and cafés. \nTo maximize the contemplative nature of our week together\, we are limiting this experience to 11 participants.\n\n\n\nThe cost for Elemental Scotland is $2200. This covers: \n\n\n\nLodging (double occupancy) for 7 nights (no single occupancy rooms available)\nAll breakfasts (including fresh eggs)\, 3 lunches\, 3 dinners with wine\nTransportation (including ferry to Iona) around the island after arriving at Ardfenaig\nDuart Castle tour\nStanding Stones\nTrip to Staffa\nSunday service at Iona Abbey\nTour of Iona Abbey\nPilgrimage walk around Iona led by a member of the Iona Community\n\n\nThis price does not include air fare or transportation costs to and from Ardfenaig. We recommend you travel to Edinburgh or Glasgow\, and we will provide detailed instructions for making your own pilgrimage from the city to the remote setting of our retreat. \n\nThis retreat is fully booked. Please contact us if you would like to be placed on a waiting list. \n\nFingal’s Cave \n\nCarl McColman is a contemplative author\, teacher\, and spiritual guide. He is the author of various books\, including An Invitation to Celtic Wisdom\, 366 Celt: A Year and a Day of Celtic Wisdom and Lore and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Celtic Wisdom. He blogs for the Contemplative Channel on Patheos and is the co-host of the Encountering Silence podcast. He is a life professed Lay Cistercian of the Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers\, GA. \nFran McColman creates beauty in a variety of media. She is a contemplative photographer\, artist\, and a certified Zentangle teacher. She loves working with watercolor\, pen and ink\, and dyes for silk. Her work celebrates the splendor of nature\, the love of the Divine\, and the yearning for compassion and connection in each of our hearts. She particularly enjoys helping others find their own artistic voice through a contemplative approach to creativity. \nLaura Imperial\, MS\, LPC\, LMFT has been going to the Isle of Mull annually for the past 20 years\, and calls it her spiritual home and sanctuary. She is a psychotherapist and marriage and family therapist\, and lives in New Orleans\, LA\, USA.  Laura currently works as a consultant and volunteers with the Mental Health Crisis Unit of the New Orleans Police Department. She enjoys gardening\, triathlons\, and playing bass guitar. \nPhil Foster\, MDiv\, LPC\, LLC is a psychotherapist and consultant from Decatur\, GA\, USA.  Phil has led dozens of workshops and retreats on spirituality\, mythic-poetics\, and archetypal/transpersonal psychotherapy. He is an ordained Disciples of Christ clergyperson\, and a life professed Lay Cistercian of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit\, in Conyers\, GA.  Phil enjoys poetry and is a life-long drummer.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/elemental-scotland-retreat/
LOCATION:Ardfennaig Lodge\, Ardfennaig\, Isle of Mull\, Scotland\, PA67 6DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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