Welcome to our Programs/Events page. Please scroll below for our current Winter and Spring offerings.
Winter, 2023
WHAT:
You are invited to participate in a seven-week Lenten journey through guided scripture readings, reflection and sharing. This retreat may be made in group or individual format (please see page two for helpful information).
You are invited to participate in a seven-week Lenten journey through guided scripture readings, reflection and sharing. This retreat may be made in group or individual format (please see page two for helpful information).
WHEN:
Group Retreat Option
7 consecutive Tuesday evenings
7:00PM until 8:30PM
February 21, February 28, March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28, April 4
OR
7 consecutive Wednesday mornings
10:00AM until 11:30AM
February 22, March 1, March 8, March 15, March 22, March 29, April 5
Individual Retreat Option
7 consecutive weekly meetings at agreed upon times with the director
Group Retreat Option
7 consecutive Tuesday evenings
7:00PM until 8:30PM
February 21, February 28, March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28, April 4
OR
7 consecutive Wednesday mornings
10:00AM until 11:30AM
February 22, March 1, March 8, March 15, March 22, March 29, April 5
Individual Retreat Option
7 consecutive weekly meetings at agreed upon times with the director
WHERE:
Virtually via Zoom
Virtually via Zoom
REGISTRATION
To register, please scroll down to the registration section below to indicate your retreat preference: Morning, Evening or Individual. Please also indicate your method of payment. Please register by Friday, February 17, 2023.
To register, please scroll down to the registration section below to indicate your retreat preference: Morning, Evening or Individual. Please also indicate your method of payment. Please register by Friday, February 17, 2023.
FEES & PAYMENT
The suggested fee for the retreat experience is as follows:
Group Retreat - $30.00 [ 7 sessions]
Individual Retreat -$50.00 [7 sessions]
If you would like to make an additional donation to support the mission of the Center, you may do so at the time of your payment.
To pay online, scroll down to the Pay Online Here section and follow the online prompts.
To pay via paper check, please mail your payment to:
Emmaus Center for Spirituality, 9716 Rea Rd., Suite B-60, Charlotte, NC 28277 and indicate Lenten Retreat in the memo portion of your check.
The suggested fee for the retreat experience is as follows:
Group Retreat - $30.00 [ 7 sessions]
Individual Retreat -$50.00 [7 sessions]
If you would like to make an additional donation to support the mission of the Center, you may do so at the time of your payment.
To pay online, scroll down to the Pay Online Here section and follow the online prompts.
To pay via paper check, please mail your payment to:
Emmaus Center for Spirituality, 9716 Rea Rd., Suite B-60, Charlotte, NC 28277 and indicate Lenten Retreat in the memo portion of your check.
RETREAT GUIDES
Your retreat guides are spiritual directors trained in Ignatian spirituality who have made similar retreats.
Your group retreat guides will be: Antoinette Enohmbi, Wednesday Mornings
Karen Scully, Tuesday Evenings
Your individual retreat guide will be: Eileen Crusan [meeting dates/times will be arranged mutually after registration].
Your retreat guides are spiritual directors trained in Ignatian spirituality who have made similar retreats.
Your group retreat guides will be: Antoinette Enohmbi, Wednesday Mornings
Karen Scully, Tuesday Evenings
Your individual retreat guide will be: Eileen Crusan [meeting dates/times will be arranged mutually after registration].
The following information will help you discern if this type of retreat may be for you:
WHAT IS A GUIDED IGNATIAN RETREAT?
This type of retreat is one in which the retreat leader prepares materials consistent with the season or theme (in this case Advent) which are then provided to each retreatant. These materials serve as the focus of prayer and reflection for the duration of the retreat. The retreat is based on the spirituality of St. Ignatius in that it is based on Scripture, the contemplation of it and noticing the movement of the Spirit with you accordingly.
HOW DOES AN INDIVIDUAL GUIDED RETREAT WORK?
Those who wish to make an individual guided retreat will meet with a trained spiritual director, at a mutually agreed upon day/time, once a week for 1 hour for the duration of the retreat. You will be provided with materials for each week of the retreat. The first meeting will orient you to the retreat and address any questions you may have.
HOW DOES A GROUP GUIDED RETREAT WORK?
Participants who prefer a group environment will meet as a group with a trained spiritual director once a week for 1.5 hours for the duration of the retreat. You will be provided with materials for each week of the retreat. The first meeting will orient you to the retreat and address any questions you may have.
WHAT ARE THE RETREAT COMMITMENTS?
As a participant in the retreat, you commit to pray consistently at least 30 minutes each day with the materials provided for the day and meet once a week in the retreat format you have chosen [individual or group].
QUESTIONS?
Email Karen Scully at scully.karen@gmail.com
This type of retreat is one in which the retreat leader prepares materials consistent with the season or theme (in this case Advent) which are then provided to each retreatant. These materials serve as the focus of prayer and reflection for the duration of the retreat. The retreat is based on the spirituality of St. Ignatius in that it is based on Scripture, the contemplation of it and noticing the movement of the Spirit with you accordingly.
HOW DOES AN INDIVIDUAL GUIDED RETREAT WORK?
Those who wish to make an individual guided retreat will meet with a trained spiritual director, at a mutually agreed upon day/time, once a week for 1 hour for the duration of the retreat. You will be provided with materials for each week of the retreat. The first meeting will orient you to the retreat and address any questions you may have.
HOW DOES A GROUP GUIDED RETREAT WORK?
Participants who prefer a group environment will meet as a group with a trained spiritual director once a week for 1.5 hours for the duration of the retreat. You will be provided with materials for each week of the retreat. The first meeting will orient you to the retreat and address any questions you may have.
WHAT ARE THE RETREAT COMMITMENTS?
As a participant in the retreat, you commit to pray consistently at least 30 minutes each day with the materials provided for the day and meet once a week in the retreat format you have chosen [individual or group].
QUESTIONS?
Email Karen Scully at scully.karen@gmail.com
PAY ONLINE HERE
Fall 2022 [ended, check back for new dates]
A Silent Retreat Weekend
November 11 - 13, 2022
WHAT:
This is a silent retreat for those who desire an abbreviated silent retreat experience or those who would like to try a silent retreat for the first time in a shortened version
To benefit from this retreat experience, it is helpful to have an appreciation for and comfort with being in complete silence. The goal is to enter and be open to the silence and how God may move with you in this time.
There are trained, experienced spiritual directors available on Saturday for any retreatant who wishes to avail themselves of this ministry. More about this opportunity will be explained in the orientation meeting at the retreat.
The retreat is open to anyone regardless of religious affiliation.
Spiritual Direction
During a silent retreat, the opportunity for spiritual direction is typically made available to retreatants. Spiritual direction is an ancient ministry in which one who is formed and experienced as a director accompanies another on their spiritual journey. The opportunity for spiritual direction will be available on Saturday. You will be able to meet with an experienced spiritual director and speak about what is moving with you, what you are noticing or what may be surfacing as you experience the silence. The director will listen, may ask or pose questions, may make observations, etc. Spiritual direction is confidential and always takes place in a safe setting
To help you discern whether this experience might be for you, please see the section below "Is This Retreat For Me?"
This is a silent retreat for those who desire an abbreviated silent retreat experience or those who would like to try a silent retreat for the first time in a shortened version
To benefit from this retreat experience, it is helpful to have an appreciation for and comfort with being in complete silence. The goal is to enter and be open to the silence and how God may move with you in this time.
There are trained, experienced spiritual directors available on Saturday for any retreatant who wishes to avail themselves of this ministry. More about this opportunity will be explained in the orientation meeting at the retreat.
The retreat is open to anyone regardless of religious affiliation.
Spiritual Direction
During a silent retreat, the opportunity for spiritual direction is typically made available to retreatants. Spiritual direction is an ancient ministry in which one who is formed and experienced as a director accompanies another on their spiritual journey. The opportunity for spiritual direction will be available on Saturday. You will be able to meet with an experienced spiritual director and speak about what is moving with you, what you are noticing or what may be surfacing as you experience the silence. The director will listen, may ask or pose questions, may make observations, etc. Spiritual direction is confidential and always takes place in a safe setting
To help you discern whether this experience might be for you, please see the section below "Is This Retreat For Me?"
WHEN:
Check In: Friday, November 11, 2022, 3:00PM
Check In: Friday, November 11, 2022, 3:00PM
- Dinner: 6:00PM
- Retreat Begins: 7:00PM
WHERE:
St. Francis Springs Prayer Center, 477 Grogan Road, Stoneville NC
St. Francis Springs Prayer Center, 477 Grogan Road, Stoneville NC
REGISTRATION & COST:
Email Holly Bessey at St. Francis Springs: holly@st.francis.today OR call Holly at 336-573-3751
Cost: $250.00 (includes lodging/meals and one spiritual direction session)
Questions: Contact the Emmaus Center at info@emmauscenterforspirituality.com
Email Holly Bessey at St. Francis Springs: holly@st.francis.today OR call Holly at 336-573-3751
Cost: $250.00 (includes lodging/meals and one spiritual direction session)
Questions: Contact the Emmaus Center at info@emmauscenterforspirituality.com
Deadline to register is October 28, 2022
Is This Retreat For Me?
WHAT IS A SILENT DIRECTED RETREAT?
A silent retreat takes place in complete silence, as the name suggests. When Jesus sent his disciples out, he told
them to take nothing with them for the journey for he knew there was nothing they would need except to be
open to the Spirit. The same is true for a silent retreat. During this time, you allow yourself to detach from your
normal life routines and rituals and willingly submit to the silence of the retreat. This means you will intentionally
let go of communications and connections (no emails, texts or phone calls) for the duration of the retreat in
order to be in and experience the silence. In doing so, you commit that you will enter the silence completely and
not engage with the “outside world”; rather, you will focus on what the silence brings you and what you notice
happening with and to you in it.
HOW DOES THIS RETREAT WORK?
Retreatants will arrive on Friday and check in at 3pm. After settling into your room, dinner will be at 6pm in the
main dining room. This will be the only meal during the retreat where we will not observe silence. After dinner,
retreatants will attend an orientation meeting about the retreat. In this meeting, we will discuss the retreat
schedule, what to expect during the retreat, discuss silence during meals and the availability of spiritual direction
for retreatants. After orientation, you will enter the silence until the conclusion of the retreat on Sunday.
WHAT DO I DO DURING A SILENT RETREAT?
One of the most important points of making a silent retreat is to accept the invitation to move away from the
culture of “doing”. In a retreat time, you may suddenly notice how tired you are, so you may engage in things
like resting, listening, watching, simply being still in body and spirit or enjoying the outdoors, sitting or walking in
nature, visiting the outdoor chapel, walking the labyrinth, etc. We discourage you from bringing books to read
for the retreat. That is not experiencing the silence, which is the point of giving yourself this time.
RETREATANT’S COMMITMENTS
The retreatant commits to enter and observe the silence, to let go of outside communication and to be open to
how the movement of the Divine may occur during this sacred time of silence.
A silent retreat takes place in complete silence, as the name suggests. When Jesus sent his disciples out, he told
them to take nothing with them for the journey for he knew there was nothing they would need except to be
open to the Spirit. The same is true for a silent retreat. During this time, you allow yourself to detach from your
normal life routines and rituals and willingly submit to the silence of the retreat. This means you will intentionally
let go of communications and connections (no emails, texts or phone calls) for the duration of the retreat in
order to be in and experience the silence. In doing so, you commit that you will enter the silence completely and
not engage with the “outside world”; rather, you will focus on what the silence brings you and what you notice
happening with and to you in it.
HOW DOES THIS RETREAT WORK?
Retreatants will arrive on Friday and check in at 3pm. After settling into your room, dinner will be at 6pm in the
main dining room. This will be the only meal during the retreat where we will not observe silence. After dinner,
retreatants will attend an orientation meeting about the retreat. In this meeting, we will discuss the retreat
schedule, what to expect during the retreat, discuss silence during meals and the availability of spiritual direction
for retreatants. After orientation, you will enter the silence until the conclusion of the retreat on Sunday.
WHAT DO I DO DURING A SILENT RETREAT?
One of the most important points of making a silent retreat is to accept the invitation to move away from the
culture of “doing”. In a retreat time, you may suddenly notice how tired you are, so you may engage in things
like resting, listening, watching, simply being still in body and spirit or enjoying the outdoors, sitting or walking in
nature, visiting the outdoor chapel, walking the labyrinth, etc. We discourage you from bringing books to read
for the retreat. That is not experiencing the silence, which is the point of giving yourself this time.
RETREATANT’S COMMITMENTS
The retreatant commits to enter and observe the silence, to let go of outside communication and to be open to
how the movement of the Divine may occur during this sacred time of silence.
Summer 2022
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WORLD ON FIRE SPIRITUAL DIRECTION FORMATION PROGRAM
In affiliation with The Emmaus Center for Spirituality Presents Continuing Education Opportunities For Spiritual Directors and Supervisors June 13 - 15, 2022 Registration is Closed |
World on Fire Spiritual Direction Formation Program, the formation and educational affiliate of The Emmaus Center for Spirituality, is pleased to announce the following in-person or virtual offerings for our annual ongoing formation opportunity for spiritual directors and supervisors. Please see below for details.
About The Workshops
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The Fourth Week of the Spiritual Exercises and the Contemplation to Attain the Love of God: Presenter, James M. Bowler, SJ
This workshop will explore the meaning of the Fourth Week grace, “to rejoice intensely because of the great joy and the glory of Christ Our Lord.” Initially, we will explore this in the context of the Exercises and then move to how spiritual directors might experience this movement in ongoing direction with their directees. The Contemplatio will be examined not only as a conclusion to The Spiritual Exercises but also as a pathway toward continued growth in one’s spiritual journey through life. |
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Dreams and Spiritual Direction:
Presenter, Brother Don Bisson, FMS This workshop will provide tools and theory to integrate dream work in a spiritual direction practice. The spiritual direction process is then enhanced by a corresponding conscious journey in dialogue with the unconscious. As the spiritual journey coincides with individuation, there exists the potential for a profound conversion experience. Dreams are the symbol systems which best express for the individuation process to wholeness. This transformation can be expressed within interior change, renewed and healthier relationships with self, others and God. |
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ELIGIBILITY
To fully benefit from these opportunities, we recommend participants:
To fully benefit from these opportunities, we recommend participants:
- Be graduates of, or students in, a spiritual direction or supervisory formation program
- Be in spiritual direction and supervision on a monthly basis
- If sitting with directees, be working with a trained, experienced supervisor on a monthly basis
OPTIONS/COSTS
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Option A: $210 [both workshops in-person] Participate in person at both opportunities listed below: 1. Fr. James M. Bowler, SJ: 4th Week of the Spiritual Exercises & Contemplation to Attain the Love of God
2. Brother Don Bisson: Dreams and Spiritual Direction
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Option B: $155 [one workshop in-person] Participate in person at one of opportunities listed below: 1. Fr. James M. Bowler, SJ: 4th Week of the Spiritual Exercises & Contemplation to Attain the Love of God
2. Brother Don Bisson, FMS: Dreams and Spiritual Direction
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Option C: $105 [both workshops virtually] Participate virtually in both opportunities listed in Option A. |
Option D: $80 [one workshop virtually] Participate virtually in one of two opportunities listed in Option B. |
Option E: Access to Recorded Versions of Workshop[s]
Access to recording of both workshops: $105
Access to recording of one workshop $80
Access to recording of both workshops: $105
Access to recording of one workshop $80
WHERE
IN PERSON: St. Francis Springs Prayer Center, 477 Grogan Rd., Stoneville, NC
VIRTUALLY: Via Zoom [You will need the Zoom App to participate; link will be sent to confirmed registrants approximately one week prior to workshop]
IN PERSON: St. Francis Springs Prayer Center, 477 Grogan Rd., Stoneville, NC
VIRTUALLY: Via Zoom [You will need the Zoom App to participate; link will be sent to confirmed registrants approximately one week prior to workshop]
REGISTRATION Registration is now closed!
To register, please scroll down to the registration section and indicate which Option A, B, C or D you prefer.
Registration Deadline: May 27, 2022
To register, please scroll down to the registration section and indicate which Option A, B, C or D you prefer.
Registration Deadline: May 27, 2022
PAYMENT
You may make payment as follows:
You may make payment as follows:
- To pay online, simply scroll down to the Pay Online Here section below and follow the payment prompts.
- If paying by check, please make your check payable to "Emmaus Center for Spirituality" and mail your check to Emmaus Center for Spirituality, 9716 Rea Road, Suite B-60, Charlotte, NC. 28277. Please indicate "Option ?" in the memo portion of your check.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Registration fees are per person. These materials are for your own personal use and we ask that you do not share these materials.
- All materials presented in these workshops are copyrighted.
- All registrants will receive a copy of the workshop(s) recording(s) for which they are registered to download for their personal use.
PAY ONLINE HERE
Option A [both workshops in person]
$210.00
Attend both events in person
- 4th Week of Spiritual Exercises & Contemplation to Attain the Love of God, James M. Bowler, SJ and
- Dreams & Spiritual Direction, Brother Don Bisson, FMS
Option B [one workshop in person]
$155.00
Attend one event in person
- 4th Week of Spiritual Exercises & Contemplation to Attain the Love of God, James M. Bowler, SJ or
- Dreams & Spiritual Direction, Brother Don Bisson, FMS
Option C [both workshops virtually]
$105.00
Attend both events virtually
1. 4th Week of Spiritual Exercises & Contemplation to Attain the Love of God, James M. Bowler, SJ and
2. Dreams & Spiritual Direction, Brother Don Bisson, FMS
DONATIONS: Your tax deductible donations support the work of the Center and the World on Fire Formation Program for Spiritual Directors, which helps sustain the ministry at the center of our Mission and Vision.
Spring 2022
Continuing Education Series: Resistance In The Director
Saturday, April 23, 2022, 9:30AM to Noon
Registration Closed
The Emmaus Center is sponsoring this virtual continuing education offering on Resistance In The Director. In this workshop, we will explore the notion of resistance in a spiritual director, how it manifests and how it may impact the relationship with the directee. This workshop will involve lecture, small group discussions, reflection and time for questions and answers. James M. Bowler, SJ will be our presenter.
This offering will be recorded for those that cannot attend on the day of the event. The recording will be available for two months after the event for all those who have registered. The link for viewing will be sent out to all registered participants.
COURSE MATERIALS:
Participants might want to have a notebook or utilize a pc/tablet for note taking.
Participants might want to have a notebook or utilize a pc/tablet for note taking.
ELIGIBILITY
To benefit from this experience, participants should:
To benefit from this experience, participants should:
- Be graduates of or students in a spiritual direction formation program
- Be serving as a trained supervisor of spiritual directors
- Be in spiritual direction on a monthly basis
- If sitting with directees, be working with a trained, experienced supervisor on a monthly basis
WHEN
Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 9:30AM to Noon via Zoom
Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 9:30AM to Noon via Zoom
WHERE
This is a virtual event on Zoom. A link will be sent to all registrants a few days in advance of the workshop.
This is a virtual event on Zoom. A link will be sent to all registrants a few days in advance of the workshop.
FEE
The fee for this continuing education offering is as follows:
Non-Members: $65.00 Members: $45.00
The fee for this continuing education offering is as follows:
Non-Members: $65.00 Members: $45.00
PAYMENT
You may make payment as follows:
You may make payment as follows:
- To pay online, simply scroll down to the Pay Online Here section below and follow the payment prompts.
- If paying by check, please make your check payable to "Emmaus Center for Spirituality" and mail your check to Emmaus Center for Spirituality, 9716 Rea Road, Suite B-60, Charlotte, NC. 28277. Please indicate "CE" in the memo portion of your check.
PRESENTER
Rev. James M. Bowler, SJ
Fr. Jim is assigned to Campion Retreat Center in Weston, MA where he continues to provide spiritual direction, supervision of spiritual directors and working as part of retreat teams offering silent directed retreats. Prior to this assignment, Fr. Jim served as pastoral minister at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Charlotte, NC, focusing on spiritual direction, supervision of spiritual directors, offering the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and his role in promulgating Fairfield University’s Spiritual Direction Formation Program, where he also serves as an instructor. Fr. Jim served for more than 20 years in the area of spiritual direction as director of Campion Renewal Center, executive director of the National Jesuit Retreat and Renewal Ministries and as a staff member at the Guelph Center of Spirituality in Ontario, where he was responsible for training and supervising spiritual directors in the Ignatian tradition.
Rev. James M. Bowler, SJ
Fr. Jim is assigned to Campion Retreat Center in Weston, MA where he continues to provide spiritual direction, supervision of spiritual directors and working as part of retreat teams offering silent directed retreats. Prior to this assignment, Fr. Jim served as pastoral minister at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Charlotte, NC, focusing on spiritual direction, supervision of spiritual directors, offering the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and his role in promulgating Fairfield University’s Spiritual Direction Formation Program, where he also serves as an instructor. Fr. Jim served for more than 20 years in the area of spiritual direction as director of Campion Renewal Center, executive director of the National Jesuit Retreat and Renewal Ministries and as a staff member at the Guelph Center of Spirituality in Ontario, where he was responsible for training and supervising spiritual directors in the Ignatian tradition.
Pay Online Here
Past Offerings
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The Enneagram and Spiritual Direction ~ A Virtual Workshop for Spiritual Directors and Supervisors Training Completed - Registration Closed
Engaging the Enneagram in spiritual direction and supervision, including:
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Supervisory Training For Spiritual Directors
Offered by Together in the Mystery Training Completed - Registration Closed The Emmaus Center for Spirituality is pleased to sponsor an important program being offered on the East coast for spiritual directors. If you are an experienced spiritual director serving in the ministry of direction and sense a call to serve as a supervisor of spiritual directors, we would encourage you to explore the Together in the Mystery Program. This is a well-established supervisory training program in partnership with San Francisco Theological Seminary. |
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If you have any questions or need additional information about Emmaus Center for Spirituality programs/events listed above, please email us info@emmauscenterforspirituality.com or call us at 980-505-5342.