The Emmaus Center for Spirituality is pleased to sponsor the following programs:
Winter, 2021
Rend Your Hearts ~ Ignatian Guided Lenten Retreat
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" ...rend your hearts... Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love" (Joel 2:12-13)
You are invited to participate in a six-week Lenten journey through guided scripture readings and sharing. This retreat may be made in an individual format or group format (see important information below to help you discern if this type of retreat may be for you) |
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When:
Group Format Retreat Option
6 consecutive Tuesdays evenings: 7pm-8:30pm, February 16th – March 23rd
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6 consecutive Wednesday mornings: 10am-11:30am, February 17th – March 24th
Group Format Retreat Option
6 consecutive Tuesdays evenings: 7pm-8:30pm, February 16th – March 23rd
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6 consecutive Wednesday mornings: 10am-11:30am, February 17th – March 24th
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Morning Sessions:
Wednesdays ~ 10:00AM until 11:30AM
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Evening Sessions:
Tuesdays ~ 7:00PM until 8:30PM
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Individual Format Retreat Option
6 consecutive weekly meetings at agreed upon times with the director
6 consecutive weekly meetings at agreed upon times with the director
Where: The Group Retreat is being offered virtually via Zoom. The Individual Retreat is being offered via Zoom and/or phone. You will need the Zoom app in order to participate. When your registration is received, you will receive a Zoom link, via email, for the sessions.
Registration/Deadline/Fees: Please complete the registration form below and click on "Submit" to complete your registration. Select morning, evening or individual retreat option.
- Group Retreat $5.00 per session Total $30.00
- Individual Retreat $10.00 per session Total $60.00
Retreat Guides
Antoinette Okala Enohmbi serves as a spiritual director in Charlotte, NC and is an active member of Spiritual Directors International. Antoinette holds a B.A. degree in Psychology. Her perspective and understanding of God’s love and presence is built from her personal life experiences, her work as a counselor and special-education teacher and her completion of the four year Fairfield University Spiritual Formation program. In addition, she has a strong background in Ignatian spirituality and currently serves as a mentor with the Spiritual Direction Formation program currently sponsored by Fairfield University. Antoinette is open and available to journey with individuals who are seeking a deeper and more personal relationship with God and want to find God’s presence within them and in their daily life. She is available to meet via phone, Zoom or Skype. Please reach her directly at: antoinetteabe@yahoo.com or 301-404-4261.
Karen Scully is completing her final year of spiritual director in formation in Fairfield University’s four-year Spiritual Direction Formation Program. After retiring from a career in medicine, she and her family moved to Charlotte where they became parishioners of St. Matthew Church. Karen became a pastoral care minister and also became involved in the Special Religious Education (SPRED) program at St. Matthew. SPRED welcomes those with intellectual and developmental challenges into full participation in the faith community of St. Matthew. The goal of SPRED is to help children as well as adults increase their awareness of God in their lives, as well as develop an awareness of themselves as an integral part of the parish community. Karen offers spiritual direction to all who are interested in deepening their relationship with God in their day-to-day lives, and also offers spiritual companionship to those with intellectual challenges. She also has a Master’s degree in Ethics and is a member of Spiritual Director’s International. At present, Karen offers spiritual direction by phone or Zoom. She may be reached at scully.karen@gmail.com.
Maria Griffin serves as a spiritual director in Charlotte, NC. She is a graduate of Fairfield University’s four-year Spiritual Direction Formation Program and is trained in offering the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. She is also currently enrolled in the Together in the Mystery supervision program as a supervisor intern with an anticipated graduation date of June, 2020. She has participated in numerous ministries at St. Matthew including Living Your Strengths, Called and Gifted, CRHP and has served as a catechist for 6 years. Maria is available for one-on-one spiritual direction or individual supervision. Maria is a member of Spiritual Directors International. Reach Maria Griffin directly at: mariagriffin1213@gmail.com.
Antoinette Okala Enohmbi serves as a spiritual director in Charlotte, NC and is an active member of Spiritual Directors International. Antoinette holds a B.A. degree in Psychology. Her perspective and understanding of God’s love and presence is built from her personal life experiences, her work as a counselor and special-education teacher and her completion of the four year Fairfield University Spiritual Formation program. In addition, she has a strong background in Ignatian spirituality and currently serves as a mentor with the Spiritual Direction Formation program currently sponsored by Fairfield University. Antoinette is open and available to journey with individuals who are seeking a deeper and more personal relationship with God and want to find God’s presence within them and in their daily life. She is available to meet via phone, Zoom or Skype. Please reach her directly at: antoinetteabe@yahoo.com or 301-404-4261.
Karen Scully is completing her final year of spiritual director in formation in Fairfield University’s four-year Spiritual Direction Formation Program. After retiring from a career in medicine, she and her family moved to Charlotte where they became parishioners of St. Matthew Church. Karen became a pastoral care minister and also became involved in the Special Religious Education (SPRED) program at St. Matthew. SPRED welcomes those with intellectual and developmental challenges into full participation in the faith community of St. Matthew. The goal of SPRED is to help children as well as adults increase their awareness of God in their lives, as well as develop an awareness of themselves as an integral part of the parish community. Karen offers spiritual direction to all who are interested in deepening their relationship with God in their day-to-day lives, and also offers spiritual companionship to those with intellectual challenges. She also has a Master’s degree in Ethics and is a member of Spiritual Director’s International. At present, Karen offers spiritual direction by phone or Zoom. She may be reached at scully.karen@gmail.com.
Maria Griffin serves as a spiritual director in Charlotte, NC. She is a graduate of Fairfield University’s four-year Spiritual Direction Formation Program and is trained in offering the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. She is also currently enrolled in the Together in the Mystery supervision program as a supervisor intern with an anticipated graduation date of June, 2020. She has participated in numerous ministries at St. Matthew including Living Your Strengths, Called and Gifted, CRHP and has served as a catechist for 6 years. Maria is available for one-on-one spiritual direction or individual supervision. Maria is a member of Spiritual Directors International. Reach Maria Griffin directly at: mariagriffin1213@gmail.com.
The following information is provided to 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 Lent) which will be provided to each retreatant and will 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 the noticing of the movement of the Spirit as you experience it.
How does an Individual Guided Retreat Work?
Individuals who wish to make a guided retreat will meet with a spiritual director, someone who is trained and has made a similar retreat, once a week for one hour for the duration of the retreat. Your director will provide you with materials for each week of the retreat. The first meeting will be to orient you to the retreat, address any questions you may have and to discuss times, days and location to meet that work best for both you and your director.
How does a Group Guided Retreat Work?
People who prefer a group environment for a retreat will meet as a group with a spiritual director, someone who is trained and has made a similar retreat, once a week for 1.5 hours for the duration of the retreat. The director will provide you with materials for each week of the retreat. The first meeting will be to orient you to the retreat and address any questions you may have.
What are the Retreat Commitments?
Whether you are making an individual or group retreat, the commitments are the same: pray consistently each day with the materials provided and meet one time a week each week of the retreat with your director or in your group.
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 Lent) which will be provided to each retreatant and will 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 the noticing of the movement of the Spirit as you experience it.
How does an Individual Guided Retreat Work?
Individuals who wish to make a guided retreat will meet with a spiritual director, someone who is trained and has made a similar retreat, once a week for one hour for the duration of the retreat. Your director will provide you with materials for each week of the retreat. The first meeting will be to orient you to the retreat, address any questions you may have and to discuss times, days and location to meet that work best for both you and your director.
How does a Group Guided Retreat Work?
People who prefer a group environment for a retreat will meet as a group with a spiritual director, someone who is trained and has made a similar retreat, once a week for 1.5 hours for the duration of the retreat. The director will provide you with materials for each week of the retreat. The first meeting will be to orient you to the retreat and address any questions you may have.
What are the Retreat Commitments?
Whether you are making an individual or group retreat, the commitments are the same: pray consistently each day with the materials provided and meet one time a week each week of the retreat with your director or in your group.
Questions: Please contact Karen Scully at scully.karen@gmail.com
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The Enneagram and Spiritual Direction ~ A Virtual Workshop for Spiritual Directors and Supervisors
Engaging the Enneagram in spiritual direction and supervision, including:
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Course Materials:
Handouts and materials will be provided by Presenter. Participants might want to have a notebook or utilize a pc/tablet for note taking.
Handouts and materials will be provided by Presenter. Participants might want to have a notebook or utilize a pc/tablet for note taking.
Eligibility/Requirements:
To be eligible to participate, individuals must:
To be eligible to participate, individuals must:
- Be graduates of or students in a spiritual direction formation program
- Be practicing spiritual directors
When
This series will be held on three Saturday mornings as noted below:
This series will be held on three Saturday mornings as noted below:
- October 3, 2020, 10:00AM to 12:00PM
- November 14, 2020, 10:00AM to 12:00PM
- December 5, 2020, 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Where
This continuing education is being offered virtually via Zoom. You will need a desktop or laptop computer with a camera or tablet and a free Zoom account [basic account is free online]. Please visit zoom.us to check it out. You will receive your Zoom link after registration/payment is received.
This continuing education is being offered virtually via Zoom. You will need a desktop or laptop computer with a camera or tablet and a free Zoom account [basic account is free online]. Please visit zoom.us to check it out. You will receive your Zoom link after registration/payment is received.
Registration
To register please email, registration@emmauscenterforspirituality.com no later than September 30, 2020.
To register please email, registration@emmauscenterforspirituality.com no later than September 30, 2020.
Fee
Emmaus Members: $65 for all three [3] sessions. Non Members: $75.00 for all three [3} sessions.
Emmaus Members: $65 for all three [3] sessions. Non Members: $75.00 for all three [3} sessions.
Payment
Please make your check payable to Emmaus Center for Spirituality and mail it to
Emmaus Center for Spirituality, 10800 Sikes Place, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28277
Please make your check payable to Emmaus Center for Spirituality and mail it to
Emmaus Center for Spirituality, 10800 Sikes Place, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28277
Presenter: Rev. James M. Bowler, SJ
Father Jim is currently stationed at Campion Center in Weston, MA. For over thirty years he has been involved in the ministries of spiritual direction, training thereof , directed retreats and workshops promoting Ignatian spirituality. He enjoys extensive experience with the analytical psychology of Carl Jung and the faith development theory of James Fowler which he incorporates into his ministry of Ignatian spirituality. He has served on the staffs of Campion Renewal Center, The Guelph Center for Spirituality and founded the Murphy Center for Ignatian Spirituality at Fairfield University.
Presenter: Deborah Delano
Deborah serves as a trained, experienced spiritual director and supervisor in Charlotte, NC. She is a faculty member with the four-year Fairfield University Spiritual Direction Formation program and is a founding member of the Emmaus Center for Spirituality. Deborah completed her supervisory formation through the Together in the Mystery program and is a member of Spiritual Directors International. Her spirituality is deeply Ignatian, and is flavored with the insights of depth psychology, especially the work of Carl Jung. Deborah delights in companioning spiritual directors who seek contemplative, director-centered supervision in order to open more deeply to the presence and working of the Holy in themselves and their directees. Deborah also invites directors to the creative use of the Enneagram in their ministry and personal spiritual growth. Reach Deborah Delano directly at: sparrowabbey@gmail.com
Father Jim is currently stationed at Campion Center in Weston, MA. For over thirty years he has been involved in the ministries of spiritual direction, training thereof , directed retreats and workshops promoting Ignatian spirituality. He enjoys extensive experience with the analytical psychology of Carl Jung and the faith development theory of James Fowler which he incorporates into his ministry of Ignatian spirituality. He has served on the staffs of Campion Renewal Center, The Guelph Center for Spirituality and founded the Murphy Center for Ignatian Spirituality at Fairfield University.
Presenter: Deborah Delano
Deborah serves as a trained, experienced spiritual director and supervisor in Charlotte, NC. She is a faculty member with the four-year Fairfield University Spiritual Direction Formation program and is a founding member of the Emmaus Center for Spirituality. Deborah completed her supervisory formation through the Together in the Mystery program and is a member of Spiritual Directors International. Her spirituality is deeply Ignatian, and is flavored with the insights of depth psychology, especially the work of Carl Jung. Deborah delights in companioning spiritual directors who seek contemplative, director-centered supervision in order to open more deeply to the presence and working of the Holy in themselves and their directees. Deborah also invites directors to the creative use of the Enneagram in their ministry and personal spiritual growth. Reach Deborah Delano directly at: sparrowabbey@gmail.com
Late Winter, 2020 & Spring 2021
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Information will be posted soon...
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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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Program Specifics
This program is conducted in a contemplative atmosphere, one that emphasizes not simply information but personal and professional transformation. Rather than expecting students to be away from their life responsibilities and commitments for weeks at a time, Together in the Mystery schedules instruction in three parts:
This program is conducted in a contemplative atmosphere, one that emphasizes not simply information but personal and professional transformation. Rather than expecting students to be away from their life responsibilities and commitments for weeks at a time, Together in the Mystery schedules instruction in three parts:
- A beginning 3-day practicum held over a long weekend at a seminary or retreat center.
- A year of mentoring over the telephone or via audio/video conferencing. Mentoring is divided into 8 sessions over the course of 12 months.
- A closing 3-day practicum, also held over long a weekend at the same location as year one.
Eligibility/Requirements
Minimum eligibility requirements for the program are:
Minimum eligibility requirements for the program are:
- Three to five years’ experience as a spiritual director.
- Three to five years’ working with a supervisor.
- Be in spiritual direction for a minimum of five years.
- Have reference letters from your current spiritual director and supervisor.
- Ability to commit to the requirements of the program in their entirety.
When
This program will be offered as follows:
Friday, June 21, 2019 - Sunday, June 23, 2019
This program will be offered as follows:
Friday, June 21, 2019 - Sunday, June 23, 2019
- Program begins at 8:45am on June 21 and concludes on June 23 @ 3:00PM
- Program begins at 8:45am on June 26 and concludes on June 28 @ 3:00PM
Where
This program will be offered at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center is located at 477 Grogan Road, Stoneville, NC 27048. For more information about St. Francis Springs, please visit their website by clicking here.
This program will be offered at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center is located at 477 Grogan Road, Stoneville, NC 27048. For more information about St. Francis Springs, please visit their website by clicking here.
Application/Registration ~ Application deadline, March 1, 2019
We encourage early application as space is limited. For information on costs, detailed requirements for acceptance, please visit the program website at: www.togetherinthemystery.org or email at info@togetherinthemystery.org or call at 415-686-7889.
We encourage early application as space is limited. For information on costs, detailed requirements for acceptance, please visit the program website at: www.togetherinthemystery.org or email at info@togetherinthemystery.org or call at 415-686-7889.
Costs
Fees for application and tuition can be found at www.togetherinthemystery.org and are payable directly to Together in the Mystery.
Fees for application and tuition can be found at www.togetherinthemystery.org and are payable directly to Together in the Mystery.
Lodging/Meals
To arrange lodging, contact Ann Bauer directly at St. Francis Springs at 336-573-3751. Costs for lodging/meals are payable directly to St. Francis Springs.
To arrange lodging, contact Ann Bauer directly at St. Francis Springs at 336-573-3751. Costs for lodging/meals are payable directly to St. Francis Springs.
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.