The Emmaus Center for Spirituality is pleased to sponsor the following programs:
Winter, 2020
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Come Let Us Adore Him ~ Ignatian Guided Advent Retreat
On that day a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse and from his roots a bud shall blossom (Isaiah 11:1). In what way do I want to come to my Lord and adore Him? Please join us on a four week advent journey through guided scripture readings and sharing as we prepare ourselves to celebrate and receive our savior, Jesus Christ, in our hearts. This retreat is being offered free at no charge via Zoom as a gift in celebration the birth of our Lord. Your retreat guides will be spiritual directors, Antoinette Enohmbi and Karen Scully, trained in Ignatian Spirituality. |
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When: This retreat will be offered weekly on four consecutive dates as follows:
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Daytime Sessions: Wednesdays ~ 10:00AM until 11:30AM
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Evening Sessions: Tuesdays ~ 7:00PM until 8:30PM
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Where: This presentation is being offered virtually via Zoom. You will need the Zoom app in order to participate. When your registration is received, you will receive a link, via email, for the sessions.
Registration: This is a free retreat. Please complete the registration form below and click on "Submit" to complete your registration. Select either daytime or evening sessions.
Deadline to register: Friday, November 13, 2020
Deadline to register: Friday, November 13, 2020
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.
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.
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.