The Emmaus Center for Spirituality is pleased to sponsor the following programs:
Fall, 2021
A SILENT RETREAT WEEKEND
What
This is a silent retreat for individuals who want to have an abbreviated retreat experience and/or for 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 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.
See below for additional information: "Is This Retreat for Me?"
This is a silent retreat for individuals who want to have an abbreviated retreat experience and/or for 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 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.
See below for additional information: "Is This Retreat for Me?"
When
- Friday, November 5, 2021 to Sunday, November 7, 2011
- Friday
- Check In at 3:00PM
- Dinner at 6:00PM
- Retreat Begins at 7:00PM
- Sunday
- Retreat Ends with Lunch at 12:00PM
- Friday
Where
St. Francis Springs Prayer Center, 477 Grogan Road, Stoneville, NC. 27048
St. Francis Springs Prayer Center, 477 Grogan Road, Stoneville, NC. 27048
Reservations
Registration closes on October 22, 2021. To make a reservation please visit the Saint Francis Springs Prayer Center website at: https://www.stfrancis.today/ or call (336) 573-3751.
Registration closes on October 22, 2021. To make a reservation please visit the Saint Francis Springs Prayer Center website at: https://www.stfrancis.today/ or call (336) 573-3751.
Costs
St. Francis Springs Prayer Center is offering a special rate for individuals who want to make this retreat. The cost for the retreat is $200 for the weekend. This includes lodging and meals.
St. Francis Springs Prayer Center is offering a special rate for individuals who want to make this retreat. The cost for the retreat is $200 for the weekend. This includes lodging and meals.
Questions
Please contact info@emmauscenterforspirituality.com
Please contact info@emmauscenterforspirituality.com
Is This Retreat For Me?
To help you discern whether this experience might be beneficial for you, we offer the following information for your consideration.
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 is happening with and to you in it.
How Does This Retreat Work?
Retreatants will arrive on Friday and check in starting 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 a book or books to read. That is not experiencing the silence,
which is the point of giving yourself this time.
Spiritual Direction
During a silent retreat, the opportunity to meet with an experienced, trained spiritual director is
often 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 questions 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 takes place in a
safe setting.
What Are the 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 is happening with and to you in it.
How Does This Retreat Work?
Retreatants will arrive on Friday and check in starting 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 a book or books to read. That is not experiencing the silence,
which is the point of giving yourself this time.
Spiritual Direction
During a silent retreat, the opportunity to meet with an experienced, trained spiritual director is
often 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 questions 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 takes place in a
safe setting.
What Are the 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.
Spring 2022
Save The Date
[Date Change] ~ March 26 2022, 9:30AM to Noon
Continuing Education Series: Resistance In The Director
The Emmaus Center will be sponsoring this virtual continuing education offering on Resistance In The Director. The workshop will explore the notion of resistance in a spiritual director and how that may impact the relationship with a directee. Our presenter is Fr. James M. Bowler, SJ.
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.
Watch this space for more details soon
Past Offerings
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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
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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.