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Living Water Phone: (207) 872-2370 info@retreatinmaine.com |
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Retreats and programs
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| September 2010 |
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“If each day
falls - inside each night - there exists a well - where clarity is
imprisoned. In this poem, Pablo Neruda hints at the connection between poetry and spirituality. Participants will sit on the rim of their own wells and receive and celebrate the light of their own spirituality. A variety of poets will allow us to explore aspects of spirituality related to clarity, meaning and balance. Participants are invited to bring a copy of their two favorite poems. Time for reading poetry along with discussion and silence will be integrated throughout the retreat. Marguerite Stapleton is a spirituality consultant providing resources in spirituality for individuals, groups and organizations through Wisdom’s Works. She loves to engage people in reflective conversations, rituals, and centering. Marguerite served as the Vice-President for Mission Effectiveness at St. Mary’s Health System from 1993-2009. Elizabeth Keene serves as Vice President for Mission Effectiveness for St. Mary’s Health System in Lewiston, Maine. Her background is in pastoral counseling and end-of-life care having served as Coordinator for Spiritual and Bereavement Care at Johns Hopkins Home Hospice in Baltimore, MD and then as Bereavement Coordinator for the pediatric palliative care program at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.
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Are you struggling with the loss of
a loved one? An on-going support group may be helpful. Join us
in a safe environment where you can tell your story, share your thoughts and
feelings, ask faith questions, find acceptance and validation, and even just
listen. Men and women are welcome. Danielle Bartz, M.Div. A Minnesota native, Danielle is a staff chaplain at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Waterville. Prior to moving to Maine she trained in various hospitals in Missouri and Minnesota. She is a member of the United Church of Christ and is on-track for ordination within that denomination. Her passion is to be a visible reminder of God's love and care for people in the midst of difficult experiences and good. Jan Osborn serves as Lay leader and Parish Nurse coordinator at the Oakland Sidney United Methodist Church. She retired in 2009 after 7yrs as Bereavement Services coordinator for Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area. Line Rioux, CSJ is the Director of LWSC. Sr. Line holds a Certificate in Spiritual Direction and Directed Retreats from Creighton University, and a Masters degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University of Chicago. Sr. Line has more than 20 years of experience in parish ministry, including at the Parish of the Holy Spirit in Waterville, and most recently at Our Lady Star of the Sea on Staten Island, NY.
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| October 2010 |
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Philosopher Ken
Wilber's Integral Theory provides an integrated approach to physical health,
emotional balance, mental clarity and spiritual awakening. This workshop
introduces Integral Theory and its practical applications with an emphasis
on the spiritual life. This workshop (or attendance at a previous Wilber
program) is a pre-requisite for future days on Integral Theory.
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Have you ever
wondered why you get caught up in the same old behaviors in spite of your
self-knowledge and understanding? The Enneagram, with roots in ancient
spiritual wisdom and modern psychology, is a profound system for identifying
our core personality type and dealing with the dynamics of personality that
inhibit preferred behaviors. This workshop will provide you with clarity
regarding your personality type, and pathways to grow.
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Directed retreats
are silent with an optional daily meeting with a spiritual director for
about ½ hour. The remainder of the day is spent alone in prayer and
reflection. Jack Seery is a member of Unity Church of Greater Portland. He has been a spiritual director and retreat leader for 35 years. While in Boston, he was part of the Catholic Worker community, serving the homeless and engaging in acts of non-violent resistance to weapons of mass destruction. He presently lives in Waterboro, Maine.
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This weekend
retreat will explore various spiritual practices (Lectio Divina, Walking the
Labyrinth, Centering Prayer, Meditation, Journaling) and their intersection
and relationship with the principles of recovery. Each "Conference" time
will include introduction to and experience of a different spiritual
practice, as well as time for individual meditation and small group
discussion.
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| November 2010 |
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Fr. Mike Seavey
will present an introduction to St. Matthew, and the evangelist's major
themes. There will be four sessions in this presentation - the Background of
St. Matthew's World: the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem and the
impact on church/synagogue relationships; the Sermon on the Mount; the
Parables of the Kingdom and God's mercy; the Passion Narrative proclaiming
the Lord's death and resurrection.
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The purpose of
this retreat is to rediscover who you are in connection to the work you do
in the world. Courage and Renewal retreats, developed by educator and Quaker
Parker Palmer, encourage people to deepen their sense of purpose and
meaning, expand their capacity to listen and be present, improve their
ability to build trustworthy relationships, and find more courage to live
authentically. Participants in these retreats report renewed passion for
work and a deeper commitment to serving others. They gain greater clarity
about their vocation and are inspired to do their best work with the
students, patients, clients, families, and communities they serve.
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In this two-day
retreat, working intimately in the give and take of a small group setting,
we will make use of individual, partnered and group exercises that gently
invite and awaken our own immediate capacity for conscious loving presence.
We will also look at the practice of conscious loving presence in the
teachings of Jesus, the Buddha, and other spiritual traditions. In addition,
the retreat will integrate periods of qi gong movement exercises to help
relax the energy field and open the heart. This retreat will expand on last
year's workshop of the same name, though that workshop is not a
prerequisite.
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We will clear
twigs from trails, maintain the labyrinth, and put the perennial gardens to
bed for the winter. Sometimes we have perennials to share. Bring your boots
and work gloves. We will provide the tools and a hearty lunch. This is a
great volunteer opportunity for youth and service groups. Come when you can,
leave when you must. Free. Call to pre-register for free lunch. |
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WAKE UP and spend
leisure time in God's playground. Leisure is intentionally enjoying life
without having to be functional or productive. We can learn to be more
receptive, more open, more peaceful and more ready to recognize the many
gifts in our life. This retreat invites us, through prayer and child-like
play to discover things, as if for the first time, full of awe at the most
ordinary events of life.
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This workshop applies philosopher Ken Wilber's Integral Theory to hotly debated issues including politics, terrorism, science, religion, and global warming. The goal is to break through the deadlock of polarized opinions into a new integrated vision that honors the partial truth of all views and points toward a new synthesis for the well-being of our troubled planet. (Prior attendance at an introductory Ken Wilber workshop required). David Peloquin has been a consciousness and meditation teacher for over 15 years. He is an author, illustrator, and internationally known folk musician and recording artist. He lectures on many subjects, including Ken Wilber, Eckhart Tolle, and Spiral Dynamics.
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| December 2010 |
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Focusing on some
of the principal figures of the Christmas story, we will reflect on the
life-lessons they can teach us for our spiritual journey. Through
presentation, personal reflection and sharing, retreatants will deepen their
own inner faith journey and open themselves to a meaningful and holy
Christmas.
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| January 2011 |
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What are the
spiritual needs of maturing adults? How do we meet these needs? We will
spend time together exploring keys to living a vital life each day. To help
us do this we will look at some case studies of mature adults who are
examples of powerful living.
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The ancient
Tibetan practice of Tonglen meditation directs and strengthens our heart's
capacity to remain compassionately present - even for those things we resist
or don't think we can handle. We learn to develop a heart that is able to
embrace both the suffering of others and the suffering and conflicts that we
feel within ourselves, while enlarging our capacity to integrate, to heal,
and to bless. It is integral to Paul's teaching of conscious loving
presence.
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Explore the
parallels of knitting and meditation during a weekend of relaxation and
inspiration. Together we will look at ways that one begins to be mindful in
everyday life and examine how time spent with our handiwork contributes to
both the experience and expression of mindfulness. We will consider how
knitting enriches our lives, our communities and the world. Our weekend of
knit time will be interspersed with afternoon tea, fantastic meals, and
optional in and outdoor activities such as walking, snowshoeing, and yoga.
Massage is also available for an additional charge. Don't know how to knit?
Join us anyway. We'll teach you.
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"It is an addiction of the first order that we feel we must always be filling up our spaces," writes Gerald May. Addiction goes deeper than attachment to substances. In our desire for love, meaning, even the sacred, we are "always…filling up our spaces" only to feel empty. How do we free ourselves to be present to the love that is always available to us? As we explore these ideas, we will practice some of the exercises offered in The Awakened Heart: Living Beyond Addiction. Prior knowledge of the book is not necessary. Karen Foley, is a Unitarian Universalist minister, spiritual director and retreat leader who served congregations for eighteen years in Massachusetts before moving to Maine, where she focuses on spiritual direction, retreats and writing poetry and prose. She completed the Shalem Institute's spiritual guidance program and the Shalem's program for retreat and group leaders. Her reflective writing has appeared in the Portland Press Herald's Religion and Values section, various denominational publications and the journal of Spiritual Directors International.
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| February 2011 |
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Are you
struggling with the loss of a loved one? An on-going support group may be
helpful. Join us in a safe environment where you can tell your story, share
your thoughts and feelings, ask faith questions, find acceptance and
validation, and even just listen. Men and women are welcome. Jan Osborne serves as Lay leader and Parish Nurse coordinator at the Oakland Sidney United Methodist Church. She retired in 2009 after 7yrs as Bereavement Services coordinator for Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area. Line Rioux, CSJ is the Director of LWSC. Sr. Line holds a Certificate in Spiritual Direction and Directed Retreats from Creighton University, and a Masters degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University of Chicago. Sr. Line has more than 20 years of experience in parish ministry, including at the Parish of the Holy Spirit in Waterville, and most recently at Our Lady Star of the Sea on Staten Island, NY.
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This workshop
will explore silence and compassion as two essential components of the
spiritual journey. How are these dimensions of the journey experienced in
our daily lives? Where do we find resistance to these movements? How might
we respond? We will utilize the Gospel of John and the insights of Ken
Wilber to answer these questions.
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Michael will guide men to a greater understanding of 11th Step Work and optimal spiritual growth by utilizing knowledge of their personality type as defined by the Enneagram (Ennea means "nine", and gram means "types.") This weekend will provide men with numerous tools for expanding 11th step work. Michael Naylor, M.Ed, CCS, LADC is the Clinical Director of Serenity House in Portland, Maine. He also runs Men's spiritual transformation and intimacy groups at Health, Education and Training Institute in Portland. In addition, he is an authorized Enneagram teacher from the Enneagram Institute in New York.
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Let's improve our
conscious contact with our Higher Power through group discussion and
personal reflection. Developing our relationship with a power greater than
ourselves will contribute to closer relationships with family and friends.
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| March 2011 |
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Our daily lives
(and photos) are brimming with "God moments." Faithbook photo albums help
you to see God's work in your life through pictures and stories. Learn about
crafting faith-themed albums and ways to introduce "faithbooking" into the
albums you've already created. This weekend is designed for those who
already enjoy scrapbooking and those who are interested in learning the
craft. The majority of the time is spent independently scrapping while
surrounded by others who share a passion for album making. The workshop
leader will offer ideas and teach new techniques. There will be optional
sharing time and "surprise" faithbooking gifts appear throughout the
weekend. Bring your album project and all your supplies. Products will also
be available for purchase.
Weekend: $185.00 (Fri
7pm-Sun 1pm)
Registration
with a deposit of $100.00
is due 10 business
days before the event.
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Directed retreats are silent with an optional daily meeting with a spiritual director for about ½ hour. The remainder of the day is spent alone in prayer and reflection. Jeannine Levasseur, CSJ holds an M.A. from St. Rose College in Albany, N.Y., a Certificate of Biblical Studies, and a specialization in prophets from the Center of Biblical Studies in San Paulo, Brazil. She holds a certificate in spiritual direction and retreat ministry from the Center for Religious Development in Cambridge, MA.
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Directed retreats
are silent with an optional daily meeting with a spiritual director for
about ½ hour. The remainder of the day is spent alone in prayer and
reflection.
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Lectio Divina, or
"Sacred Reading," is a way of being engaged with a text. It is a practice
both ancient and modern. We will explore a variety of texts from the world's
religions as well as "secular" poetry, where spirit often runs deep. We will
seek out how these passages speak particularly to who we are and where we
are at this time in our lives. This retreat will be experiential. You may
bring writing materials if you wish.
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Judith Viorst
writes of "Necessary Losses" in life, and that we have the power to choose
how we meet them. In contrast to a world that often asks us to deny the
darker emotions in our lives, such as grief, fear, anger and despair, we
will explore ways in which to befriend and even to surrender to them as our
teachers. Mindfulness and meditation exercises, along with centering prayer,
all offered in a quiet and supportive setting, will help us to gain inner
peace.
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The Enneagram,
with roots in ancient spiritual wisdom and modern psychology, is a profound
system for identifying our core personality type. This workshop will work
with a key transformation issue called the "Wake-Up Call" of each type. The
Wake-up call reveals the pivotal unconscious mechanism that moves each Type
away from their strengths and capacities. In addition, the path of
transformation for each Type will be presented.
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| April 2011 |
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Come join your
companions in recovery as we explore our spiritual lives! We will share
times of prayer & meditation, conversation, play, and laughter, as we look
at different ways to stay spiritually fit and connected to the God of our
understanding.
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This workshop
takes a fresh look at the joy of personal expression from the perspective of
philosopher Ken Wilber's Integral Theory. Whether you are a practicing
artist, crafter, musician, or writer, or a tentative artistic beginner, you
will find new inspiration for your creative endeavors. You do not have to be
a 'practicing' artist to participate. (Prior attendance at an introductory
Ken Wilber workshop required).
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| May 2011 |
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Together, we will
focus on the 11th step through input, prayer, quiet reflection and prayer
experiences. The power and beauty of God's grace alive within us and among
us will be reverenced as we share our experience, strength and hope in a
safe and sacred space.
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Spring Trail and
Grounds Maintenance Day We will clear
twigs from trails, maintain the labyrinth, and weed and mulch the perennial
gardens. Sometimes we have perennials to share. Bring your boots and work
gloves. We will provide the tools and a hearty lunch followed by a hammered
dulcimer concert with Harry Vayo. This is a great volunteer opportunity for
youth and service groups. Come when you can, leave when you must. Free.
Pre-register for free lunch. |
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Join us to share
and deepen your "Easter" experience and to explore an understanding of the
sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist from your personal
experience of them at the Easter Vigil. How do we live out these sacraments
in daily life? Through scripture, reflection and sharing we will unpack and
enrich our experience of the Easter Vigil and what it means to live fully
our Baptismal commitment.
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This workshop
will identify the patterns in each Enneagram Type which inhibit people from
having deeper and more meaningful relationships with their loved ones.
Participants will leave with the insight necessary to transform these
patterns of their personality.
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| June 2011 |
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"Minding the Ministry" Many scientists
and spiritual leaders agree today that we are moving from a materialistic,
rational view of reality to a fuller experience of the spiritual realm. We
are acquiring a broader ability to see and experience a movement into deeper
dimensions of the spiritual life.
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Come to the Sweet
Life Café® for a weekend with women of all ages to savor time with God and
with one another. Come with a friend, women in your church, or come alone
and make new friends. At Sweet Life Café you'll satisfy your cravings for
companions, God, and spiritual growth. It's a retreat you don't want to
miss! Together we will experience meaningful bible study, flavor-filled
activities, and scrumptiously delicious fun.
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Directed retreats
are silent with an optional daily meeting with a spiritual director. The
remainder of the day is spent alone in prayer and reflection. Daily liturgy
is celebrated.
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| July 2011 |
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Is the joy of
caring for another clouded by fatigue, stress, or weariness? Spiritual
fulfillment can be experienced in the midst of caring for another. In a
day-long program, we will explore the implications and experiences of
care-giver "burnout." From these mutual and shared experiences, we will move
forward to examine how our Spirits can be nurtured as caregivers.
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8-Day Directed Retreat Directed retreats are silent with an optional daily meeting with a spiritual director. The remainder of the day is spent alone in prayer and reflection. Daily liturgy is celebrated.
Other
guest directors as needed.
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| August 2011 |
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7-Day Guided Retreat Through the gift of creative re-imagining we will enter into conversations with and reflections on the lived experiences of women from the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures. Guided reflections will be followed by time for personal conversational prayer with these women and a later time in the day to share our conversations and to ritualize our journey. Nancy
Y. Sheridan, SASV
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Rev. William
Campbell, S.J.,
Line Rioux, CSJ
Registration Policy:
Deposits are non-refundable unless the program
is cancelled by Living Water Spiritual Center.
We require a minimum of 10 participants to hold a retreat.
We reserve the right to cancel programs that have not met this minimum.
About registration deadlines:
The "pre-register by" date is used to determine if the program will be held.
If we have the minimum number needed to hold a program we will continue to
accept registrations beyond this date. If not, the program will be cancelled.
Please register early so that we have an accurate count by the deadline. If you are interested in a program and the pre-register date has
passed, please call or e-mail to ask if the program is being held before sending
in your registration. Thank you. info@retreatinmaine.com 207-872-2370
Scholarships: We have a limited number of partial scholarships for weekend programs. Please call or e-mail to inquire. info@retreatinmaine.com 207-872-2370.