“Our deepest calling is to grow into our own authentic self-hood, whether or not it conforms to some image of who we ought to be. As we do so, we will not only find the joy that every human being seeks–we will also find our path of authentic service in the world.” ~ Parker J. Palmer
In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, it can be challenging to stay grounded in who we are and who we are called to be in the world. Surrounded by conflict, frenzy, and divisions, we may check in with ourselves one day and find that our very soul has become damaged and divided. In these times, we may feel incongruence between our inner and outer worlds, discovering that the pathways between the two have become blocked and our life lacks the necessary flow for inner/outer harmony.
It doesn’t have to be this way. Join us for a Circle of Trust® retreat focused on wholeness, where you can spend time connecting with your inner teacher with the gracious support of community that welcomes your soul, while also providing that support for others. In order to create this welcoming and healing space, we lean in to the Practices of the Courage & Renewal Approach®
- Creating spaces that are open and hospitable, but resource-rich and charged with expectancy
- Committing to no fixing, advising, “saving” or correcting one another
- Asking honest, open questions to “hear each other into speech”
- Exploring the intersection of the universal stories of human experience with the personal stories of our lives
- Using multiple modes of reflection so everyone can find his or her place and pace
- Honoring confidentiality
Guided by the Courage & Renewal® approach, we create a sacred, confidential space in which to do our own inner work in solitude and community. This retreat will include Clearness Committees, a powerful two-hour discernment process from the Quaker tradition, where one person who wishes to think more deeply about an issue has an opportunity to be the “focus person” while a “committee” of four to six others listen and ask open, honest questions. Both focus person and committee members share a profound experience in this unique way of supporting another human being together in community.
This retreat is limited to 15 participants, so register soon! The retreat will begin with an opening circle at 4pm on Thursday, November 21, and end by 2pm on Saturday, November 23.
Retreat participants may choose residential or commuter registration.
The commuter retreat fee includes the retreat sessions and activities, and all meals.
The residential retreat fee includes the retreat sessions and activities, all meals and lodging.
Transportation is the responsibility of each participant. Please plan to arrive by 3pm on Thursday and depart at 2pm or later on Saturday.
The Center for Courage & Renewal and its facilitators do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.
