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BENEDICTINE RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTER
Retreats with Others
opportunities to explore spiritual questions
and find renewal with others on the journey
For more information or to register
Email the Benedictine Center or call 651.777.7251
Registering last minute?
While we welcome walk-ins, it is always wise to call 651.777.8181
to insure that an event has not been filled or cancelled.
Customized Group Retreats
Retreats for your parish or faith group can be scheduled at the Benedictine Center or at your site. Members of our staff can offer days of prayer and renewal, including instruction in centering prayer and lectio divina. Costs negotiated.
A Day Away
Parish staffs are invited to take advantage of our meeting spaces, which can accommodate small and large groups, for a day of reflection, planning, and prayer. The cost includes conference room, audio visual equipment, use of facilities and meals as listed. See Rates. Private rooms are available for overnight retreats. Expert consultation for planning and/or facilitating meetings is available as well at $50 per hour.
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AUGUST
Let the Word of Christ Dwell in You Richly: Christ-Centered Ministry
(an iLLUMINARE Ministry Renewal Day)
Thurs., Aug. 5, 9:30a-3p
Jackie Witter
$30 includes lunch
iLLUMINARE Ministry Renewal Days are ecumenical days of reflection for full-time and volunteer ministers (lay and ordained) that draw on Scripture and the wisdom of the Christian Tradition to reflect on themes related to ministry. The days include theological reflection, lectio divina, time for personal prayer and reflection, brief presentations, and conversation with other ministers. Guests new to iLLUMINARE are welcome. Register online.
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iLLUMINARE Retreat
Sun., Aug. 8, 7p thru Thurs., Aug. 12, 1p
Jackie Witter
$350 includes lodging, meals and materials
This five-day experience offers sustained reflection on the call to ministry and its challenges and opportunities. Retreatants consider the meaning of vocation and their own experiences of call in light of Scripture and the lived experience of the Christian community. Scholarships available. Contact Jackie Witter.
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Retreat for Teachers
Fri., Aug. 13, 7p thru Sat., Aug. 14, 12p
Bill Hudson
$75 includes lodging and meals
An annual event inviting teachers into a time of reflection and prayer as they prepare for another year of forming the young for the future. Register online.
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Taizé Prayer
Fri., Aug. 20, 7p (third Friday of every month)
Taizé prayer uses simple chants based on the Scriptures and periods of silence to create an environment for encountering the mystery of God. Walk-ins welcome. No cost.
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Men’s Contemplative Spirituality Group
Mon., Aug. 23, 7-9p
David Sagula
This time of prayer and conversation is for men seeking to integrate contemplative spirituality into their active lives. The evening includes time with Scripture and silent prayer, as well as dialogue about men's spirituality and personal experience. No experience with contemplative prayer is necessary. Walk-ins welcome. Freewill offering.
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For more information or to register
Email the Benedictine Center or call 651.777.7251
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