The first in a series of three retreats in 2013. Attend as a stand alone event, or join the year-long program. Readings and prayerful community invite participants into substantial theological exploration of Christian and Quaker heritage. Retreat themes define the study focus and speakers’ presentations. Additional program content integrates spiritual disciplines and personal spiritual growth. Link here for: Participant comments, Presenters, Registration information

Module One: Discernment — Details here

• Early Quakers’ witness to leadings and fears
• Desert monastics and Ignatius Loyola on thoughts and emotions in discernment
• An empathic approach to scripture on discernment and call
• “Self” and God in discernment
• Koinonia group model for contemplative listening and response