A 3-day retreat with

As the sun entices green grass to grow,  so does love awaken love.

     Hans Urs von Balthasar

Register for this incredible retreat-styled conference with guest speakers including:

Dr. Bradley Jersak, author of Out of the Embers and A More Christ-Like God

Dr. Jason Byassee, author of Suprised by Jesus Again.

Cathy AJ Hardy, author of Love Breathes With Me, and her newest recording Unfinished Song.

A cross-denominational line-up of speakers, musicians, and spiritual practitioners will lead us in a weekend dedicated to awakening the love of God in our hearts and minds, including an Evening of Sung Prayers with Cathy Hardy and Friends.

If you are going through a transformation in your faith journey or looking for new ways to connect with God, this retreat-styled conference is for you.

The conference includes two workshop options, one-on-one spiritual direction or listening prayer session with trained facilitators, two lunches (Saturday and Sunday), weekend-long refreshments, and spiritual practice kits.

Saturday and Sunday Afternoon Workshops:

A Conversation about Jesus with BRAD JERSAK and JASON BYASSE

Let’s talk… A theological interpretation, doing deconstruction in a way that lands you with Jesus rather than without.

Healing Sound Meditation with MARIA KOEHN

Experience the power of sound and vibration during a 45-minute sound journey.

How to Read Holy Scripture (Part 1 & Part 2) with DAVID TAYLOR (come to one or both!)

Part 1 (Saturday): discerning what we are bringing to Holy Scripture and how that influences what we receive from it.

Part 2 (Sunday) Our spiritual ancestor, Origin of Alexandria, proposed 4 ancient ways to read Holy Scripture.

Contemplative Art – Inviting Spirit through Breath with DAILE UNRAH-PETERS

Using vivid alcohol inks on a canvas we will form a beautiful abstract painting. Take home your unique alcohol ink canvas creation.

Be Still: Listening to God for Friendship and Healing with KATHERINE MURRAY

You are invited into a sacred pause to engage in the spiritual practice of listening prayer.

Registering

We have a pay-what-you-can approach to events at the Centre for Spiritual Renewal.

Our registration fees are $200, $175, $150, and $125. By paying more you ensure someone else is able to come. 

https://www.st-dunstans.ca/events/awaken-love-2023/2023-03-03