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McCabe Renewal Center - Program Offerings
To register for any of the following programs, or for more information, either call (218) 724-5266 or email McCabe at McCabeCenter@msn.com .
All workshop or retreat registrations have suggested donations covering the costs incurred. Scholarships are available to those in need.
ONGOING GROUP
Spirituality of Recovery
Every third Tuesday of the month, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m
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Newcomers always welcome! This ongoing group considers how life management tools can aid continued healing, change, and growth from addiction. You must be in recovery from an addiction for at least six months and/or have completed a treatment process.
Facilitator: Pauline Micke, OSB, MA Theology. Certified Spiritual Director. Sr. Pauline is a state and nationally licensed counselor for compulsive gamblers.
Suggested free will offering: $5.00
January, 2010 – A Year of Healing and Hope at McCabe Renewal Center
Eckhart Tolle Reading Group ~ New Earth
Winter Session: Jan.7 - April 29. Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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These gatherings follow the silent meditation practice recommended by Eckhart Tolle. We begin with meditation, then listen to an audio recording of New Earth, and close with meditation. For those who wish to participate, there is an additional, brief time set aside for a reflective discussion following the closing meditation. Start anytime; attend any or all sessions.
Suggested Donation: $65 for 16 sessions, or $5/session.
The Writings of Celtic Saints
Wednesday, March 10 ~ 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
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Ancient Celtic history, embodied in Irish mystics and saints, brought forth spiritual wisdom which still speaks to us today. The prayers of Julian of Norwich, St. Brigid of Kildare, St. Columba and others will be considered, while we ask: what can we learn today from these ancient voices; what do we know, what have we always known and what have we forgotten?
Facilitator: Chico Anderson is a Roman Catholic Deacon and teacher with degrees in religious education and Biblical theology.
Suggested Donation: $10 includes handouts.
Windows on Aging: Exploring Mindful Eldering
Saturday, March 20 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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This new retreat explores perspectives on eldering vs. aging and examines personal and cultural beliefs around growing older. Mindful eldering allows us to live out of a growth dynamic with purpose and meaning rather than one of decline and diminishment. We’ll use video, poetry, story, art and guided imagery as ways to gain insight about our beliefs regarding eldering.
Facilitators: Joyce Eckes, MA and Lucia Eckes, MA. Joyce has facilitated retreats for 20 years and is dedicated to creating space and processes that support people in renewing their passion for life and work in the world. Lucia is presently a facilitator intern for the Sage-ing Guild.
Suggested Donation: $40, inc. refreshments & McCabe treats. BYBL: Bring Your Bag Lunch. (Min. of 6 participants needed; bring a friend!)
Praying from the Heart; Praying with the Body
Saturday, March 27 ~ 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Today, there seems to be a longing within people for a deeper relationship with God that includes using not only mind and spirit, but also our body as a vehicle for prayer. This silent retreat will use prayerful yoga as a sacred acknowledgement of the embodiment of spirit, as well as simple chant and breath as entries into centering contemplative prayer.
An established practice of meditation or centering prayer is recommended for those attending. Wear comfortable clothes. Bring a blanket or prayer shawl and mat, if you desire.
Facilitators:
Deborah Adele, MA, Theology and Religious Studies. Deborah is co-owner of Yoga North, Duluth, and is certified in Kundalini Yoga and IHT certification in Hatha Yoga.
Meridith Schifsky, RN, spiritual director, regular retreat facilitator at McCabe with more than two decades of experience in leading contemplative prayer groups.
Suggested Donation: $65 includes lunch.
Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton
Tuesday evenings, April 6, 13, 20, & 27 ~ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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This series is a program of spiritual growth inspired by the writings and life of Thomas Merton. It invites participants to discover, explore, develop and deepen an accessible contemplative life. The Bridges small group setting creates a “still point” in our lives, enabling us to recognize the “one thing necessary” to create more deeply joyful and courageous human beings.
Facilitator: Jean Maher, OSB, D. Min. Spiritual Direction
Donation: $14.00 per session, or all four sessions for $48. (Includes 7th book in series. You need not have attended previous series in order to participate.)
Women's Retreat
Pathways to Hope and HealingFriday, April 16, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 17, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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With springtime, comes light...echoing the light of the God who lives within each of us. This retreat will focus on various pathways that can bring hope and healing to your life. We will celebrate and honor the many ways God’s love casts out fear and brings hope; frees us to heal; and reminds us we are not alone.
To encourage your rest and renewal, you will be introduced to:
- Means to care for your mind, body, and spiritual health and well-being.
- Ideas, techniques and possibilities for improved self care during stressful times.
- Dream work as a means of healing.
- Play, exercise, and networking as a means to renewal.
- Awareness of the holy in the ordinary experiences of one’s life.
Facilitators: McCabe Renewal Center Staff
Jean Maher, OSB, Jane Haubrich Casperson, MA, Lynn Brasgala, Masseuse,
Suggested Donation: $80 includes overnight stay and all meals on Saturday. $50, commuter rate. Scholarships available: no one will be turned away due to inability to pay.
Spiritual Literacy: See the World with Fresh Eyes
Tues., May 4, 11, 18 ~ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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New spiritual qualities await your discovery this spring: X-The Mystery, Y-You, and Z - Zeal. These final chapters of Spiritual Literacy DVD series uses luscious visuals and vibrant music to open your eyes to the sacred in every day life! To see a clip from Unity on Youtube, place this in your browser: http://www.youtube.com/user/SpiritualLiteracy#p/u/9/bGb_OEVcGws.
Newcomers always welcome. Bring a friend.
Facilitator: Jane Haubrich Casperson, MA, Pastoral Ministry, Retreat Facilitator and Spiritual Director, McCabe Renewal Center.
Suggested Donation: $13 per session or 3 sessions for $35, includes materials.
Spiritual Memoir Writing
Saturday, May 8 ~ 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Spiritual memoir writing is a powerful tool for exploration, discovery, and healing. Participants will learn about what memoir writing is—and isn’t—and have time for writing exercises. Rev. Carol Worthing, brings her fresh ideas along with insights gathered at a recent panel featuring acclaimed memoirists Patricia Hampl and Anne La Motte.
Facilitator: Rev. Carol M. Worthing, D.Min, Ph.D. (ELCA), has been involved in ecumenical activities for three decades. Following retirement, Dr. Worthing moved back to Duluth…where she had been baptized and confirmed at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.
Suggested Donation: $45 includes refreshments & McCabe treats. BYBL: Bring Your Bag Lunch
ALSO AVAILABLE
Massage at McCabe
By appointment Tuesday – Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lynn Brasgala, certified massage therapist, provides soothing bodywork and deep tissue massage to promote health and release stress.
One hour, $60, Thirty minutes, $35.
Gift certificates available.
Individual Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction is an opportunity to reflect on your experiences of everyday living. It is a means of seeing how God’s Spirit is truly with you every day. The following spiritual directors are available at McCabe.
Jean Maher, OSB, DMin
Jane H. Casperson, MA, Pastoral Ministry