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.
With thanks to our sponsors, the Ecumenical Unit of the Diocese of New Westminster, the Centre for Spiritual Renewal, and the Parish of St. Dunstan.