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Find out about a number of teaching sessions and retreats being held by the Spiritual Renewal Center in November and December. You can register for each online. For more information contact: Spiritual Renewal Center 1342 Lancaster Avenue Syracuse, NY (315) 472-6546 meg@spiritualrenewalcenter.com  You never know when you'll have the opportunity to have a spiritual conversation with someone. Prepare by attending this workshop with Center Director, Rev. Dr. Steve Moore.  Accompaniment: How We Learn To Walk Together Thursday, November 17 | 7:00 pm EST (virtual option available) Presented by Rev. Dr. Steve Moore Fee: $20, or whatever you can afford When we think of living the Christian life we often think of discipleship and service, but these can mean many different things to different people. In this talk we will examine the Gospel mandate to serve one another and examine how we can best do that in our modern world. Drawing from the biblical tradition and modern theology we will look at how we can learn to accompany each other in new and deeper ways. Fee: $20, or whatever you can afford. The Rev. Dr. Steven Moore is the director of the Spiritual Renewal Center, an Episcopal priest and licensed clinical psychologist. He is currently finishing a doctor of ministry at Colgate Rochester Crozier Divinity School and has focused his research on applying the prophetic tradition and liberation theology to our modern context. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Delve deeper into the connection between Isaiah's prophecy and the Advent Season. You will surely be inspired with hope during this 3-week program.  Prepare the Way of the Lord: Reading the prophet Isaiah in Advent Three Wednesdays, November 30, December 7 & 14 | 10-11:30 am EST (virtual option available) Facilitated by Rev. Dr. Steve Moore Fee: $20 per session, or whatever you can afford In both the Roman Catholic and Revised Common Lectionaries, the prophet Isaiah is read throughout the season of Advent. In this three-week course we will examine the role of prophecy as it relates to Advent and the book of the prophet Isaiah in particular with a focus on the readings for Advent. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Take time! Yes, for yourself this Advent season. Fr. Gerry McKeon will offer this 4-week retreat which will help you to center yourself and focus more deeply on the Divine presence which is continually creating new life within each of us.  Advent/Christmas Retreat The Advent of God: Hope for all Creation Four Thursdays, December 1 - December 22 9:30 - 11:00 am EST (in-person only) Rev. Gerry McKeon, SJ Fee: $65 or whatever you can afford This Advent into Christmas Retreat invites us to spend time in daily personal prayer reflecting upon God’s drawing close to all of creation. It is a time of waiting for the revelation of Christ when all creation will be filled with the very fullness of God (See Eph. 3:19). In this Season of Hope, we are beckoned to open ourselves to the Divine indwelling who continues to be active in all of creation as the unfolding of grace upon grace. As we move into the final days of this retreat experience, we are given the opportunity to contemplate the Incarnation as it speaks Emmanuel to us – “God is with us.’ Participants agree to pray privately for 30 – 45 minutes each day and meet for sharing. Fr. Gerry McKeon, SJ is a Jesuit priest with extensive experience in spiritual direction and in offering the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius to men and women from all backgrounds. He has served as a chaplain at Ithaca College and Cornell University, and on the staff of Eastern Point retreat house in Gloucester, MA. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Join us for a day retreat during the Second Week of Advent. We're halfway there and what better way to bask in the grace of God than among fellow sojourners? The day will warm your heart and inspire your soul as we converse about God's promises and the ways we share that love.  Keeping Watch - Day of Retreat Friday, December 9 | 10 am - 3 pm (in-person only) Please bring a bag lunch Presented by Meg Castellini December offers chilly weather, shorter days and hours of holiday preparation. Likewise, Advent offers the gift of possibilities, the anticipation of new life and an invitation to bear light where there is darkness. Join retreat facilitator Meg Castellini as we take a closer look at the fulfillment of God’s promises and the hope we receive from Jesus’ promise to return. This retreat will shed light on how we prepare, keep watch, and actively take part in bringing life and light to our world. Fee $40, please bring a bag lunch. Meg Castellini has been leading retreats in the Central New York area for the past 16 years. Meg brings new meaning to scripture as she provides experiences which enrich our understanding and further our contemplation. Meg has served as a hospital chaplain and is currently using her gifts as communications specialist here at the Center. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +  Advent Taizé Prayer Service Thursday, December 15 | 7:00 pm EST (in-person only) With Erin Moore and Jeff Wise Take time out of your busy holiday schedule for quiet prayer and reflection. Taizé is a meditative prayer service with candlelight, chanting and silence that originated in the ecumenical community in Taizé, France. Please join Erin Moore and Jeff Wise as they lead us in this beautiful service! Free will offering. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS!!! SAVE $50! EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION BY DECEMBER 15TH!  Silent Directed Retreat Friday, January 6 - Sunday, January 8, 2022 ***Early Bird registration by December 15th! $250 | $50 nonrefundable deposit $300 after December 15th Begin 2023 with renewed hope in God’s providence for the world and God’s friendship with you! The New Year Retreat is back! Many have made this an annual part of their lives as each year begins. Take this opportunity to spend a peaceful quiet time with God to take stock and to set goals for the year ahead. A spiritual director will meet with each retreatant several times during the weekend to help facilitate your time with God. Arrive at Christ the King Retreat House between 4 and 6 o’ clock Friday evening. The retreat begins with supper at 6:00 PM, and concludes at Noon on Sunday. The fee of $300 ($250 early bird by December 15) includes overnight accommodations for 2 nights, all meals and snacks and meetings with a director. Catholic Liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday evening. Register by December 22nd to ensure your reservation at the retreat house. Comments are closed.
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