Retreat and Spiritual Direction

St James Centre for Spiritual Growth Invites you to a Retreat Day The Hidden Legacy of Jesus: Silence and Solitude ... Saturday May 25, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Facilitated by: Sr. Brenda Peddigrew RSM, PHD From the Sisters of Mercy community Sr. Brenda travels globally offering retreats and workshops to Religious communities and lay conferences This retreat will highlight the many scripture texts that refer to Jesus’ commitment to regular solitude, and within that, to silence. The link between his practices and our own as well as the emphasis on both that is visible in today’s culture. Practices of both solitude and silence will be offered and explained, with opportunity for experiencing both in the course of the retreat. Suggested fee: free will offering includes lunch Please register at the church office: 705-325-2742 Saint James' Anglican Church, 58 Peter St N, Orillia, ON L3V 6J6 [email protected] All Welcome!

St James Centre for Spiritual Growth invites you to a RETREAT DAY How to be a Peaceful Presence in a Chaotic World ... Saturday Feb. 9, 2019 - 9.30 am 3.00 pm St James Anglican Church, 58 Peter St. North, Orillia L3V 6J6 705-325-2742 Facilitator: Wendy Passmore, Retreat and Spiritual Director This day will offer participants ways to centre oneself in God by exploring different prayer traditions as well as exploring strategies to move from fear to faith. The day will include: reflection, quiet time and small group sharing Suggested Fee: $25.00 includes lunch Please register either at the church 705-325-2742 Or by email: [email protected] See less

Franciscan Retreat in Daily Life (How Francis of Assisi continues to inspire) Thursday morning January 17, 2019: 10 am 11.30 am followed by weekly meeting with a spiritual director (to Feb. 21)... Participants will have an introductory session which will explore Francis of Assisi’s story and Franciscan spirituality. Materials given will include the daily retreat material plus the book; Francis, The Journey and the Dream by Murray Bodo. Individuals will meet with either Wendy Passmore or Canon Liz Morley once a week to share their experiences of prayer and insights received during the week’s reflections. If during the day is not possible to meet then evenings or weekends can be accommodated. Suggested Fee: $75.00 includes materials and a weekly meeting with a spiritual director. Rev Canon Elizabeth (Liz) Morley: Liz is a retired Anglican priest who served many parishes in the Toronto Diocese. Liz trained with the Haden Institute in spiritual direction and among other gifts is known for her mediation abilities in challenging parishes. Wendy Passmore: Wendy’s education includes a BA from the University of Toronto and an MA in Ministry and Spirituality from Regis College, University of Toronto. It was at both Regis College and Mount Alverno Franciscan Retreat Centre where Wendy received training in Spiritual Direction. To register for this program send cheque to: St James Anglican Church 58 Peter Street North Box 272 Orillia, Ontario L3V 6J6 705-325-2742 Or email: [email protected]

CHRISTIAN MINDFULNESS Saturday November 3, 2018 9.30 am to 3.00 pm The Rev Sandor Borbley Incumbent at St Thomas Shanty Bay... Christian mindfulness is paying attention. It s noticing what you are doing, feeling and thinking at the time you are actually doing, feeling and thinking it. Because God is part of our everyday lives, paying attention to the divine and divine activity is a fundamental practice of Christian mindfulness. The presence of God is hidden from our senses. But when we focus on the present moment, we can have a sense of being present with the reality of where God exists. That’s why Br. Lawrence calls it the sacrament of the present moment. The present moment is when an experience of encounter with God, who is invisible, is possible. A day of learning and practice. Suggested fee: $55.00 includes materials and lunch To register: send cheque to: St James Anglican Church 58 Peter St, N. Orillia, Ont. L3V 6J6 Email: [email protected] The Rev Sandor Borbely The Rev'd Sándor Borbély (pron. Shaan-dor Bor-bay) is a Hungarian from Transylvania, has been trained by the Jesuits (1994-2007), living in Canada since 1999, an Anglican by choice since 2008, and is happily married to Emese. Sándor holds a B.A. in Philosophy from the School of Philosophy in Munich, an M.Div. and Masters in Sacred Theology from the Univ. of Toronto (special studies in contemplative spirituality). His ministry of God's people in the Anglican Church started at Trinity Church Aurora, then it continued at St. Andrew's in Alliston, All Saints in King City and Trinity Church in Bradford. He started his ministry at St. Thomas as a Priest-in-Charge in April 2015 and has continued as an Incumbent since January 2016. He likes reading and has a passion for learning new languages. He also likes listening to and playing music, watching movies, biking, hiking, swimming, and skiing. He loves talking about all things spiritual as well as discussing the latest technological innovations, trends in science and philosophy.

RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOP ON SAFE CONVERSATIONS - LISTENING Saturday November 17, 2018 9.30 am 3.00 pm Greg and Selene Taylor Certified Imago Workshop Presenters...Continue reading