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"Tools"
for the Spiritual Journey:
Six Spiritual Retreats for the Year 2001
With the
help of our retreat model, you can choose how to journey into some silent
time and then back into the human circle of life, refreshed and ready
to love and serve.
For individuals
who would like:
- to retreat
with an open, diverse, group of people
- an opportunity
for personal reflection and silence
- an opportunity
for relaxation and refreshment
- an option
to practice spiritual disciplines in a co-learning environment
- an option
to share in a small group setting
The schedule
is entirely optional depending on one's own spiritual needs. The outside
grounds at Northern Hills Fellowship include a labyrinth, nature trails,
and meditative garden. Inside, the main gathering rooms and restrooms
are wheelchair accessible. The remaining rooms require the use of a few
stairs.
We are located
in the Northern Hills/Finneytown area of Cincinnati on Fleming Road between
Winton Road and Springfield Pike.
A Definition
of Spirituality
"An awareness of the potential presence of the holy, creative spirit in
all people—a spirit that manifests itself in freedom, and in acts
of justice, compassion and love; a willingness to be transformed or inspired
by a mystical experience, a discovery, an experience of beauty, awe or
love, or in the inspiring words or actions of another person..." Charles
Howe
For some
people, this definition of Howe's may include a theological belief in
a God and or Goddess. For some, it may include more of an intuitive mystical
feeling of a Sacred Presence. Perhaps others may identify with the acts
and/or words of justice, compassion and love. Others may embrace all of
these beliefs and more.
| 8:30
am |
Registration/refreshments
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| 9:00
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Welcoming,
Opening and explanation of the day |
| 9:30
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Quiet
time for personal reflection and meditation (inside and/or outside)
or choose |
| 9:30
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*Highlighting
of featured spiritual practice (optional) |
| 9:45
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*Guided
application of featured spiritual practice (optional) |
| 11:00
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Quiet
time for personal reflection and meditation (For those who have not
experienced extended silence, there will be an introduction to the
use of this time.) |
| 12:00
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Small
group sharing (optional) |
| 12:30
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Closing
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| 1:00
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Departure
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In
our hectic lives, we often don't create the time in our schedule to
be still, reflect, and meditate. If we do, we may not know what to
do with this silent time. Spiritual practices are "little some things
to do" during the silence. |
For More
Information
Retreats are offered several times during the year based upon a variety
of themes (see the schedule of Dates and Topics
for 2001). Questions about the retreats can be directed to the Facilitator,
Linda Neumaier, at her home office (513) 771-0915 or lneumaier@uunhf.org.
Or if you would like to register for one or more of the retreats online,
you may use the Registration Form to
send an application directly to Linda.
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