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Living Water
Spiritual Center

93 Halifax Street
Winslow, Maine 04901

Phone: (207) 872-2370

info@retreatinmaine.com
 

Mission Statement

With care and love, 
we offer 
sacred space for all --

to seek the Divine
and to embrace the interconnectedness
of all creation
.

Blessings on your journey!

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is a weekly email for people who are interested in spirituality and programs offered through Living Water Spiritual Center.

Each Monday
during the months of
August-May, you will receive a quote, poem or wisdom passage for reflection.
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September 2008
Open House   September 7 u  Sunday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm    
Drop by the Center to meet Sr. Claudette Darisse, Director, to sample our programs for 2008-09, to tour the building and grounds, and to enjoy some refreshments. Come when you can, leave when you must. Free.
 
 
Taize Prayer  September 25 u Thursday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Through simple music, scripture, and silence, experience the Taize spirituality of abundant joy, loving kindness, and community fellowship. All are welcome to attend this one-hour service. Free will offering accepted.
 
Directed Silent Weekend: Pray All Ways/Pray Always u September 25-28, Thursday-Sunday.
Director: Susan MacKenzie, Ph.D.
Directed retreats are silent with an optional daily meeting with a spiritual director for about ˝ hour. The remainder of the day is spent alone in prayer and reflection. In this retreat, different modalities of prayer will be available to explore as you desire, including Taize, art, movement, shared silence, and guided meditation. Pre-register with a $50.00 deposit by 9/19/08.
Thursday 7:00 pm - Sunday 1:00 pm: $280.00
Thursday 7:00 pm - Saturday 1:00 pm: $185.00
Friday 7:00 pm - Sunday 1:00 pm: $185.00

Susan MacKenzie, Ph.D. is program director at Living Water Spiritual Center. She earned her doctorate in natural sciences and created EarthWorks, a ministry of ecology and spirituality for youth of all ages. An ecumenical retreat leader and spiritual director, she is also a registered Maine Guide and leads indoor and outdoor retreats throughout New England.
 

 
The Gospel of John: Invitation to Transformation u September 27, Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenter: Jack Seery
Jack will explore a Christian mystical spirituality in the context of the shifting spiritual consciousness in our times. This spirituality is grounded in a consciousness of Jesus as a human mystic and prophet who is an embodiment of the spiritual energy within ourselves. These initial chapters (John 1:19-4:54) are an invitation to personal transformation. Fee $45.00. Pre-register with fee by 9/19/08.

Jack Seery is a member of Unity Church of Greater Portland. He has been a spiritual director and retreat leader for 35 years. While in Boston, he was part of the Catholic Worker community, serving the homeless and engaging in acts of non-violent resistance to weapons of mass destruction. He presently lives in Waterboro, Maine.
 
 
The Thinking Heart: Variations of Etty Hillesum's Writing 
An original presentation in poetic voice with 'cello u September 28, Sunday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Presenter: Martin Steingesser, Judy Tierney and Robin Jellis
Through Etty Hillesum's spiritual and emotional journey from Nazi-occupied Amsterdam to Westerbork and Auschwitz, she prayed to become "the thinking heart" and "to act as a balm for all wounds." Though she had opportunities to escape, Etty courageously chose to share the fate of her people, and was killed in Auschwitz at age 29. Martin Steingesser, Judy Tierney and Robin Jellis present this original interpretation of Etty Hillesum's life story based on her letters and diaries. Colby History professor Raffael Scheck will offer an overview of modern European history following the performance.  Fee: $ 15.00. Pre-register with fee by 9/19/08.

Martin Steingesser is Poet Laureate of Portland Maine. A poet and performer, Martin has presented programs of his poems throughout the state and taught poetry workshops for over 25 years.
Judy Tierney is the creator and host of "Walking in the Air," celebrating poetry and its voices on WRFR, Rockland's community radio station.
Robin Jellis is on the faculty of Portland Conservatory of Music. She has performed with the Bangor Symphony and in other venues in Maine for over 10 years.
Raffael Scheck, Ph.D. Chair of the History Department at Colby College, is a specialist in Modern European history, with a focus on German history and World War II.
 
 
October 2008
Midweek Reflection on Inspirational People:
Marian Wright Edelman
u
October 8, Wednesday 9:30 am - Noon. Lunch optional.
Presenter: Susan MacKenzie
Learn about the life and works of people who inspire new ways of understanding our place in the world followed by reflection and optional sharing. Founder and President of the Children's Defense Fund, Edelman was the first African- American woman admitted to the Mississippi State Bar. The recipient of a MacArthur Genius Award, Marian Wright Edelman has been a tireless advocate on behalf of children everywhere. Pre-register with fee by 10/3/08. Program: $15.00. Program &Lunch: $25.00

Susan MacKenzie, Ph.D. is program director at Living Water Spiritual Center. She earned her doctorate in natural sciences and created EarthWorks, a ministry of ecology and spirituality for youth of all ages. An ecumenical retreat leader and spiritual director, she is also a registered Maine Guide and leads indoor and outdoor retreats throughout New England.
 

 
Women's Outdoor Adventure u October 15-19, Wednesday 7:00 pm - Sunday 1:00 pm
Presenter: Susan MacKenzie
Nurture mind, body, and soul through adventures outdoors in Maine's harvest season. Each day will begin with a quiet centering activity such as shared silence or the labyrinth, and close with gentle stretches. During the day we will kayak on flat water streams, hike central Maine trails, and visit Acadia National Park. Throughout our time together we will give thanks for the abundance of nature and the Spirit. For women of all ages who are generally healthy and active. Fee: $290.00 Pre-register with a $100.00 deposit by 10/3/08.

Susan MacKenzie, Ph.D. is program director at Living Water Spiritual Center. She earned her doctorate in natural sciences and created EarthWorks, a ministry of ecology and spirituality for youth of all ages. An ecumenical retreat leader and spiritual director, she is also a registered Maine Guide and leads indoor and outdoor retreats throughout New England.
 
 
A Heart to Listen: A Retreat for Women u October 17-19, Friday 7:00 pm - Sunday 1:00 pm

Presenter: Elaine Theriault and Mary Carol Griffin
God calls us to a life of listening to Christ and also to one another as members of His body. How can we be truly present to God and one another? Perhaps by unlearning the way we listen and beginning to "listen with the third ear, the ear of the heart." Heartful listening takes us to a new depth of awareness and mindfulness: Christ is to be known in relationship. This retreat offers a rich opportunity to move away from the chaos of the world and into the spaciousness of Godly listening. “Therefore, consider carefully how you listen.” Luke 8:18
Fee: $185.00. Pre-register by 10/10/08 with a $50.00 deposit.


Mary-Carol Griffin is an ordained Episcopal deacon active in the pastoral care needs of her parish family and the community. She is presently the Bereavement Services Coordinator for Hospice of Hancock County, training volunteers and facilitators in providing bereavement support for adults and children.
Elaine Theriault lives in Somesville, Maine near Acadia National Park. Every season finds her outside enjoying the wonders of God's creation and her hobby of photography. She is one of the founders and facilitators of Sisters on Journey, a women's group at Church of Our Father in Hulls Cove, Maine. She is active in lay Episcopal ministry.
 

 
Eckhart Tolle: A Day of Stillness and Insight u October 18, Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenter: David Peloquin
Eckhart Tolle's bestselling books, The Power of Now, and A New Earth have reached millions with the spiritual insights of presence and awareness in "the now." We will explore Tolle's core teaching of awakening to your true nature, and take several opportunities to glimpse and experience the stillness that he teaches. Beginners and experienced practitioners alike are welcome. Fee $45.00. Pre-register with fee by 10/10/08.

David Peloquin has been a consciousness and meditation teacher for over 15 years. He is an author, illustrator, and internationally known folk musician and recording artist. He lectures on many subjects, including Ken Wilber, Eckhart Tolle, and Spiral Dynamics.
 
 
Learning Circle: Choices for Sustainable Living
u
October 20-December 8, Mondays 10:00 am - 11:30 am or 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Presenter: Susan MacKenzie
Using the highly successful resources from the Northwest Earth Institute, this 8-week study addresses the meaning of sustainability in the context of ecology, food systems, consumption choices, and dynamics of business, economy, and community. Fee $50.00. Pre-register with fee by 10/3/08 in time for us to order books.

Susan MacKenzie, Ph.D. is program director at Living Water Spiritual Center. She earned her doctorate in natural sciences and created EarthWorks, a ministry of ecology and spirituality for youth of all ages. An ecumenical retreat leader and spiritual director, she is also a registered Maine Guide and leads indoor and outdoor retreats throughout New England.
 

 
Women's 11th Step Weekend: Seek and you will find, The deep intention of the 11th Step
u October 24-26, Friday 7:00 pm - Sunday 11:00 am

Presenter: Gail Hasey
Walking away from the demands and pressures of everyday life and toward God's sacred intention for us is a journey of deep mystery and courage. This retreat will help guide us toward the signs of God's empowerment so that we can resist the stresses of the world with confidence. Fee: $185.00. Pre-register by 10/10/08 with a $50.00 deposit.

Gail A. Hasey, RN, LADC has facilitated 11th step retreats for men and women in New England since 1989. Besides her own recovery, Gail has worked in the field of Chemical Dependency and family recovery since 1987. In 1990, she began her private practice in Bangor at the Center for Holistic Recovery treating persons suffering from the family disease of Chemical Dependency. She practices through the filter of the 11th Step believing "Bidden or unbidden, God is present."
 

 
A Raw Food Lifestyle for Healthy Living u October 26, Sunday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Presenter: Cheryl Shepherd
In this workshop we will discuss the benefits of living a Raw Food Lifestyle and prepare some simple dishes to sample. Topics include super foods, sources of protein and calcium, equipment, websites to discover, using local foods, and recipes.
Fee: $ 10.00. Pre-register by 10/17/08 with fee.

Cheryl Shepherd is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor. As a Holistic Health Counselor, Cheryl works as a personal advocate helping her clients to live energized and passionate lives while helping them to discover food and lifestyle choices that are best for them.
 

 
Directed Silent Weekend: "The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom should I fear?" Psalm 27:1
u
October 31-November 2, Friday 7:00 pm - Sunday 11:00 am
Director: Jeannine Levasseur, csj
Directed retreats are silent with an optional daily meeting with a spiritual director for about ˝ hour. The remainder of the day is spent alone in prayer and reflection. Fee: $185.00. Pre-register by 10/10/08 with a $50.00 deposit.

Jeannine Levasseur, csj holds an M.A. from St. Rose College in Albany, N.Y., a Certificate of Biblical Studies, and a specialization in prophets from the Center of Biblical Studies in San Paulo, Brazil. She holds a certificate in spiritual direction and retreat ministry from the Center for Religious Development in Cambridge, MA.
 

 
November 2008
Open Day of Prayer u November 1, Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Acknowledging the swift pace of our lives, our engagement in the wider world, and the importance of a national election, the Center will be open for individual prayer, reflection, and discernment from 10 am-2 pm. People are welcome to come and go as they wish, visit the chapel, and/or walk the outdoor labyrinth. A brief ecumenical prayer is scheduled at 2 pm for those who wish to pray in the company of others. Free.
 
 
Introduction to Zen Meditation u November 2, Sunday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Presenter: Margaret Barragato
Zen meditation is an ancient practice that will take you into your innermost self. That place is known as the Christ Within, the Inner Light, the Unborn, or Enlightened Buddha Nature. It is the heart of peacefulness within you, the place that knows, and the center of your own joy and truth. Fee: $15.00. Pre-register with fee by 10/24/08.

Margaret Barragato is both a Zen Buddhist teacher and priest and a Roman Catholic. She has been doing meditation in both traditions for more than thirty years. She currently teaches at Treetop Zen Center in Oakland, Maine.
 

 
Unplug the Christmas Machine u November 7, Friday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenter: Jenny Clair and Susan MacKenzie
Do you crave a Christmas season that is simpler, less stressful, and more joyous? Through light-hearted exercises, reflection, and sharing, we will seek ways to make the season more spiritual and less materialistic. Fee: $45.00. Pre-register with fee by 10/31/08.

Jennifer Clair is a Reiki III practitioner and an active member of the South China Community Church. Jennifer has an ongoing interest in finding practical ways to step off our culture's consumer-driven path.
Susan MacKenzie, Ph.D.
is program director at Living Water Spiritual Center. She earned her doctorate in natural sciences and created EarthWorks, a ministry of ecology and spirituality for youth of all ages. An ecumenical retreat leader and spiritual director, she is also a registered Maine Guide and leads indoor and outdoor retreats throughout New England.
 
 

 
Mental Illness: You, Your Family and/or Your Faith Community
u
November 15, Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenter: Rev. James Gill
A time for education and mutual support for those who have family or friends with mental illness; practical guidelines for setting the context in which those with brain disorders can best recover. These contexts may be the family or the faith community. Fee: $45.00. Pre-register with fee by 11/7/08.

Rev. James Gill, L.M.F.T., a retired Episcopal priest is a trained facilitator for the NAMI  (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family-to-Family Course and lectures at UMA (University of Maine in Augusta) in the Community Mental Health course on "The Partnership Model" (including family in the treatment team).
 

 
Taize Prayer u November 20, Thursday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Through simple music, scripture, and silence, experience the Taize spirituality of abundant joy, loving kindness and community fellowship. All are welcome to attend this one-hour service. Free will offering accepted.
 
 
Book Discussion Retreat:  The Faith Club u November 21-22, Friday 7:00 pm - Saturday 4:00 pm
Presenter: Rev. Martha Kirkpatrick
This book discussion will help situate your own spiritual journey in the context of other faith traditions. The Faith Club is a groundbreaking book written by three American women in the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian traditions seeking understanding and mutual respect. The authors explore questions about religious culture and practice, stereotypes and beliefs, and peaceful coexistence in a fractured world. The book documents their disagreements, revelations, and lingering questions with honesty and insight. Please read the book before the retreat. Fee: $85.00. Pre-register with fee by 11/14/08.

Rev. Martha Kirkpatrick is an Episcopal priest. She is the Missioner for Environmental Stewardship for the Diocese of Maine and Assistant Rector at Grace Church, Bath.
 

 
Qi Gong u November 22, Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenter: Paul Weiss
The ancient Chinese art of Qi Gong helps us to experience and to rejuvenate ourselves within the great vital energy fields of earth and heaven. Integrating meditation, breath, and gentle movement, qi gong embodies all the healing principles of Chinese medicine and spirituality. Sometimes described as moving prayer, it can be a pleasurable and exhilarating experience. Fee $45.00. Pre-register with fee by 11/14/08.

Paul Weiss is therapist, teacher, and Director of The Whole Health Center in Bar Harbor. He began his study of Tai Chi and Zen in 1966. He makes regular trips to China where he has been certified to teach by three schools of Qi Gong.
 

 
Walking with God: Reflections on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela
u November 23, Sunday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Presenter: Rev. Marcelle Dotson
The Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James) is a 500 mile pilgrimage in northern Spain. Traveled by Christians for more than 1,000 years, it is a World Heritage Site. Learn about the pilgrim's path in words and images. Fee $10.00. Pre-register with fee by 11/14/08.

Rev. Marcelle Dotson is ordained in the Order of Elder in the United Methodist Church. In the summer of 2007, Rev. Dotson took a three-month sabbatical and went on pilgrimage following the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. She began in Vezelay, France following one of the ancient French routes of the Chemin de Saint Jacques de Compostelle. In the summer of 2008, she returned to complete the Camino, beginning at Saint Jean Pied de Port and traveling to the Cathedral of Santiago. Rev. Dotson is currently on a year-long sabbatical learning about and engaging in issues of poverty.
 

 
December 2008
Midweek Reflection on Inspirational People: Kathleen Norris
u December 10, Wednesday 9:30 am - noon. Lunch optional.
Presenter: Susan MacKenzie
Learn about the life and works of people who inspire new ways of understanding our place in the world followed by reflection and optional sharing. Poet and best-selling author Kathleen Norris is known for her exploration of the inner landscapes of faith and personal transformation as they are shaped by physical geography and cultural tradition. Pre-register with fee by 12/5/08. Program: $15.00. Program & Lunch: $25.00

Susan MacKenzie, Ph.D. is program director at Living Water Spiritual Center. She earned her doctorate in natural sciences and created EarthWorks, a ministry of ecology and spirituality for youth of all ages. An ecumenical retreat leader and spiritual director, she is also a registered Maine Guide and leads indoor and outdoor retreats throughout New England.
 

 
January 2009
Taize Prayer u January 15, Thursday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Through simple music, scripture, and silence, experience the Taize spirituality of abundant joy, loving kindness and community fellowship. All are welcome to attend this one-hour service. Free will offering accepted.
 
 
A Mindful Introduction to Drawing u January 16-17, Friday 7:00 pm - Saturday 4:00 pm
Presenter: Jennifer Kiersted
Have you ever been "of two minds" about learning to draw? Perhaps you've felt a yearning to draw, quickly followed by some inner conflict? That's not surprising in our culture, which actually discriminates against the right side of the brain! Drawing isn't for the anointed few; although neglected, it's a skill as basic as learning how to talk. We'll use exercises from Betty Edwards' updated classic, The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, together with the latest findings of brain research--and some other surprises-- that will leave you looking at the world very differently. There will be periods of intense exploration interspersed with rest, for reflection and processing. Together with your own drawings, you will take home a starter kit to keep your right brain happier than it's been in years. This retreat is for men and women of all ages and artistic abilities. Fee: $45.00. Pre-register with fee by 1/9/09.

Jennifer Wilder Kierstead is an artist, writer and business woman. She is a two-time Small Business Innovation Research award winner and mother of two daughters, who started developing her artistic skills more mindfully three years ago at the age of 51. Her undergraduate degree is in Science, Technology and Society: Program in Critical Thought, Vassar College. She wants to share her knowledge and excitement about what she is learning about the human brain, getting older and making art.
 

 
Scrapbooking Weekend u January 16-18, Come for a day, an overnight night, or a weekend
Presenter: Kerri Oliver
Our daily lives (and photos) are brimming with "God moments." Faithbook photo albums help you to see God's work in your life through pictures and stories. Learn multiple ways you can introduce "faithbooking" into the traditional albums you've already created and learn about crafting new faith-themed albums. This weekend is designed for those who already enjoy scrapbooking or who are interested in learning the craft. The majority of the time is spent independently scrapping while surrounded by others who share a passion for album making. The workshop leader will offer ideas and teach new techniques. There will be optional sharing time and "surprise" faithbooking gifts appear throughout the weekend. Bring your album project and all your supplies. Product will also be available for purchase. Pre-register with fee by 1/9/09.
Option 1: Weekend program, Friday 7 pm - Sunday 1 pm Fee: $185.00
Option 2: Overnight program, Friday 7 pm - Saturday 4 pm Fee: $ 85.00
Option 3: Day program, Saturday 9-4 pm Fee: $ 45.00

Kerri Oliver has been an independent consultant with Creative Memories for five years. In 2002, the co-founder of Creative Memories personally introduced, trained, and inspired Kerri to teach the tradition of Faith Booking.
 

 
Homeopathy as Spirit Medicine u January 18, Sunday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Presenter: Laura Bridgman and Carleen Johnson
Learn about the principles of homeopathy as a medical art and science, and how its practitioners approach their healing work through centering and clear perception in order to understand a client's true nature. Fee: $10.00. Pre-register with fee by 1/9/09.

Laura Bridgman, ND has studied homeopathy with American and international teachers since her graduation from Bastyr University in 1995. She has a practice in Waterville as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Naturopathic Doctor & Homeopath. She has been a student of yoga and meditation for 18 or more years.
Carleen Johnson
has studied classical homeopathy since 1988, and is a graduate of the New England School of Homeopathy. She is a member of the Maine Association of Homeopaths, and has been practicing homeopathy since 1995. She is nationally certified as a classical homeopath and is a member of the board of the North American Society of Homeopaths.
 

 
Facing The Storm: For those who have been affected by a friend or loved one's addiction
u January 23-25, Friday 7:00 pm - Sunday 1:00 pm
Presenter: Addictions Ministry Team, Hammond Street Congregational Church, Bangor
We know that addictions to substances or behaviors can lead down destructive paths, but what about the people around the addict? Families, friends, and the community are often expected to care for the addict as they enter recovery, but where can they turn for their own healing? This retreat offers a healing place for those affected by addiction to share, rest, connect, and pray. A 12 step meeting will be a part of the weekend.
Fee: $185.00. Pre-register by 1/9/09 with a $50.00 deposit.


The Addictions Team at Hammond Street Congregational Church, UCC includes Maury Landry, Mark Doty, Bill Lagerstrom, Lee F. White, Kitty Graham, Sharon Stover, Ralph Jordan, Tracy Bigney, Robin Hamilton, Karen Foley and Andy Wood. Together they have many years of personal recovery, and have led recovery meetings and retreats in Bangor. The recovery team includes people trained in ministry, addictions, counseling, and social work. Their purpose is to create a safe and supportive space to talk about spirituality and recovery.
 
 
The Gospel of John: Commitment to Our Spiritual Journey
u January 24, Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenter: Jack Seery
Jack will explore a Christian mystical spirituality in the context of the shifting spiritual consciousness in our times. This spirituality is grounded in a consciousness of Jesus as a human mystic and prophet who is an embodiment of the spiritual energy within ourselves. These chapters (John 5-12) explore the dynamics of commitment to the mystical journey. (Note: it is not necessary to have attended the previous program on John).
Fee $45.00. Pre-register with fee by 1/16/09.

Jack Seery is a member of Unity Church of Greater Portland. He has been a spiritual director and retreat leader for 35 years. While in Boston, he was part of the Catholic Worker community, serving the homeless and engaging in acts of non-violent resistance to weapons of mass destruction. He presently lives in Waterboro, Maine.
 

 
Christian-Buddhist Dialogue
u January 24, Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenter: Margaret Barragato
We will read sacred text from both traditions, to see how the two religions complement and inform each other. We will also experience meditation and chanting from both traditions. The intent is to broaden our understanding of both traditions and deepen our experience of our own faith. Fee $45.00. Pre-register with fee by 1/16/09.

Margaret Barragato is both a Zen Buddhist teacher and priest and a Roman Catholic. She has been doing meditation in both traditions for more than thirty years. She currently teaches at Treetop Zen Center in Oakland, Maine.
 

 
February 2009
Immigration and the Spirituality of Hospitality u February 1, Sunday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Presenter: Rev. Sharon Jones
Sharon will share how her work with immigrants in New England has enlarged her understanding of the spirituality of welcoming and hospitality for all God's family. We will reflect on our own immigration histories and delve into the sojourning stories of the Bible to seek their relevance for today. Fee $10.00. Pre-register with fee by 1/23/09.

Rev. Dr. Sharon Geneva Welch Jones received her Masters of Divinity from Bangor Theological Seminary and a Doctorate of Ministry from Andover Newton Theological Seminary. She has served United Methodist churches throughout New England. Sharon works with the Merrimack Valley Project, where she co-chaired their Immigration Story Forum Process and has encouraged members of her congregation to work collaboratively with recent immigrants for justice.
 

 
A Balm in Gilead: Forgiving and Letting Go  u February 6-7, Friday 7:00 pm - Saturday 4:00 pm
Presenter: Rev. Karen Lewis Foley
We can run but we can't hide. Every one of us hurts others and is hurt, either by intention or by accident, and every one of is called upon to forgive and stands in need of forgiveness. This teaching is at the heart of most spiritual traditions. Yet if we're honest, both forgiving and requesting forgiveness can be a stumbling block in our spiritual lives. Informed by various spiritual traditions, we will explore forgiveness in our own lives-its presence and absence, our embrace of and resistance to it. Come with your heart and spirit as they are; you will not be "required" to forgive anyone, just to be open to exploring and reflecting. Fee $ 85.00
Pre-register with fee by 1/30/09.

Rev. Karen Lewis Foley is a Unitarian Universalist minister, spiritual director and retreat leader who served congregations for eighteen years in Massachusetts before moving to Maine, where she focuses on spiritual direction, retreats and writing poetry and prose. She completed the Shalem Institute's spiritual guidance program and is currently enrolled in Shalem's program for retreat and group leaders. Her reflective writing has appeared in the Portland Press Herald's Religion and Values section, various denominational publications and the journal of Spiritual Directors International.
 

 
A Modern Prophet of Compassion: Dr. Richard Alpert Becomes Ram Dass
 u February 7, Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenter: Rev. Dr. Stephen Drane
This Harvard professor was known for his drug use before a dramatic conversion following a meeting in India, after which he gave his life over to the service of others. Ram Dass (which means "servant of God") was among the earliest proponents of Eastern spiritual practices as a path to self awareness. Stephen Drane met with Ram Dass on several occasions, and will present a biographical movie along with excerpts from several of his books, including: Remembering; Be Here Now; The Only Dance There Is; and The Miracle of Love which will be discussed by the group. Fee $45.00. Pre-register with fee by 1/30/09.

Rev. Stephen Drane, Ph.D. was ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and earned a doctorate in Adult Education. He has known Ram Dass for 40 years, spending a week with him at Omega Institute recently.
 

 
Midweek Reflection on Inspirational People: The Dalai Lama
 u February 11, Wednesday 9:30 am - noon. Lunch Optional.
Presenter: Susan MacKenzie
Learn about the life and works of people who inspire new ways of understanding our place in the world followed by reflection and optional sharing. Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th and current Dalai Lama is the political and spiritual leader of Tibetans worldwide. A Nobel Peace Prize laureate, the Dalai Lama is the world's best known Buddhist and was a prominent figure in the controversy surrounding the Olympic Games in China. Pre-register with fee by 2/6/09. Program: $15.00. Program & Lunch: $25.00

Susan MacKenzie, Ph.D. is program director at Living Water Spiritual Center. She earned her doctorate in natural sciences and created EarthWorks, a ministry of ecology and spirituality for youth of all ages. An ecumenical retreat leader and spiritual director, she is also a registered Maine Guide and leads indoor and outdoor retreats throughout New England.
 

 
Men's 11th Step Retreat: Improving our Conscious Contact with God
 u February 13-15, Friday 7:00 pm - Sunday 11:00 am
Presenter: Fr. Brian Clary
This weekend will give the recovering man an opportunity to explore the following questions: How are the steps working in my life? What's my membership in 12-Step Program like? Am I spiritually sober? Father Brian will address these and other topics based on the 12 Steps and other spiritual resources along with his own experience, strength and hope. Fee $ 185.00.
Pre-register with $50.00 deposit by 1/30/09.

Fr. Brian Clary has been a Catholic priest since 1997. He is Rector of Saint Anselm Church in Sudbury, MA and also the Director of the Priests' Recovery Program for the Archdiocese of Boston. Sober since August 3, 1998 he is an alumnus of Guest House in Rochester, Minnesota, which specializes in the treatment of addicted clergy. He has been doing retreat work for several years.
 

 
Men's 11th Step Retreat: The Gifts of Sobriety
 u February 20-22, Friday 7:00 pm - Sunday 11:00 am
Presenter: Fr. Tom Farley
This retreat will focus on the many gifts that come to the man whose life is rooted in the 11th Step. The gifts we will discuss this weekend include: gratitude, joy of living, sense of humor, prayer, acceptance, letting go, honesty, changing attitude, and meditation.
Fee $185.00. Pre-register with $50.00 deposit by 1/6/09.

Fr. Tom Farley is a Catholic priest serving in the Diocese of Portland. He has enjoyed 29 years of continuous sobriety by actively working the 12 Steps. Fr. Tom is known for his gentle spirit, his wit and his compassion for the sick and the suffering addict and alcoholic.
 

 
Building Power for Change: Basics of Faith- and Values- Based Community Organizing
 u February 22, Sunday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Presenter: Dan Koehler
The Kennebec Valley Organization (KVO) is a broad-based organization of religious congregations, labor union locals, community and small business groups that brings people together to take action on issues of shared concern, such as saving, strengthening, and creating good jobs, affordable housing, and critical public services; issues which are especially relevant in today's depressed economy. Presently KVO is working on long term health care and sponsoring a mid-Maine Time Bank, based on a national model that empowers people to exchange their time, talents and labor on an equal, hour-for-hour basis. Come learn about this organization and how it is empowering people to act on their shared faith and values to make central Maine a better, more just place to live. Free. Pre-register by 2/13/09.

Dan Koehler is the Lead Organizer of the Kennebec Valley Organization. Dan was first introduced to the concept of sustainable community change as a Peace Corps Volunteer in rural Paraguay. When he returned the US, he interned with the Merrimack Valley Project, a faith- and values-based community organization working on jobs and affordable housing issues in the Lawrence/Lowell area of Massachusetts. Dan has helped KVO leaders develop leadership and build relationships with one another. He played a critical role in advocating for raising the minimum wage, increasing mental health crisis response training among Valley police and first responders, and addressing the crisis of long-term care facing the region.
 

 
March 2009
Ken Wilber: An Introduction to Integral Spirituality u March 7, Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenter: David Peloquin
Ken Wilber is the author of more than two dozen books, including A Theory of Everything, and Integral Spirituality. His Integral Theory has revolutionized consciousness studies throughout the world. This workshop will provide an overview of Wilber's work, including models that integrate body, mind, soul, and spirit.
Fee $45.00. Pre-register with fee by 2/27/09.

David Peloquin has been a consciousness and meditation teacher for over 15 years. He is an author, illustrator, and internationally known folk musician and recording artist. He lectures on many subjects, including Ken Wilber, Eckhart Tolle, and Spiral Dynamics.
 

 
Aardvark Alley and the Korando Faith Widows and Orphans Group
u March 8, Sunday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Presenter: Grace Von Tobel
Grace Von Tobel of Aardvark Alley in Waterville, will speak about the Korando Faith Widows and Orphans Group (KFWOG) created by Dofine Gumba Dawa, a humanitarian worker in western Kenya who, with her husband built a school to feed and educate orphans, and widows who refuse to be forced into marriage without AIDS testing in Korando, west Kenya. Aardvark Alley buys crafts from KFWOG using Fair Trade practices and gives a tithe (10%) of its profits to Kenyan artisans to expand their businesses. Grace recently returned from Kenya. Items will be available for purchase to support KFWOG. Free. Pre-register by 2/27/09.

Grace Von Tobel wanted to go to Africa from the age of 13.  At 61, she traveled to Africa on a hospitality exchange through Women to Women Worldwide and her life was changed forever.
 

 
Book Discussion Retreat:  Grace (Eventually) u March 13-14, Friday 7:00 pm - Saturday 4:00 pm
Presenter: Susan MacKenzie
Anne Lamott is an irreverent and thoughtful writer who explores faith, aging, and grace with humor and refreshing candor. In this overnight book discussion we will talk about the themes in Grace (Eventually) and how they echo in our own lives. Please read the book before the retreat. Fee $ 85.00. Pre-register with fee by 3/6/09.

Susan MacKenzie, Ph.D. is program director at Living Water Spiritual Center. She earned her doctorate in natural sciences and created EarthWorks, a ministry of ecology and spirituality for youth of all ages. An ecumenical retreat leader and spiritual director, she is also a registered Maine Guide and leads indoor and outdoor retreats throughout New England.
 

 
Dreams and Revelations u March 13-14, Friday 7:00 pm - Saturday 4:00 pm
Presenter: Rev. Levering Sherman
This workshop will explore the basic connections between dreams and spirituality, with an emphasis on both historical and personal context. How have dreams enlarged human understanding of God's revelation and the meaning of life? How can we become attuned to our own dreams as they reveal our inner life and spiritual growth? The works by Morton Kelsey and Dr. Carl Jung will be used. The practice of dream-journaling will be included, as well as the opportunity for dream analysis from the group.
Fee $85.00. Pre-register with fee by 3/6/09.

Rev. Levering Sherman is an Episcopal Priest in central Maine, and has been a counselor and practitioner of dream-analysis for over thirty years. He received graduate training in Developmental Psychology (Eriksonian and Freudian models) at Princeton University and Princeton Theological Seminary. After graduate school, he worked for mental health systems in Massachusetts and North Carolina.
 

 
Taize Prayer u March 19, Thursday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Through simple music, scripture, and silence, experience the Taize spirituality of abundant joy, loving kindness and community fellowship. All are welcome to attend this one-hour service. Free will offering accepted.
 
 
The Tibetan Practice of Tonglen: Compassion, Integration, and Healing
u March 21, Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenter: Paul Weiss
The ancient Tibetan practice of Tonglen teaches us how to transcend separation, welcome what we thought we could not handle, and bless ourselves and others with our capacity for loving presence. This workshop will provide an overview of the Tonglen practice of integration. Fee $45.00. Pre-register by 3/13/09

Paul Weiss is therapist, teacher, and Director of The Whole Health Center in Bar Harbor. He began his study of Tai Chi and Zen in 1966. He makes regular trips to China where he has been certified to teach by three schools of Qi Gong.
 

 
Different Drummers Joyful Hearts Club Band u March 22, Sunday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Presenter: Rick Cormier
Back by popular demand! Celebrate spring with this open freestyle drum community. The group will offer drumming with Native American flute, vocalizations, and performance poetry with Martin Steingesser, first poet laureate of Portland. In the second hour you are welcome to join the drum circle. No experience needed. Fee $ 15.00. Pre-register by 3/13/09.

Rick Cormier is the founder and facilitator of the "Different Drummers Drum Circle" of Yarmouth, Maine, the largest community drum circle in the state. He has helped in the start up of dozens of freestyle drum circles in the U.S. and Canada and has drawn many hundreds of people, from children to seniors, into the world of community drumming. When he's not drumming, Rick is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in anxiety disorders and trauma.
 

 
Spirituality of the Hours: Finding the Holy in Daily Living
u March 27-28, Friday 7:00 pm - Saturday 4:00 pm
Presenter: Rev. Diana Beach and Rev. Martha Kirkpatrick
In the busyness and complexity of our daily lives it is often hard to find the time and space to be open to the sacred. Even if we are a part of a faith community, it may be difficult to carry devotional and sacred awareness beyond the walls of the church into the pattern of our daily living. In this retreat, we shall examine the daily pattern of our lives, to find ways within that structure to bring ourselves into an awareness of the sacred. We will share our own devotional practices and look at others, ancient and contemporary, using the framework of the monastic Hours of dawn, mid-day, dusk and nighttime. We will explore various ways people over the centuries have brought themselves into the presence of the holy and lived more mindfully. Come prepared to share the practices that work for you and to learn new ways from others. Fee $85.00. Pre-register by 3/13/09.

Rev. Diana Beach is an Episcopal priest. She is a Jungian psychotherapist and spiritual director in Thomaston.
Rev. Martha Kirkpatrick is an Episcopal priest. She is the Missioner for Environmental Stewardship for the Diocese of Maine and Assistant Rector at Grace Church, Bath.
 

 
Directed Silent Retreat: "I am with you always, until the end of the world." Mt. 28:20.
u March 27-29, Friday 7:00 pm - Sunday 1:00 pm
Presenter: Jeannine Levasseur, csj
Directed retreats are silent with an optional daily meeting with a spiritual director for about ˝ hour. The remainder of the day is spent alone in prayer and reflection. Fee $185.00. Pre-register with $50.00 deposit by 3/13/09.

Jeannine Levasseur, csj holds an M.A. from St. Rose College in Albany, N.Y., a Certificate of Biblical Studies, and a specialization in prophets from the Center of Biblical Studies in San Paulo, Brazil. She holds a certificate in spiritual direction and retreat ministry from the Center for Religious Development in Cambridge, MA.
 

 
Writing from our Spiritual Hearts u March 28, Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenter: Muriel Fish
Writing is a valuable tool for tapping into our inner wisdom. Join us for a relaxing day of guided writing exercises which will invite reflection and discovery. Elements of nature, scraps of poetry, literature, music, and art will also inspire us. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite pens or pencils and a simple notebook for writing. Fee $ 45.00. Pre-register with fee by 3/20/09.

Muriel Fish earned her MFA in Creative Writing and Literature at Goddard College and teaches writing and communication courses at Thomas College. She writes, gardens, and rides a tandem bicycle with her husband in Smithfield, Maine.
 

 
April 2009
Disability as Spiritual Challenge and Spiritual Gift u April 4, Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenter: Ann Conway
Disability presents a unique and important opportunity for spiritual growth. Disability allows us to understand what "wholeness" and "brokenness" mean in the context of individual experience and spiritual community. In this workshop, we will explore disability from the theological perspective of Thomas Reynolds in his book, Vulnerable Communion as well as the writings of Flannery O'Connor, Andre Dubus and others. Our format will be guided discussion, using these writers as starting point. Fee $ 85.00. Pre-register with fee by 3/27/09.

Ann Conway, Ph.D is a writer and sociologist who lives in central Maine. She has been published in "Image" and has been a columnist for Maine Times. In her work in Maine public health, Ann has created many programs for people with chronic disease and disabilities. Ann has also lived with a disability for sixteen years.
 

 
Earth Stations u April 8, Wednesday 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us as we journey in prayer with pictures, poetry, chants, and wisdom from many cultures to bring us into a spirit of solemn reflection on behalf of the wounded earth. Outdoors 3:00-4:30 pm weather permitting (please bring outdoor clothing and shoes). Indoors in the chapel 6:00-7:30 pm. Walk the Earth Stations on your own anytime this week (call ahead to arrange). Free. No Pre-registration required.
 
 
Midweek Reflection on Inspirational People: Deepak Chopra
u
April 15, Wednesday 9:30 am - noon. Lunch optional.
Presenter: Susan MacKenzie
Learn about the life and works of people who inspire new ways of understanding our place in the world followed by reflection and optional sharing. Deepak Chopra, M.D. is best-selling author and director of The Chopra Center for Wellbeing that focuses on the mind-body-spirit relationship. Among his goals is to foster a critical mass of peace consciousness in the world that will offer creative solutions to resolve conflicts and to address social injustice, ecological imbalance, and economic disparities. Pre-register with fee by 4/10/09. Program: $15.00. Program & Lunch: $25.00

Susan MacKenzie, Ph.D. is program director at Living Water Spiritual Center. She earned her doctorate in natural sciences and created EarthWorks, a ministry of ecology and spirituality for youth of all ages. An ecumenical retreat leader and spiritual director, she is also a registered Maine Guide and leads indoor and outdoor retreats throughout New England.
 

 
Looking Clearly at Mortality u April 18, Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenter: Rhoda-Neshama Waller
As we become more fully awakened to our own mortality, we take this time of expanded awareness to look at our lives more deeply. We begin to mend the torn places of our relationships and to heal the wounds of the past. This experiential workshop provides a safe environment of spiritual support where we use exercises of guided meditation and imagery to bring our spirits to a new place of peacefulness and clarity. Fee $ 45.00. Pre-register with fee by 4/10/09.

Rhoda-Neshama Waller, poet and storyteller, is a Certified Seminar Leader of the Spiritual Eldering Institute, and founding president of Timelines Community, a not-for-profit organization celebrating the wisdom and creativity of elders. She holds a Masters degree in Comparative Literature and has taught creative writing in schools, universities, libraries and senior centers. She is completing a manuscript, "Your Life is a Poem," about writing your memoirs in poetry.
 

 
The Gospel of John: The Mysticism of Service u April 18, Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenter: Jack Seery
Using John 13-21, Jack will explore Christian mystical spirituality in the context of the shifting spiritual consciousness in our times. This spirituality is grounded in a consciousness of Jesus as a human mystic and prophet who is an embodiment of the spiritual energy within ourselves. (Note: it is not necessary to have attended the previous programs on John).
Fee $ 45.00. Pre-register with fee by 4/10/09.

Jack Seery is a member of Unity Church of Greater Portland. He has been a spiritual director and retreat leader for 35 years. While in Boston, he was part of the Catholic Worker community, serving the homeless and engaging in acts of non-violent resistance to weapons of mass destruction. He presently lives in Waterboro, Maine.
 

 
Drumming Workshop: Join the Rhythm of Life u April 19, Sunday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Presenter:  Connie Caron, NDS
Everything in life has a rhythm--a heart beat. For centuries the drum has helped people to become aligned with the sacred pulse of one another and the earth. Join us for an afternoon of joyful drumming. Bring your own drum or percussive instrument. Two drums may be borrowed. No experience necessary. Fee $ 10.00. Pre-register with fee by 4/10/09.

Connie Caron, NDS drums and chants as part of her spiritual discipline, and to honor her Native American heritage. Sr. Connie, of Our Lady of Sion, has also taught bead working workshops, specializing in wall hangings and pendants. A Montessori teacher for over 20 years, Sr. Connie is also known as the clown "Bonne Nuit."
 

 
Earth Light u April 22, Wednesday 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Presenter: Kay Gill
Earth Light celebrates signs of resurrection, joy, and beauty in the midst of contemporary life. On this Earth Day, receive and release positive healing energy. We will use The Way of Light, an ancient form reclaimed by the Christian church in the mid-1990s. Join us on this journey with poetry, prayer, and music. Outdoors 3:00-4:30 pm weather permitting (please bring outdoor clothing and shoes). Indoors in the chapel 6:00-7:30 pm. Free. No Pre-registration.

Kay Gill, a retreat leader and spiritual guide for many years, is an Episcopal laywoman. She holds an M.A. in Spiritual Direction from the General Theological Seminary, and is a graduate member of the Guild for Spiritual Guidance, a group whose focus is the interconnection of Jung, the Mystics and Teilhard. She attends Quaker meeting.
 

 
May 2009
Meeting God in Creation u May 1-2, Friday 7:00 pm - Saturday 4:00 pm
Presenter:  Emily Rotch
This retreat explores the revelation of God in the elements of earth, air, fire, and water, using scripture, silence, guided meditation, and the poetry of Mary Oliver and Wendell Berry, with opportunities to journal and be outdoors. Fee $ 85.00. Pre-register with fee by 4/24/09.

Emily Rotch is an Episcopal lay woman and avid gardener on a farm in Maine. She is a certified spiritual director, and has taken advanced courses from Andover-Newton Theological Seminary. Her life is fulfilled outdoors.
 

 
Trail and Grounds Maintenance Day u
May 2, Saturday 8:30 am - noon. Followed by lunch and a concert.
We'll be clearing twigs from trails, maintaining the labyrinth and mulching our perennial gardens. Sometimes we have perennials to share. Bring your boots and work gloves. We will provide tools and a hearty lunch followed by a concert featuring Harry Vayo on hammered dulcimer. This is a great volunteer opportunity for youth and service groups. Come when you can, leave when you must! Free. Pre-register by for free lunch.
 
 
Traditional Chinese Medicine u
May 3, Sunday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Presenter:  Dr. Rick Hobbs
The underlying principle in Chinese medicine is the balance between yin and yang, the opposites which are present in all living things. Traditional Chinese medicine offers ways of unlocking the body's vital energy or "qi" for healing through acupuncture, acupressure, heat, massage, herbal medicines, nutritional therapy, counseling and qi gong. Fee $10.00. Pre-register with fee by 4/24/09.

Dr. Rick Hobbs is a family physician in private practice specializing in acupuncture and integrative medicine. His training includes a one-year program in medical acupuncture at the University of Alberta and a three-month sabbatical in China. Rick has long been interested in the importance of spirituality in health and wellness. Chinese medicine has affirmed that connection and afforded the opportunity to address spiritual issues more directly in patient care.
 

 
Women's 11th Step Retreat: Wherever You are, God Is! u May 8-10, Friday 7:00 pm - Sunday 11:00 am
Presenter: Rev. Sharon Stover
This retreat is designed to help us deepen our personal spirituality and to connect in new ways to the God we understand. With an awareness of how grace touches us all, we will use spiritual rituals, such as the labyrinth, as tools to open us up to a true celebration of God's love and presence in our midst. We will work to affirm and recognize the Divine in our daily lives and in our daily routines. Story, prayer, and music will help us to open up new languages to talk to, and listen to our God. Music is one language of prayer. What is yours? Let's share our own journeys, learn from each other, and emerge at retreat's end renewed, refreshed and ready to encounter God daily. Fee $185.00. Pre-register with fee by 4/24/09.

Rev. Sharon Stover is an ordained minister with Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC). She has pastored congregations in Tacoma WA, Sioux Falls, SD, and Omaha, NE. While working towards her M.Div. at Seattle University, which she received in 2002, Sharon was appointed the first Protestant chaplain of the University's campus ministry. Since moving to Maine in 2005, she has served as a chaplain, spiritual director, and retreat leader within the recovery community. She has recently become affiliated with the Addictions Ministry Team at Hammond St. Congregational Church in Bangor Maine.
 

 
Exploring Our Spiritual Landscapes through Poetry u May 15-16, Friday 7:00 pm - Saturday 4:00 pm
Presenter: Muriel Fish
We will explore Mary Oliver's poem, "Landscape," and consider the lessons it offers our spiritual journey. There will be opportunities for journaling, solitude, and sharing our thoughts. Fee $85.00. Pre-register with fee by 5/8/09.

Muriel Fish earned her MFA in Creative Writing and Literature at Goddard College and teaches writing and communication courses at Thomas College. She writes, gardens, and rides a tandem bicycle with her husband in Smithfield, Maine.
 

 
Introduction to Baha'i Faith u May 17, Sunday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Presenter: Lynn Ascrizzi
Committed to the oneness of humanity, Baha'is ascribe to fundamental principles including the elimination of all forms of prejudice, full equality between the sexes, recognition of the essential oneness of the world's great religions, the elimination of extremes of poverty and wealth, universal education, the harmony of science and religion, a sustainable balance between nature and technology; and the establishment of a world federal system. Become informed about what has been termed the most diverse and widespread faith tradition in the world through a short video and presentation. Fee $10.00. Pre-register with fee by 5/8/09.

Lynn Ascrizzi is a longtime Baha'i and lives in Freedom, Maine. She is a columnist for the Kennebec Journal and Waterville Morning Sentinel.
 

 
Taize Prayer u May 21, Thursday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Through simple music, scripture, and silence, experience the Taize spirituality of abundant joy, loving kindness and community fellowship. All are welcome to attend this one-hour service. Free will offering accepted.
 
 
June 2009
Fresh Air painting u June 7, Sunday 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Presenter:  Laurie Proctor-Lefebvre
Dwell in spring's beauty with fresh air painting. The program will begin with a painting demonstration with attention to color, design, and ways to bring an image to l