We are excited to have participants return to programming at the Centre. We had a full summer of new programs with the Peace At Lunch (P.A.L. program serving 160 lunches) and Music on the Grounds hosting 50 guests and raising $3500 for the Centre. Regular maintenance and deep cleaning of the Centre has been completed, making us ready to welcome participants back to the Centre. Check out the fall programming details on the website. |
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We look forward to Welcoming you at the Centre as we continue to plug into the undaunted hope of the Sisters of St Martha as we journey together into the future. In response to the Government of Alberta recent new temporary pandemic measures, the Board of Directors of the Martha Retreat Centre Society has agreed to comply with all public health restrictions as outlined in Order 42-2021. In brief, this message highlights the direct impact on the MRCS and outlines our compliance and enforcement strategy. Essentially nothing has changed from our previous year protocols, where health and safety have been a high priority. |
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Masking is required while in the public areas. When seated, masks may be removed when speaking. Physical Distancing of two meters is required. For Your Information Hand sanitizing stations are available at 3 locations throughout the building (front door, Gathering Room, Dining Room). Or washing hands in the washrooms is also an option. All rooms and furnishings are sanitized following usage (we have purchased commercial grade equipment and use a hospital grade sanitizer). Railings, door handles, and light switches are sanitized as required. |
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Mondays, Oct. 4 - Nov. 29, 2021. No session on Oct. 11. Please purchase book in advance. Read chapters 1 & 2 prior to the first session. A cosmic notion of the Christ competes with and excludes no one, but includes everyone and everything (Acts 10:15, 34) and allows Jesus Christ to finally be a God figure worthy of the entire universe. Drawing on scripture, history, and spiritual practice, Rohr articulates a transformative view of Jesus Christ as a portrait of God’s constant, unfolding work in the world. The outcomes of this book study include insight into a previously forgotten teaching on Christ and utilizing contemplative practice as a tool for a deeper way into being. Cost: $130.00 Facilitator: Pat Boehm | | |
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The Heart of Aging with Wisdom and Vitality Thursdays, Sept. 30 - Nov. 25, 2021 Exploring the stories, experiences, and lessons accumulated throughout the journey of our lives builds a new perspective The Heart of Aging with Wisdom and Vitality is a wisdom and vitality-based approach to living our lives, particularly at mid age and beyond, with meaning and contribution. which we can celebrate and build upon as we design the years ahead. It is an opportunity to move from seeing aging as a time of beginning limitations, diminishment and losses, to a new paradigm of an expanded consciousness that brings more meaning and purpose to life. Cost: $90 Facilitator: Barbara Cavers Series One Sessions Session 1: - The Heart of Aging with Wisdom and Vitality Session 2: - Images of Aging Session 3: - Our Lives as a Cycle of One Year Session 4: - Loving the Self Session 5: - Forgiveness: A Gift We Give Others Session 6: - Facing Our Mortality | | |
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Introduction to Centering Prayer Time & LocationOct. 09, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Lethbridge, 1130 Scenic Dr S, Lethbridge, AB T1K 7J1, Canada About the EventIn the Christian tradition contemplative prayer is considered to be the pure gift of God. It is the opening of mind and heart - our whole being to God, The Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words, emotions. Centering Prayer is a method to facilitate the development of contemplative prayer by preparing our faculties to receive this gift. It is not meant to replace other forms of prayer; rather it casts a new light and depth of meaning on them. Centering prayer develops a deep relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. The day provides input, practice, and discussion. Lunch included. Cost: $75 Facilitator: Pat Boehm | | |
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