List of Retreats
Second Wednesdays - A Special Series - The Christian Church in a Globalized World
Second Wednesdays - A Special Series - The Christian Church in a Globalized World
On the second Wednesday of the month from February to June, 2012, Mission Renewal Center will hold a series of lectures/discussions on the issue of the Christian Church in today's world.
"Today's world" means a globalized and multi-cultural world. The voices from Asia and Africa have been the strongest and most intriguing voices in this contemporary rethinking of the Christian Church. The Euro-American world can learn much from the Christian thinkers from Asia and Africa. Since the majority of the human population is found in the Southern part of the hemispheric world, the ways in which women and men live out their Christian commitment in these areas can provide the Euro-American world with new insights and understandings of the message of Jesus.
Dates and Topics:
February 8 - The Church of East Asia - new view of what it means to be a Christian in a Confucian-Daoist world.
March 14 - The Church of East Asia - new view of what it means to be Christian in a Hindu world.
April 11 - The Church of East Asia - new views of what it means to be Christian in a Muslim world.
May 9 - The Church of Sub-Sahara Africa - new views of what it means to be Christian in an African Tribal world.
June 13 - The Church in Madagascar - new views of what it means to be a Christian in a highly multicultural and globalized world.
Time and Place: 10 am to noon - Lunch at noon; Mission Renewal Center - 2300 Garden St., Santa Babara - Bonaventure Hall
Register by calling 805-682-4713, x133 or email at retreats@sboldmission.org
Presentations given by Fr. Kenan Osborne, OFM, author of 17 books and former president of the Franciscan School of Theology, Berkeley.
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Peace Pilgrim: An American Sage Who Walked Her Talk
Special Documentary showing of the film: Peace Pilgrim: An American Sage Who Walked Her Talk
Peace Pilgrim walked more than 25,000 miles across the United States from 1953 to 1981. Her message was: "This is the way of peace: overcome evil with good, falsehood with truth, and hatred with love". Free books about her life and free pamphlets of her words will be available.
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012.
Place: Bonaventure Hall at Mission Renewal Center behind Old Mission Santa Barbara on a 60 inch screen.
Two showing times: 1:30 PM and 6:30 PM. Each showing and following discussion will last approximately 90 minutes.
Free will offering appreciated.
Retreat for Women with Paula D'Arcy
Theme is "The choices we make become the story of our lives".
This weekend we will look at two questions: How might we begin to live from a deeper, truer place; and how might we be less afraid to make powerful choices for our lives?
Paula D'Arcy is a writer, playwright, and retreat leader. In 2001 she established the Red Bird Foundation, which supports the growth and spiritual development of those in need throughout the world, including men and women in prison. A former psychotherapist, Paula survived the loss of her husband and young daughter in an accident in 1975. Among her best-selling books are Gift of the Red Bird, Waking Up to This Day and When People Grieve.
February 24-26, 2012. Retreat begins with Friday registration from 3:00 - 5:00 pm and dinner following at 6:00 pm. Retreat ends Sunday after lunch. $195 per person shared room / $225 single room / $130 commuter.
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your reservation. Deposit may be through PayPal or by sending a check to Old Mission Santa Barbara Renewal Center, 2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara CA 93105.
12 Stations...12 Steps...
12 Station...12 Steps...
A Lenten Journey with Thomas Merton - Led by Bill Degnan, a friend of Bill W.** for many years.
The traditional Stations of the Cross mark the journey of Jesus to his death on the cross. The 12 Steps of A.A. are a similar path to ending addictive behaviors and arriving at the freedom to live a healthy life. This retreat will use this motif while focusing on wisdom from the life of Thomas Merton.
** Bill W. was the founder of AA
Bill Degnan; husband, father, recovery mentor, youth and criminal justice advocate; has been a professional football player, a Franciscan Friar and a chef. He developed the New Hope Life Skill curriculum and established Operation New Hope
March 16-18, 2012. Retreat begins with Friday registration from 3:00 - 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:00 pm and concludes with lunch at noon Sunday. $160 per person double occupancy / $190 private room / $110 commuter.
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your reservation. Deposit may be through PayPal or by sending a check to Old Mission Santa Barbara Renewal Center, 2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara CA 93105.
Faith & Film
Faith & Film is a Monday night series of viewing and discussion of films through the prism of faith and values. All films are rated G or PG-13.
This series will be continued starting in February. Please check back to see the new schedule.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the Bonaventure Hall. Facilitated by Sr. Susan Blomstad, OSF and Andrea Duda. Free.
Lenten Days of Recollection
Every Wednesday in Lent beginning with Ash Wednesday. Come for a day of reflection, presentations, Liturgy and lunch.
2012 Lenten Days of Recollection:
February 22 & 29
March 7, 14, 21 & 28
April 4
10:00 am - Noon - Presenter: Susan Blomstad, OSF. Suggested donation: $20 per Wednesday
