“Spiritual Direction: Growing Seeds of Peace”
A Spiritual Directors International Program
Everyone is welcome to attend.
No prior experience with spiritual direction is necessary.
1663 Killarney Way
Bellevue, Washington, 98004 USA: May 5, 2009
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Program
Would you appreciate one day devoted to stillness, learning from Jewish, Muslim and Christian peacemakers, and networking with spiritual directors and other spiritual care providers? If the seed of yes resonates within you, plan now to attend the May 5, 2009 Spiritual Directors International program.
Spiritual direction grows seeds of peace. Learn from the wisdom and practical experience of presenters Alan Morinis and Shirah Bell from the Mussar Institute, Jamal Rahman and Karen Lindquist from Interfaith Community Church, and Sr. Joyce Cox, BVM from Palisades Retreat Center.
Learning Objectives
- Learn spiritual practices from the Jewish, Islamic and Christian traditions that grow seeds of peace within our hearts and within the world.
- Connect with spiritual directors and spiritual care providers in prayer and conversation.
- Delight in time to wander the labyrinth and appreciate the newly-renovated, lake-front, Peace and Spirituality Center near the heart of Bellevue.
- Enjoy a sack lunch at the dock where rocking chairs offer views of Mt. Rainier, Mercer Island, and the Olympic Mountains. Or, choose to go into Bellevue for a midday meal with colleagues (a list of local restaurants will be provided).
- End the day in the chapel by joining in prayer with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace for the regular Tuesday Holy Hour for Peace.
“Spiritual Direction: Growing Seeds of Peace”
9:30 Gathering and Welcome
Session 1 - Alan Morinis and Shirah Bell: Jewish practices of peacemaking
Contemplative Silence
12:00 Midday Meal Break (on your own - bring a sack lunch, or go to a local restaurant)
1:00 Book signing and time to enjoy nature
1:30 Session 2 - Jamal Rahman and Karen Lindquist: Islamic practices of peacemaking
Contemplative Silence
3:00 Session 3 – Joyce Cox, BVM: Christian practices of peacemaking
4:00 Holy Hour for Peace in the chapel with Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace
5:00 Closing
Tuition and Registration
Register by
USD$79.00 for Spiritual Directors International members. Register Now
New! Students with proof of student verification USD$40
Non-member tuition rate is USD$89.00
After May 1st, 2009
USD$99.00 for everyone. Register Now
Become a member for USD$69, save on tuition, support the global ministry of spiritual direction, and receive a year of many benefits. Register Now
Consider:
If you are traveling to Bellevue for the May 1-2 Northwest Catholic Women's Convocation, you may want to stay an extra few days to enjoy the Puget Sound area and participate in the more intimate Spiritual Directors International program, “Spiritual Direction: Planting Seeds of Peace.” To learn more about the Northwest Catholic Women’s Convocation at the Meydenbauer Convention Center in Bellevue, Washington, USA visit http://www.ipjc.org/women/convocationIV.htm
If you are traveling to Seattle for the Seattle Mussar Kallah at Beth Sholom Synagogue on May 3, you may want to stay an extra few days to enjoy the Puget Sound area and participate in the Spiritual Directors International program, “Spiritual Direction: Planting Seeds of Peace.” To learn more about the Sunday, May 3 program, Mussar, Light of Torah, visit http://bethshalomseattle.org/images/PDF%20Files/kallah%20flyer.pdf
Author and Artist Celebration:
To celebrate and encourage many talented authors and artists, from 1:00-1:30 p.m. materials will be available for perusal and purchase. If you are an author or artist who has registered for the Planting Seeds of Peace program, please consider bringing your materials to make available to participants. A share table for free materials will also be available for participants to share information. If you intend to sell materials, you must be registered and inform Pegge Bernecker by April 22. For more information, e-mail Pegge Bernecker at Listen@sdiworld.org for details.
Directions to Peace & Spirituality Center at St. Mary-on-the-Lake
The Peace and Spirituality Center is easily accessed from the Seattle Tacoma International airport (SEA) and near the I90 and I405 juncture. For additional directions and a map download the PDF here.