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Series 3: Events

A database of retreats, teachings, and Wisdom Schools featuring Cynthia

The Contemplative Society was founded to host Cynthia Bourgeault’s retreats, evolving to promote her international teachings worldwide. All items here were either TCS events or featured on our website; File 1 recovers digital records via data migration and Wayback Machine, while File 2 presents paper materials from Heather Page and Mary Clare Carder.

Files

S03-F01: Digital Event Records compiles all recoverable digital traces of Cynthia’s TCS-hosted or promoted events, including historic website migrations and Wayback Machine captures of annual schedules (primarily 2005–2015).

S03-F02: Paper Event Records contains early paper materials from Heather Page and Mary Clare Carder, filling pre-digital gaps (1998–2005); retreats with significant archival material appear here, with possible overlap to digital records where early TCS lacked distinct “events” functions.

S03-F03: Schedules include various lists of events from handwritten notes on Cynthia's schedule to her visit in 1996 to annual/ seasonal brochures outlining events by The Contemplative Society.

S03-F01: Digital Event Records

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A look at Thomas Keating and Full Contemplative Engagement

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Cynthia Bourgeault: book launch & Zoom event: “THOMAS KEATING: THE MAKING OF A MODERN CHRISTIAN MYSTIC”

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

The Web of Life: A Retreat for Contemplative Solidarity

Monday, November 20, 2023

14500 Silver Valley Rd, Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2R3, Canada

“Contemplative Activism in Challenging Times'”

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Holding our Planet: Wisdom School with Cynthia Bourgeault

Saturday, May 25, 2024

932 Balmoral Rd, Victoria, BC V8T 1A7, Canada

Exploring a Nondual Christianity of Cosmic Proportions 

Friday, September 30, 2022

3909 St George's Ln, Victoria, BC V8N 4E3, Canada

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S03-F02: Paper Event Records

S03-F02-I01: Silent Retreat at The Anglican Parish of Salt Spring Island, Advisement from Diocesan Post, (1994 March)

S03-F02-I02: Essentials of Contemplative Christianity at All Saints by the Sea, Brochure and Schedule, (1994 September 15 - October 20)

S03-F02-I03: Centering Prayer in Modern Christian Life at Queenswood, Schedule, (1994 October 18)

S03-F02-I04: An Introduction to the Building Blocks of Inner Transformation on the Christian Path, notice and expression of interest form, (1995 February 12 - March 12)

S03-F02-I05: The Psychology of Centering Prayer at Queenswood, schedule, (1995 June 20)

S03-F02-I06: Becoming Wisdom on Salt Spring Island, schedule and handouts (1996 May 3-5)

S03-F02-I07: The Voyage of St. Brendan: A Modern Liturgical Drama by Cynthia Bourgeault, bulletin from performance and press release from Driftwood, (1996 June 6-16)

S03-F02-I08: Unconditional Presence led by The Reverend Cynthia Bourgeault at All Saints'-by-the-Sea, poster, (1997 November 7-9)

S03-F02-I09: Advent Quiet Day with Cynthia Bourgeault at The Anglican Parish of Salt Spring Island, bulletin schedule, (1997 November 30)

S03-F02-I10: "The Cross for Contemplatives" A Lenten Benedictine Retreat with the Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault at All Saints'-by-the-Sea, poster, (1998 March 6-8)

S03-F02-I11: "The Cross for Contemplatives" A Lenten Benedictine Retreat with the Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault at All Saints'-by-the-Sea, event update and announcement of TCS's first AGM, (1998 March 6-8)

S03-F02-I12: Essentials of Benedictine Spirituality, Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Vancouver School of Theology, summer school brochure, (1998 July 6-10)

S03-F02-I13: A Silent Contemplative Retreat guided by the Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault Ph.D at Glenairley, East Sooke, flyer and expression of interest form (1998 October 6-8)

S03-F02-I14: Meditation day at the Contemplative Centre, schedule, (1999 April 14)

S03-F02-I15: Summer Work Intensive: "Living the Mysteries", co-led by Lynn Bauman and Cynthia Bourgeault on Salt Spring Island, poster with expression of interest form and schedule, (1999 July 11-16)

*Discrepancy in two documents suggests the original title of the retreat was "Living the Presence" and was to be held from July 11-17. The Schedule from the actual event is named "Living the Mysteries" from July 11-16. This event is considered by many to be the birth of "The Wisdom School."

S03-F02-I16: Marking the All Saints Passage, Diocesan Fall Silent Retreat led by the Reverend Cynthia Bourgeault at Queenswood, schedule, (1999 October 29-31)

S03-F02-I17: Benedictine Weekend, schedule, (1999 November 5-7)

S03-F02-I18: Contemplative Chant and Psalmody Schedule, (2000 September 22-23)

S03-F02-I19: Wisdom: Knowing With More of You, 2001 Clergy Spouses' Weekend with Cynthia Bourgeault, Bethlehem Retreat Centre (2001 February 9-10)

S03-F02-I20: The Cloud of Unknowing with John Lowan and Cynthia Bourgeault, poster, The Contemplative Centre, (2001 February 21 - March 2)

S03-F02-I21: Centering Prayer Intensive, academic calendar, The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Vancouver School of Theology, Chalmers Institute (2001 February 26 - March 2)

S03-F02-I22: Christian Sacred Chanting and Psalmody, poster, The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Queenswood, (2001 March 9-11)

S03-F02-I23: Concious Love, poster and information, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault and the Rev. Christopher Page, St. Philips Anglican Church, Oak Bay, (2001 May 2-23)

S03-F02-I24: Concious Love, schedule and recommended reading, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault and the Rev. Christopher Page, St. Philips Anglican Church, Oak Bay, (2001 May 2-23)

S03-F02-I25: Contemplative mini-retreat with Richard Rohr, email correspondence and schedule, the Rev. Richard Rohr OFM and the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, The Contemplative Centre on Salt Spring Island, (2001 July 14-15)

S03-F02-I26: Introduction to Lectio Divina, pamphlet, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Vancouver School of Theology, (2001 July 16-20)

S03-F02-I27: Helminski Ingathering, schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, The Contemplative Centre on Salt Spring Island, (2001 August 3-5)

S03-F02-I28: Advent Retreat, advisement, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Glenairley, East Sooke, (2001 December 7-8)

S03-F02-I29: Fr. Thomas Keating Visit to Victoria, public lecture poster, letter from Cynthia, schedule, Diocesan Post article, Fr. Thomas, Victoria, British Columbia, (2002 March 4-12)

S03-F02-I30: Benedictine Retreat, schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Glenairley, East Sooke, (2002 April 19-21)

S03-F02-I31: The Contemplative Society annual board meeting minutes, (2002 May 4)

S03-F02-I32: Vancouver Wisdom School, brochure and letter announcement, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, West Point Grey United Church, Vancouver, (2002 July 22-26)

S03-F02-I33: Advent Retreat, schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Glenairley, East Sooke, (2002 December 6-8)

S03-F02-I34: Wisdom in the Desert, schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Glenairley, East Sooke, (2003 February 7-9)

S03-F02-I35: Advent Retreat, advisement and schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Glenairley, East Sooke, (2003 December 5-7)

S03-F02-I36: Light for Light: Manifesting the Divine, schedule and handouts, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Glenairley, East Sooke, (2003 December 5-7)

S03-F02-I37: Centering Prayer Workshop, brochure, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Sooke Baptist Church, (2004 February 7th)

S03-F02-I38: Theology and Pracice of Prayer, pamphlet, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Vancouver School of Theology, (2004 July 5-9)

S03-F02-I39: Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening, schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Camp Pringle at Shawnigan Lake, (2004 July 9-11)

S03-F02-I40: An Introduction to Christian Hermeticism, course offering brochure, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Vancouver School of Theology, (2005 July 18-22)

S03-F02-I41: Learning to See: Sight and Insight in Christian Contemplative Tradition, schedule and information, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Aspen Chapel, (2005, August 27 - September 3)

S03-F02-I42: Centering Prayer Intensive, email correspondence and schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Rivendell Retreat Centre, Bowen Island, (2005, August 27 - September 3)

S03-F02-I43: Leadership in Contemplative Practice, schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Rivendell Retreat Centre, Bowen Island, (2006, March 5-8)

S03-F02-I44: Turning the Passion: Holy Week Wisdom School and Sema, information, schedule, handouts, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Raqib Brian Burke, Cennet Jane Garland, The Sanctuary, Vancouver (2006 April 6-11)

S03-F02-I45: Mary Magdalene: Fiction or Force?, course offering brochure, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Vancouver School of Theology, (2006 July 10-14)

S03-F02-I46: Mary Magdalene: Fiction or Force?, poster, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, St. John the Divine Anglican Church, (2006 September 13)

S03-F02-I47: The Gospel of Mary Magdalene: Vancouver Island Wisdom School, schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, VGlenairley, East Sooke, (2006 September 14-18)

S03-F02-I48: Turning in Praise on the Feast of St. Benedict, email correspondence announcement, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Raqib Brian Burke, Cennet Jane Garland, The Sanctuary, Vancouver, (2007 July 11)

S03-F02-I49: Christophany: The Fullness of the Human Being, information, handouts and schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Olympic Park Institute, Lake Crescent, Washington, (2008 September 2)

S03-F02-I50: Meditation Intensive Retreat, information, handouts and schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre, Surrey, (2008 October 19-24)

S03-F02-I51: Leadership in Contemplative Practice Workshop, brochure and schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre, Surrey, (2008 November 2-5)

S03-F02-I52: Advent Retreat, schedule and handouts, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Glenairely, East Sooke, (2008 December 5-7)

S03-F02-I53: Meditation Intensive Retreat: Silence, schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Cowichan Lake Research Station and Conference Centre, (2010 April 12-16)

S03-F02-I54: The Mystical and Visionary Thinking of Teilhard de Chardin, schedule and advisement, Cowichan Lake Research Station and Conference Centre, (2016 September 19-24)

S03-F03: Schedules

S03-F03-I01: Handwritten, Cynthia's Schedule for visit to British Columbia, (1996 April 12 - June 9)

S03-F03-I02: Handwritten, Cynthia's Schedule for visit to British Columbia, (1997 November 2 - December 7)

S03-F03-I03: Contemplative Retreats, Courses & Workshops with Cynthia Bourgeault, (1998 July 27 - December 1)

S03-F03-I04: Contemplative Retreats, Courses & Workshops with Cynthia Bourgeault, (1999 January 18 - August 7)

S03-F03-I05: The Contemplative Society fall schedule, (1999 September 24 - December 5)

S03-F03-I06: The Contemplative Society spring/summer schedule, (2000 January 12 - April 29)

S03-F03-I07: The Contemplative Society summer/fall schedule, (2000 July 14 - November 14)

S03-F03-I08: Schedule for Cynthia Bourgeault from islandnet.com, Cynthia's early website, (2000 September - December)

S03-F03-I09: The Contemplative Society calendar of events, (2000 October 20 - November 26)

S03-F03-I10: The Contemplative Society calendar of events, (2000 November 28 - 2001 August 5)

S03-F03-I11: The Contemplative Society calendar of events, summer-winter 2001, (2001 July 22 - December 9)

S03-F03-I12: The Contemplative Society calendar of events, winter-spring 2001/2002, (2001 December 7 - 2002 April 21)

S03-F03-I13: "The Contemplative Society Presents", (April 19 - May 29 2002)

S03-F03-I14: The Contemplative Society calendar of events, summer-winter 2003, (2003 April 30 - November 10)

S03-F03-I15: The Contemplative Society spring-summer 2004 events, (2004 January 15 - July 25)

S03-F03-I16: The Contemplative Society summer-winter 2004, (2004 July 9 - December 5)

S03-F03-I17: The Contemplative Society spring-summer 2005, (2005 February 13 - November 13)

S03-F03-I18: The Contemplative Society fall and winter 2005, (2005 September 7 - November 13)

S03-F03-I19: The Contemplative Society calendar of events, (2006 February 11 - October 29)

S03-F03-I20: The Contemplative Society, Winter 07 - Summer 07, (2006 November 9 - 2007 August 6)

S03-F02: Schedules

S03-F02-I01: Silent Retreat at The Anglican Parish of Salt Spring Island, Advisement from Diocesan Post, (1994 March)

S03-F02-I02: Essentials of Contemplative Christianity at All Saints by the Sea, Brochure and Schedule, (1994 September 15 - October 20)

S03-F02-I03: Centering Prayer in Modern Christian Life at Queenswood, Schedule, (1994 October 18)

S03-F02-I04: An Introduction to the Building Blocks of Inner Transformation on the Christian Path, notice and expression of interest form, (1995 February 12 - March 12)

S03-F02-I05: The Psychology of Centering Prayer at Queenswood, schedule, (1995 June 20)

S03-F02-I06: Becoming Wisdom on Salt Spring Island, schedule and handouts (1996 May 3-5)

S03-F02-I07: The Voyage of St. Brendan: A Modern Liturgical Drama by Cynthia Bourgeault, bulletin from performance and press release from Driftwood, (1996 June 6-16)

S03-F02-I08: Unconditional Presence led by The Reverend Cynthia Bourgeault at All Saints'-by-the-Sea, poster, (1997 November 7-9)

S03-F02-I09: Advent Quiet Day with Cynthia Bourgeault at The Anglican Parish of Salt Spring Island, bulletin schedule, (1997 November 30)

S03-F02-I10: "The Cross for Contemplatives" A Lenten Benedictine Retreat with the Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault at All Saints'-by-the-Sea, poster, (1998 March 6-8)

S03-F02-I11: "The Cross for Contemplatives" A Lenten Benedictine Retreat with the Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault at All Saints'-by-the-Sea, event update and announcement of TCS's first AGM, (1998 March 6-8)

S03-F02-I12: Essentials of Benedictine Spirituality, Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Vancouver School of Theology, summer school brochure, (1998 July 6-10)

S03-F02-I13: A Silent Contemplative Retreat guided by the Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault Ph.D at Glenairley, East Sooke, flyer and expression of interest form (1998 October 6-8)

S03-F02-I14: Meditation day at the Contemplative Centre, schedule, (1999 April 14)

S03-F02-I15: Summer Work Intensive: "Living the Mysteries", co-led by Lynn Bauman and Cynthia Bourgeault on Salt Spring Island, poster with expression of interest form and schedule, (1999 July 11-16)

*Discrepancy in two documents suggests the original title of the retreat was "Living the Presence" and was to be held from July 11-17. The Schedule from the actual event is named "Living the Mysteries" from July 11-16. This event is considered by many to be the birth of "The Wisdom School."

S03-F02-I16: Marking the All Saints Passage, Diocesan Fall Silent Retreat led by the Reverend Cynthia Bourgeault at Queenswood, schedule, (1999 October 29-31)

S03-F02-I17: Benedictine Weekend, schedule, (1999 November 5-7)

S03-F02-I18: Contemplative Chant and Psalmody Schedule, (2000 September 22-23)

S03-F02-I19: Wisdom: Knowing With More of You, 2001 Clergy Spouses' Weekend with Cynthia Bourgeault, Bethlehem Retreat Centre (2001 February 9-10)

S03-F02-I20: The Cloud of Unknowing with John Lowan and Cynthia Bourgeault, poster, The Contemplative Centre, (2001 February 21 - March 2)

S03-F02-I21: Centering Prayer Intensive, academic calendar, The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Vancouver School of Theology, Chalmers Institute (2001 February 26 - March 2)

S03-F02-I22: Christian Sacred Chanting and Psalmody, poster, The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Queenswood, (2001 March 9-11)

S03-F02-I23: Concious Love, poster and information, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault and the Rev. Christopher Page, St. Philips Anglican Church, Oak Bay, (2001 May 2-23)

S03-F02-I24: Concious Love, schedule and recommended reading, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault and the Rev. Christopher Page, St. Philips Anglican Church, Oak Bay, (2001 May 2-23)

S03-F02-I25: Contemplative mini-retreat with Richard Rohr, email correspondence and schedule, the Rev. Richard Rohr OFM and the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, The Contemplative Centre on Salt Spring Island, (2001 July 14-15)

S03-F02-I26: Introduction to Lectio Divina, pamphlet, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Vancouver School of Theology, (2001 July 16-20)

S03-F02-I27: Helminski Ingathering, schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, The Contemplative Centre on Salt Spring Island, (2001 August 3-5)

S03-F02-I28: Advent Retreat, advisement, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Glenairley, East Sooke, (2001 December 7-8)

S03-F02-I29: Fr. Thomas Keating Visit to Victoria, public lecture poster, letter from Cynthia, schedule, Diocesan Post article, Fr. Thomas, Victoria, British Columbia, (2002 March 4-12)

S03-F02-I30: Benedictine Retreat, schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Glenairley, East Sooke, (2002 April 19-21)

S03-F02-I31: The Contemplative Society annual board meeting minutes, (2002 May 4)

S03-F02-I32: Vancouver Wisdom School, brochure and letter announcement, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, West Point Grey United Church, Vancouver, (2002 July 22-26)

S03-F02-I33: Advent Retreat, schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Glenairley, East Sooke, (2002 December 6-8)

S03-F02-I34: Wisdom in the Desert, schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Glenairley, East Sooke, (2003 February 7-9)

S03-F02-I35: Advent Retreat, advisement and schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Glenairley, East Sooke, (2003 December 5-7)

S03-F02-I36: Light for Light: Manifesting the Divine, schedule and handouts, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Glenairley, East Sooke, (2003 December 5-7)

S03-F02-I37: Centering Prayer Workshop, brochure, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Sooke Baptist Church, (2004 February 7th)

S03-F02-I38: Theology and Pracice of Prayer, pamphlet, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Vancouver School of Theology, (2004 July 5-9)

S03-F02-I39: Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening, schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Camp Pringle at Shawnigan Lake, (2004 July 9-11)

S03-F02-I40: An Introduction to Christian Hermeticism, course offering brochure, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Vancouver School of Theology, (2005 July 18-22)

S03-F02-I41: Learning to See: Sight and Insight in Christian Contemplative Tradition, schedule and information, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Aspen Chapel, (2005, August 27 - September 3)

S03-F02-I42: Centering Prayer Intensive, email correspondence and schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Rivendell Retreat Centre, Bowen Island, (2005, August 27 - September 3)

S03-F02-I43: Leadership in Contemplative Practice, schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Rivendell Retreat Centre, Bowen Island, (2006, March 5-8)

S03-F02-I44: Turning the Passion: Holy Week Wisdom School and Sema, information, schedule, handouts, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Raqib Brian Burke, Cennet Jane Garland, The Sanctuary, Vancouver (2006 April 6-11)

S03-F02-I45: Mary Magdalene: Fiction or Force?, course offering brochure, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Vancouver School of Theology, (2006 July 10-14)

S03-F02-I46: Mary Magdalene: Fiction or Force?, poster, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, St. John the Divine Anglican Church, (2006 September 13)

S03-F02-I47: The Gospel of Mary Magdalene: Vancouver Island Wisdom School, schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, VGlenairley, East Sooke, (2006 September 14-18)

S03-F02-I48: Turning in Praise on the Feast of St. Benedict, email correspondence announcement, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Raqib Brian Burke, Cennet Jane Garland, The Sanctuary, Vancouver, (2007 July 11)

S03-F02-I49: Christophany: The Fullness of the Human Being, information, handouts and schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Olympic Park Institute, Lake Crescent, Washington, (2008 September 2)

S03-F02-I50: Meditation Intensive Retreat, information, handouts and schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre, Surrey, (2008 October 19-24)

S03-F02-I51: Leadership in Contemplative Practice Workshop, brochure and schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre, Surrey, (2008 November 2-5)

S03-F02-I52: Advent Retreat, schedule and handouts, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Glenairely, East Sooke, (2008 December 5-7)

S03-F02-I53: Meditation Intensive Retreat: Silence, schedule, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Cowichan Lake Research Station and Conference Centre, (2010 April 12-16)

S03-F02-I54: The Mystical and Visionary Thinking of Teilhard de Chardin, schedule and advisement, Cowichan Lake Research Station and Conference Centre, (2016 September 19-24)

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