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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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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