Cynthia Events 2014

January 28 - February 2, 2014

La Casa de Maria, Montecito CA

Introductory Wisdom School with Cynthia Bourgeault

An established Centering Prayer practice is required, as is full-time participation. An information webpage outlining full program requirements is available HERE.

An information flyer is available HERE.

An application form will be sent to all who make a deposit for the program, or the application may be requested in advance. For details and program information please email Juliet Spohn Twomey: juliet@lcdm.org

February 3 – 5, 2014

Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real

Cynthia will be a presenter at the clergy retreat.

(This is a closed conference.)

March 1, 2014

Earlham College, Earlham, IN

Cynthia will be a presenter at the Annual Spirituality Gathering

This presentation is open to the public and includes a workshop and a keynote by Cynthia. 

Online webcast will also be available.

For information and inquiries please contact Mandy Ford: fordma@earlham.edu, or phone: 800-432-1377.

March 9 - 14, 2014

Tucson Arizona

Wisdom School Southwest

NOTE: Prerequisite of prior attendance at an introductory Wisdom School with Cynthia Bourgeault

 For inquiries please contact Jane Waldron: janewaldron@me.com

March 21 - 23, 2014

Joshua Tree, California

Nine Gates Mystery School

Limited to students registered for the full Mystery School program.

This teaching session by Cynthia is part of a longer program – PREREQUISITES REQUIRED.

For information see: www.ninegates.org

April 15 - 20, 2014

La Casa de Maria, Montecito CA

Holy Week Retreat

For inquiries please email Juliet Spohn Twomey: juliet@lcdm.org, or phone: 805-969-5031 ext 209

May 1 – 3, 2014

Greensboro, NC

Cynthia will be a presenter at the Co-Creation 2014 Conference,  Leading & Serving with Emerging Wisdom

sponsored by the Servant Leadership School of Greensboro

Information available HERE.

May 18 – 23, 2014

Glastonbury Benedictine Abbey, Hingham, MA.

Benedictine Wisdom School

A special feature of this Wisdom School is that it will take place at an actual Benedictine monastic community, in partnership with the Roman Catholic Benedictine monks.  Participants will have the opportunity to experience monastic liturgy, join the monks in practical work and discussion, and experience first hand the classic rhythm of "ora et labora" - prayer and work - that provides the fundamental template for all Christian Wisdom transformation. 

Prior experience at a Wisdom School is helpful but not essential.The suggested basic reading list is:* The Wisdom Way of Knowing by Cynthia Bourgeault*A copy of the Rule of St Benedict (inexpensive paperback copies available from Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN*Wisdom Distilled from the Daily: The Benedictine Rule and Daily Life by Joan Chittister*Preferring Christ by Norvene Vest

If you are interested contact Patricia Speak, at p4j8s11@gmail.com by February 10, 2014 

June 13 - 15, 2014

Acylon Center, Pacific Hall, West Tremont, Maine

Practicing Love: Awakening the Heart in Interspiritual Deepening - with Rami Shapiro

Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault and Rabbi Rami Shapiro will offer a spiritual reading of the biblical book, The Song of Songs. "I sleep, but my heart is awake." (Chapter 5, verse 2) In language of such voluptuous sensuality that rabbis once forbid anyone under 30 years of age to read it, the Song has inspired commentaries and poetry on unitive Love from Philo and the Kabbalah to Origen, Bernard of Clairvaux and John of the Cross. Two leading spiritual teachers of our day will help guide us to the Canticle's meaning for our time

Collaborative Day of Teaching, June 13, Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Pacific Hall, West Tremont, Maine $125 (after May 1 $150) Cost includes lunch.

Collaborative Retreat, June 13-15, 7:00 p.m. Friday to 10:00 a.m. Sunday at Pacific Hall, West Tremont, Maine $225 (after May 1 $250) Cost includes lunch and supper on Saturday.

Information available HERE

June 15, 2014

Online Interview

Cynthia Bourgeault in dialogue on Beyond Awakening with event host Terry Patten

A recording of this event is now available HERE.

June 20 - 21, 2014

Summer Institute at the Well, Lagrange, IL

Harnessing the Power of Three: The Trinity Revisited in Light of Mysticism and Modern Science, with presenters Cynthia Bourgeault and Diarmuid O'Murchu

Registration is available through the Program Listing HERE.

Event information flyer available HERE.

June 28 - July 3, 2014

Holy Isle, Scotland (off Aran Island)

Contemplative Wisdom Retreat

This event is now FULL.

For inquiries, please contact Jill Benet: jillbenet@hotmail.com

June 30 - July 4, 2014

Emerging Spirituality and Awareness - a FREE online, virtual conference

This is a unique opportunity to catch streaming interviews with 33 spiritual leaders including Cynthia Bourgeault.

To participate for this free event, please sign up HERE. Cynthia's appearance will take place on Wednesday, July 2 at 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET.

You can also email the host Ian Lawton, ian@soulseeds.com, if you have any questions about the conference.

July 4 - 6, 2014

Ireland

Contemplative Retreat: In the Wake of St. Brendan

For information and inquiries please contact Bernadette Flanagan: sophiasociety@gmail.com

September 3 – 7, 2014

Albuquerque, NM

Annual Symposium for The Living School

Open only to students currently registered for the Living School. This is a two year program.

Full program requirements and information are available HERE.

September 8 – October 3, 2014

Online eCourse

Cynthia will be a guest teacher on "Keeping the Faith Without a Religion"

Author, poet, and spiritual teacher Roger Housden will lead this online course based on his newest book, Keeping the Faith Without a Religion. Four guest teachers, Cynthia Bourgeault, Andrew Harvey, Jamal Rahman, and Mirabai Starr, will participate for one hour conversations on topics related to the book.

Details and registration is available HERE.

September 21, 2014

Joshua Tree, California

Nine Gates Mystery School

Limited to students registered for the full Mystery School program. This teaching session by Cynthia is part of a longer program – PREREQUISITES REQUIRED.

For information see: www.ninegates.org

Thursday, Sept 25

St. Aidan's United Church, 3703 St Aidans St, Saanich, BC

Awakening Mind, Awakening Heart: Embodying Wisdom in the Western Contemplative Tradition - AN EVENING WIH CYNTHIA BOURGEAULT

Join wisdom teacher and spiritual author, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault in a sharing of mystical knowledge, contemplative practice, and spiritual conversation as we explore the journey from head to heart, through self-emptying love. The evening will begin with music in the style of Taizé. Everyone is welcome.

There is no reserved seating for this event. Doors open at 6:30 PM / Program begins: 7:00 PMAdmission by donation ($10 suggested)

Event flyer available HERE. For information please contact admin@contemplative.org

SPONSORED BY: The Contemplative Society, St Aidan’s United Church, and the UVic Meditation Club

September 26 - October 1, 2014

Lake Cowichan, Vancouver Island BC Canada

Special Topic Wisdom School - The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three

This event is now FULL with a long waitlist.

For inquiries please contact admin@contemplative.org

October 12 – 17, 2014

Advanced* Wisdom School Southeast 

(Part I of two-part program - Part II scheduled for April 5 - 12, 2015).

Registration for both sessions is required for this School. 

 *This School is open only to those who have completed both segments of the Wisdom School at Valle Crucis, or both parts of the introductory Wisdom School (The Way of the Heart, Part I, and The Divine Exchange, Part II), and/or to those who have completed Part I plus the Spirituality and Practice e-course on The Wisdom Jesus.

To stay informed when Wisdom School registration opens, please sign up for Wisdom School updates through the e-newsletter from the Center for Spiritual Resources, available HERE.

Inquiries can be directed to Robbin Whittington: robbin@allsoulscathedral.org, or phone: 828-274-2681

October 17 – 19, 2014

Sewanee, TN

Conference on the Song of Songs, with Rami Shapiro

In this contemplative teaching retreat, colleagues and longtime friends Cynthia Bourgeault and Rami Shapiro will team up for an in-depth exploration of the Song of Songs, that fabled piece of Biblical erotica which has had such a profound impact on the mystical spirituality of both Judaism and Christianity.

All residential spaces are full.  Commuter spaces still available. For details and registration see HERE.

November 2 - 7, 2014

Glastonbury Benedictine Abbey, Hingham, MA.

Introductory Benedictine Wisdom School

This Wisdom School is open both to first-timer's on the Wisdom Path and also to those who have already completed an Introductory Wisdom School and are seeking a deepening formation the the Benedictine Wisdom tradition.

This Wisdom School will take place at an actual Benedictine monastic community, in partnership with the Roman Catholic Benedictine monks.  Participants will have the opportunity to experience monastic liturgy, join the monks in practical work and discussion, and experience first hand the classic rhythm of "ora et labora" - prayer and work - that provides the fundamental template for all Christian Wisdom transformation.  A highlight of the school will be an in-depth reflection on St. Benedict's teachings on humility from a Wisdom perspective-i.e., humility as the gateway to spiritual freedom.

Registration form is available HERE. There are 30 spaces available and will be filled in the order of receipt of the registration form and deposit. Please note that a limited number of partial scholarships are available and are awarded on a case by case basis. For information please contact Patricia Speak at p4j8s11@gmail.com,  412-963-0409

November 11 – 16, 2014

Claymont, West Virginia

Gurdjieff-centered Wisdom School by application.

Event information is available HERE.

To apply for this Wisdom School please use the online form HERE.

Enrollment is still open for this Wisdom School.

For inquiries please contact Bob Sabath: bob.sabath@gmail.com

November 16, 2014

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville MD

Event to Honor Cynthia Bourgeault, 2014 Recipient of Shalem Institute's Contemplative Voices Award

The Shalem Institute's Contemplative Voices Award was created to honor those individuals who have made significant contributions to contemplative understanding, living and leadership and whose witness helps others live from the divine wellspring of compassion, strength, and authentic vision. 

Evening program includes: a talk by Cynthia Bourgeault, presentation of the award, and reception. Live Streaming of this event is being planned, with details to follow.

More information available HERE.

December 9 - 15 , 2014

Episcopal House of Prayer, Collegeville, MN

The Ground Luminosity Retreat

During the octave of December 10-17, an extraordinary collection of mystical luminaries left this earth, transitioning to the next realm. The list includes Thomas Merton (Dec 10), J.G. Bennett and Bede Griffiths (Dec 13), and Rumi on December 17th. Additionally, the date of the celebrated feast in the film Babette’s Feast is December 15. All told, this seems to constitute a cosmic “thin place” at the heart of Advent. In this immersion retreat, we will contemplate the light in the darkness as we prepare for the primary feast of the incarnation, the indwelling of God in our brother Jesus, and the ongoing presence of Emmanuel, God with Us. Note: this retreat ends with a feast on the evening of Sunday, December 14 (though we will have prayer Monday morning). Monday the 15th is primarily a travel day.

This retreat is FULL. Please e-mail Susan at houseprayer@csbsju.edu to be put on the waiting list, as spaces may open up as the date gets closer.