The Christine Center
News and Program Highlights
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With Love and Compassion for All
We open our hearts in solidarity with the people of Ukraine in this time of great suffering, and to all the people of the earth experiencing the losses and pain of conflict, natural disaster and climate change. May we find wholeness and continued movement toward the realization that all of creation is one.
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Turning of the Seasons
Brings Change
The season of Autumn is upon us. We have begun to experience the shift in nature, soaking in the beauty of the changing leaves and adjusting to shorter days and cooler temperatures. There are also changes occurring at the at the Christine Center which we want you to know about.
Shifting Roles
Recently, Valerie Haberman requested a shift in her role as Program Director at the Center, which she has held for over three years. Valerie has asked that her role be somewhat modified to be able to work more directly with program marketing, website, social media, and the ever-growing technological needs of the Center. Last year Wade Britzius, former Board Chair, long-time Center friend and volunteer assumed the role of Marketing Director. With the approval of the Christine Center Board, a decision was made to blend the skills of these two highly talented individuals and form a Co-directorship of programming and marketing to better serve the needs of the Center. Valerie and Wade will be working closely with myself and the Program Committee of the Board, as we create new program initiatives.
Pricing Changes
Another change is with our Pricing schedule associated with our accommodations, meeting room rentals, and meals. It has been over three years since we have had a significant increase in our pricing. It has always been our policy to keep our costs reasonable to make our programs affordable to all. Rising costs of energy, food, and supplies have made it necessary for us to evaluate our services and adjust our pricing. These increases are made after a pricing study was initiated by our Board. The attached pricing increases are essential for the Center to cover operational expenses and continue to fulfill the important mission of the Center. Please note that we have not increased the rental cost of our rustic hermitages.
New Pricing Fee Schedule: Effective October 1, 2022
The Christine Center staff have a deep sense of caring and love for our visitors and the programs and hospitality we provide. We appreciate your support as we implement these changes.
Blessings,
Kathleen Yosko
Executive Director
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Even as some things are changing, one thing has not, and that's the fact that our beautiful campus is still a place of refuge and re-connection to the larger life we all long for, a place to follow your heart, whether you are exploring new pathways or refreshing familiar ones....
We invite you to take a look at these featured programs, and to explore the many opportunities listed below.
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We want our programs to be available to all.
Spiritual deepening is for everyone. If you see a program listing that seems meaningful to you, but financial considerations are an obstacle to your participation, please know that we have scholarship funds set aside and available for this purpose. We want no one to be turned away due to financial restrictions.
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Upcoming Retreat Offerings
Click titles to view retreat descriptions
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All online programs are held using Zoom technology and occur in CST.
Zoom connection information for online programs will be sent
out in the 24 hours prior to the program
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Offered as a gift to the Christine Center community | |
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Online Moon Meditations
with Sr. Gabe and others
New Moon Sept. 25, Full Moon Oct. 9 always 6:30pm to 7:30pm
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Monday through Friday
Join at 8:45am and 5:00pm
Live Harp music 2nd Wed, 5:00 pm
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Tao Te Ching: Offering a Way Forward (Online)
with Ron Moor
An ongoing drop-in program exploring ancient wisdom still so usefu lin our modernworld.
Wednesdays from 10:30 am to noon
$10 per session
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Seasons of Deepening (Online)
Autumn sessions: October to December
Glory Be: Reclaiming Christianity’s sturdy Mystical roots ~
The 2nd Sunday of each month from 3 to 4:30pm.
Hosted by Sr. Gabriele Uhlein
$25 per session
See full calendar by clicking title
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Discover and sample new ways of stretching into soul and sacred being.
with Sr. Gabe Uhlein
3rd Saturdays - July to December 10-11:30 am
$25 per session
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Practice meditation more deeply, more intuitively, and more effectively than ever before, and develop bonds of spiritual friendship.
with Doug McGill
Every Monday Evening 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Free support for Meditation & Spiritual Friendship
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Hildefest 2022: The Human in Sapphire Blue (Onsite and Online)
Celebrate St. Hildegard of Bingen. An annual gathering for Wellness, Wholeness and All Good!
with Sr. Gabe Uhlein
(Plus Margaret Vainio & Ashai movement.)
September 23-25, 2022
$200 plus meals and lodging
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Midwest Diamond Group 4
Basic trust is a non-conceptual confidence in the goodness of the universe. Explore what it means for you and to your inner journey.
Jim Lockridge, Kara Vangen, Kathleen Graham
September 23-25, 2022 $175
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Ashahi Nordic Course (Onsite and Online) and Teacher Certification (Onsite only)
A a new universal approach to movement meditation and body mindfulness. Simple effective physical activity.
with Margaret Vainio
September 26-28, 2022
$190 plus meals and lodging
Teacher Cert: Sept 28-29, $260 + meals & lodging
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Monthly Intuitive Painting Days: Mark Making from Soul (Onsite)
Let yourself open and move with the full creativity of your intuitive inner guides. No Judgement Zone!
With Sr. Gabriele Uhlein
Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 10 - Noon, and 2 - 4 pm, each day
(first weekend every month)
$20 for each two hour session, come to one or all
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A program of exploration during which you’ll gently uncover the transformative possibilities inherent in times of deep change.
with Joanne Nelson
October 4-7 , 2022
$250 plus meals and lodging
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Seasons of Deepening - Autumn (Online)
“Before there was Christmas” – From Stars to Dreams & Angels
Discover the ancient Greek and Hebrew wisdom that shapes early Christian mysticism.
with Sr.Gabe Uhlein
October 9th, 2022 $25
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Door of My Heart: Centering Prayer Meditation (Onsite)
Deepening into the silence of knowing. We will learn, we will meditate, we will share and we will journey together
with Ron Moor
October 21-23, 2022
$200 plus meals and lodging
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Reiki Retreat: A Time of Empowering the Healer Within (Onsite)
This retreat is a beautiful, flowing combination of receiving Reiki healing, lecture, discussion, and immediate application to practice what you learn
with Robin Richards MA, EdS, MRT
November 4-6 , 2022
$200 plus meals and lodging
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A weekend of intuitive making, ritual, and remembrance.
with Sr. Gabe Uhlein
November 18 - 20. 2022
$170 (includes materials), plus meals & lodging
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Mandala Drawing, with Intention (Onsite)
Create multiple types/styles of personal mandalas with intention and intuition. Supplies included.
December 9 - 11, 2022
With Jean Kubes-Werremeyer
$190, plus meals and lodging
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A private retreat
"A gift to yourself"
“The center is so beautiful and peaceful it really does feed my soul." (July retreatant)
Give yourself the gift of sanctuary! Time to be at ease with yourself. With your thoughts, as they are. With the stillness, of the Christine Center surroundings. Without a schedule!
Discount rates apply during weekdays Sunday thru Thursday nights.
You are invited to attend meditation in the chapel M - F at 8:45am and 5:00 pm; browse the Spirit Jewel bookstore, hike the trails, take a sauna, and receive personal spiritual guidance (with a reservation), or express yourself in the Hildegard Art Studio. High speed internet is available at all sites. Prepared meals are not available at all times. Modern hermitages have cooking facilities. Camping! Call 715-267-7507 for details.
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“The Christine Center is learning more about Thrivent as an organization. We’d be curious to know if any of our friends are members of Thrivent? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Please drop our Volunteer Coordinator Melissa a quick email at Melissa@christinecenter.org . Thank you!” | |
We are eternally grateful for your support!
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