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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A Call for
Garden and Trail Volunteers August 26-28
We hope you have all been enjoying your summer. At the Center we’ve watched the hummingbirds return, the fawns mature, and the prairie flowers explode into full bloom. The flower gardens are full, the upper and lower paths are neat, tidy, safe, and well-traveled by recent guests! It is a real joy to witness the fruits of our volunteers’ collective efforts earlier this season.
Now we’re looking for 6-12 volunteers willing to work with us on flower beds and the trails the weekend of August 26-28.
You may remember walking along the berm adjacent to the Center’s main building during your visits to the Center. The berm now needs to be removed, since recent heavy rains have been causing water to pool against the building. Tom Pozega, our maintenance guru, will be relocating the soil from the berm to Ahimsa and the Art Studio as fill. Volunteers are needed to help us salvage overgrown plants and replant or repurpose them elsewhere, to preserve their beauty.
We are also requesting several volunteers willing to help us reclaim an old trail behind Mary’s Villa. This lovely meandering path through the tall trees and dense ferns has fallen into disarray. The trail needs to have log edgings replaced and the lingering old bits of carpeting covered with wood chips.
We really want to accomplish these tasks before winter sets in. We are hopeful you can join us in this endeavor. Wade Britzius and I will be working alongside of you. We promise to provide you with accommodations, wonderful food, and of course the joy in assisting us with maintaining this beautiful, wooded sanctuary.
If you are interested, please contact Melissa Thielman, Volunteer Coordinator by email ( melissa@christinecenter.org) or by voice message at 715-267-7902.
Thank you for your generous spirit!
Kathleen Yosko
Executive Director
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with Chris Flynn
Kintsugi’ is the remarkable Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with the elegance and grace of gold. This tradition has a lot to teach us about how to handle the broken bits of ourselves.
Throughout the weekend you can count on unexpected bursts of joy, laughter, and deep connections with your Self and community.
(Only 4 slots left!)
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with Doug McGill
Looking deeply at emotions such as fear, anger and anxiety brings the understanding that liberates us,” says Thich Nhat Hanh.
“With observation we’re able to clearly see the mental knots that bind us, internally. Awareness shines a light that illuminates, loosens and unties those knots, and sets the mind free.”
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with Jean Kubis-Werremeyer
Draw mandalas as a spiritual deepening practice: express yourself, relay a message or set an intention - all through color, line, shape, design, symbol or word. In this retreat, participants will be invited to create
multiple types/styles of personal mandalas of intention and intuition using various drawing and color materials.
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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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with Sr. Gabe and others
New Moon Aug. 27 , Full Moon Sept. 10 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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with Ron Moor
An ongoing drop-in program exploring ancient wisdom
Wednesdays from 10:30 am to noon
$10 per session
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A year of depth and Spirit-Tending in good company.
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 to view the program page
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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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"conversations of loss, life transitions and the preciousness of life"
with Endal Kalas and Chris Flynn
Third Sunday Each Month - Ongoing "Meet Up"
$10 per Session
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This restorative retreat invites you to nurture yourself and tune into your body’s innate wisdom through a variety of joyful practices.
August 12-14, 2022 (Friday 5 pm to Sunday 1 pm)
Marie McKay, Rachel Soffer, Jody Polson and
Dawn Brunn MEd.
$250 plus meals and lodging
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From the Mystics of Assisi to the Christine Center Meditation Hall: St. Francis, St. Clare and Sr. Virginia.
St. Clare: A Rule of her Own: The self-authoring of a woman’s chosen way into God.
with Sr. Gabe Uhlein
Sunday August 14th, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
$25 each session
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You’ll have time to relax while learning to combine the art of paying close attention with writing that deepens every experience.
with Joanne Nelson
August 19-21, 2022
$200 plus meals and lodging
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Julian of Norwich: “All shall be well; all shall be well; all manner of things shall be well...”
with Sr. Gabe Uhlein
August 20th 10-11:30 am
$25 per session
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Join us as we gather in community for a deep dive into Tao, the ultimate Mystery within the mystery.
with Ron Moor
August 22-26, 2022
$220 (short options available) + meals & lodging
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Explore and Restore! A spacious and interactive weekend dedicated to creative, playful and restful practices to help you find fuel for your soul.
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When life cracks us wide open, we can make ourselves whole again and embrace our soulful path to joy and happiness.
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Chat with artists and makers about your work and projects. Experiment with materials, gain inspiration.
With Sr. Gabriele Uhlein
August 31st, 2:00 - 4:00 pm (Last Wed. each month)
$20 per session
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Let yourself open and move with the full creativity of your intuitive inner guides. No Judgement Zone!
With Sr. Gabriele Uhlein
September 2-4, 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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From the Mystics of Assisi to the Christine Center Meditation Hall: St. Francis, St. Clare and Sr. Virginia.
Sr. Virginia Mary Barta: God gave me a vision: The dream of a new spiritual community.
Sunday September 11th, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
$25 got the session
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We discuss both Buddhist and neuroscience perspectives on this crucial part of our lives.
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We discuss both Buddhist and neuroscience perspectives on how to handle difficult emotions.
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(Online)
What most complicates our lives is our emotions. Discover powerful pain-dissolving skills and simple practices to use all the time in daily life.
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Create multiple types/styles of personal mandalas with intention and intuition.
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Theresa of Avila: “To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that.”
with Sr. Gabe Uhlein
September 17, 2022 10-11:30 am
$25 per session
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Annual gathering for Wellness, Wholeness and All Good! (Plus Margaret Vainio & Ashai movement.)
with Sr. Gabe Uhlein
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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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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Dive into inner space via the portals of yoga and labyrinth exploration.
with Kate Karshna
October 1-3, 2022
$120 plus meals and lodging
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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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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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"A gift to yourself"
“So meditative and relaxing. You provide an essential service.”
Give yourself the gift of time away! Time to be with yourself. With your thoughts. 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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