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For All of our offerings, download a
2011-2012 Program Guide

 

What Is Spiritual Direction?Training in Spiritual DirectionOfferings for the Spiritual Director

What's Happening at Oasis? - The 2011-2012 Program Year

Spiritual Pilgrimages

Our spiritual pilgrimages offer something beyond a tourist's view of a location.  They provide you with the opportunity for your spirit to change while on retreat.

 

 

Year-long Programs

Contemplative Living: The Spirituality of Daily Life - a year-long program designed assist the participants in integrating contemplation as a way of life, not simply practices in the day. (no prerequisites)

 

Spiritual Direction for Spiritual Guides - a two-year program for those who wish to become a spiritual director and sit with others in listening for God in their lives. (no prerequisites)

 

Deepening Year for Direction Ministries - a year-long program for the person trained in spiritual direction and wishes to go deeper in their walk with others. (prerequisite: SDSG or similar program)

 

Men4Directions - year-long program of Oasis Ministries intended to help men grow in faith, self-awareness, and spiritual wholeness.
 

New! Nurturing Women in the Sanctuary of Earth - The intent of this new Oasis women’s program is to offer sacred space for the spiritual nurture of women in the context of the natural world. Our hope is for the healing of relationships in four directions: between women and women, women and the earth, women and themselves, and women and the One they call God.  Gathers on the solstices, equinoxes and cross-quarter days .

 

 

Overnight Retreat Opportunities

 

 

 

“Falling Upward” on retreat with Fr. Richard Rohr
November 11-12, 2011
 Open to All!

 

 

 

 

Workshops and Day Retreats

2011-2012 Program Guide

See calendar or home page for available links 

Event Name: R.E.S.T. – a sabbatical in ministry
Event Start Date: September 15, 2011
Dates and Times: Meets third Thursday every other month, 10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
September 15, November 17, January 19, March 15, May 17
Location: Mt. Zion Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Sharon Hill, PA
Event Description:  Join Rev. Bonita Rose Collins-Hobbs in developing and discovering a community of people called to ministry who are listening beneath the noise in their lives. $45 per session.  Learn more at www.oasismin.org/REST.htm  or call 717-737-8222. 
 

Event Name: The Naked Now Retreat Day
Event Start Date: September 27, 2011
Dates and Times: 10a.m. – 3p.m.
Location: Kenbrook Camp, Lebanon, PA
Event Description:  Oasis Ministries invites you to join spiritual directors and retreat leaders, Linda Klopp and Kathleen Roney, as they lead times of discussion and silence centered around Fr. Richard Rohr’s book, The Naked Now.  $35. 

Event Name: A Day Apart: Archetypes for Spiritual Directors
Event Start Date: September 27, 2011
Dates and Times: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Creek Haven Retreat, Halifax, PA
Event Description:  Retreat day for spiritual directors to have a chance to network, nurture and be renewed.  $50.  Led by Melissa Stock. Learn more at www.oasismin.org/ADayApart.htm  or call 717-737-8222. 

Event Name: Gerald May Retreat Day
Event Start Date: October 14, 2011
Dates and Times: 9:30a.m. – 3:30p.m.
Location: Still Waters Retreat House, Carlisle, PA
Event Description:  Come apart for a day with Sanford Alwine to celebrate the life and works of Gerald May. $75-95 (as able). 

Event Name: Falling Upward Retreat Day
Event Start Date: October 18, 2011
Dates and Times: 10a.m. – 3p.m.
Location: Kenbrook Camp, Lebanon, PA
Event Description:  Oasis Ministries invites you to join spiritual directors and retreat leaders, Linda Klopp and Kathleen Roney, as they lead times of discussion and silence centered around Fr. Richard Rohr’s book, Falling Upward.  $35. 
 

Event Name: Immanuel, God with Us
Event Start Date: December 3, 2011
Dates and Times: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Palmyra First United Methodist Church, Palmyra, PA
Event Description:  Join Ramona Ndlovu for a day of prayer, playing, and sharing what it means for each of us to prepare a place for God.  $40.  Learn more at www.oasismin.org   or call 717-737-8222. 
 

Event Name: A Holiday Concert with the Lancaster Chamber Singers
Event Start Date: December 11, 2011
Dates and Times: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Camp Hill United Methodist Church, Camp Hill, PA
Event Description:  Join us for a concert of sacred choral music to celebrate the holiday season and to raise awareness and funding for Oasis Ministries. Tickets $15.  Tickets available at www.oasismin.org/BenefitConcert.html or call 717-737-8222. 
 

Event Name: Oasis Reads: The Faith Club
Event Start Date: January 15, 2012
Dates and Times: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Christ Presbyterian Church, Camp Hill, PA
Event Description:  Discuss and retreat with others reading The Faith Club.  Led by Rev. Sara Jane Munshower.  $15.

Event Name: A Day Apart: Art and Spiritual Direction
Event Start Date: January 25, 2012
Dates and Times: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Creek Haven Retreat, Halifax, PA
Event Description:  Retreat day for spiritual directors to have a chance to network, nurture and be renewed.  $50.  Led by Melissa Stock. Learn more at www.oasismin.org/ADayApart.htm  
 
Event Name: Contemplative Practice: Simplicity
Event Start Date: February 10, 2012
Dates and Times: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Mariawald Renewal Center, Shillington, PA
Event Description:  This retreat day will explore what it might mean to simplify ours lives and the possible roles of contemplation in that simplification. Led by Rev. Glenn Mitchell.  $60.

Event Name: The Enneagram: Beyond the Basics
Event Start Date: March 17, 2012
Dates and Times: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hosanna Fellowship, Lititz, PA
Event Description:  The Enneagram: Beyond the Basics is a day-long learning opportunity for those with a rudimentary knowledge of the Enneagram who desire to deepen their understanding of this ancient spiritual tool.  $50.  
 

Event Name: Oasis Reads: A History of God
Event Start Date: March 25, 2012
Dates and Times: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Christ Presbyterian Church, Camp Hill, PA
Event Description:  Discuss and retreat with others reading A History of God by Karen ArmstrongLed by Rev. Sara Jane Munshower.  $15.  

Event Name: Poetry as Prayer: The Well of Rumi
Event Start Date: April 20, 2012
Dates and Times: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Mariawald Renewal Center, Shillington, PA
Event Description:  Rumi makes poetry prayer because of the way he continually connects for us our experience as human beings with the divine. Come and explore poetry and prayer with this 800 year old teacher. Led by Rev. Glenn Mitchell.  $60.  
 

Event Name: Exploring Contemplation and Spiritual Direction
Event Start Date: April 28, 2012
Dates and Times: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: 13 locationsEvent Description:  Leaders will be exploring with participants the nature of contemplation, the work of spiritual direction, and the many program offerings of Oasis Ministries  $10-25. 

 
Event Name: Thomas Merton Retreat Day
Event Start Date: June 8, 2012
Dates and Times: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Still Waters Retreat Center, Carlisle, PA
Event Description:  Thomas Merton (1915-1968), Trappist monk, writer, poet, contemplative, was one of the most influential Christian voices of the 20th century.  We will explore his contribution in a contemplative and active way, and experience the ways in which his life and work still speak to us.  $75. 
 

 

 



 

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