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SUMMARY:In-Person Events: Friday Evening Talk\, Saturday Retreat and Sunday Conversation (Cumberland\, MD)
DESCRIPTION:Hi friends\, I’ve been invited by First Presbyterian Church of Cumberland Maryland to spend a weekend in their community\, leading several events that are open to the public and that I hope you will find appealing: \n\nFriday Evening\, October 23: I’ll be speaking on the topic of “To Be God’s Pride and Joy” at the Community Café. This is an event in solidarity with Pride Weekend.\nSaturday\, October 24: Retreat day at First Presbyterian: “For ALL the Saints: Spirituality from Surprising Saints” where we’ll look at some of the eccentric\, unusual or just plain odd folks who exemplify divine love and inspire us to live our own lives of extravagant compassion;\nSunday\, October 25: “Coffee with Carl” adult forum at the church: an unprogrammed hour for conversation and contemplative community.\n\nFor more information or to RSVP\, reach out to the church office by October 19; call 301-777-3700.
URL:https://oceanic.love/event/in-person-events-friday-evening-talk-saturday-retreat-and-sunday-conversation-cumberland-md/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, Cumberland\, MD\, Cumberland\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Retreat,Workshop
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SUMMARY:In-Person Event with Online Option: Spirituality Beyond the Basics (Rock Hill\, SC)
DESCRIPTION:I’m so happy (as always) to be returning to the Oratory in Rock Hill\, SC (just across the state line from Charlotte). The theme for this year’s Friday/Saturday event is “Spirituality Beyond the Basics” — and yes\, there’s a streaming option! Hope to see you there (even if only virtually). \nSPIRITUALITY BEYOND THE BASICS\n\nFINDING JOY AND MEANING THROUGH PRAYER\, MEDITATION\, AND CONTEMPLATION\nPRESENTED BY CARL MCCOLMAN\nOctober 30-31st\, 2026\nFriday 7–9 p.m.\nSaturday 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.\nIn Person or Online \nWhether you are an absolute beginner at prayer or have been nurturing your inner life for many years\, the Holy Spirit continues to invite us deeper. This retreat is for people at all levels of faith and spiritual practice—anyone who desires to go deeper and spend time with others seeking the loving presence of God. Together\, we will explore how prayer\, meditation\, and contemplation can open our hearts more fully to God’s presence\, deepen our awareness of grace in everyday life\, and help us discover greater joy\, meaning\, and peace along the spiritual journey. \nFriday Evening: The Three Elements of a Balanced Spiritual Life\nDrawing from ancient and contemporary sources\, we will reflect on the three main “doorways” into spiritual life. \nSaturday: Spiritual Guidance from Monks\, Nuns\, and Mystics\nThe best guides to the spiritual life are those who have lived it deeply themselves—including great monks\, nuns\, and mystics whose writings offer insight into how we can grow in our relationship with God. \nAbout Carl McColman: Carl McColman is a long-time friend of the Oratory\, a spiritual director\, and a contemplative writer based in Atlanta. His books include The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism and Read the Bible Like a Mystic. \nSuggested Donation: $60\nOvernight Accommodations: Limited availability Friday night — $45 \nYou can make a donation in person on the day of the event\, or click the link below to make a donation online. When making your donation\, please specify that it is for “Spirituality Beyond the Basics.” Make Donation >>
URL:https://oceanic.love/event/in-person-event-spirituality-beyond-the-basics-rock-hill-sc/
LOCATION:The Rock Hill Oratory\, 434 Charlotte Avenue\, Rock Hill\, SC\, 29730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Retreat,Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rock Hill Oratory Center for Spirituality":MAILTO:oratorycenter@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:In-Person Event with Online Option: Modern Mystical and Contemplative Wisdom (West Hartford\, CT)
DESCRIPTION:It’s always a delight to return to the Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center for another weekend of silence\, contemplation\, and prayerful conversation. Hope to see you there (but if Connecticut is too far away for you to travel\, there’s an online option as well). \nModern Mystical and Contemplative Wisdom: Spiritual Insights from Howard Thurman\, Evelyn Underhill\, and Ram Dass\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Below\n\n\n\n\n\nCCE Overnight Retreat\nNovember 6-8\, 2026\nFriday 3:00 p.m. to Sunday 12:00 p.m. (ET)\nCarl McColman\nThe twentieth century brought sweeping technological\, political\, and social change\, reshaping religion and spirituality in public and private life. It also witnessed a revival of mystical and contemplative spirituality led by remarkable teachers. This contemplative weekend invites deeper silence and centered living through the wisdom of three figures: Howard Thurman\, Martin Luther King Jr.’s mentor; Evelyn Underhill\, the British writer on mysticism; and Ram Dass\, an Interspiritual teacher bridging Eastern wisdom and Western psychology. \nThe weekend includes Centering Prayer\, contemplative practices\, teaching\, reflection and sharing. \nOffering:  Private Room\, Private Bath: $525\nPrivate Room\, Hall Bath:  $400\nCommuter: $300\nOnline: $200
URL:https://oceanic.love/event/in-person-event-with-online-option-modern-mystical-and-contemplative-wisdom-west-hartford-ct/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Retreat,Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christian Contemplative Experience":MAILTO:cce@holyfamilyretreat.org
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