Spirituality and the Elderly with Kathy Bodri
Wednesday, September 4th
7:00-8:00 pm CST
As we age our spirituality changes and we may find ourselves in a different place from where we were when we were younger. Join Kathy Bodri, a recent graduate of Wisdom Tree Collective's School of Spiritual Direction as she offers:
Zoom link provided with registration. Register here.
Wednesday, September 4th
7:00-8:00 pm CST
As we age our spirituality changes and we may find ourselves in a different place from where we were when we were younger. Join Kathy Bodri, a recent graduate of Wisdom Tree Collective's School of Spiritual Direction as she offers:
- Ways for the elderly to deepen their spirituality
- Ways for a spiritual director to work with the elderly
- Ways to work with those with Alzheimer's or dementia
Zoom link provided with registration. Register here.
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Backyard Pilgrimage to the Black Madonna
Mystery. Stillness. Storytelling. History.
The oldest depictions of The Black Madonna date back to the Middle Ages (although some legends claim that Luke the Evangelist painted the first). Estimates suggest that there are between 450-500 Black Madonna artifacts scattered across Europe in shrines, roadside chapels, and cathedrals each built on the site where people encountered her likeness and experienced healing, protection from war and disease, a transformation of some sort. Each painting or likeness narrates a story about the nature of human longing and the possibilities around divine intervention.
What might an innovative practice of ethical devotion to The Black Madonna offer modern pilgrims whose journey begins “in their own backyard" where the holy summons us to reimagine new possibilities for being--where religion meets public life. Please join our workshop to learn and engage in spiritual practice that does not dismiss the world nor its problems but leans into contemporary human struggle from an ancient practice.
Rev. Dr. Amy Steele is offering this seminar as part of her second year study in Wisdom Tree Collective’s School of Spiritual Direction. She is also the Dean of the Upper Room Chapel in Nashville, TN.
Zoom link will be sent closer to the date. Please check your spam folder if you have not received it by August 17th.
REGISTER HERE.
Backyard Pilgrimage to the Black Madonna
Mystery. Stillness. Storytelling. History.
The oldest depictions of The Black Madonna date back to the Middle Ages (although some legends claim that Luke the Evangelist painted the first). Estimates suggest that there are between 450-500 Black Madonna artifacts scattered across Europe in shrines, roadside chapels, and cathedrals each built on the site where people encountered her likeness and experienced healing, protection from war and disease, a transformation of some sort. Each painting or likeness narrates a story about the nature of human longing and the possibilities around divine intervention.
What might an innovative practice of ethical devotion to The Black Madonna offer modern pilgrims whose journey begins “in their own backyard" where the holy summons us to reimagine new possibilities for being--where religion meets public life. Please join our workshop to learn and engage in spiritual practice that does not dismiss the world nor its problems but leans into contemporary human struggle from an ancient practice.
Rev. Dr. Amy Steele is offering this seminar as part of her second year study in Wisdom Tree Collective’s School of Spiritual Direction. She is also the Dean of the Upper Room Chapel in Nashville, TN.
Zoom link will be sent closer to the date. Please check your spam folder if you have not received it by August 17th.
REGISTER HERE.
Navigation Science, Resilience, and Spirituality
A Poolside Conversation with Kim Working
Physicist, spiritual director, and WTC co-founder Kim Working invites us to discover the intersection of science and spirituality. Taking the experience of being literally lost, Kim will guide us using map and metaphor, compass and compassion to understand how lostness helps us discern where we are and where we’re going. This time together is an imaginative exercise in resilience.
Saturday, June 22, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST. Cookout and program at the home of Kim Working and Mary Francis Jording.
Register by Monday, June 17. Limited to 12 participants. Register here: https://www.wisdomtreecollective.com/store
A Poolside Conversation with Kim Working
Physicist, spiritual director, and WTC co-founder Kim Working invites us to discover the intersection of science and spirituality. Taking the experience of being literally lost, Kim will guide us using map and metaphor, compass and compassion to understand how lostness helps us discern where we are and where we’re going. This time together is an imaginative exercise in resilience.
Saturday, June 22, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST. Cookout and program at the home of Kim Working and Mary Francis Jording.
Register by Monday, June 17. Limited to 12 participants. Register here: https://www.wisdomtreecollective.com/store
A Silent Retreat with Wisdom Tree Collective
October 19-22, 2023
Journey into Silence with Thomas Merton
"My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going..." -Thomas Merton
Sometimes having no idea where you are going is exactly where you need to be!
Silence and solitude allow space to rest your body, mind, and soul then open your eyes and see…
Enjoy the beautiful grounds and the hospitality of the Sisters of Saint Benedict (which includes good food!). Explore the sunken garden, walk the labyrinth, watch the turtles in the lake from the wrought iron swing or the clouds drift by from a rocking chair. Take a nap or a hike, sit under an ancient tree or try a new way of prayer. Let the words of 20th c. theologian, scholar, activist, mystic, and Trappist monk Thomas Merton companion you. Discover how the Sacred Presence is speaking when you pause your busyness and listen.
A simple candlelight service will walk us into the Silence after dinner on Thursday.
Facilitator: Kasey Hitt, M.Div., spiritual director, co-founder of and instructor for Wisdom Tree Collective
Time: 2pm on October 19th - 2pm (Central Time) on October 22nd
Place: Sacred Heart Monastery, Cullman, Alabama
Fee: $525 (includes private room & bathroom, 9 meals, retreat materials, and 2 sessions of spiritual direction with either Kasey or Sr. Mary McGehee)
Bring: A list of how to prepare & pack for this retreat will be emailed to you
Limited to 12 people. 8 rooms remain.
REGISTER HERE.
October 19-22, 2023
Journey into Silence with Thomas Merton
"My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going..." -Thomas Merton
Sometimes having no idea where you are going is exactly where you need to be!
Silence and solitude allow space to rest your body, mind, and soul then open your eyes and see…
Enjoy the beautiful grounds and the hospitality of the Sisters of Saint Benedict (which includes good food!). Explore the sunken garden, walk the labyrinth, watch the turtles in the lake from the wrought iron swing or the clouds drift by from a rocking chair. Take a nap or a hike, sit under an ancient tree or try a new way of prayer. Let the words of 20th c. theologian, scholar, activist, mystic, and Trappist monk Thomas Merton companion you. Discover how the Sacred Presence is speaking when you pause your busyness and listen.
A simple candlelight service will walk us into the Silence after dinner on Thursday.
Facilitator: Kasey Hitt, M.Div., spiritual director, co-founder of and instructor for Wisdom Tree Collective
Time: 2pm on October 19th - 2pm (Central Time) on October 22nd
Place: Sacred Heart Monastery, Cullman, Alabama
Fee: $525 (includes private room & bathroom, 9 meals, retreat materials, and 2 sessions of spiritual direction with either Kasey or Sr. Mary McGehee)
Bring: A list of how to prepare & pack for this retreat will be emailed to you
Limited to 12 people. 8 rooms remain.
REGISTER HERE.
Longest Night Service
Thursday, December 21, 2023
7:00-7:45 pm CST on Zoom
This season can bring with it a mix of emotions for many reasons. Bright lights and cheery carols do not need to crowd out space for lament, longing, and lighting a candle of hope.
Join us for this contemplative service of instrumental music, readings, art, poetry, & prayer.
A Zoom link will be sent closer to the date and a reminder email with the link on December 21st. Check your spam folder if you do not see it by 4:00 pm on the 21st.
REGISTER through WISDOM TREE COLLECTIVE.
Thursday, December 21, 2023
7:00-7:45 pm CST on Zoom
This season can bring with it a mix of emotions for many reasons. Bright lights and cheery carols do not need to crowd out space for lament, longing, and lighting a candle of hope.
Join us for this contemplative service of instrumental music, readings, art, poetry, & prayer.
A Zoom link will be sent closer to the date and a reminder email with the link on December 21st. Check your spam folder if you do not see it by 4:00 pm on the 21st.
REGISTER through WISDOM TREE COLLECTIVE.
A Silent Retreat with Wisdom Tree Collective
October 19-22, 2023
Journey into Silence with Thomas Merton
**4 rooms remain!**
"My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going..." -Thomas Merton
Sometimes having no idea where you are going is exactly where you need to be!
Silence and solitude allow space to rest your body, mind, and soul then open your eyes and see…
Enjoy the beautiful grounds and the hospitality of the Sisters of Saint Benedict (which includes good food!). Explore the sunken garden, walk the labyrinth, watch the turtles in the lake from the wrought iron swing or the clouds drift by from a rocking chair. Take a nap or a hike, sit under an ancient tree or try a new way of prayer. Let the words of 20th c. theologian, scholar, activist, mystic, and Trappist monk Thomas Merton companion you. Discover how the Sacred Presence is speaking when you pause your busyness and listen.
A simple candlelight service will walk us into the Silence after dinner on Thursday.
Facilitator: Kasey Hitt, M.Div., spiritual director, co-founder of and instructor for Wisdom Tree Collective
Time: 2pm on October 19th - 2pm (Central Time) on October 22nd
Place: Sacred Heart Monastery, Cullman, Alabama
Fee: $525 (includes private room & bathroom, 9 meals, retreat materials, and 2 sessions of spiritual direction with either Kasey or Sr. Mary McGehee)
Bring: A list of how to prepare & pack for this retreat will be emailed to you
Limited to 12 people. 4 rooms remain.
REGISTER HERE.
October 19-22, 2023
Journey into Silence with Thomas Merton
**4 rooms remain!**
"My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going..." -Thomas Merton
Sometimes having no idea where you are going is exactly where you need to be!
Silence and solitude allow space to rest your body, mind, and soul then open your eyes and see…
Enjoy the beautiful grounds and the hospitality of the Sisters of Saint Benedict (which includes good food!). Explore the sunken garden, walk the labyrinth, watch the turtles in the lake from the wrought iron swing or the clouds drift by from a rocking chair. Take a nap or a hike, sit under an ancient tree or try a new way of prayer. Let the words of 20th c. theologian, scholar, activist, mystic, and Trappist monk Thomas Merton companion you. Discover how the Sacred Presence is speaking when you pause your busyness and listen.
A simple candlelight service will walk us into the Silence after dinner on Thursday.
Facilitator: Kasey Hitt, M.Div., spiritual director, co-founder of and instructor for Wisdom Tree Collective
Time: 2pm on October 19th - 2pm (Central Time) on October 22nd
Place: Sacred Heart Monastery, Cullman, Alabama
Fee: $525 (includes private room & bathroom, 9 meals, retreat materials, and 2 sessions of spiritual direction with either Kasey or Sr. Mary McGehee)
Bring: A list of how to prepare & pack for this retreat will be emailed to you
Limited to 12 people. 4 rooms remain.
REGISTER HERE.
Wisdom Tree Collective's 6-Week Online
Dream Group
90-minute sessions, 6:00-7:30pm CST:
Sept 26
Oct. 10 and 24
Nov 7 and 21
Dec 5
In dreams, God offers us wild and holy Wisdom for daily living. In a dream group, we share our dreams, explore their layered meanings, and work, play, and pray with symbols in the lively, soulful practice of dreamwork.
You’ll learn why dreamwork is soulwork, and you’ll practice four simple ways to engage with your own dreams.
I (Kasey) have learned so much from Laura when it comes to working with my dreams as a spiritual practice offering healing & wisdom for my waking life. I highly recommend her groups.
Intrigued?
Register here.
Dream Group
90-minute sessions, 6:00-7:30pm CST:
Sept 26
Oct. 10 and 24
Nov 7 and 21
Dec 5
In dreams, God offers us wild and holy Wisdom for daily living. In a dream group, we share our dreams, explore their layered meanings, and work, play, and pray with symbols in the lively, soulful practice of dreamwork.
You’ll learn why dreamwork is soulwork, and you’ll practice four simple ways to engage with your own dreams.
I (Kasey) have learned so much from Laura when it comes to working with my dreams as a spiritual practice offering healing & wisdom for my waking life. I highly recommend her groups.
Intrigued?
Register here.
Discover how to watch for wisdom being offered to you at night. Leave with new tools and a packet of materials to help you continue to cultivate this spiritual practice of “dreamwork as holy watching.”
A short video will be provided before the retreat to explain the nuts & bolts of dreamwork as a spiritual practice and how to remember and record a dream.
Facilitator: Laura Huff Hileman, M.A., M.S., Certified Dream Mentor & Spiritual Director, Fire by Night Dreamwork
Time: 10am on July 22nd-11:30am (Central Time) on July 23rd
Place: The home of Wisdom Tree Collective Co-founders, Kim & Mary Francis Working in Lebanon, TN (there are hotels and Airbnbs available nearby)
Fee: $150 (includes lunch, dinner, breakfast, snacks, & materials)
Bring: Notebook/journal, pen, and a dream
Limited to 10 people. Register here.
A short video will be provided before the retreat to explain the nuts & bolts of dreamwork as a spiritual practice and how to remember and record a dream.
Facilitator: Laura Huff Hileman, M.A., M.S., Certified Dream Mentor & Spiritual Director, Fire by Night Dreamwork
Time: 10am on July 22nd-11:30am (Central Time) on July 23rd
Place: The home of Wisdom Tree Collective Co-founders, Kim & Mary Francis Working in Lebanon, TN (there are hotels and Airbnbs available nearby)
Fee: $150 (includes lunch, dinner, breakfast, snacks, & materials)
Bring: Notebook/journal, pen, and a dream
Limited to 10 people. Register here.
2023 In-Person Silent Retreat
“The Wisdom Pattern: Embracing It in Your Own Life”
March 23-26, 2023, 2pm ET-2pm ET
When things are falling apart, what do you do?
Some of us will grit our teeth and try even harder to tame the chaos. Others will smile and pretend nothing is happening. Neither lead to healing, resilience, or wisdom. But what if there is a third way?
Reflecting on your own story, learn how to recognize The Wisdom Pattern—Order/Disorder/Reorder. From science to religion, from the seasons of the year to all societies, this pattern is found everywhere. Christians celebrate this pattern in Jesus’ life, death, & resurrection. Discover how to celebrate it in your life and see the world with new eyes.
This will be part seminar, part silent retreat with spiritual direction.
Facilitated by: Kasey Hitt, MDiv, spiritual director, co-founder of WTC and teacher in the School of Spiritual Direction & Kim Working, physicist, alumni of Richard Rohr/CAC’s The Living School, co-founder of WTC and current student in the School of Spiritual Direction
Location: Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, IN (pictured above)
Fee: $525 single occupancy (private bed/bath, 9 meals, spiritual direction & all materials) Contact us for double-occupancy fee.
3 rooms left!.
Register through Wisdom Tree Collective.
“The Wisdom Pattern: Embracing It in Your Own Life”
March 23-26, 2023, 2pm ET-2pm ET
When things are falling apart, what do you do?
Some of us will grit our teeth and try even harder to tame the chaos. Others will smile and pretend nothing is happening. Neither lead to healing, resilience, or wisdom. But what if there is a third way?
Reflecting on your own story, learn how to recognize The Wisdom Pattern—Order/Disorder/Reorder. From science to religion, from the seasons of the year to all societies, this pattern is found everywhere. Christians celebrate this pattern in Jesus’ life, death, & resurrection. Discover how to celebrate it in your life and see the world with new eyes.
This will be part seminar, part silent retreat with spiritual direction.
Facilitated by: Kasey Hitt, MDiv, spiritual director, co-founder of WTC and teacher in the School of Spiritual Direction & Kim Working, physicist, alumni of Richard Rohr/CAC’s The Living School, co-founder of WTC and current student in the School of Spiritual Direction
Location: Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, IN (pictured above)
Fee: $525 single occupancy (private bed/bath, 9 meals, spiritual direction & all materials) Contact us for double-occupancy fee.
3 rooms left!.
Register through Wisdom Tree Collective.
Discover how to watch for wisdom being offered to you at night. Leave with new tools and a packet of materials to help you continue to cultivate this spiritual practice of “dreamwork as holy watching.”
A short video will be provided before the retreat to explain the nuts & bolts of dreamwork as a spiritual practice and how to remember and record a dream.
Facilitator: Laura Huff Hileman, M.A., M.S., Certified Dream Mentor & Spiritual Director, Fire by Night Dreamwork
Time: 10am on July 22nd-11:30am (Central Time) on July 23rd
Place: The home of Wisdom Tree Collective Co-founders, Kim & Mary Francis Working in Lebanon, TN (there are hotels and Airbnbs available nearby)
Fee: $150 (includes lunch, dinner, breakfast, snacks, & materials)
Bring: Notebook/journal, pen, and a dream
Limited to 10 people. Register here.
A short video will be provided before the retreat to explain the nuts & bolts of dreamwork as a spiritual practice and how to remember and record a dream.
Facilitator: Laura Huff Hileman, M.A., M.S., Certified Dream Mentor & Spiritual Director, Fire by Night Dreamwork
Time: 10am on July 22nd-11:30am (Central Time) on July 23rd
Place: The home of Wisdom Tree Collective Co-founders, Kim & Mary Francis Working in Lebanon, TN (there are hotels and Airbnbs available nearby)
Fee: $150 (includes lunch, dinner, breakfast, snacks, & materials)
Bring: Notebook/journal, pen, and a dream
Limited to 10 people. Register here.
Women, wouldn’t it be great to have less shame, guilt, and disappointment in our sexuality? Have you ever wondered how being a sexual being impacts your spirituality or vice versa?
Join Amy Hammett, a licensed mental health counselor and spiritual director, as she leads a non-prescriptive workshop exploring the sexuality of cis-women and Christian spirituality through the lens of desire. This workshop is part of Amy’s integrative project for her Year Two of study in Wisdom Tree Collective’s School of Spiritual Direction. It will offer a combination of education, discussion, and self-reflection on subjects such as body awareness, intimacy, pornography, and the like.
Wednesday, June 14th, 5:00-6:30pm Central Time. Register here.
Join Amy Hammett, a licensed mental health counselor and spiritual director, as she leads a non-prescriptive workshop exploring the sexuality of cis-women and Christian spirituality through the lens of desire. This workshop is part of Amy’s integrative project for her Year Two of study in Wisdom Tree Collective’s School of Spiritual Direction. It will offer a combination of education, discussion, and self-reflection on subjects such as body awareness, intimacy, pornography, and the like.
Wednesday, June 14th, 5:00-6:30pm Central Time. Register here.
What is Trauma-Informed Spiritual Direction?
Tuesday, April 25th 7-8pm CST online with Wisdom Tree Collective's School of Spiritual Direction student, Abby Buter.
Learn more about her and register here (receive the Zoom link closer to the date): www.wisdomtreecollective.com/offers/znqPaatj/checkout
Letting Go for Lent:
An Online Yoga Retreat
Rather than giving something up, maybe it's time to let something go...your body can help you.
Learn more about this 90-minute online yoga retreat with spiritual director and yoga instructor Whitney R. Simpson, for up to 12 people on February 23rd, 7-8:30pm CT. $35 (registration closes by Noon on February 23rd)
Read more and register here.
An Online Yoga Retreat
Rather than giving something up, maybe it's time to let something go...your body can help you.
Learn more about this 90-minute online yoga retreat with spiritual director and yoga instructor Whitney R. Simpson, for up to 12 people on February 23rd, 7-8:30pm CT. $35 (registration closes by Noon on February 23rd)
Read more and register here.
Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, IN
March 2023 Monastery Retreat
“The Wisdom Pattern: Embracing It in Your Own Life”
March 23-26, 2023, 2pm ET-2pm ET
***3 Rooms Left***
When things are falling apart, what do you do?
Some of us will grit our teeth and try even harder to tame the chaos. Others will smile and pretend nothing is happening. Neither lead to healing, resilience, or wisdom. But what if there is a third way?
Reflecting on your own story, learn how to recognize The Wisdom Pattern—Order/Disorder/Reorder. From science to religion, from the seasons of the year to all societies, this pattern is found everywhere. Christians celebrate this pattern in Jesus’ life, death, & resurrection. Discover how to celebrate it in your life and see the world with new eyes.
This will be part seminar, part silent retreat with spiritual direction.
Facilitated by: Kasey Hitt, MDiv, spiritual director, co-founder of WTC and teacher in the School of Spiritual Direction & Kim Working, physicist, alumni of Richard Rohr/CAC’s The Living School, co-founder of WTC and current student in the School of Spiritual Direction
Location: Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, IN (pictured above)
Fee: $525 single occupancy (private bed/bath, 9 meals, spiritual direction & all materials) Contact us for double-occupancy fee.
Register through Wisdom Tree Collective.
Free Resources, including the video, for "A Longest Night Service" here. If you need a downloadable version, contact Kasey.
Discover Your Wisdom. Change Your World™ An Introduction to SoulCollage® Playshop
—January 21st, 9am-2pm CST
SoulCollage® is a creative process of self-discovery that uses imagination, intuition and images as a pathway to our own inner wisdom.
This gentle yet transformative practice is accessible to everyone – even those who feel they have no artistic ability. Each SoulCollage® card represents different parts of your unique Soul just waiting to be known and understood. Engaging with your SoulCollage® deck puts you in touch with your deep inner knowing and offers opportunities for healing and ongoing guidance as you move through life’s journey.
“Collage is a metaphor for any discovering, gathering, and reweaving of energy-bits already formed and present in the universe. A new and personal creation can be made from the ever-present divine chaos of images all around us. Just choose, assemble, name, and then inhabit your SoulCollage® card.”
– SoulCollage® Founder, Seena Frost from SoulCollage® Evolving.
In this workshop, LeAnne will guide us step by step through the basics of creating cards, and activities designed to tap into wisdom they hold for our lives.
Facilitated by LeAnne Nesbitt
Location: a house in Lebanon, TN
Fee: $75 (includes lunch and all materials)
Limited to 12.
Register here.
—January 21st, 9am-2pm CST
SoulCollage® is a creative process of self-discovery that uses imagination, intuition and images as a pathway to our own inner wisdom.
This gentle yet transformative practice is accessible to everyone – even those who feel they have no artistic ability. Each SoulCollage® card represents different parts of your unique Soul just waiting to be known and understood. Engaging with your SoulCollage® deck puts you in touch with your deep inner knowing and offers opportunities for healing and ongoing guidance as you move through life’s journey.
“Collage is a metaphor for any discovering, gathering, and reweaving of energy-bits already formed and present in the universe. A new and personal creation can be made from the ever-present divine chaos of images all around us. Just choose, assemble, name, and then inhabit your SoulCollage® card.”
– SoulCollage® Founder, Seena Frost from SoulCollage® Evolving.
In this workshop, LeAnne will guide us step by step through the basics of creating cards, and activities designed to tap into wisdom they hold for our lives.
Facilitated by LeAnne Nesbitt
Location: a house in Lebanon, TN
Fee: $75 (includes lunch and all materials)
Limited to 12.
Register here.
Intro to Centering Prayer & Meditation: A Free Online Class
Thursday, January 5th, Noon-1:00 pm CT
Wondering what to do with your mind during meditation?
Want to learn more about the history behind or the practicalities of Centering Prayer before giving it a try?
Join Kasey Hitt, Wisdom Tree Collective co-founder and teacher in WTC’s School of Spiritual Direction, for this introduction.
Register to receive Zoom link.
Sign up now.
Thursday, January 5th, Noon-1:00 pm CT
Wondering what to do with your mind during meditation?
Want to learn more about the history behind or the practicalities of Centering Prayer before giving it a try?
Join Kasey Hitt, Wisdom Tree Collective co-founder and teacher in WTC’s School of Spiritual Direction, for this introduction.
Register to receive Zoom link.
Sign up now.
Intro to Working with Dreams: A Free Online Class
Jan. 3rd 6:30-8:oopm CT
Curious how nighttime dreams offer wisdom for waking life? Join Laura Huff Hileman, Wisdom Tree Collective mentor, certified dreamworker and spiritual director for a free intro session on Tuesday, Jan 3rd at 6:30 pm-8:00 pm CT.
You’ll learn why dreamwork is soulwork, and you’ll practice four simple ways to engage with your own dreams. If wanting more, a 6-week group begins the following Tuesday evening for 6 people.
Contact Laura with questions, [email protected]
Register now for the intro class!
Jan. 3rd 6:30-8:oopm CT
Curious how nighttime dreams offer wisdom for waking life? Join Laura Huff Hileman, Wisdom Tree Collective mentor, certified dreamworker and spiritual director for a free intro session on Tuesday, Jan 3rd at 6:30 pm-8:00 pm CT.
You’ll learn why dreamwork is soulwork, and you’ll practice four simple ways to engage with your own dreams. If wanting more, a 6-week group begins the following Tuesday evening for 6 people.
Contact Laura with questions, [email protected]
Register now for the intro class!
Recording Available!
In our present global and national crises, many of us are in lonely places and wild spaces — sometimes at the same moment. How will you care for yourself so that you can continue in your ministry? How will you be cared for, so that you can care for the spiritual needs of others?
Click here to watch the recorded presentation on resiliency for spiritual caregivers with a slideshow from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology about the essential components of resilience. Now is the time to take care of ourselves well as we continue to serve our communities.
Email Kasey for The Community Mapping Worksheet!
In our present global and national crises, many of us are in lonely places and wild spaces — sometimes at the same moment. How will you care for yourself so that you can continue in your ministry? How will you be cared for, so that you can care for the spiritual needs of others?
Click here to watch the recorded presentation on resiliency for spiritual caregivers with a slideshow from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology about the essential components of resilience. Now is the time to take care of ourselves well as we continue to serve our communities.
Email Kasey for The Community Mapping Worksheet!
Meditation with the Beatitudes- opportunity to learn even after the class!
Experience the rich depths of these ancient teachings through the lens of Aramaic, the native language of Jesus.
Discover His invitation for deep connection and healing during this 6-week meditation class.
If you missed the class, it's not too late to receive the 6 email devotionals. Contact Kasey.
Watch this video for an introduction to the material...
Experience the rich depths of these ancient teachings through the lens of Aramaic, the native language of Jesus.
Discover His invitation for deep connection and healing during this 6-week meditation class.
If you missed the class, it's not too late to receive the 6 email devotionals. Contact Kasey.
Watch this video for an introduction to the material...
Virtual Longest Night Service
Allow yourself to be companioned in the dark by Spiritual Director Kasey Hitt and friends from Wisdom Tree Collective and the Friday Centering Prayer Group
Longest Nights happen at anytime, find the recorded service here.
Allow yourself to be companioned in the dark by Spiritual Director Kasey Hitt and friends from Wisdom Tree Collective and the Friday Centering Prayer Group
- Meditating with music by Russ Hitt & art from local/regional artists
- Hearing laments and longings from Scripture
- And reflecting on your present experience of life and lighting a virtual candle of remembrance & hope
Longest Nights happen at anytime, find the recorded service here.
Enter Your Inner Monastery
Within you dwells a place of great beauty and peace.
Saturday, May 7th, 9:00-10:30am Central Time, FREE
If you need rest, renewal, and wisdom, here is a mini-retreat!
Revisit anytime you need without leaving home!
Spiritual Direction with Kasey Hitt will also be available throughout the day. Contact Kasey to discuss the fee and schedule your online or in-person 30-minute or 1-hour session.
Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the event. Email Kasey or Register here.
Within you dwells a place of great beauty and peace.
Saturday, May 7th, 9:00-10:30am Central Time, FREE
If you need rest, renewal, and wisdom, here is a mini-retreat!
Revisit anytime you need without leaving home!
Spiritual Direction with Kasey Hitt will also be available throughout the day. Contact Kasey to discuss the fee and schedule your online or in-person 30-minute or 1-hour session.
Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the event. Email Kasey or Register here.
2022 In-Person Silent Retreats
(subject to change)
Monastery Immaculate Conception
March 25th-27th
Ferdinand, Indiana
2pm-2pm ET
Enter into Jesus' life, death, and resurrection with your own story of life, death, and resurrection. Join the Sisters in prayer if you wish, receive spiritual direction, enjoy the beauty & hospitality of the monastery.
$220 covers private bedroom/bath for 2 nights, 6 meals & a session of spiritual direction
Full (waiting list available)
Sponsored by Providence United Methodist Church, Mt. Juliet, TN
Saint Meinrad Archabbey
September 25th-28th
St. Meinrad, Indiana
2pm-2pm CT
$350 covers private bedroom/bath, 9 meals & 2 thirty minute sessions of Spiritual Direction
18 spots available.
Walk the beautiful grounds, join the Benedictine monks for their Liturgy of the Hours, receive Spiritual Direction, find rest, renewal, and rediscover yourself and God!
Email Kasey to reserve your spot. Scholarships available for overnight retreats. More information will be available closer to the time of the retreat.
Sponsored by Providence United Methodist Church, Mt. Juliet, TN.
(subject to change)
Monastery Immaculate Conception
March 25th-27th
Ferdinand, Indiana
2pm-2pm ET
Enter into Jesus' life, death, and resurrection with your own story of life, death, and resurrection. Join the Sisters in prayer if you wish, receive spiritual direction, enjoy the beauty & hospitality of the monastery.
$220 covers private bedroom/bath for 2 nights, 6 meals & a session of spiritual direction
Full (waiting list available)
Sponsored by Providence United Methodist Church, Mt. Juliet, TN
Saint Meinrad Archabbey
September 25th-28th
St. Meinrad, Indiana
2pm-2pm CT
$350 covers private bedroom/bath, 9 meals & 2 thirty minute sessions of Spiritual Direction
18 spots available.
Walk the beautiful grounds, join the Benedictine monks for their Liturgy of the Hours, receive Spiritual Direction, find rest, renewal, and rediscover yourself and God!
Email Kasey to reserve your spot. Scholarships available for overnight retreats. More information will be available closer to the time of the retreat.
Sponsored by Providence United Methodist Church, Mt. Juliet, TN.
The Language of Loss: Putting Grief into Words
Saturday, June 11
9:00am-1:00pm CST
$45 (lunch included)
At the home of Kim & Mary Francis Working in Lebanon, TN
Limited to 9 people.
I don't know about you, but the past few years have been rough! Personally, I have felt the growing need to pause and listen to what stories are under the surface from the past two years, waiting for me to slow down and acknowledge them—certain stories to be grieved, others to be delighted in, maybe even the sharing of both.
We have stories to share that can bring healing.
Let's stop busying ourselves and allow for that healing and wisdom.
Join me for a special in-person retreat with Spiritual Director & Story Coach, Amy-Lyles Wilson:
To learn more and register, go here.
Saturday, June 11
9:00am-1:00pm CST
$45 (lunch included)
At the home of Kim & Mary Francis Working in Lebanon, TN
Limited to 9 people.
I don't know about you, but the past few years have been rough! Personally, I have felt the growing need to pause and listen to what stories are under the surface from the past two years, waiting for me to slow down and acknowledge them—certain stories to be grieved, others to be delighted in, maybe even the sharing of both.
We have stories to share that can bring healing.
Let's stop busying ourselves and allow for that healing and wisdom.
Join me for a special in-person retreat with Spiritual Director & Story Coach, Amy-Lyles Wilson:
To learn more and register, go here.
Enter Your Inner Monastery
Within you dwells a place of great beauty and peace.
Saturday, May 7th, 9:00-10:30am Central Time, FREE
If you need rest, renewal, and wisdom, here is a mini-retreat! Learn about a mystic, and allow instrumental music, and a guided meditation to walk you into the healing Silence.
Revisit anytime you need without leaving home!
Spiritual Direction with Kasey Hitt will also be available throughout the day. Contact Kasey to discuss the fee and schedule your online or in-person 30-minute or 1-hour session.
Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the event. Register here.
Recordings of Enter Your Inner Monastery retreats available.
Sponsored by Providence United Methodist Church.
Within you dwells a place of great beauty and peace.
Saturday, May 7th, 9:00-10:30am Central Time, FREE
If you need rest, renewal, and wisdom, here is a mini-retreat! Learn about a mystic, and allow instrumental music, and a guided meditation to walk you into the healing Silence.
Revisit anytime you need without leaving home!
Spiritual Direction with Kasey Hitt will also be available throughout the day. Contact Kasey to discuss the fee and schedule your online or in-person 30-minute or 1-hour session.
Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the event. Register here.
Recordings of Enter Your Inner Monastery retreats available.
Sponsored by Providence United Methodist Church.
2021 In-Person Silent Retreats
(subject to change)
Saint Meinrad Archabbey
October 28th-31st
St. Meinrad, Indiana
$350 covers private bedroom/bath, 9 meals & 2 thirty minute sessions of Spiritual Direction
4 spots available.
Walk the beautiful grounds, join the monks for their Liturgy of Hours, receive Spiritual Direction, find rest, renewal, and rediscover yourself and God!
Register here to be reserve your spot. Scholarships available for overnight retreats. More information will be available as we learn more about the state of the pandemic close to the time of the retreat. Let's continue to pray and hope!
(subject to change)
Saint Meinrad Archabbey
October 28th-31st
St. Meinrad, Indiana
$350 covers private bedroom/bath, 9 meals & 2 thirty minute sessions of Spiritual Direction
4 spots available.
Walk the beautiful grounds, join the monks for their Liturgy of Hours, receive Spiritual Direction, find rest, renewal, and rediscover yourself and God!
Register here to be reserve your spot. Scholarships available for overnight retreats. More information will be available as we learn more about the state of the pandemic close to the time of the retreat. Let's continue to pray and hope!
POSTPONED- Standing Stones & Stories from the Pandemic: Heal, Honor, & Remember
August 28, 2021
An in-person retreat in Lebanon, Tennessee
9am-4:30pm
(Limited to 12 participants)
Standing stones were set up by ancient people (including the Israelites!) as reminders of God's presence and action during a significant time in their lives. This time of pandemic has been significant.
Rather than going back to life as normal (can we even do that?!), let's allow this season of loss and longing to lead us to a deeper, more life-giving way of being in this world.
We have stories to share. You have wisdom within you springing from your story. Let's gather for a guided time of sharing with each other.
Sponsored by Wisdom Tree Collective
Donations to Wisdom Tree Collective welcome.
Lunch and snacks provided.
Email Kasey to register.
August 28, 2021
An in-person retreat in Lebanon, Tennessee
9am-4:30pm
(Limited to 12 participants)
Standing stones were set up by ancient people (including the Israelites!) as reminders of God's presence and action during a significant time in their lives. This time of pandemic has been significant.
Rather than going back to life as normal (can we even do that?!), let's allow this season of loss and longing to lead us to a deeper, more life-giving way of being in this world.
We have stories to share. You have wisdom within you springing from your story. Let's gather for a guided time of sharing with each other.
Sponsored by Wisdom Tree Collective
Donations to Wisdom Tree Collective welcome.
Lunch and snacks provided.
Email Kasey to register.
The Wisdom of Colors:
An Online Workshop
September 14th, 10am-11:00am (Central Time)
When all you see is the color orange during meditation, what might that mean? When green and blue are the dominant colors in a dream, what wisdom do they hold?
Let's explore the ways color tells us the truth and offers insight into what is needed.
Register for one workshop ($10) or purchase an event pass for the 2021 Day 7 Virtual Self-Care Summit here.
An Online Workshop
September 14th, 10am-11:00am (Central Time)
When all you see is the color orange during meditation, what might that mean? When green and blue are the dominant colors in a dream, what wisdom do they hold?
Let's explore the ways color tells us the truth and offers insight into what is needed.
Register for one workshop ($10) or purchase an event pass for the 2021 Day 7 Virtual Self-Care Summit here.
Mercy Convent, Nashville, TN
Future Retreats, Groups & Classes
Retreats, groups, & classes are held online and in-person at a home in Lebanon, TN, and at various monasteries and state parks.
Groups:
Healing Through Storytelling: A Personal & Communal Practice- 4 two-hour In-Person Group Sessions, limited to 7
Group Spiritual Direction- 4 two hour Online Group Sessions, limited to 7
Classes:
An Introduction to Contemplative Prayer & Practice- In-person & Online
Integration of Contemplation & Action- 4-part Online Seminar
Meditation & Forgiveness- 4-part Online Seminar
Cultivating Curiosity: Why Do We Believe What We Believe?- 2-Hour In-person Seminar and 2 part Online Seminar
Parenting with Wisdom & Soul: A Contemplative Approach- 4 Online 90-minute sessions
Cultivating Compassion & Calling through Ancient Chinese Face-reading – 4-part Online Seminar
Pattern-Seeking & Rhythm-Creating as Spiritual Practices- 2-part Online Seminar
The Wisdom of Colors- 90 minute Online Seminar
The Wisdom of the Tao and the Way of Jesus- 3-part Online Seminar
Retreats:
My Soul Finds Rest: Entering Into Silence & Solitude- in-person at monastery 3-4 days
A Contemplative Approach to Spirituality & Sexuality- in-person in Lebanon, Tennessee
Spirituality, Sexuality, & Shame: Ways of Healing & Honoring Yourself & Others- in-person in Lebanon, Tennessee
Contemplative Camping as a Spiritual Practice- in-person at a TN State Park
Life, Death, & Resurrection: Following Jesus Along the Way- In-person at monastery 3 days
Nourishing the Soul through Awe, Play & Delight- In-person Day Retreat
Integration of Spirituality & Creativity-TBD
Integration of Spirituality & Science-TBD
A Contemplative Approach to Spirituality, Addiction & Recovery-TBD
Celtic Spirituality & Healing Our Connection to Creation- TBD
Listening to the Wounds & Wisdom of Your Body-TBD
Retreats, groups, & classes are held online and in-person at a home in Lebanon, TN, and at various monasteries and state parks.
Groups:
Healing Through Storytelling: A Personal & Communal Practice- 4 two-hour In-Person Group Sessions, limited to 7
Group Spiritual Direction- 4 two hour Online Group Sessions, limited to 7
Classes:
An Introduction to Contemplative Prayer & Practice- In-person & Online
Integration of Contemplation & Action- 4-part Online Seminar
Meditation & Forgiveness- 4-part Online Seminar
Cultivating Curiosity: Why Do We Believe What We Believe?- 2-Hour In-person Seminar and 2 part Online Seminar
Parenting with Wisdom & Soul: A Contemplative Approach- 4 Online 90-minute sessions
Cultivating Compassion & Calling through Ancient Chinese Face-reading – 4-part Online Seminar
Pattern-Seeking & Rhythm-Creating as Spiritual Practices- 2-part Online Seminar
The Wisdom of Colors- 90 minute Online Seminar
The Wisdom of the Tao and the Way of Jesus- 3-part Online Seminar
Retreats:
My Soul Finds Rest: Entering Into Silence & Solitude- in-person at monastery 3-4 days
A Contemplative Approach to Spirituality & Sexuality- in-person in Lebanon, Tennessee
Spirituality, Sexuality, & Shame: Ways of Healing & Honoring Yourself & Others- in-person in Lebanon, Tennessee
Contemplative Camping as a Spiritual Practice- in-person at a TN State Park
Life, Death, & Resurrection: Following Jesus Along the Way- In-person at monastery 3 days
Nourishing the Soul through Awe, Play & Delight- In-person Day Retreat
Integration of Spirituality & Creativity-TBD
Integration of Spirituality & Science-TBD
A Contemplative Approach to Spirituality, Addiction & Recovery-TBD
Celtic Spirituality & Healing Our Connection to Creation- TBD
Listening to the Wounds & Wisdom of Your Body-TBD
Standing Stones & Stories from the Pandemic:
Heal, Honor, & Remember
August 28, 2021
An in-person retreat in Lebanon, Tennessee
9am-4:30pm
(Limited to 12 participants)
Standing stones were set up by ancient people (including the Israelites!) as reminders of God's presence and action during a significant time in their lives. This time of pandemic has been significant.
Rather than going back to life as normal (can we even do that?!), let's allow this season of loss and longing to lead us to a deeper, more life-giving way of being in this world.
We have stories to share. You have wisdom within you springing from your story. Let's gather for a guided time of sharing with each other.
Sponsored by Wisdom Tree Collective
Donations to Wisdom Tree Collective welcome.
Lunch and snacks provided.
Email Kasey to register.
Heal, Honor, & Remember
August 28, 2021
An in-person retreat in Lebanon, Tennessee
9am-4:30pm
(Limited to 12 participants)
Standing stones were set up by ancient people (including the Israelites!) as reminders of God's presence and action during a significant time in their lives. This time of pandemic has been significant.
Rather than going back to life as normal (can we even do that?!), let's allow this season of loss and longing to lead us to a deeper, more life-giving way of being in this world.
We have stories to share. You have wisdom within you springing from your story. Let's gather for a guided time of sharing with each other.
Sponsored by Wisdom Tree Collective
Donations to Wisdom Tree Collective welcome.
Lunch and snacks provided.
Email Kasey to register.
Recording Available for The Longest Night Service held on Zoom on December 21, 2020
2021 In-Person Silent Retreats
(subject to change)
Taste of Silence @ Providence Church
June 26th, 9am-Noon
Free
Saint Meinrad Archabbey
October 28th-31st
St. Meinrad, Indiana
$350 covers private bedroom/bath, 9 meals & 2 thirty minute sessions of Spiritual Direction
16 spots available.
These two retreats are sponsored by Providence Church and can be registered for through their website.
Scholarships available for overnight retreats.
(subject to change)
Taste of Silence @ Providence Church
June 26th, 9am-Noon
Free
Saint Meinrad Archabbey
October 28th-31st
St. Meinrad, Indiana
$350 covers private bedroom/bath, 9 meals & 2 thirty minute sessions of Spiritual Direction
16 spots available.
These two retreats are sponsored by Providence Church and can be registered for through their website.
Scholarships available for overnight retreats.
Enter Your Inner Monastery
Within you dwells a place of great beauty and peace.
Let a Christian mystic from long ago, music, and a guided prayer lead you into your own inner monastery.
Recordings of these retreats are available.
Contact Kasey.
Within you dwells a place of great beauty and peace.
Let a Christian mystic from long ago, music, and a guided prayer lead you into your own inner monastery.
Recordings of these retreats are available.
Contact Kasey.
Give Silence a Try!
Try a 3-hour taste this year at Providence Church, Mt. Juliet, TN
A break from busyness. Space to rest. Time to be with God.
Opportunity to rest, try different ways of prayer, reflect, play, create, and walk the Hope & Healing trails.
You may have been curious about the silent retreats we offer but hesitant to try a whole day or weekend. How about a three hour taste?
Join me in learning to befriend silence by first learning how to deal with internal distractions then you're free to enjoy the quiet (you may end up hungering for more!). Free! Register here.
9am-Noon:
June 26th
Try a 3-hour taste this year at Providence Church, Mt. Juliet, TN
A break from busyness. Space to rest. Time to be with God.
Opportunity to rest, try different ways of prayer, reflect, play, create, and walk the Hope & Healing trails.
You may have been curious about the silent retreats we offer but hesitant to try a whole day or weekend. How about a three hour taste?
Join me in learning to befriend silence by first learning how to deal with internal distractions then you're free to enjoy the quiet (you may end up hungering for more!). Free! Register here.
9am-Noon:
June 26th
Common Questions & Answers
Who would benefit from a Certificate in Spiritual Direction?
Counselors, clergy, nurses, hair stylists, bartenders, teachers, coaches...anyone seeking Wisdom, a deeper connection to their Creator, and a desire to companion others as they seek Wisdom and a deeper connection to Creator...and of course, those who are called to the ministry of Spiritual Direction!
What is a Wisdom-based Certificate in Spiritual Direction?
Every Spiritual Direction training program has its own focus, such as Ignatian Spiritual Direction or training within a particular religious tradition. Being Wisdom-based means we're diving under the surface and focusing on the vast ways Wisdom manifests in and around us, which includes all of life. From nighttime dreams to poetry, from the physical body to the soul wounds in our stories, from Jesus to Lao Tzu, we listen for ways of Wisdom (Divine Love) arising in, for, through, and on behalf of a person, group, and our planet.
How can this Certificate help me in my current job in the business world? in public school education? in my medical field? in my church? as a parent?
Have you ever had a teacher, coach, doctor, pastor, friend, or co-worker who was a really good listener? How did their listening ear impact you? Learning to listen without giving advice is a skill most of us need to cultivate in our culture! Diving under appearances and listening at the soul-level is also a gift that helps us, especially with decision-making. As we become people who listen and look for Wisdom, we help others get in touch with the Wisdom within and surrounding them. When tending to Wisdom, all grow and flourish for as the writer of Proverbs (3:18) says, "Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly." And what is the way of Wisdom?--the way of Life, the path of Love.
What is the minimum and maximum age to apply to this program?
While Wisdom is often associated with those who are older, there are many examples of Wisdom being found in the young (& foolishness being found in the old)! We invite anyone who is stirred to apply, to fill out the application. We will take your application and references into our discernment process.
Who are you affiliated with?
We come from a Christian background having grown up and/or worked in the United Methodist, Episcopalian, Catholic, and Southern Baptist traditions. Many of us have stepped outside of or are found at "the edge of the inside" of institutional religion. Believing all authentic spirituality and wisdom to be universal, we appreciate and incorporate authentic spirituality and wisdom wherever it is found, including in religious traditions other than our own.
How many teachers are there in this Certificate program?
While Wisdom Tree Collective is made up of a group of people, Kasey Hitt, is the primary teacher in the Spiritual Direction Certificate program. She invites guest teachers to join her, especially for The Art of Spiritual Direction II (Soul Companionship in Context). And, she will match you with a Spiritual Direction Mentor. The cohort is kept small so you have access to her in-between meeting times and the opportunity to get to know and grow with each other.
Why is this Certificate program 2 years when other training programs are 1 year or less?
Just as there are a variety of training programs, there are a variety of ways to train--from 3 years to 15 months, from weekly class sessions to weekend or weeklong intensives. Since one often meets with a Spiritual Director once a month, we wanted to follow a similar rhythm in our training. We also wanted to provide plenty of time for people to live with the material in-between classes, encourage intentional integration of one's particular passion with the lens of Spiritual Direction, and introduce 3 ways of receiving Supervision as new directors meeting with directees.
Who would benefit from a Certificate in Spiritual Direction?
Counselors, clergy, nurses, hair stylists, bartenders, teachers, coaches...anyone seeking Wisdom, a deeper connection to their Creator, and a desire to companion others as they seek Wisdom and a deeper connection to Creator...and of course, those who are called to the ministry of Spiritual Direction!
What is a Wisdom-based Certificate in Spiritual Direction?
Every Spiritual Direction training program has its own focus, such as Ignatian Spiritual Direction or training within a particular religious tradition. Being Wisdom-based means we're diving under the surface and focusing on the vast ways Wisdom manifests in and around us, which includes all of life. From nighttime dreams to poetry, from the physical body to the soul wounds in our stories, from Jesus to Lao Tzu, we listen for ways of Wisdom (Divine Love) arising in, for, through, and on behalf of a person, group, and our planet.
How can this Certificate help me in my current job in the business world? in public school education? in my medical field? in my church? as a parent?
Have you ever had a teacher, coach, doctor, pastor, friend, or co-worker who was a really good listener? How did their listening ear impact you? Learning to listen without giving advice is a skill most of us need to cultivate in our culture! Diving under appearances and listening at the soul-level is also a gift that helps us, especially with decision-making. As we become people who listen and look for Wisdom, we help others get in touch with the Wisdom within and surrounding them. When tending to Wisdom, all grow and flourish for as the writer of Proverbs (3:18) says, "Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly." And what is the way of Wisdom?--the way of Life, the path of Love.
What is the minimum and maximum age to apply to this program?
While Wisdom is often associated with those who are older, there are many examples of Wisdom being found in the young (& foolishness being found in the old)! We invite anyone who is stirred to apply, to fill out the application. We will take your application and references into our discernment process.
Who are you affiliated with?
We come from a Christian background having grown up and/or worked in the United Methodist, Episcopalian, Catholic, and Southern Baptist traditions. Many of us have stepped outside of or are found at "the edge of the inside" of institutional religion. Believing all authentic spirituality and wisdom to be universal, we appreciate and incorporate authentic spirituality and wisdom wherever it is found, including in religious traditions other than our own.
How many teachers are there in this Certificate program?
While Wisdom Tree Collective is made up of a group of people, Kasey Hitt, is the primary teacher in the Spiritual Direction Certificate program. She invites guest teachers to join her, especially for The Art of Spiritual Direction II (Soul Companionship in Context). And, she will match you with a Spiritual Direction Mentor. The cohort is kept small so you have access to her in-between meeting times and the opportunity to get to know and grow with each other.
Why is this Certificate program 2 years when other training programs are 1 year or less?
Just as there are a variety of training programs, there are a variety of ways to train--from 3 years to 15 months, from weekly class sessions to weekend or weeklong intensives. Since one often meets with a Spiritual Director once a month, we wanted to follow a similar rhythm in our training. We also wanted to provide plenty of time for people to live with the material in-between classes, encourage intentional integration of one's particular passion with the lens of Spiritual Direction, and introduce 3 ways of receiving Supervision as new directors meeting with directees.
2020 Retreats- Suspended Until this Time of Social Distancing is Over
(Go to the Silent Retreat page for ideas to put together your own Preparing for Holy Week Retreat which can be engaged anytime of the year!)
From 3 hours to 4 days in Silence to learning how to listen to the wisdom in your nighttime dreams, what retreats are calling you?
September 19th: “Peace in the Midst of the Storm,” A Silent Day Retreat at Mercy Convent, 9am-4:30pm CANCELED
October 22nd-25th: “Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace,” A Silent Retreat at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, 2pm Thursday-2pm on Sunday CANCELED
November 14th:“A Taste of Silence” at Providence Church, 9am-Noon STILL HAPPENING
December 5th: “With Open Hands,” A Silent Day Retreat @ Mercy Convent, 9am-4:30pm CANCELED
All welcome. Students 6th grade & up welcome (overnight need an adult).
Scholarships available for all retreats.
Register for retreats here.
(Go to the Silent Retreat page for ideas to put together your own Preparing for Holy Week Retreat which can be engaged anytime of the year!)
From 3 hours to 4 days in Silence to learning how to listen to the wisdom in your nighttime dreams, what retreats are calling you?
September 19th: “Peace in the Midst of the Storm,” A Silent Day Retreat at Mercy Convent, 9am-4:30pm CANCELED
October 22nd-25th: “Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace,” A Silent Retreat at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, 2pm Thursday-2pm on Sunday CANCELED
November 14th:“A Taste of Silence” at Providence Church, 9am-Noon STILL HAPPENING
December 5th: “With Open Hands,” A Silent Day Retreat @ Mercy Convent, 9am-4:30pm CANCELED
All welcome. Students 6th grade & up welcome (overnight need an adult).
Scholarships available for all retreats.
Register for retreats here.
Holy Saturday Offering:
Meditation In-Between Crucifixion and Resurrection
During times of disorientation, we need a spiritual practice that can meet us in the mess, just as we are.
Saturday, April 3rd, 9:00-10:00am Central Time
Like the disciples on that Holy Saturday long ago, grief, conflict, and failure bring a wide-swing of emotions—shock, fear, rage, and more. We often have no idea how to be, let alone see any possibility of resurrection!
In this in-between time, discover the companionship and tender hospitality of God through the “Welcoming Prayer.”
Instructions on how to log in and participate will be provided prior to the event.
To receive Zoom link, email Kasey.
Meditation In-Between Crucifixion and Resurrection
During times of disorientation, we need a spiritual practice that can meet us in the mess, just as we are.
Saturday, April 3rd, 9:00-10:00am Central Time
Like the disciples on that Holy Saturday long ago, grief, conflict, and failure bring a wide-swing of emotions—shock, fear, rage, and more. We often have no idea how to be, let alone see any possibility of resurrection!
In this in-between time, discover the companionship and tender hospitality of God through the “Welcoming Prayer.”
Instructions on how to log in and participate will be provided prior to the event.
To receive Zoom link, email Kasey.
Meditation and Forgiveness: An Online Book Study on Rabbi Rami's Guide to Forgiveness
(although the book is optional!)
"Some people store grudges the way others store recipes."
-Rabbi Rami Shapiro
If you're growing weary of collecting, stuffing, and storing grudges, slights, past hurts, and painful memories, join me for a free 6-week online class that begins next Wednesday @ 6:45pm Central Time!
Join me in laughing, puzzling over, being disturbed by, and discovering the invitations to freedom, as we allow the sometimes-irreverent Rabbi Rami Shapiro to throw a stick in the spokes of our ideas of forgiveness.
We'll also be practicing "The Welcoming Prayer" to help us listen from a deeper place.
6 weeks: Weds, starting Feb. 3rd, 6:45-8:00pm
Cost: Free
Free PDF is found at Rabbi Rami's One River Foundation: http://oneriverfoundation.org/.../08/Rami_Forgiveness-1.pdf
Kindle book found here: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiv.../dp/B00ET5Q2UO/ref=sr_1_1...
Click to register: https://prov.church/sign.../care-night-winter-online-series/
(although the book is optional!)
"Some people store grudges the way others store recipes."
-Rabbi Rami Shapiro
If you're growing weary of collecting, stuffing, and storing grudges, slights, past hurts, and painful memories, join me for a free 6-week online class that begins next Wednesday @ 6:45pm Central Time!
Join me in laughing, puzzling over, being disturbed by, and discovering the invitations to freedom, as we allow the sometimes-irreverent Rabbi Rami Shapiro to throw a stick in the spokes of our ideas of forgiveness.
We'll also be practicing "The Welcoming Prayer" to help us listen from a deeper place.
6 weeks: Weds, starting Feb. 3rd, 6:45-8:00pm
Cost: Free
Free PDF is found at Rabbi Rami's One River Foundation: http://oneriverfoundation.org/.../08/Rami_Forgiveness-1.pdf
Kindle book found here: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiv.../dp/B00ET5Q2UO/ref=sr_1_1...
Click to register: https://prov.church/sign.../care-night-winter-online-series/
Virtual Longest Night Service
December 21st, 2020 at 7:30pm CT
FREE Event
Allow yourself to be companioned in the dark by Spiritual Directors Kasey Hitt and Scott Spradley through
Email Kasey for the Zoom link.
Attendees will receive a free download of Russ Hitt's single, "Melancholy Memory"
December 21st, 2020 at 7:30pm CT
FREE Event
Allow yourself to be companioned in the dark by Spiritual Directors Kasey Hitt and Scott Spradley through
- Meditating with music by Russ Hitt
- Hearing laments and longings from Scripture
- Listening to the wisdom of Julian of Norwich, Saint John of the Cross, & Creatures who know what to do with darkness
- And reflecting on your present experience of life and lighting a virtual candle.
Email Kasey for the Zoom link.
Attendees will receive a free download of Russ Hitt's single, "Melancholy Memory"
Meditation with Music & Mystics
Free virtual class series on 6 Wednesdays at 6:30pm (CT) for 12 people beginning September 29th!
During turbulent times, we need “deep sea divers” who can help us dive under the surface! Plunge into the depths of peace and wisdom each week with an instrumental song from Russ Hitt and words from Christian mystics such as Thomas Merton, Hildegard of Bingen, Howard Thurman, and more.
Want to join me?
Click & sign up!
https://prov.church/sign-ups/care-night-fall-online-series/
Free virtual class series on 6 Wednesdays at 6:30pm (CT) for 12 people beginning September 29th!
During turbulent times, we need “deep sea divers” who can help us dive under the surface! Plunge into the depths of peace and wisdom each week with an instrumental song from Russ Hitt and words from Christian mystics such as Thomas Merton, Hildegard of Bingen, Howard Thurman, and more.
Want to join me?
Click & sign up!
https://prov.church/sign-ups/care-night-fall-online-series/
Group Spiritual Direction Opportunity
Saturday mornings, 10:30-12:30 am (CT)
September 26th
October 24th
November 21st
December 19th
Group Supervision for Spiritual Directors
Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:30 am (CT)
October 15th
December 3rd
January 14th
February 25th
Each group limited to 7 people.
Cost: $160 (payment plan available)
Email Kasey to reserve a space for you!
Saturday mornings, 10:30-12:30 am (CT)
September 26th
October 24th
November 21st
December 19th
Group Supervision for Spiritual Directors
Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:30 am (CT)
October 15th
December 3rd
January 14th
February 25th
Each group limited to 7 people.
Cost: $160 (payment plan available)
Email Kasey to reserve a space for you!
DAY 7 Virtual Self-Care Summit!
Are you a leader who is exhausted by what's required of you right now?
Then you won't want to miss Day 7's Self-Care Summit, September 14th-18th. Only $10/session or $85 all access for the 5 days!
I will be presenting on the topic of "Drinking Deeply When Your Soul is Parched" on September 15th at Noon CT. I share more in the video and tell you which workshops I hope to attend for my own self-care!
Please join me.
Register here: https://www.day-7.org/virtual-self-care-summit/
Are you a leader who is exhausted by what's required of you right now?
Then you won't want to miss Day 7's Self-Care Summit, September 14th-18th. Only $10/session or $85 all access for the 5 days!
I will be presenting on the topic of "Drinking Deeply When Your Soul is Parched" on September 15th at Noon CT. I share more in the video and tell you which workshops I hope to attend for my own self-care!
Please join me.
Register here: https://www.day-7.org/virtual-self-care-summit/
Discover how dreams and parables are like buried treasure.
Learn simple & fun ways of working with any kind of dream.
Unearth the buried treasure found in your dreams and parables.
Learn about nightmares and shadow figures through the parable of the Good Samaritan.
4 Interactive Teaching Sessions (with recordings available after the retreat) + 3 Small Group Dreamwork Sessions (with Kasey & Spiritual Director, Scott Spradley)
August 8th-9th
Limited to 10 people.
Fee: $115 (scholarships available)
Schedule (Central Time):
Saturday, August 8th
9:00-10:00am Session 1: “Dreams as Buried Treasure”
10:30-11:30 am Session 2: “Dreams & Parables as Diamonds”
1:00-3:00pm Group Dreamwork
4:00-5:00pm Session 3: “The Good Samaritan, Shadow Figures, & Nightmares”
6:30-8:30pm Group Dreamwork
Sunday, August 9th
11:00-Noon Group Dreamwork
1:30-3:00pm Session 4: “Dream-sharing as a Way of Wisdom & Love”
Email Kasey to register.
Learn simple & fun ways of working with any kind of dream.
Unearth the buried treasure found in your dreams and parables.
Learn about nightmares and shadow figures through the parable of the Good Samaritan.
4 Interactive Teaching Sessions (with recordings available after the retreat) + 3 Small Group Dreamwork Sessions (with Kasey & Spiritual Director, Scott Spradley)
August 8th-9th
Limited to 10 people.
Fee: $115 (scholarships available)
Schedule (Central Time):
Saturday, August 8th
9:00-10:00am Session 1: “Dreams as Buried Treasure”
10:30-11:30 am Session 2: “Dreams & Parables as Diamonds”
1:00-3:00pm Group Dreamwork
4:00-5:00pm Session 3: “The Good Samaritan, Shadow Figures, & Nightmares”
6:30-8:30pm Group Dreamwork
Sunday, August 9th
11:00-Noon Group Dreamwork
1:30-3:00pm Session 4: “Dream-sharing as a Way of Wisdom & Love”
Email Kasey to register.
April Workshop: How to Create a Silent Retreat Experience- Postponed
Calling all pastors, spiritual directors, or anyone interested in facilitating a silent retreat for others...
In this noisy world, now is the time to offer people safe places to rest and listen for God's voice!
Let Kasey's experience of offering 100+ retreats help you facilitate your own!
Discover how to:
-develop a contemplative, silence-oriented retreat
-select a place for & invite people to the retreat
-design a handout (& receive a free PDF you can use for a 3-Hour "Taste of Silence")
-help people gently enter into the Silence
-address internal distractions & companion those who experience anxiety in silence
-have materials & practices available that guide rather than distract
-put together a supplies' box
-offer a reflective time of sharing at the end of the retreat
-trust that God is working in & through the Silence!
Providence Church
Saturday, April 25th
9am-Noon,
Fee: $25
Email Kasey to reserve a space for you.
Calling all pastors, spiritual directors, or anyone interested in facilitating a silent retreat for others...
In this noisy world, now is the time to offer people safe places to rest and listen for God's voice!
Let Kasey's experience of offering 100+ retreats help you facilitate your own!
Discover how to:
-develop a contemplative, silence-oriented retreat
-select a place for & invite people to the retreat
-design a handout (& receive a free PDF you can use for a 3-Hour "Taste of Silence")
-help people gently enter into the Silence
-address internal distractions & companion those who experience anxiety in silence
-have materials & practices available that guide rather than distract
-put together a supplies' box
-offer a reflective time of sharing at the end of the retreat
-trust that God is working in & through the Silence!
Providence Church
Saturday, April 25th
9am-Noon,
Fee: $25
Email Kasey to reserve a space for you.
Discover how dreams and parables are like buried treasure.
Learn simple & fun ways of working with any kind of dream.
Unearth the buried treasure found in your dreams and parables.
Learn about nightmares and shadow figures through the parable of the Good Samaritan.
4 Interactive Teaching Sessions (with recordings available after the retreat) + 3 Small Group Dreamwork Sessions (with Kasey & Spiritual Director, Scott Spradley)
August 8th-9th
Limited to 10 people.
Fee: $115 (scholarships available)
Email or message Kasey to register.
Schedule:
Saturday
9:00-10:00am CT Session 1: “Dreams as Buried Treasure”
10:30-11:30 am Session 2: “Dreams & Parables as Diamonds”
1:00-3:00pm Group Dreamwork
4:00-5:00pm Session 3: “The Good Samaritan, Shadow Figures, & Nightmares”
6:30-8:30pm Group Dreamwork
Sunday
11:00-Noon Small Group Dreamwork
1:30-3:00pm Session 4: “Dream-sharing as a Way of Wisdom & Love”
Learn simple & fun ways of working with any kind of dream.
Unearth the buried treasure found in your dreams and parables.
Learn about nightmares and shadow figures through the parable of the Good Samaritan.
4 Interactive Teaching Sessions (with recordings available after the retreat) + 3 Small Group Dreamwork Sessions (with Kasey & Spiritual Director, Scott Spradley)
August 8th-9th
Limited to 10 people.
Fee: $115 (scholarships available)
Email or message Kasey to register.
Schedule:
Saturday
9:00-10:00am CT Session 1: “Dreams as Buried Treasure”
10:30-11:30 am Session 2: “Dreams & Parables as Diamonds”
1:00-3:00pm Group Dreamwork
4:00-5:00pm Session 3: “The Good Samaritan, Shadow Figures, & Nightmares”
6:30-8:30pm Group Dreamwork
Sunday
11:00-Noon Small Group Dreamwork
1:30-3:00pm Session 4: “Dream-sharing as a Way of Wisdom & Love”
Tuesday, December 17th
Join us for the last CARE Night of 2019 for the Longest Night Service.
This contemplative service acknowledges that darkness and shadows are part of our human and holiday experience. Join us for a communal opportunity for lament and longing.
If you're a Youth Worker or Pastor, I've written down EVERYTHING you need to offer this to your students or entire church community, whether it's on the literal Longest Night (December 21st) or around it.
Go to Devozine and get your free Longest Night guide
Listening to Your Soul through Collage
When was the last time you were creative without critiquing yourself?
Be a kid again and discover how God shows up!
Tap into your inner wisdom as you cut, paste & pray with what you intuitively create.
Listen to what your own soul is "saying" through symbols & metaphor. Discover what God is inviting you to during this holiday season. Join me for 3 Tuesday Nights @ CARE Night at Providence Church in Mt. Juliet, TN, for this creative meditative experience.
November 26th
December 3rd
December 10th
5:15-6:30 Dinner (come anytime)
6:30 Worship
6:50 Classes
When was the last time you were creative without critiquing yourself?
Be a kid again and discover how God shows up!
Tap into your inner wisdom as you cut, paste & pray with what you intuitively create.
Listen to what your own soul is "saying" through symbols & metaphor. Discover what God is inviting you to during this holiday season. Join me for 3 Tuesday Nights @ CARE Night at Providence Church in Mt. Juliet, TN, for this creative meditative experience.
November 26th
December 3rd
December 10th
5:15-6:30 Dinner (come anytime)
6:30 Worship
6:50 Classes
The power of Spirituality & Sexuality is too important to not...
Pause, question, reflect, and recover the Original Blessing of both.
Consider what has shaped, distorted, and impacted your experience.
Discover how a contemplative approach brings together what is often at odds and offers a healing path forward.
Facilitated by Spiritual Directors Kasey Hitt, Jess Hansen, & Scott Spradley
Hosted by Kim & Mary Francis Working in Lebanon, TN
4:00pm-9:00pm on Friday, February 7th
8:30am-5:00pm on Saturday, February 8th
3 meals & snacks. All materials. Simple Candlelight Worship. Group Spiritual Direction.
Fee: $100 (add $3 for online payment)
Limited to 12 people.
Hotels available in Lebanon and Mount Juliet, TN.
Pause, question, reflect, and recover the Original Blessing of both.
Consider what has shaped, distorted, and impacted your experience.
Discover how a contemplative approach brings together what is often at odds and offers a healing path forward.
Facilitated by Spiritual Directors Kasey Hitt, Jess Hansen, & Scott Spradley
Hosted by Kim & Mary Francis Working in Lebanon, TN
4:00pm-9:00pm on Friday, February 7th
8:30am-5:00pm on Saturday, February 8th
3 meals & snacks. All materials. Simple Candlelight Worship. Group Spiritual Direction.
Fee: $100 (add $3 for online payment)
Limited to 12 people.
Hotels available in Lebanon and Mount Juliet, TN.
A view of the grounds at Sacred Heart Monastery in Alabama
2019 Silent Retreats
January 4th-5th: Who I Am, A Retreat at Mercy Convent near Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN, 4:30pm Friday- 7:30 pm Saturday
$115- Covers private bedroom, 4 meals, Restorative Yoga, and 30 minutes of Spiritual Direction.
$50 deposit required. FULL, Waiting list only.
February 9th: A Taste of Silence, 9am-Noon, Providence Church
March 16th: Trusting God with the Details, A Day Retreat at Mercy Convent, 9am-4:30pm
$12 lunch only $20 with private bedroom
April 11th-13th: Preparing for Holy Week at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN
Enter into Jesus' life, death, and resurrection with your own story of life, death, and resurrection. Join the monks in prayer if you wish, receive spiritual direction, enjoy the beauty & hospitality of the monastery.
$220 covers private bedroom/bath for 2 nights, 6 meals & a session of spiritual direction
$50 deposit required. FULL.
August 10th: A Taste of Silence, 9am-Noon, Providence Church
September 7th: Silence, Solitude & Stillness, A Day Retreat at Mercy Convent, 9am-4:30pm,
$12 lunch only $20 with private bedroom
October 3rd-6th: Breaking up Hard Ground at Sacred Heart Monastery in Cullman, AL
"Plow up the hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek the Lord..." (Hosea 10:12) Enjoy the grounds and hospitality of the monastery, join the Sisters of St. Benedict in prayer if you wish, receive spiritual direction, take the time to examine the hard places in your life, and leave allowing God to soften, heal & amend your soil.
$350 covers private bedroom/bath, 9 meals & 2 sessions of spiritual direction!
November 9th: A Taste of Silence, 9am-Noon, Providence Church
December 7th: Receiving the Gift of Presence: A Day Retreat at Mercy Convent, 9am-4:30pm
$12 lunch only $20 with private bedroom
Men & Women welcome. Scholarships available for all retreats. Carpooling available for out-of-state retreats.
Register for retreats here or email me to reserve a space.
January 4th-5th: Who I Am, A Retreat at Mercy Convent near Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN, 4:30pm Friday- 7:30 pm Saturday
$115- Covers private bedroom, 4 meals, Restorative Yoga, and 30 minutes of Spiritual Direction.
$50 deposit required. FULL, Waiting list only.
February 9th: A Taste of Silence, 9am-Noon, Providence Church
March 16th: Trusting God with the Details, A Day Retreat at Mercy Convent, 9am-4:30pm
$12 lunch only $20 with private bedroom
April 11th-13th: Preparing for Holy Week at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN
Enter into Jesus' life, death, and resurrection with your own story of life, death, and resurrection. Join the monks in prayer if you wish, receive spiritual direction, enjoy the beauty & hospitality of the monastery.
$220 covers private bedroom/bath for 2 nights, 6 meals & a session of spiritual direction
$50 deposit required. FULL.
August 10th: A Taste of Silence, 9am-Noon, Providence Church
September 7th: Silence, Solitude & Stillness, A Day Retreat at Mercy Convent, 9am-4:30pm,
$12 lunch only $20 with private bedroom
October 3rd-6th: Breaking up Hard Ground at Sacred Heart Monastery in Cullman, AL
"Plow up the hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek the Lord..." (Hosea 10:12) Enjoy the grounds and hospitality of the monastery, join the Sisters of St. Benedict in prayer if you wish, receive spiritual direction, take the time to examine the hard places in your life, and leave allowing God to soften, heal & amend your soil.
$350 covers private bedroom/bath, 9 meals & 2 sessions of spiritual direction!
November 9th: A Taste of Silence, 9am-Noon, Providence Church
December 7th: Receiving the Gift of Presence: A Day Retreat at Mercy Convent, 9am-4:30pm
$12 lunch only $20 with private bedroom
Men & Women welcome. Scholarships available for all retreats. Carpooling available for out-of-state retreats.
Register for retreats here or email me to reserve a space.
Group Supervision for Spiritual Directors
From offering Spiritual Direction online to dealing with challenging topics and personalities during a session, this opportunity creates space for communal wisdom. Along with group topics, each person will have the opportunity to bring a particular spiritual direction experience to the group for discernment.
6 Thursdays
9:30-11:30 am
September 19
November 14
January 9
March 19
May 14
July 9
Limited to 7 spiritual directors. 4 spaces available.
Fee: $240 ($40 each session)
May be paid in full or two installments.
Online payment options available.
Some churches offer continued education money for staff and ministry leaders. You might check into it!
This group will meet at Kasey's house in Mt. Juliet. Contact her to reserve your spot.
To learn more about Supervision and why it's important, go to Spiritual Directors International.
From offering Spiritual Direction online to dealing with challenging topics and personalities during a session, this opportunity creates space for communal wisdom. Along with group topics, each person will have the opportunity to bring a particular spiritual direction experience to the group for discernment.
6 Thursdays
9:30-11:30 am
September 19
November 14
January 9
March 19
May 14
July 9
Limited to 7 spiritual directors. 4 spaces available.
Fee: $240 ($40 each session)
May be paid in full or two installments.
Online payment options available.
Some churches offer continued education money for staff and ministry leaders. You might check into it!
This group will meet at Kasey's house in Mt. Juliet. Contact her to reserve your spot.
To learn more about Supervision and why it's important, go to Spiritual Directors International.
The Shema: Fun with Hebrew & Calligraphy!
A New Girls’ Group
Ages 12 & up
7 Wednesdays
7:00-8:15pm
The Shema is an important prayer to both Jews & Christians. Originally spoken to the ancient Israelites through Moses (find it in the book of Deuteronomy), Jesus summed up the entire Bible by quoting it!-- “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one, and as for you, you shall Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.”
Once you learn, play, & pray with the deep meanings of the original Hebrew words, you’ll never read, hear, or say this verse the same again! In fact, it may just change the way you read, hear, or say everything!
Watch an animation by The Bible Project, enjoy conversation, write the original Hebrew words in calligraphy, and pray using The Shema.
Aug. 28: Intro to The Shema Prayer, The Hebrew Alphabet, & Calligraphy
Sept. 11: Shema/Listen- Calligraphy w/ Stencils
Sept. 25: YHWH/Lord- Calligraphy w/ Chisel-tip Markers
Oct. 16: Ahavah/Love- Calligraphy w/ Popsicle Sticks
Oct. 30: Lev/Heart- Calligraphy w/ Watercolor Brush Pens
Nov. 13: Nephesh/Soul- Calligraphy w/ Flat Paint Brushes
Dec. 11: Meod/Strength- Calligraphy w/ Silver & Gold
$15 Materials fee (Cash, Check, or Venmo)
Held at Kasey's house in Mt. Juliet with Mary Francis Working assisting. Email Kasey to sign up.
A New Girls’ Group
Ages 12 & up
7 Wednesdays
7:00-8:15pm
The Shema is an important prayer to both Jews & Christians. Originally spoken to the ancient Israelites through Moses (find it in the book of Deuteronomy), Jesus summed up the entire Bible by quoting it!-- “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one, and as for you, you shall Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.”
Once you learn, play, & pray with the deep meanings of the original Hebrew words, you’ll never read, hear, or say this verse the same again! In fact, it may just change the way you read, hear, or say everything!
Watch an animation by The Bible Project, enjoy conversation, write the original Hebrew words in calligraphy, and pray using The Shema.
Aug. 28: Intro to The Shema Prayer, The Hebrew Alphabet, & Calligraphy
Sept. 11: Shema/Listen- Calligraphy w/ Stencils
Sept. 25: YHWH/Lord- Calligraphy w/ Chisel-tip Markers
Oct. 16: Ahavah/Love- Calligraphy w/ Popsicle Sticks
Oct. 30: Lev/Heart- Calligraphy w/ Watercolor Brush Pens
Nov. 13: Nephesh/Soul- Calligraphy w/ Flat Paint Brushes
Dec. 11: Meod/Strength- Calligraphy w/ Silver & Gold
$15 Materials fee (Cash, Check, or Venmo)
Held at Kasey's house in Mt. Juliet with Mary Francis Working assisting. Email Kasey to sign up.
Experiencing God Together: A Middle School Girls' Retreat
June 29th-30th
Calling middle school girls! Bring your mom or a mentor to Penuel Ridge Retreat Center and get ready to experience God in some amazing ways!
Discover the basics of birdwatching as well as reading and writing poetry. Enjoy creating a collage that speaks from and to your soul, walking a prayer labyrinth, hiking, listening to music, cooking breakfast, and s’mores around the campfire, while discovering how God is part of it all.
6 spaces left!
Carpool will leave from Providence Church to travel to Ashland City.
$35 for students, $75 for adults.
Scholarships available for all retreats.
Register here.
Learn more about Penuel Ridge Retreat Center.
June 29th-30th
Calling middle school girls! Bring your mom or a mentor to Penuel Ridge Retreat Center and get ready to experience God in some amazing ways!
Discover the basics of birdwatching as well as reading and writing poetry. Enjoy creating a collage that speaks from and to your soul, walking a prayer labyrinth, hiking, listening to music, cooking breakfast, and s’mores around the campfire, while discovering how God is part of it all.
6 spaces left!
Carpool will leave from Providence Church to travel to Ashland City.
$35 for students, $75 for adults.
Scholarships available for all retreats.
Register here.
Learn more about Penuel Ridge Retreat Center.
Middle School Girls' Group
8 Wednesdays @ Kasey's House
This school year we'll be praying creatively through the story of Jesus using The Condensed Gospel, color pencils, and ancient ways of praying with Scripture.
January 16th & 30th
February 13th & 27th
March 20th
April 17th
May 8th & 22nd Summer Book Swap & Tea Party
7:00-8:15pm
Cost: $15 for book & supplies (if you don't already have one!)
Email me to sign up!
8 Wednesdays @ Kasey's House
This school year we'll be praying creatively through the story of Jesus using The Condensed Gospel, color pencils, and ancient ways of praying with Scripture.
January 16th & 30th
February 13th & 27th
March 20th
April 17th
May 8th & 22nd Summer Book Swap & Tea Party
7:00-8:15pm
Cost: $15 for book & supplies (if you don't already have one!)
Email me to sign up!
Listening to God's Nighttime Language: A Wisdom Retreat
Whether you've never paid attention to your dreams before or have experience with dreamwork, this retreat will be for all who would like to discover (or need time to engage) creative ways to listen to the wisdom found in their nighttime dreams as well as the power of group dreamwork!
June 7th-9th, 4:00 pm Friday- 2:00 pm Sunday (Central Time)
Mercy Convent (near Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN)
$220 covers private bedroom/bath for 2 nights, 6 meals, group dreamwork, optional Qigong, & materials (Scholarships available)
$20 early bird discount if registered by May 7th! $50 deposit required.
5 spaces left!
Reserve your room!
Whether you've never paid attention to your dreams before or have experience with dreamwork, this retreat will be for all who would like to discover (or need time to engage) creative ways to listen to the wisdom found in their nighttime dreams as well as the power of group dreamwork!
June 7th-9th, 4:00 pm Friday- 2:00 pm Sunday (Central Time)
Mercy Convent (near Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN)
$220 covers private bedroom/bath for 2 nights, 6 meals, group dreamwork, optional Qigong, & materials (Scholarships available)
$20 early bird discount if registered by May 7th! $50 deposit required.
5 spaces left!
Reserve your room!
March 22nd Watch & Meet folks from All Saints Episcopal!
Providence Church @ 6:00pm
Says Spiritual Director Scott Spradley:
I first heard about All Saints Episcopal Church in Smyrna, TN from my friend, Lisa Lehr, a member of the church. If you'd like to see a great example of how God works through each of us providing healing and transformation to one another, join me on March 22, 6:00 p.m. at Providence United Methodist Church in Mt. Juliet, TN. After viewing, we'll have an opportunity to discuss the film and the story behind it with members of All Saints.
This is a free event. Water, hot tea, and light snacks will be provided. Follow the link below to register. https://prov.church/see-the-film-all-saints-and-learn-the-story-behind-the-story/
Providence Church @ 6:00pm
Says Spiritual Director Scott Spradley:
I first heard about All Saints Episcopal Church in Smyrna, TN from my friend, Lisa Lehr, a member of the church. If you'd like to see a great example of how God works through each of us providing healing and transformation to one another, join me on March 22, 6:00 p.m. at Providence United Methodist Church in Mt. Juliet, TN. After viewing, we'll have an opportunity to discuss the film and the story behind it with members of All Saints.
This is a free event. Water, hot tea, and light snacks will be provided. Follow the link below to register. https://prov.church/see-the-film-all-saints-and-learn-the-story-behind-the-story/
One place to enjoy sitting at Mercy Convent
Who I Am: A Silent Retreat at Mercy Convent
January 4th-5th, 2019
Before you declare, "This is what I want to do in 2019!" Spend time praying & reflecting on, "Who has God made me to be?" Leave the retreat ready for your doing to flow out of "Who I Am."
4:30pm-7:30pm at Mercy Convent near Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN, $115- Covers private bedroom, 4 meals, Restorative Yoga, and 30 minutes of Spiritual Direction.
Take a walk or nap, be creative, try a new way of prayer...the choice is yours.
FULL. Email me to add your name to the waiting list!
January 4th-5th, 2019
Before you declare, "This is what I want to do in 2019!" Spend time praying & reflecting on, "Who has God made me to be?" Leave the retreat ready for your doing to flow out of "Who I Am."
4:30pm-7:30pm at Mercy Convent near Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN, $115- Covers private bedroom, 4 meals, Restorative Yoga, and 30 minutes of Spiritual Direction.
Take a walk or nap, be creative, try a new way of prayer...the choice is yours.
FULL. Email me to add your name to the waiting list!
If the Christmas season is long & dark for you or you want to acknowledge that it's not the "Most Wonderful Time of the Year" for many in this world, please join me on CARE Night next Tuesday the 18th for our Longest Night Service.
Contemplative, reflective music, some ancient laments, a handful of words, and an opportunity to light a candle in the darkness.
You're welcome to join us for dinner between 5:15-6:30pm or just come to the service.
Providence Church, Mt. Juliet, TN
Living the Legacy of Saint Francis:
A 10-Week Class
As our world becomes increasingly polarized, how might wisdom from the early 13th century speak to the 21st century?
Join me along with physicist Kim & Mary Francis Working and musician Jeff Miller as we consider how Saint Francis' views challenge today's popular beliefs about the Cross, the Earth, our relationship with God and each other.
Through contemplative prayer, watching Franciscan priest, Richard Rohr's "Embracing an Alternative Orthodoxy" DVD, and soul-shaping conversation, we'll learn how we can become instruments of peace.
September 18th & 25th: Atonement Theology
October 2nd & 9th: Eco-Spirituality
October 16th & 23rd: The Cosmic Christ
October 30th & Nov. 6th: Orthodoxy vs. Orthopraxy
November 13th & 20th: Mysticism over Moralism
CARE Night @ , Tuesdays
September 18th-November 20th
Dinner 5:15 pm
Worship: 6:30 pm
Class: 6:45-8:00 pm
Come for all or just for class! Join us at any class!
A 10-Week Class
As our world becomes increasingly polarized, how might wisdom from the early 13th century speak to the 21st century?
Join me along with physicist Kim & Mary Francis Working and musician Jeff Miller as we consider how Saint Francis' views challenge today's popular beliefs about the Cross, the Earth, our relationship with God and each other.
Through contemplative prayer, watching Franciscan priest, Richard Rohr's "Embracing an Alternative Orthodoxy" DVD, and soul-shaping conversation, we'll learn how we can become instruments of peace.
September 18th & 25th: Atonement Theology
October 2nd & 9th: Eco-Spirituality
October 16th & 23rd: The Cosmic Christ
October 30th & Nov. 6th: Orthodoxy vs. Orthopraxy
November 13th & 20th: Mysticism over Moralism
CARE Night @ , Tuesdays
September 18th-November 20th
Dinner 5:15 pm
Worship: 6:30 pm
Class: 6:45-8:00 pm
Come for all or just for class! Join us at any class!
Qi Gong offered every Thursday in April
Following Centering Prayer in the Training Room at 10:10 am for 30-40 minutes of meditative movement called Qi Gong (pronounced "Chi Gung" and very similar to Tai Chi).
Learn how to slow down, appreciate, and strengthen the body God has given you!
Discover how relaxed, flowing movements and conscious breathing invite you to connect with God and your body.
No prior experience needed. All levels of physical ability welcome to engage this gentle kind of exercise.
Wear comfortable clothing.
This free series will be led by Sue Prosch.
Want to try Qi Gong at home?
Here's a 10 minute morning practice.
I also enjoy Mimi Kuo-Deemer. Here's her 5-Element practice.
Following Centering Prayer in the Training Room at 10:10 am for 30-40 minutes of meditative movement called Qi Gong (pronounced "Chi Gung" and very similar to Tai Chi).
Learn how to slow down, appreciate, and strengthen the body God has given you!
Discover how relaxed, flowing movements and conscious breathing invite you to connect with God and your body.
No prior experience needed. All levels of physical ability welcome to engage this gentle kind of exercise.
Wear comfortable clothing.
This free series will be led by Sue Prosch.
Want to try Qi Gong at home?
Here's a 10 minute morning practice.
I also enjoy Mimi Kuo-Deemer. Here's her 5-Element practice.
Listening to God's Nighttime Language: A Dream Retreat
June 1st-2nd
4:30pm-7:30pm
Whether you've never paid attention to your dreams before or have experience with dreamwork, this retreat is for all who would like to discover creative ways to listen to the wisdom found in their nighttime dreams as well as the power of group dreamwork!
Mercy Convent (near Opryland Hotel)
$115 (includes private bedroom/bathroom, 4 meals, and 3 sessions of group dreamwork) $50 deposit required.
Limited to 10 people. 2 spaces left.
Register here. If having trouble registering, email Kasey.
June 1st-2nd
4:30pm-7:30pm
Whether you've never paid attention to your dreams before or have experience with dreamwork, this retreat is for all who would like to discover creative ways to listen to the wisdom found in their nighttime dreams as well as the power of group dreamwork!
Mercy Convent (near Opryland Hotel)
$115 (includes private bedroom/bathroom, 4 meals, and 3 sessions of group dreamwork) $50 deposit required.
Limited to 10 people. 2 spaces left.
Register here. If having trouble registering, email Kasey.
Learning to Breathe Again.
6 weeks of classes to help you live & breathe life to the full!
Are you in perpetual survival mode? Feel like you're drowning or being chased by a bear? Do you hold your breath, shallow breathe, or have difficulty breathing at night?
Join me for an experiential class focusing on ways your breathing can impact your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health.
April 10th: Emotions & Awareness
April 17th: Comfort & Creativity
April 24th: Body & Senses
May 1st: Decision-Making & Discernment
May 8th: Trauma & Forgiveness
May 15th: Love Inside & Outside
Each class will include simple & fun breathing exercises along with reflecting on Scripture, breath prayer &/or meditation. We may even utilize the new hiking trail for a couple of classes if the weather cooperates!
CARE Night at Providence Church, Mt. Juliet.
5:30-6:30 Dinner 6:30 Worship 6:45 Class
6 weeks of classes to help you live & breathe life to the full!
Are you in perpetual survival mode? Feel like you're drowning or being chased by a bear? Do you hold your breath, shallow breathe, or have difficulty breathing at night?
Join me for an experiential class focusing on ways your breathing can impact your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health.
April 10th: Emotions & Awareness
April 17th: Comfort & Creativity
April 24th: Body & Senses
May 1st: Decision-Making & Discernment
May 8th: Trauma & Forgiveness
May 15th: Love Inside & Outside
Each class will include simple & fun breathing exercises along with reflecting on Scripture, breath prayer &/or meditation. We may even utilize the new hiking trail for a couple of classes if the weather cooperates!
CARE Night at Providence Church, Mt. Juliet.
5:30-6:30 Dinner 6:30 Worship 6:45 Class
*NEW*
Documentary & Discussion Night
We showed this twice in January, people are still talking about it! The DVD is available on Amazon.
"In Pursuit of Silence is a meditative exploration of our relationship with silence, sound and the impact of noise on our lives...
...takes us on an immersive cinematic journey around the globe– from a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto, to the streets of the loudest city on the planet, Mumbai during the wild festival season – and inspires us to experience silence and celebrate the wonders of our world."
To watch the trailer, go here.
Next Documentary & Discussion Night:
April 7th
Be Still: And Know That I AM God
Dr. Henry Cloud, Max Lucado, Beth Moore, Richard Foster, and more are interviewed on the value of silence and reflective prayer in deepening our relationship with God.
August 11th: Emotional Sobriety, an evening with Richard Rohr
After watching, we'll have a time of discussion (which includes doubts & disagreements!). Listen to what drew others' attention and tell how the film intersected with your own life.
Documentary & Discussion Night
We showed this twice in January, people are still talking about it! The DVD is available on Amazon.
"In Pursuit of Silence is a meditative exploration of our relationship with silence, sound and the impact of noise on our lives...
...takes us on an immersive cinematic journey around the globe– from a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto, to the streets of the loudest city on the planet, Mumbai during the wild festival season – and inspires us to experience silence and celebrate the wonders of our world."
To watch the trailer, go here.
Next Documentary & Discussion Night:
April 7th
Be Still: And Know That I AM God
Dr. Henry Cloud, Max Lucado, Beth Moore, Richard Foster, and more are interviewed on the value of silence and reflective prayer in deepening our relationship with God.
August 11th: Emotional Sobriety, an evening with Richard Rohr
After watching, we'll have a time of discussion (which includes doubts & disagreements!). Listen to what drew others' attention and tell how the film intersected with your own life.
Want to be one of the 7 women who'll meet at my house to listen to God? 2 spaces left!
Email me!
Then register here.
For All Who Are Experiencing Darkness at Christmas-time
Do the holidays bring sadness rather than joy for you?
Have you lost someone or gone through a loss of some kind this year?
Does emotional or physical distance separate you from loved ones?
Do you struggle with depression?
Are you worn out?
There are many reasons why Christmas may bring stress and tears rather than smiles.
Whether you are struggling or want to acknowledge there are many in this world who are, join us for The Longest Night of the Year Service.
We'll listen to instrumental music performed by Russ Hitt & Jeff Miller, hear laments from Scripture, be led in a guided prayer, and experience the presence of God through each other as we sit in darkness together before lighting a candle of remembrance & hope.
Invite someone to come with you.
Providence Church
Tuesday, Dec. 19th
Dinner at 5:30 pm(optional)
Service at 6:30 pm
Childcare provided.
If you are unable to join us, you can read the "Voices from Scripture," listen to some of the music, and read a guided prayer here.
Do the holidays bring sadness rather than joy for you?
Have you lost someone or gone through a loss of some kind this year?
Does emotional or physical distance separate you from loved ones?
Do you struggle with depression?
Are you worn out?
There are many reasons why Christmas may bring stress and tears rather than smiles.
Whether you are struggling or want to acknowledge there are many in this world who are, join us for The Longest Night of the Year Service.
We'll listen to instrumental music performed by Russ Hitt & Jeff Miller, hear laments from Scripture, be led in a guided prayer, and experience the presence of God through each other as we sit in darkness together before lighting a candle of remembrance & hope.
Invite someone to come with you.
Providence Church
Tuesday, Dec. 19th
Dinner at 5:30 pm(optional)
Service at 6:30 pm
Childcare provided.
If you are unable to join us, you can read the "Voices from Scripture," listen to some of the music, and read a guided prayer here.
Attention Middle Tennessee Clergy!
Feeling tired? Especially after Easter weekend?
Day 7, a Nashville non-profit focusing on the rest and wellness of pastors and their families, is providing an opportunity to heed Jesus' call to those ministering with him, "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest." (Mark 6)
On Wednesday, April 19th from 9am-4:30pm, join spiritual director, Kasey Hitt, at Mercy Convent (near Opryland Hotel) where she'll guide you into some Sabbath-time. You can take a nap or a walk, be a kid again as you play with creative materials or juggling scarves or learn a new way to pray...the choice is yours.
Cost: $12 for lunch only or $20 for lunch and a private bedroom (10 now available). 30 minutes of spiritual direction is available for an extra fee of $33. Register with Kasey by April 11th. 8 private rooms still available. All pastors (senior, associate, children's, youth, congregation care, worship, etc.) are welcome!
So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place... Are you ready to join Jesus in the boat?
Feeling tired? Especially after Easter weekend?
Day 7, a Nashville non-profit focusing on the rest and wellness of pastors and their families, is providing an opportunity to heed Jesus' call to those ministering with him, "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest." (Mark 6)
On Wednesday, April 19th from 9am-4:30pm, join spiritual director, Kasey Hitt, at Mercy Convent (near Opryland Hotel) where she'll guide you into some Sabbath-time. You can take a nap or a walk, be a kid again as you play with creative materials or juggling scarves or learn a new way to pray...the choice is yours.
Cost: $12 for lunch only or $20 for lunch and a private bedroom (10 now available). 30 minutes of spiritual direction is available for an extra fee of $33. Register with Kasey by April 11th. 8 private rooms still available. All pastors (senior, associate, children's, youth, congregation care, worship, etc.) are welcome!
So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place... Are you ready to join Jesus in the boat?
April Overnight Silent Retreat at
The Castle on the Hill
Venture deeper into silence at Monastery Immaculate Conception, the place affectionately called "The Castle on the Hill," in Ferdinand, Indiana. Thursday-Saturday, April 27th-29th from 2pm-2pm. Tour the historic home of these 150 Sisters of Saint Benedict, enjoy visiting with other retreatants and a candlelight service before silence begins.
You're free to participate in the Liturgy of Hours (the Sisters' rhythm of daily prayer), rest, create, walk the grass prayer labyrinth, discover God and yourself anew. This year's theme: "Castles on Hills, Secret Gardens & Magic Wardrobes: How Children's Stories Can Speak to Adult Souls."
4 spaces available. Fee: $220 (includes private bedroom, spiritual direction and 6 meals). Early bird discount of $20 off if registered with $50 deposit by March 2nd. The going rate for this kind of 3-day silent retreat is $500+, thanks to Providence Church for making it more affordable for each retreatant!
THIS RETREAT IS NOW FULL but you can be placed on a waiting list. You will be contacted if/when someone cancels.
The Castle on the Hill
Venture deeper into silence at Monastery Immaculate Conception, the place affectionately called "The Castle on the Hill," in Ferdinand, Indiana. Thursday-Saturday, April 27th-29th from 2pm-2pm. Tour the historic home of these 150 Sisters of Saint Benedict, enjoy visiting with other retreatants and a candlelight service before silence begins.
You're free to participate in the Liturgy of Hours (the Sisters' rhythm of daily prayer), rest, create, walk the grass prayer labyrinth, discover God and yourself anew. This year's theme: "Castles on Hills, Secret Gardens & Magic Wardrobes: How Children's Stories Can Speak to Adult Souls."
4 spaces available. Fee: $220 (includes private bedroom, spiritual direction and 6 meals). Early bird discount of $20 off if registered with $50 deposit by March 2nd. The going rate for this kind of 3-day silent retreat is $500+, thanks to Providence Church for making it more affordable for each retreatant!
THIS RETREAT IS NOW FULL but you can be placed on a waiting list. You will be contacted if/when someone cancels.
Group Spiritual Direction for Clergy Women
Two hours. Once a month. Four Fridays. Two spaces available.
Learn the practice of listening prayer. Listen for God in each other's stories. Enjoy some scones and silence!
March 24th
April 21st
May 12th
June 2nd
9:30-11:30am at my house, $160 for all 4 sessions.
Learn more about this kind of discernment group here.
Register with Kasey.
THE SPRING GROUP IS NOW FULL.
If it interests you, let Kasey know if you would like to participate in a group this fall.
Two hours. Once a month. Four Fridays. Two spaces available.
Learn the practice of listening prayer. Listen for God in each other's stories. Enjoy some scones and silence!
March 24th
April 21st
May 12th
June 2nd
9:30-11:30am at my house, $160 for all 4 sessions.
Learn more about this kind of discernment group here.
Register with Kasey.
THE SPRING GROUP IS NOW FULL.
If it interests you, let Kasey know if you would like to participate in a group this fall.
