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Truly, it is in the darkness that one finds the light, so when we are in sorrow, then this light is nearest of all to us. 

– Meister Eckhart 

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Upcoming Programs & Retreats

BioSpiritual Focusing Circle

Open Dates
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center
This monthly virtual Circle offers a spacious, supportive setting to deepen your BioSpiritual Focusing practice in community. Each gathering includes time opportunities to practice, observe, experience, and share/discuss BioSpiritual Focusing with others who are also listening for the movement of Grace within their lives.​ BioSpiritual Focusing is a simple, prayerful way of…
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Heart Centered Meditation

Open Dates
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center
Step into the stillness of daily centering prayer and discover a sacred rhythm of peace, presence, and transformation within a loving community. Join a loving, conscious, healing community for prayer and meditation — two virtual DAILY one-hour sessions at 7:00am and 7:00pm. Each gathering is a gentle invitation to begin…
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Mitra Healing at Genesis – Movement, Breath & Being

With Angelica Lopez

Open Dates
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center
This gentle class invites you to explore mindful movement, breathwork, and simple meditation, all grounded in the heart of yoga philosophy. Each week stands on its own, offering accessible movement (with options for both chair and mat), breathing practices, and reflections on the deeper purpose and roots of yoga. Come…
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Private Retreat

Flexible Dates
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Are you seeking a sanctuary where time slows down, inner peace awakens, and your spirit finds renewed clarity? At Genesis, we invite you to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and renewal, where the beauty of stillness can awaken your spirit. Step away from life's relentless pace and immerse…
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Lenten Conversations: Creativity as Spiritual Renewal – Virtual Program

With Deb Ondo

March 24, 2026
VIRTUAL PROGRAM
Much of daily life pulls us toward constant output, gradually dulling our capacity to notice what is alive around and within us. Lent invites a pause. In this one-hour online gathering, we will explore creativity as a form of relationship rather than as individual achievement. Through reflection, silence, and simple…
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Heartwork for Daily Life: An Invitation to Journey with Christian Mystics

With Mark Burrows

March 27 - 29, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
There is a river running through the heart of Christianity, deep and ancient—yet many have never tasted its waters. The tradition of Christian mysticism is an ancient and varied source of inspiration and provocation. Yet it has not always received the recognition it deserves. Those we call “mystics” were often at…
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Silent Directed Retreat – 4 Day – Holy Week

With Fr. Michael Broderick

March 29 - April 2, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Enter into the sacred rhythm of Holy Week through a transformative four-day silent-directed retreat. This retreat invites you to accompany Christ through the days leading to Easter in a spirit of deep listening, prayer, and renewal. Each day, participants meet privately with an experienced spiritual director who serves as a…
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By His Cross and Resurrection: A Triduum Retreat

With Fr. Michael Broderick and Joseph Krans, OFS

April 2 - 5, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Imagine stepping away from the noise and chaos of everyday life into a profound spiritual sanctuary. You are invited to walk alongside Jesus during His most intimate and pivotal moments, to witness His passion, share in His suffering, and ultimately celebrate the hope of resurrection. Experience these holy days not…
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Ecological Stations of the Cross: A Journey of Environmental Reflection

With Joseph Krans, OFS

April 3, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Embark on a transformative journey that intertwines ancient spiritual wisdom with urgent environmental consciousness. Join us for a profound and thought-provoking 90-minute experience that blends spiritual tradition with environmental awareness. Our Ecological Stations of the Cross program offers a unique opportunity to reflect on humanity's impact on the Earth and…
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HOSTED PROGRAM: Project New Hope Military & Veteran Caregivers Retreat

April 9 - 13, 2026
A Week of Renewal, Healing , and Connection Caring for a Veteran or Service Member takes strength, patience, and love. But caregivers need care too. Join us for a transformative retreat designed to restore your body, mind, and spirit. The Cortina Method (TCM), delivered by Trauma Resolution Expert Michael Cortina…
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Gentle Awakening: Spring Yoga Retreat

With Sally Barber

April 17 - 19, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center
Awaken your spirit with a spring yoga retreat designed to refresh your body, calm your mind, and renew your soul. As the earth stirs back to life, this retreat invites you to embrace the season of growth and new beginnings by nurturing your own inner awakening. Through gentle yet mindful…
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Exploring Presence: Tending the Presence We Offer – And the Presence We Are

With Lucy Abbott Tucker

April 23 - 26, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Presence is a sacred art, one that shapes not only how we accompany others, but how we awaken to ourselves. As spiritual directors and companions, we offer our presence to our directees and strive to provide a safe space for their true essence to emerge and flourish. In that striving,…
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Silent Directed Retreat – 8 Day – Nurturing Your Spirit

With Lisa Hudkins

April 26 - May 3, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…
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Silent Directed Retreat – 8 Day – Nurturing Your Spirit

With Lucy Abbott Tucker

April 26 - May 3, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…
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Nature Immersion Experience: The Forest as Companion – Relationships, Reciprocity, and Justice in the Outdoors

With Jeanette Banashak and Simon de Voil

April 28 - May 3, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Step into the forest as if entering a sacred conversation—one that listens as much as it speaks. Enter a sacred space of silence and wonder, where the forest becomes a mirror of your inner life and a source of renewal. This week-long Nature Immersion Experience retreat invites you into a…
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An Exploration of Art Journaling

With Peg Considine BFA, M.Ed.

May 22 - 24, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
An art journal encourages an introspective way to explore and communicate thoughts and feelings. This retreat is an opportunity to slow down and respond to what emerges from the creative process. There’s an emphasis on intuition and playful exploration using a variety of art materials and techniques that naturally promote…
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Present to Presence: A Centering Prayer Retreat

With Anne Simpkinson

May 22 - 24, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
God is always in and with us—closer to us than our own breath—but we are not always with God. Our harried, over-scheduled, noisy lives and patterns laid down in childhood prevent us from simply being with God. Centering Prayer is a way to re-member disparate parts of ourselves, gather scattered…
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Thresholds of Hope: A Spiritual Practice Retreat

With Cami Twilling

May 29 - 31, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Step across the threshold into a weekend of renewal, where prayer, movement, and the ancient wisdom of Celtic spirituality awaken hope and courage for uncertain times. Here, amidst sacred listening, discover the strength Earth and Soul offer—inviting you to live and act with deeper compassion. Join us for an experiential…
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Silent Directed Retreat – 6 Day – Nurturing Your Spirit

With Nicki Verploegen, Ph.D.

June 16 - 22, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…
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Silent Directed Retreat – 6 Day – Nurturing Your Spirit

With Nancy Sheridan, SASV

June 16 - 22, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…
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BioSpiritual Focusing Silent Directed Retreat – 4 Day

With Donna O'Connor and Dawn Turgeon

June 17 - 22, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive BioSpiritual Focusing Silent-Directed Retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. This retreat is open to individuals with BioSpiritual Focusing training and background. During a…
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Embracing Change: A Weekend-Retreat for Women in Recovery

With Betty Hill Crowson

June 26 - 28, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Join retreat leader Betty Hill Crowson as she weaves the spiritual wisdom of the Twelve Steps with insights from her newest book, Eight Choices When Life Changes. Through her well-known process of presentations, prayer services, opportunities to share, rituals, and time for personal reflection and meditation, participants will be led…
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Stories of Forgiveness: Letting Go, Living Light

With Eileen Epperson

July 11, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Each of us carries a story about forgiveness—times we’ve given it, withheld it, or longed to receive it. Sometimes, letting go of hurt feels impossible until we hear how someone else found their way through. Join us for a day of reflection, connection, and renewal in a warm, confidential setting…
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Tending Soul Through Dreams

With Liz Walz, MA

July 17 - 19, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Dreams whisper divine secrets, beckoning us to listen—will you heed their call? Without a vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18 In Biblical scripture, for people to receive dreams and visions is common. In fact, the absence of dreams or visions is sorely noted. Life in modernity tells a different story;…
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Silent Directed Retreat – 6 Day – Nurturing Your Spirit

With Nicki Verploegen, Ph.D.

July 28 - August 3, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…
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Silent Directed Retreat – 6 Day – Nurturing Your Spirit

With Nancy Sheridan, SASV

July 28 - August 3, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…
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HOSTED PROGRAM: Project New Hope Men’s Veteran Retreat

August 6 - 10, 2026
Do you struggle with PTS, Guilt, Anger, Fear, Physical Pain, or Limiting Beliefs? The Cortina Method (TCM), delivered by Trauma Resolution Expert Michael Cortina and his team, resolves & dissolves these problem areas. Based on neuroscience, TCM is Brain-Based Healing that helps people get over trauma, WITHOUT having to re-live…
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Guided BioSpiritual Focusing Weeklong Retreat

With Donna O'Connor, Mike Smoolca, Dawn Turgeon and Nancy Benben

August 13 - 18, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Unlock the hidden wisdom of your body and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery with BioSpiritual Focusing. This silent guided retreat offers a unique opportunity to delve deep into your inner world, connecting with the sacred story woven into the very fabric of your being. Through a powerful blend…
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Escape to a Summer Sanctuary- A Weekend Silent Directed Retreat

With Mary C. MacGillivray, CSJA

August 21 - 23, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
As summer begins to slip by, are you longing for some rest, solitude and connection to the Holy? Allow yourself time for a sacred pause. Come to savor the prayerful surroundings, silence, and spiritual companionship for a weekend. Arrive on Friday afternoon at 3:00, enjoy dinner and conversation at 6:00,…
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Escape to a Summer Sanctuary- A Weekend Silent Directed Retreat

With Jo Ann Bourquard

August 21 - 23, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
As summer begins to slip by, are you longing for some rest, solitude and connection to the Holy? Allow yourself time for a sacred pause. Come to savor the prayerful surroundings, silence, and spiritual companionship for a weekend. Arrive on Friday afternoon at 3:00, enjoy dinner and conversation at 6:00,…
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Speaking with Grace: Turning Difficult Conversations into Connection

With Eileen Epperson

August 22, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Have you ever replayed a painful interaction in your mind, wishing you’d found the right words? Do you tiptoe around certain people to avoid conflict—or silently swallow your true feelings? In this inspiring, day-long experience, you’ll discover new possibilities for communicating that you may never have thought possible. You’ll learn…
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Honoring Our Common Home: Reflecting on Laudato Si’ and Embracing Laudate Deum – Virtual Study Group

With Joseph Krans, OFS

September 10 - October 1, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
"The fate of our planet is not sealed—it’s a call to conscience, action, and hope." "Honoring Our Common Home: Reflecting on Laudato Si’ and Embracing Laudate Deum" invites participants on a transformative 4-week journey through Pope Francis’ compelling teachings on the ecological and spiritual crises shaping our world’s future. Beginning…
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The Jonah Silent Retreat

With Rev. Sharon Seyfarth Garner

September 17 - 20, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Immerse yourself in the ancient practice of sacred silence, inspired by the story of Jonah. Together we will explore creative, prayerful, and playful ways to nurture a life of faith that is both deeply contemplative and compassionately active. Every morning and afternoon, we will gather briefly for reflections on Jonah…
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Becoming a BioSpiritual Companion

With Mike Smoolca and Nancy Benben

September 22, 2026 - March 16, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Brought to you by Genesis Spiritual Life Center & The Spiritual Life Center Experienced BioSpiritual Focusing practitioners and teachers, Mike Smoolca and Nancy Benben will lead a comprehensive 5-session program focused on developing BioSpiritual Focusing Companions. This is aimed at all those wishing to learn the dynamics of effective and…
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Sacred Story, Modern Myth: Praying with Pop Culture

With Eric Clayton

September 25 - 27, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Discover a faith alive in every story—where God speaks not just in quiet prayers, but through the media that moves us. This program invites participants to experience God’s presence not only in their personal journeys but also in the stories that animate our culture—movies, songs, books, and comics—echoing the invitation…
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Presence, Prayer, and Writing from the Heart: A Contemplative Writing Retreat

With Anne A. Simpkinson

October 2 - 4, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
We are never closer to our Creator than when we are creating. In writing, we engage in God’s infinite creative impulse to birth the new, the unexpected. Silence and stillness can assist that process by opening a portal to inner depths where we connect to ourselves, to others, to God,…
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BioSpiritual Focusing: Day of Presence

With Donna O'Connor and Dawn Turgeon

October 3, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Imagine a space where science meets spirituality, where your body becomes a conduit for divine wisdom, and where every breath draws you closer to the essence of your being. Embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening through the practice of BioSpiritual Focusing. “When you seek me, you…
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Blessing of the Animals

With Joseph Krans, OFS

October 3, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Join hearts and paws on October 3rd at 10:00 AM at Genesis Spiritual Life Center for the Blessing of the Animals, a celebration of the cherished connection between humans and their animal companions, coinciding with the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, known for…
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Restoring Sacred Conversation with Earth

With Victoria Loorz

October 9 - 11, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
The wisdom and guidance we need for this time of tragic ecological and political collapse will not be found in the dominant ways of thinking. Over fifty years ago, Thomas Berry urged us to turn and face these challenges by pointing to the root cause of the problem, "We are talking only to…
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The Shadow and Love: Healing our relationships to self, others and God

With Br. Don Bisson, FMS

October 30 - November 1, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Encountering the shadow may lead us into a whole new identity willing and able to make freer decisions. Without shadow work, prayer and grace we may get stuck repeating destructive patterns of self-loathing, incapacity for intimacy and rigid false images of God. The shadow we fear may be the gateway…
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Inner Peace: Fall Yoga Retreat

With Sally Barber

October 30 - November 1, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center
Peace—your inner peace—is the heart of this fall yoga retreat. Yoga is the perfect practice, and now is the perfect season, to nurture and strengthen your inner peace. Through mindful yoga practices that move the body and calm the mind, you will release tension, overcome negative thoughts, and reduce anxiety,…
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BioSpiritual Focusing Silent Directed Retreat – 4 Day

With Nancy Benben and Dawn Turgeon

November 3 - 8, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive BioSpiritual Focusing Silent-Directed Retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. This retreat is open to individuals with BioSpiritual Focusing training and background. During a…
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Sacred Shift: How Faith is Evolving in the 21st Century – A Virtual Retreat

With Diarmuid O'Murchu, MSC

November 6 - 8, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Is religion truly dying—or is it being reborn in new and unexpected ways? While popular culture often insists that faith is in decline, we are also witnessing a widespread search for new forms of spiritual connection—practices that honor our inner wellbeing, nurture community, and recognize the sacredness of the natural…
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HOSTED PROGRAM: Project New Hope A Women’s Veteran Retreat

November 12 - 16, 2026
Do you struggle with PTS, Guilt, Anger, Fear, Physical Pain, or Limiting Beliefs? The Cortina Method (TCM), delivered by Trauma Resolution Expert Michael Cortina and his team, resolves & dissolves these problem areas. Based on neuroscience, TCM is Brain-Based Healing that helps people get over trauma, WITHOUT having to relive…
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Finding Wholeness in the Midst of Everything with Julian of Norwich

With Mark Burrows

November 20 - 22, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
We all long to be gladdened by what Julian of Norwich imagined as the inner music of love in our lives. She knew that the melodies that shape us—some in the major key, some in a jarring, discordant minor—are part of a larger symphony, if we learn to listen deeply…
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Come to the Table: A Day on the Holy Spirit

With Valenda Liptak and Michele Suhocki

November 21, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Discover how the Holy Spirit empowers your daily life: join us for a transformative day of insight, reflection, and practical application. This enriching event offers a deep dive into the role of the Holy Spirit in Christian life. Participants will explore how the Holy Spirit functions as our divine Helper,…
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A Simply Centered Advent: Mandalas, Candles and Prayer – Virtual Retreat

With Rev. Sharon Seyfarth Garner

November 30 - December 21, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Begin your Advent journey this year with creative prayer, calming candlelight, and contemplative coloring. The beauty of Advent can easily become lost amidst the busy-ness of the season. If we are not careful and intentional, the sacred invitation to “wait with bated breath” quickly becomes the cultural compulsion to “shop…
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An Exploration of Art Journaling

With Peg Considine BFA, M.Ed.

December 4 - 6, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
An art journal encourages an introspective way to explore and communicate thoughts and feelings. This retreat is an opportunity to slow down and respond to what emerges from the creative process. There’s an emphasis on intuition and playful exploration using a variety of art materials and techniques that naturally promote…
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Access Your Inner Room with Centering Prayer

With Fr. Bill Sheehan, OMI

December 10 - 13, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Discover the transformative power of centering prayer as you learn to access your sacred inner sanctuary. Join us to explore the practice of entering your "inner room," unlocking a deeper connection with the divine and finding profound peace within yourself. Accessing our inner room and exploring its transformative effects is…
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The Wonder of the Nativity – Live at Genesis

December 18, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Step into a scene that stirs the soul and awakens the wonder of the season.  Journey back in time and witness the Christmas story come alive beneath winter’s starlit sky. Join us at Genesis on Friday, December 19, 2025, for an exciting Live Nativity experience  💫✨ Inspired by St. Francis…
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Mindful Transitions: A Contemplative Year End Retreat

With Joseph Krans, OFS

December 30, 2026 - January 1, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
As we prepare to welcome a new year, we invite you to participate in a transformative program that honors the journey of 2026 while igniting hope for what lies ahead. Take a moment to pause, reflect on the experiences that have shaped you over the past twelve months, and look…
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