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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 skills with others who are also experienced in the art of BioSpiritual Focusing.​ BioSpiritual Focusing is a simple, prayerful way…
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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 Yoga at Genesis – Movement, Breath & Being

With Angelica Lopez

Open Dates
Genesis Spiritual Life and 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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Becoming a BioSpiritual Companion

With Genesis BioSpiritual Focusing Team

September 22, 2026 - March 16, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center
Experienced BioSpiritual Focusing practitioners and teachers, Mike Smoolca and Nancy Benben will lead a comprehensive 6-session program focused on developing BioSpiritual Focusing Companions. This is aimed at all those wishing to learn the dynamics of effective and confident companioning. The 2-hour sessions will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each…
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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

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 and 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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An Autumnal Labyrinth Experience

With Cathy Rigali

October 31, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Step into an eco-spiritual journey of reflection. During the midpoint of the season, take time to contemplate the autumnal shifts as we prepare ourselves for the seasons ahead. As you walk, surrounded by the vibrant colors of the changing foliage, you are invited to recall your experiences of autumn, notice…
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Where Wonder Leads: Praying with the Stories of Our Lives – Virtual

With Eric Clayton

November 2 - 23, 2026
We know that we are made for story. Our lives are part of the Great Story. But too often, we get bogged down in the monotony of our days. We trade the epic for the everyday and lose sight of how truly amazing we are. In this four-part online retreat,…
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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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Praying with Hearts & Hands: Prayer Shawl Ministry

With Connie Bartelson and Janet Young

November 6 - 8, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Center
Wrap yourself in a tapestry of compassion and divine love, where every stitch carries a heartfelt prayer and every thread weaves comfort for those walking through life's most challenging journeys. Join us for a warm and welcoming gathering as we come together to knit and crochet with purpose. This unique…
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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 & 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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The Cosmic Christ Triptych with Br. Michael Moran

With Br. Michael Moran, C.P.

November 7, 2026
Join us for a presentation on The Cosmic Christ Triptych, Genesis's beloved contemporary altarpiece, by the designer and artist Br. Michael Moran, C.P. Enjoy the story of conversations with Foundress Sr. Elizabeth Oleksak to commission Br. Michael to paint the panels and transform our chapel into a space that better reflects…
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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: The Call to be Holy

With Valenda Liptak and Michele Suhocki

November 21, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Throughout the Old and New Testament, scripture reveals that we are called to be holy.  In 1Peter 1: 15 - 16 and Leviticus 11: 44-45 the scripture states, “Be holy because I am holy”.  Throughout the day, we will spend time looking at the gifts and the fruits of the…
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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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Table of Grace: Genesis Themed Dinner – A Traditional Christmas

With Genesis Team

December 3, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Experience an evening of Traditional Christmas cuisine at Genesis Spiritual Life Center as we gather for a themed dinner filled with warmth, conversation, and hospitality. Guided by an emcee, the evening will include engaging reflections on the Celebration of Christmas along with an introduction to each course. Our talented chef,…
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Listening for the Holy in Advent – A Virtual Lectio Series

With Jo Ann Bourquard

December 4 - 18, 2026
Escape the distractions of the holiday rush and join us for a time of quiet reflection & sacred reading in the observance of Advent. Using the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, follow the invitation to listen deeply to verses of scripture and other meaningful texts as we prepare our hearts…
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A Celebration of Advent O’s: Come Wisdom, Come Daystar, Come Emmanuel

With Nancy Sheridan, SASV and Nicki Verploegen, Ph.D.

December 4 - 6, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Step into the stillness of Advent and listen for the ancient cry that echoes through time: “O Wisdom… O Radiant Dawn… O Emmanuel, come.” This 16th annual retreat invites you to enter the heart of these sacred “O Antiphons,” honoring the deep longing and luminous hope they express. Through reflection, ritual, Eucharist,…
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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 approach to exploring and communicating thoughts and feelings, utilizing one’s own intuition to create a set of mixed media pieces that represent authentic self-expression when words are simply insufficient. This retreat is an opportunity to slow down and respond to what emerges from the…
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Holding Peace in a Difficult Season: A Holiday Retreat for Family Caregivers

With Kathleen Heery

December 8, 2026
The holidays are portrayed as a time of joy and celebration, but they represent a difficult time of year for family caregivers. The expectations of family traditions, gatherings, travel, and creating meaningful moments collide with exhaustion, grief, financial stress, changing family roles, difficult relationships, and the daily realities of caring…
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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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Among the Luminaries: An Evening Holiday Celebration at Genesis

With Genesis Team

December 11, 2026
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Celebrate the beauty and wonder of the holiday season at Among the Luminaries, a magical evening experience set throughout the beautiful grounds of Genesis and the Providence Arboretum. As twilight settles in, hundreds of softly glowing luminaries will illuminate pathways, gardens, and wooded trails, creating a peaceful and inspiring holiday…
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The Wonder of the Nativity – Live at Genesis

With Genesis Team

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 18, 2026, at 6pm, for an exciting Live Nativity experience  💫✨ Inspired by…
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Mindful Transitions: A Contemplative Year End Retreat

With Joseph Krans

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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Contemplative Living Immersion Experience (2027)

January 1 - December 31, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
“God is nearer to us than our own soul, for God is the ground in which our soul stands.” * The Contemplative Living Immersion Experience is a year-long invitation to deepen into the stillness and spaciousness of God’s presence. Through silence, prayer, and sacred attentiveness, participants are gently guided into…
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BioSpiritual Focusing Immersion Experience (2027-2028)

With Genesis BioSpiritual Focusing Team, Mike Smoolca, Nancy Benben, Peri Boyle and Donna O'Connor

January 1, 2027 - June 19, 2028
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Discover the wisdom your body longs to share. Wrap yourself in the study and experience of BioSpiritual Focusing. The BioSpiritual Focusing Immersion Experience is an 18‑month journey of embodied spirituality and self‑discovery. Rooted in the pioneering work of Dr. Eugene Gendlin and further developed by Fr. Peter Campbell and Fr.…
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The Mystics Would Like a Word – Virtual

With Shannon K. Evans

January 7 - 28, 2027
Join author Shannon K. Evans for a lively and engaging four-week study of the most influential female mystics in the Christian tradition: Teresa of Avila, Julian of Norwich, Margery Kempe, Hildegard of Bingen, Therese of Lisieux, and Catherine of Siena. We will read their own words, discuss their stories, pray…
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BioSpiritual Focusing: Day of Presence

With Genesis BioSpiritual Focusing Team

January 9, 2027
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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Sacred Pause – A Weekend Silent Directed Retreat

With Jo Ann Bourquard

January 15 - 17, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
As a new year begins, are you yearning for rest, silence, and a deeper connection with the Holy? Give yourself the gift of a sacred pause. Step away from the demands of daily life and enter a space of prayerful stillness, peaceful surroundings, and spiritual companionship. This weekend retreat invites…
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Who Am I & Who Will I Be at Midlife & Beyond: The Ongoing Chapters of Life

With Lorraine Mangione, Ph.D. and Rosalind Forti, LICSW, Ph.D.

January 30, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
If we think of our lives as a book, we each have many chapters that unfold over time, and the ending is never fully known or realized until it happens. Each chapter can bring new beginnings and promises – as well as challenges and trials – and the chapters may…
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Inviting & Writing: Journaling as a Spiritual Practice

With Jennifer Revill

February 3, 2027
Come and discover the power, insight, and grace that come from writing about your own spiritual journey. Spiritual Journaling is a practice with the unique potential to nurture and enhance our spiritual growth and helps to guide the exploration of the Divine in our lives. We begin with an invitation…
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The Way It Is: The Wisdom of Elder Poets

With Mark Burrows

February 5 - 7, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
In a world that prizes the new, this retreat invites us to turn toward the seasoned wisdom of elder poets and discover fresh possibilities for seeing, being, and living. Through the luminous words of elder poets, we are invited into a deeper conversation with our own lives, our longings, and…
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Merton & Me: A Living Trinity – A Lenten Journey Towards Inner Freedom

With Douglas Hertler

February 12 - 14, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
What if doubt is not the opposite of faith, but the very path that leads us deeper into it? In his book What is God?, the philosopher Jacob Needleman writes, "it is impossible not to love a man or woman in the moment they are struggling for truth." Thomas Merton struggled for…
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Lenten Conversations: Journeying Through Lent with Mary Magdalen – Virtual Program

With Jo Ann Bourquard

February 16, 2027
VIRTUAL PROGRAM
Are you seeking a different way of praying this Lenten season? Sometimes we need a companion—someone who has gone before us to lead the way. This year, join us as we journey alongside Mary Magdalene: companion, follower, witness, and proclaimer. Come and be reacquainted with the Apostle to the Apostles. Allow her…
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BioSpiritual Focusing 10 Week Book Study and Practicum

With Genesis BioSpiritual Focusing Team

February 17 - April 21, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center
Envision a space where science and spiritual insight meet, transforming your body into a channel for sacred knowledge. Join us for a transformative journey of self-discovery with our BioSpiritual Focusing 10-week book study and practicum. Delve into the profound insights of Fr. Peter A. Campbell and Fr. Edwin M. McMahon's…
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Sacred Balance: Integrating Spirituality & Mental Well-Being

With Rev. Miriam Diephouse McMillan, BCC

February 19, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Imagine a way of caring for the mind that also nourishes the soul, drawing on ancient spiritual practices now supported by modern research. At the crossroads of neuroscience, spirituality, and mental health lies a growing body of wisdom that can transform both personal well-being and professional practice. Sacred Balance: Integrating…
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Spiritual Practices for an Anxious World

With Rev. Miriam Diephouse McMillan, BCC

February 19 - 21, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
In a world that often leaves us breathless with worry, what if the path to peace begins with a single prayerful breath? Faith has long provided grounding and solace in difficult times, and now modern science has also begun affirming this wisdom. Contemporary life confronts us with compounding stress and…
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Lenten Conversations: The Lenten Wilderness: Solitude & Simplicity – Virtual Program

With Colleen Mollica

March 2, 2027
VIRTUAL PROGRAM
During Lent, we are invited to voluntarily enter the spiritual desert to strip away the excess of modern life. Today’s loud, consumer-driven culture requires constant distractions to keep our attention. The spiritual desert drastically lowers the prevailing noise of our lives, attuning our spiritual ears to hear the gentle, subtle…
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Francis of Assisi: The World’s Most Popular Saint Still Has a Vision for Our Time

With Jon M. Sweeney

March 5 - 6, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
What if holiness has less to do with religion and more to do with learning how to see the world with wonder? Francis of Assisi was spiritual long before the term was coined, and he was religious in the best sense. We love him because he cut through the paraphernalia…
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Lenten Conversations: Creativity as a Way of Life – Virtual Program

With Deb Ondo

March 16, 2027
VIRTUAL PROGRAM
Creativity isn’t something we have or don’t have. It’s something we’re in relationship with. Relationships require attention. They change. We neglect them. We return to them. Sometimes we trust them; sometimes we don’t. Sometimes we try to control them. And sometimes we have to listen without knowing what comes next.…
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Revisioning Holy Week for a Troubled World – A Virtual Saturday Retreat

With Diarmuid O'Murchu, MSC

March 20, 2027
Based on the book The Last Week by Marcus Borg & John D. Crossan, join us as we explore the deeper meaning of the events - and liturgies - of Holy Week. Instead of glorifying the suffering and death of Jesus as we see in Mel Gibson's The Passion of…
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An Exploration of Art Journaling

With Peg Considine BFA, M.Ed.

April 9 - 11, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
An art journal encourages an introspective approach to exploring and communicating thoughts and feelings, utilizing one’s own intuition to create a set of mixed media pieces that represent authentic self-expression when words are simply insufficient. This retreat is an opportunity to slow down and respond to what emerges from the…
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Gentle Awakening: Spring Yoga Retreat

With Sally Barber

April 9 - 11, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and 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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Companioning Through Grief & Loss

With Louise & Joe Colletti

April 16 - 18, 2027
This program invites you into a gentle exploration of the journey of grief and loss, and the sacred practice of companioning those who mourn. Rooted in a contemporary understanding of the grieving flow, it offers insights into how we can be present to others with compassion, humility, and care. Beginning…
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Wild Awakenings: Creativity as a Way of Life

With Deb Ondo

April 17, 2027
What if creativity weren't something to be figured out or solved? What if it were a relationship to live into? Creativity isn't separate from us. It's one way our life force flows through us. Whether we garden, write, paint, cook, dance, build, or raise children, we are participating in an…
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Verses of the Soul: A Virtual Poetry Journey

With Jo Ann Bourquard

May 6 - 27, 2027
VIRTUAL
Immerse yourself in a transformative journey of spiritual reflection and poetic discovery during this season of Lent, where words become windows to the soul's deepest longings. Join us as we explore the sacred landscape of poetry, creating a contemplative space where imagination, prayer, and community intersect, inviting you to experience…
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Becoming the Wise Woman: Embracing the Sacred Path of the Elder

With Janice Olson

May 7 - 9, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Aging is not an ending—it’s an awakening. When the world expects you to shrink, what if you rose up wiser, bolder, and radiant with hidden power? This retreat is a call to every woman standing at the threshold of elderhood: lay down old stories of loss and invisibility, and embrace…
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Listening for the Spirit: A Pentecost Journey with St. Brendan – Virtual

With Rev. Sharon Seyfarth Garner

May 16, 2027
What if the Spirit is speaking in ways we have not yet learned to hear? What might happen if we, too, made space to listen for the Spirit…in different languages, in the songs of creation, in silence, and perhaps in other places we might least expect? What if Pentecost is…
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From False Self to True Self: A Journey of Freedom

With Fr. Bill Sheehan, OMI

May 21 - 23, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Who are we beneath the roles, expectations, and identities we accumulate throughout life? Drawing on the wisdom of Fr. Thomas Merton and Fr. Thomas Keating, this retreat explores the transformative framework of the True Self and the False Self, a profound lens for understanding the human condition and our spiritual…
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Nature’s Wisdom: An Evening Experience

With Colleen Mollica

June 7, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Imagine: the scent of pine, the feel of earth beneath your feet, and a profound sense of calm washing over you. Discover how a mindful outdoor experience can transform your stress levels and deepen your connection to the earth and all things spiritual. Join us at Genesis Spiritual Life Center…
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Nature Immersion Experience: The Forest as Companion

With Colleen Mollica and Joseph Krans

June 8 - 13, 2027
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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Silent Directed Retreat – 6 Day – Nurturing Your Spirit

With Fr. Michael Broderick

June 15 - 21, 2027
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 Nicki Verploegen, Ph.D.

June 15 - 21, 2027
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 15 - 21, 2027
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 Genesis BioSpiritual Focusing Team

June 15 - 20, 2027
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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Nature’s Wisdom: An Evening Experience

With Colleen Mollica

July 12, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Imagine: the scent of pine, the feel of earth beneath your feet, and a profound sense of calm washing over you. Discover how a mindful outdoor experience can transform your stress levels and deepen your connection to the earth and all things spiritual. Join us at Genesis Spiritual Life Center…
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Faith & Flowers: A Creative Retreat for Rest, Reflection, & Reconnection

With Yetha Buckley

July 23 - 25, 2027
Faith & Flowers is a slower, hands-on weekend of art-making, deeper listening, spiritual exploration, and connection. Take respite in the process, reflecting on the parts of yourself that still need tending, finding grace and wholeness in every season of life. Through sculptural paper florals, mixed-media work, guided prompts, and complementary…
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Lessons I Learned While Gardening

With Mary T. Naccarato

July 28 - 30, 2027
Do you delight in spending time in the garden, nurturing growing plants, and enjoying the beauty and abundance that each season brings? Whether you are an experienced gardener or simply appreciate the lessons nature can teach us, this enriching three-day retreat offers an opportunity to reflect on the deeper spiritual…
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Nature’s Wisdom: An Evening Experience

With Colleen Mollica

August 2, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Imagine: the scent of pine, the feel of earth beneath your feet, and a profound sense of calm washing over you. Discover how a mindful outdoor experience can transform your stress levels and deepen your connection to the earth and all things spiritual. Join us at Genesis Spiritual Life Center…
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Silent Directed Retreat – 6 Day – Nurturing Your Spirit

With Nicki Verploegen, Ph.D.

August 3 - 9, 2027
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

August 3 - 9, 2027
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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Guided BioSpiritual Focusing Weeklong Retreat

With Genesis BioSpiritual Focusing Team

August 12 - 17, 2027
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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An Exploration of Art Journaling

With Peg Considine BFA, M.Ed.

August 20 - 22, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
An art journal encourages an introspective approach to exploring and communicating thoughts and feelings, utilizing one’s own intuition to create a set of mixed media pieces that represent authentic self-expression when words are simply insufficient. This retreat is an opportunity to slow down and respond to what emerges from the…
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Wisdom, Aging, & the 12 Steps of Recovery: A Soulful Weekend Retreat for Women

With Janice Olson

August 27 - 29, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
There comes a time in every woman’s life when wisdom begins to rise from within—quietly, powerfully, and with deep knowing. Wisdom, Aging, & the 12 Steps of Recovery is a restorative weekend retreat designed to honor that sacred season. This gathering invites women in recovery — and their friends —…
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The Sacred Bridge: The Work — Retirement Continuum

With Jennifer Revill

September 8, 2027
Our work in the world is a spiritual endeavor whether realized or not. Retirement from that work is less a distinct milestone than it is a rich, evolving journey beyond the vocation that has shaped our identity to a new stage that reshapes it. Where does our soul live in…
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Come, Have Breakfast – A Virtual Evening

With Elizabeth Johnson, CSJ

September 16, 2027
“’Come, have breakfast’ (John 21:12). These three simple words followed by generous action open a portal into an ecological image of the living God who is active with cordial hospitality toward all creatures, nurturing their lives, desiring that all should be fed.” Join us for an evening with the author,…
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Cultivating an Ignatian Imagination: Practices in Prayer & Prose

With Eric Clayton

September 17 - 19, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
The spiritual tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola invites us to discover God not only in prayer, but also in our daily experiences, relationships, stories, and creative expression. In this retreat, participants will explore the Ignatian imagination as a sacred space for encounter, reflection, and discernment. Through guided prayer experiences,…
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Inner Peace: Fall Yoga Retreat

With Sally Barber

September 17 - 19, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and 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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The Path Through Loss & Grief: How Do Creativity and Art Help Us Along the Journey?

With Lorraine Mangione, Ph.D. and Rosalind Forti, LICSW, Ph.D.

September 18, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Experiences of major loss and grief, expected or not, can happen at any point in life. Oftentimes, they are profound and challenging. As we continue moving through life, we hope to find solace when reflecting on who or what we have lost. We search for understanding and support from family…
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Becoming a BioSpiritual Companion

With Genesis BioSpiritual Focusing Team

September 21, 2027 - March 21, 2028
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference 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 confident companioning. The 2-hour sessions will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each…
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Advanced BioSpiritual Focusing Companioning Workshop

With Genesis BioSpiritual Focusing Team

September 24 - 26, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Step into a deeper way of listening, one that honors both the wisdom of the body and the movement of the Spirit. This advanced BioSpiritual Focusing (BSF) workshop invites trained practitioners to refine their companioning skills through guided practice, expert coaching, and shared reflection. Over the course of an immersive…
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Embodied Grace: An Introduction to BioSpiritual Focusing

With Genesis BioSpiritual Focusing Team

October 1 - 3, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Imagine finding a place where science meets spirituality—where your body itself becomes a sanctuary for divine wisdom, and each breath opens a doorway to grace. At Genesis, we invite you into an experience that transcends thought and awakens the sacred dialogue between body, mind, and spirit. This weekend retreat welcomes…
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Blessing of the Animals

With Joseph Krans

October 2, 2027
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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Hope & Healing After Loss

With Donna Dellacamera and Nancy Janiszewski

October 2, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
On this day, we will explore the often challenging and unpredictable process of grief and mourning. Together, we will explore the safe expression of grief and support the ability to hold and express the difficult feelings and emotions of loss.  We will seek to deepen one's understanding of the mourning…
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Harvesting Earth’s Wisdom in Contemporary Spirituality – A Virtual Saturday Retreat

With Diarmuid O'Murchu, MSC

October 2, 2027
For much of Christian history, spirituality largely focused on people and the salvation of the human soul in a world beyond. Today, there is a substantial shift as we rediscover the sacredness of all life, human and non-human alike, inviting us into new ways of relating to the creation we…
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Praying with Hearts & Hands: Prayer Shawl Ministry

With Connie Bartelson and Janet Young

October 22 - 24, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Center
Wrap yourself in a tapestry of compassion and divine love, where every stitch carries a heartfelt prayer and every thread weaves comfort for those walking through life's most challenging journeys. Join us for a warm and welcoming gathering as we come together to knit and crochet with purpose. This unique…
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BioSpiritual Focusing Silent Directed Retreat – 4 Day

With Genesis BioSpiritual Focusing Team

November 2 - 7, 2027
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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Living In Simplicity: Discovering The Deep Wisdom of Meister Eckhart

With Mark Burrows

November 19 - 21, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
“The eye with which I see God and the eye with which God sees me are one eye: one seeing, one knowing, one loving.” -Meister Eckhart What would it mean to live into simplicity to the point that “all things become God” for you? This startling claim, made by the…
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A Simply Centered Advent: Mandalas, Candles and Prayer – Virtual Retreat

With Rev. Sharon Seyfarth Garner

November 29 - December 20, 2027
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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A Celebration of Advent O’s

With Nancy Sheridan, SASV and Nicki Verploegen, Ph.D.

December 3 - 5, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Step into the stillness of Advent and listen for the ancient cry that echoes through time: “O Lord… O Key of David… O King of Nations.” This 17th annual retreat invites you to enter the heart of these sacred “O Antiphons,” honoring the deep longing and luminous hope they express. Through…
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Among the Luminaries: An Evening Holiday Celebration at Genesis

With Genesis Team

December 10, 2027
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Celebrate the beauty and wonder of the holiday season at Among the Luminaries, a magical evening experience set throughout the beautiful grounds of Genesis and the Providence Arboretum. As twilight settles in, hundreds of softly glowing luminaries will illuminate pathways, gardens, and wooded trails, creating a peaceful and inspiring holiday…
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The Wonder of the Nativity – Live at Genesis

With Genesis Team

December 17, 2027
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 17, 2027, at 6pm for an exciting Live Nativity experience  💫✨ Inspired by…
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Mindful Transitions: A Contemplative Year End Retreat

With Joseph Krans

December 30, 2027 - January 1, 2028
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 2027 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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