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Gift Certificates
Give the Gift of Peace and Tranquility: A gift certificate to the Peace & Spirituality Center provides a unique opportunity for someone you care about to experience peace, reflection, and renewal in a serene and sacred environment. Whether it’s used for an overnight retreat, a day retreat, or as a contribution toward one of our many […]
Peace & Spirituality Scholarship Fund
At the Peace & Spirituality Center, we understand that financial barriers can prevent individuals from experiencing the renewal and peace that our retreats and programs offer. Peace & Spirituality Scholarship Fund is a dedicated fund that allows donors to provide scholarships for those who otherwise couldn’t afford to attend. While we currently offer scholarships on […]
Peace Day for Women - Do This in Memory of Me
With Sr. Sheila Lemieux, CSJP
How Does one truly enter the experience of accompanying Jesus this Holy Week and especially in his final days? Step into a day of renewal and discovery led by Sr. Sheila Lemieux, CSJP. Through quiet, guided prayer and reflection, you are invited to accompany Jesus, along with his mother and disciples on the journey of his […]
World Labyrinth Day - Walk As One For Peace
Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00 pm, for World Labyrinth Day, an annual international event uniting people across the globe in a moving meditation for peace. Every year on the first Saturday in May, thousands walk labyrinths as part of a global wave of peaceful energy. At 1:00pm, we’ll “Walk as One […]
Peace Day for Women
With Sr. Carmel Little, CSJP
Step into a day of renewal and discovery led by Sr. Carmel Little, CSJP. This day will guide us on a journey of exploration, focusing on themes that resonate across all traditions and experiences. This session will invite us to slow down and listen to the wisdom within and around us. Whether you come seeking reflection, […]
How a Saint and a Drunk Can Help You Navigate Life’s Big Decisions
With Stephanie Peirolo, CSJP-A
How do you make life’s big decisions? Do you rely on logic and pros and cons? Do you trust your gut? What about your values, beliefs, or dreams? How do you know when to listen to your intuition—and what might be blocking it? This one-day retreat will introduce you to a discernment practice that serves […]
Verses of Peace: Writing Our Way to Inner Peace, A Disarming Our Hearts Series Workshop
With Peter W. Yaremko
What is poetry? How does it differ from prose or journaling? And how can writing poems help us discover strength in our own words and move toward a more peaceful mindset? As part of our Disarming Our Hearts: Becoming Peace series, this ninety-minute Zoom program is not an academic class focused on crafting "good" writing, […]
A Journey of Well Being that Leads to Healing
With Patricia Yetneberk, DNP
Well-being is not a destination but a lifelong journey—a continuous process of nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. In this inspiring morning talk, Patti Yetneberk invites you to explore how true well-being comes from finding balance, embracing growth, and aligning with our deepest values. Through reflections on self-awareness, gratitude, and healthy habits, Patti will share […]
The Spirituality and Science of Compassion, A Disarming Our Hearts Series Presentation
With Anne Kertz Kernion
How do we cultivate a heart of compassion in a world that often feels divided? Pope Francis calls us to be merciful and compassionate, while Charles Darwin observed that “compassion is our strongest instinct.” But did you know that practicing compassion can also improve your health? Research shows that kindness and compassion boost the immune […]
International Day of Peace
While the International Day of Peace is officially observed on September 21, we will gather on Saturday, September 20 in the Chapel to mark this special occasion together. This year, we invite you to set aside time for reflection, prayer, and conversation on the meaning and practice of peace in our lives and our world. […]
Peace, Justice, and Hope for a Flourishing Creation, A Disarming Our Hearts Workshop
With Paul J. Schutz
What does it mean to truly flourish—in our lives, our communities, and our relationship with creation? Join Paul J. Schutz for an inspiring workshop that invites deep reflection on how inner transformation can nurture peace, justice, and hope for all creation. Drawing from his upcoming book, A Theology of Flourishing: The Fullness of Life for […]
Advent Reflection Day: Journey Through Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy
With Rev. Dave Brown
The season of Advent invites us to prepare our hearts with hope, peace, love, and joy. This year’s Advent Reflection Day, led by Rev. Dave Brown, will guide us through these four themes with thoughtful reflections, poetry, and small group conversations. Rev. Dave Brown is a Presbyterian minister known for his inclusive spirituality, social justice […]
New Year's Labyrinth Walk for Peace
Start the year with intention and hope by joining us for our annual New Year Labyrinth Walk for Peace. Held on the first Saturday in January, this reflective tradition offers a peaceful space to center yourself and welcome the possibilities of the year ahead. We invite you to join us on Saturday, January 4th, for […]