TheWorld’sThinPlacesandYourQuest wheresacredplacesintheworldmeetyourdeepestquestions,need,longing,andhope

November1-4,2016

Whataretheindeliblemomentsofyourlife,whentimeandplace,inspirationandawe,

broughtyoutoamoreprofoundsenseofsoulandself?For centuries, people seeking greater meaning and integration in their lives have madepilgrimages to the thin places of theworld. These places - rich in beauty and long standingspiritual connection - have often been described as sacred places where heaven and earthmeet. PeterGomes describes these gloriousmystical places in thisway “where the visible and theinvisibleworldscomeintotheirclosestproximity.”Hegoesontosay,“Toseeksuchplacesisthevocationof thewise…and for those that find them, theclearestcommunicationbetweenthetemporalandtheeternal.” Inthebusynessofourlives,itcanbeeasytoignorethelonging,need,andhopeofourspirit.Thisreality,oftencompoundedovertime,takesitstollincountlessways.Andso,weinviteyoutomakeatrip-orquest-ofmind,body,culture,heartandsoulasweconveneonNovember1toNovember4atLesMonastèredesAugustinesinQuebec,Canada. Threeexperiencedleaderswillguideyouthroughaninvitationalandinsightfulprocess.

- Howcanthistimeengagemyhead,heart,bodyandsoulinawaythatinvitesawareness,perspective,meaning,focus,andjoyinmylife?

- HowcanIintentionallyusethislocation,withitsrichhistoryandtraditions,togaingreaterinsightandperspective?

- Consideringthesacrednessofthinplaceswherepast,presentandfuturecomingle-HowamIshapedbythosewhohavecomebeforeme…andthosewhowillfollowme?

OurretreatwillbeheldatLeMonastèredesAugustines,ahavenofpeacethat ispartofthehistoricHotel-DieudeQuébecmonastery,oneofthemostimportantheritagesiteswithinOldQuebec. This facility, sensitively restored and redesigned, offers a unique setting for theexplorationofemotionalandspiritualwell-being.ItprovidesadistinctandexcitingsettingforourCircleofTrustprocess.Sometimesgainingperspectiveouttherehelpsusfindclarityhereandnow.Andsoitisthatweinviteyoutojoinusforwhatwetrustwillbeadiscerning,formationalandjoy-filledexperience.OurSiteandTimeatLeMonastèredesAugustinesWewill be hosted by the staff and sisters of LeMonastère des Augustines, an artfully andbeautifullyrenovatedmonasterysteepedinover370yearsoftraditioninOldQuebec.By itsverynaturethissiteoffersusauniqueandrevitalizingexperiencethatwillsupporttheimportant inner work of our retreat. The architecturally beautiful atmosphere of the siteincludesanancient cloisterdatingback to the17th century surroundedbyaperimeterwall,with interior courtyards and a huge garden.Historicallydedicatedtopeacefulsilence,thebuildingstill retains its calming character. The spirit of theplace, with its ancient and contemporary visual andauditory ambience, offers us calm, relaxation andmindfulness.Due to its location, we’ll also have access to theculture and charms of Old Quebec. Designated aWorld Heritage treasure by UNESCO, Old Québec istheonlywalledcitynorthofMexico.AsthecradleofFrench civilization in North America, it is a living history lesson with a remarkable mix ofarchitecture, heritage, art, and culture. In this setting we are certain to learn more aboutourselvesaswe intentionallyexperiencethesights,soundsandflavorofanothercitywith itsmanylayersoftimeandplace.

“Lookingbackalonga life’s journey, you cometo see howeach of the central phases of yourlifebeganatadecisionthresholdwhereyouleftonewayof being and entered another…Moreoftenthannot,thereasonyoucannotreturntowhereyouwere isthatyouhavechanged;youarenolongertheonewhocrossedover.”

-JohnO’Donohue

TheCircleofTrustApproach®TheCircleof Trust®approachis distinguishedbyprinciplesandpracticesintended to create aprocess of shared exploration—in retreats, programs and other settings—where people canfind safe space for greater awareness, to nurture personal and professional integrity and tosummonthecouragetoactonhardearnedwisdom.Inthehandsofknowledgeableandskilledfacilitators, this approach has the power to transform individuals, families, workplaces andcommunities.Someofthekey‘touchstones’orguidingprinciplesofthisprocessinclude: HonestandOpenquestions

Agoodquestioncanunlockinsightandawarenessinawaythatpatanswersandwellintentionedcounselcouldneverdo.

AnappreciationofparadoxinourlivesIt is seldom all or nothing, this or that. The quality of our lives is often areflectionofhowwechoosetolivewiththeparadox.

EveryonehasaninnerteacherWisdom comes with awareness and intentionality. This knowing is somethingthatresideswithinus–notoutsideofourselves.

A‘hiddenwholeness’underliesourlivesOurlivescanbecomefragmentedanddividedforcountlessreasons.Weareatpeaceandexperiencedeepjoywhenheart,mind,bodyandsoularealigned.

Our time together will be structured and spacious. By intention, you will have ampleopportunity for personal reflection and relaxation, time alone but in community, timeinteracting and engaging with others in the group, and opportunities to explore the localcultureandcommunity.All threeofour leadersareCourage&Renewal® facilitators. Thisprocesshasbeenusedbypeople inmanydifferentprofessions, in localesfromAustralia,CanadaandacrosstheUnitedStates.Formoreinformationonthisapproachvisitwww.couragerenewal.org.OverviewofOurScheduleDayOne:Arriving: Orientation IntroductionsGettingCenteredDayTwo:InvitationandDiscovery:

Yourquestions,needs,longingsandhopes

DayThree:ImmersionintoCultureandThinPlace: HistoryandobservationinformourinnerperspectiveMeaningMakingandQuestions: HonestandOpenquestionsprovideadoorwayforfurtherawareness DayFour:Integration,RevitalizationandFocus Howdoeswhatwehaveexperiencedandknowaboutourselvesshapeoursenseof purposeandjoy?MeettheFacilitatorsWintonBoydWintonBoyd’s‘dayjob’hasbeenthatofSeniorPastoratOrchardRidgeUnitedChurchinChristinMadison,Wisconsin since 1999. The focus of his work has been helping individuals andgroupsexploreasoulfulengagementwiththeirown livesandtheirhopesforabetterworld.He’s worked people of all ages in multiple settings, including retreats, service learningexperiences, worship, public advocacy, and neighborhood redevelopment. He has been afacilitator for the Center for Courage&Renewal since 2007. In this capacity he hasworkedwith cross professional groups of men and women in settings across the United States andCanada.HehasalsobeentrainedinconflictmeditationthroughtheLombardMennonitePeaceCenter and Community Organizing through the Gamaliel Foundation. He serves as thePresidentofUnitedChurchCamps, Inc.which specializes inoutdoorexperiences forall ages,including children on the Autism Spectrum; and serves on the board of the MellowhoodFoundation, a neighborhood based organization developing andmentoring African Americanboys.Heandhiswifeofover30years,Tammy,havethreeyoungadultchildren.GregEatonhasdecadesofexperienceworkingwithleadershipdevelopment,changeprocessesandorganizationalsystemsinthreesectors:universityadministration,church/notforprofitandbusiness. His work in the academy focused on administration and included counseling andcourse instruction.He is anordainedUnitedMethodist clergyperson. For thepast 11 years,Greg has served as the Co-Chief Executive Officer of The Meeting Group, Inc., a corporatemeeting planning and global incentive program company. He is also the Co-Chief ExecutiveOfficerofTrade-WindsManagementGroup,LTDbasedinWaikoloa,Hawaii.Gregalsofoundedandservesas theExecutiveDirector for theArborFallsFoundation.TheFoundationprovidesscholarshipsandmentorstoitsrecipientsastheypursueanundergraduateeducation.For the past five years he hasworkedwith theMinnesotaAnnual Conference of theUnitedMethodist Church to create an ongoing training and development program that focuses onvocation,leadership,andchangetheory.HehasbeenafacilitatorfortheCenterforCourage&Renewalsince2007.HereceivedhiscertificationasacoachthroughIntegralCoachingCanada.GregholdsaBachelor’sofSciencedegreeinPsychologyfromIndianaUniversity.Healsoholdsa Master of Science in University Administration and a Master of Science in Counseling

Psychology from Indiana University.He earned aMaster of Divinity fromGarrett EvangelicalTheologicalSeminaryin1998,andhecurrentlyservesonGarrett’sBoardofTrustees.Barbara Hummel works with executives to become more effective and authentic in theirleadershipandcollaborationefforts.Theconsistentthreadtoherprofessionalbackgroundisinseeing possibilities: growing organizations from ideas, adapting approaches to meet needs,bringing in newperspectives. She has had her consulting practice since 1997,workingwith adiverse client base bridging all sectors. The decade prior she helped develop and directed aquality improvement network of nearly 300 businesses and organizations that receivedinternational attention. She served as an executive coach for the University of Wisconsin’sLeadershipBeyondManagementprogramfrom2002through2013.ShehasalsobeenaffiliatedwiththeCenter forCourage&Renewalsince1999,andservedon itsBoardofDirectors from2009-2015.Shehasco-facilitatedCouragetoTeach®offeringsintheMidwestsince2002,andCouragetoLead©seriesforclergyandotherorganizational leaderssince2006. Inearly2016,shehelpedAustralianCourage&Renewal facilitators launchtheirclergyprograms.Barbhasamaster’sdegreeincounselingandpersonnelservicesfromtheUniversityofMissouri-Columbiaandabachelor’sdegreeinpsychologyfromDenisonUniversity.ToRegisterandPayOnlineToregister,pleasesignupusingtheformlocatedathttp://goo.gl/forms/AmCejUpvezPleasenotethattheprogramfeewillbechargedinUSdollars.RegistrationdeadlineisAugust15,butyou’reencouragedtosignupearlierasregistrationisfirstcome,firstserved.To arrange for accommodations (including meals) directly with Le Monastère, followinstructionsbelow.PleasenotethatpricesforlodgingandfoodareinCanadiandollars.

1. Gotohttps://mingus.info/monastere-groupe/2. Intheupperrightcorneryoucanchoose“English”3. Enterthegroupcode:CCRR-11014. Proceedtothenextpagestoselectyouraccommodations.

Phonereservationsarealsoacceptedviathistollfreenumber:1-844-694-1639.Whencalling,mentionthesamegroupcode:CCRR-1101Cancellation prior to August 1 will return all program paymentminus a $50 processing fee.AfterAugust1,halftheprogramfeewillbereturned.Forquestionsormoreinformation,pleasecontact:BarbHummel,bhummel@chorus.net,608-233-7400