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Chiara Center Featured Events
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Ah Day of Quiet

 
 
February 6, 2012
Ah Day of Quiet
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a day for you to enjoy the Spirit's invitation to: walk...read...journal...appreciate...reflect...wonder...pray...listen...draw... Guests will have access to the spacious grounds, the beautiful St. Francis of Assisi Church, peaceful reflection areas as well as spiritual audio and printed resources. There is an optional session at 1 p.m. - Reflecting with Clare of Assisi. Massage is also available by appointment (additional fee). Guests are welcome between 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $20 per person. Overnight accommodations are also available for an additional fee. Reservations are required. 217-523-0901 or email mrenfro@chiaracenter.org.


 
     
 
April 16, 2012
Ah Day of Quiet
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a day for you to enjoy the Spirit's invitation to: walk...read...journal...appreciate...reflect...wonder...pray...listen...draw... Guests will have access to the spacious grounds, the beautiful St. Francis of Assisi Church, peaceful reflection areas as well as spiritual audio and printed resources. There is an optional session at 1 p.m. - Sitting with Clare of Assisi. Massage is also available by appointment (additional fee). Guests are welcome between 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $20 per person. Overnight accommodations are also available for an additional fee. Reservations are required. 217-523-0901 or email mrenfro@chiaracenter.org.


 
     
 
July 16, 2012
Ah Day of Quiet
9:00 AM - 3:00 AM
This is a day for you to enjoy the Spirit's invitation to: walk...read...journal...appreciate...reflect...wonder...pray...listen...draw... Guests will have access to the spacious grounds, the beautiful St. Francis of Assisi Church, peaceful reflection areas as well as spiritual audio and printed resources. There is an optional session at 1 p.m. - Reflecting with Clare of Assisi. Massage is also available by appointment (additional fee). Guests are welcome between 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $20 per person. Overnight accommodations are also available for an additional fee. Reservations are required. 217-523-0901 or email mrenfro@chiaracenter.org.


 
     
And They Were Seen Dancing

 
 
March 8, 2012 - March 10, 2012
And They Were Seen Dancing
Recognizing concerns deepest within the human heart, this is an opportunity to address those concerns. The days will be an experience of hope rooted in the Spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. Using key writings of St. Francis, along with art and prayer with the opportunity for exchange and reflection, participants will experience the core values of Franciscan life and tradition.


 
     
Directed Retreat

 
 
June 24, 2012 - June 29, 2012
Directed Retreat
A directed retreat is a time of prayer, silence and solitude with the opportunity to meet daily with a spiritual director. Retreatants are invited to reflect on ordinary life, its joys and struggles, along with experiences of prayer and one's response to all of it.


 
     
Food and Faith

 
 
May 10, 2012
Food and Faith
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM


 
     
 
November 8, 2012
Food and Faith
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM


 
     
Food and Faith: Discover the Treasure Within

 
 
March 1, 2012
Food and Faith: Discover the Treasure Within
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Enjoy dinner along with the journey of discovery into who you really are: the beloved of God. The seed fo God is within you so how can you experience this deep truth and grow in it?


 
     
Franciscan Nativity Festival

 
 
November 30, 2012 - December 2, 2012
Franciscan Nativity Festival


 
     
Recovery Retreat

 
 
February 10, 2012 - February 12, 2012
Recovery Retreat
The annual Recovery Retreat is for individuals or couples working a Twelve-Step Program to take time to grow spiritually, physically and emotionally through their recovery program. The weekend is led by individuals who are not only active in Twelve-Step recovery, but who have decades of experience with individuals, couples and families.


 
     
Retreat - Aramaic Words of Jesus

 
 
July 8, 2012 - July 13, 2012
Retreat - Aramaic Words of Jesus
This retreat features the mantric Aramaic words of Jesus and will include sacred chants, movement, restful silence and other spiritual practices.


 
     
Spirituality in Health Care Conference: The Spirituality of being a Health Care Professional

 
 
March 14, 2012
Spirituality in Health Care Conference: The Spirituality of being a Health Care Professional
Hospital Sisters Health System and Chiara Center welcome health care professionals, physicians, nurses, social workers, ancillary care providers, pastoral care colleagues and students of all disciplines to this conference designed to explore the connection between spirituality and providing compassionate care, including the development of spiritual activities of daily living.