CALLED BACK TO THE WELL an Ecumenical Program for Clergy Spiritual Renewal
Spiritual vitality is the heart of excellence in ministry. Healthy ministry depends on sustained spiritual practice and a supportive peer community. Unfortunately, the demands of parish life can be consuming, drawing pastors away from intimacy with the Holy and connection to colleagues. CALLED BACK TO THE WELL provides spiritual nourishment to those in ministry. Through prayer/ support groups and retreats, clergy connect with God and one another.
Retreats and groups offer clergy opportunities to reflect on their own spiritual journeys and the vitality of their ministries. Participants in the pilot retreats described them as “life-changing”. They express appreciation for the quality of the leadership and time for silent reflection.
CLERGY RENEWAL PROGRAM
RETREATS
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72-hour retreats
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6 to 10 clergy guided in reflection of their own spiritual journeys and vitality in ministry
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Include time for worship, group discussion, meditation, consultation with a spiritual director and/or mental health professional, and silence for personal prayer and reflection.
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Opportunity to connect with other clergy to extend retreat community.
PRAYER/SUPPORT GROUPS
CONGREGATIONAL REVITILIZATION AND JUDICIARY LEADERS PROGRAM
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Spiritual retreats
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Introductory prayer and spiritual practice workshops
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Annual celebration events
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Consultation and resources for churches and judicatories
BACK TO THE WELL is a program of The Samaritan Counseling Center in Partnership with the Norbertine Community of Santa Maria de la Vid.
Program Director: Sue Joiner, MDiv
217 Locust Street NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Tel. 505.332.8020
Fax 505.232.1620
SJoiner@samaritancc.com
www.samaritancc.com
Funded by The Lilly Endowment, INC.
For Sustaining Pastoral Excelence
