September 24, 2008
INTRODUCTION TO THE MYERS-BRIGGS INDICATOR
Presenter: Betty Suther, CSJ

This workshop enables participants to take the revised edition of the MBTI and establish their personality type.  It assists participants to understand their own and others’ behavioral patterns and facilitates more effective collaboration and community interaction.  One needs to register at least two weeks in advance in order to receive and return the indicator ahead of time. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

September 25, 2008
Spiritual Advantages of the MBTI
Presenter: Betty Suther, CSJ

What can happen in your spiritual life when you have become familiar with the MBTI?  This day will be spent learning, deepening and experiencing the innuendoes of the MBTI in your personal and spiritual life.  Prerequisite: must have taken the MBTI indicator.  Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Return to the top of the page.

September 30 - October 1, 2008
BASIC ENNEAGRAM
Presenter: Marilyn Wall, CSJ

The Enneagram invites us to wisdom about our lives and our relationships.  This workshop is designed to introduce participants into the spiritual context, history and psychological relevance of the Enneagram Theory.  The nine orientations are presented together with assistance in self-identification.  Growth is explored according to Enneagram Theory.  Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon. 

Return to the top of the page.

October 1-2, 2008
DREAMS AND THEIR MEANINGS
Presenter: Sylvia Winterscheidt, CSJ

Where do our dreams originate?  How can we understand and use our dreams for personal/spiritual growth?  This is an introductory workshop, exploring the meaning of our night journeys.  All DREAMERS welcome!  Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. – Thursday, 4:30 p.m. 

Return to the top of the page.

October 3-5, November 14-15, 2008
January 9-11, Jan 30 – Feb 1, February 13-15, March 13-15, 2009
QUILTING RETREATS
Presenter: Bette Suther, CSJ

Quilters who can find a time and space to spend quality time quilting in a relaxed and enjoyable place is the benefit of coming to Manna House for a weekend.  Sister Betty Suther, an experienced quilter herself, is your hostess and along with both experienced quilters and those learning to quilt we learn new techniques as we produce a new project or work on an unfinished one.  You will need your own sewing machine and your own materials.  Check out a listing of dates and quilting themes. When you choose which retreat you would like to attend, more information will be sent to you.

Return to the top of the page.

October 7, 2008
NURTURING YOUR CREATIVITY
Presenter: Janet Lander, CSJ

Creativity flows in and out of spirituality, enriches, enlivens and renews us.  Creativity and contemplation walk hand in hand.  Come tickle your inner child, ease your heart into Sabbath-rest, celebrate the giftedness of your right brain, freeing the artist within.  Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Return to the top of the page.

December 6, 2008
GUIDED WRITING
Presenter: Liberata Pellerin, CSJ

Come to this day of meditative writing to continue your awareness of life’s experiences through this process.  If you haven’t kept a journal, this day will teach you how simple it is.  We each are given one life.  Every day is precious and writing can help us appreciate, accept and give clarity to our days.  Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Return to the top of the page.

January 24, 2009
WINTER SPIRTUALITY
…grace for living our winter days
Presenters:  Janet Lander, CSJ and Liberata Pellerin, CSJ

How do we start a new year? How do we get through a long winter? The winter heart is full of longing. Come pray, journal, explore as you follow your longing along winter’s path. Nourish your pilgrim heart.  Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

Return to the top of the page.