Theme: Exploring the grace within holding the ordinary paradoxes in our lives.
Meets Friday, 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Presenters: Mary Louise Peters and Amy Christianson
Personal renewal allows us to live with self-acceptance, gratitude, compassion and the acceptance of grace. The possibilities are in every moment, with each thought, in every action. Through individual written reflection and group interaction, you will have opportunities and time to recognize the grace that is always abundantly available. Our time together will include silence, guided discussion and experiences with poetry, wisdom tradition essays and art. Claim time for your own personal renewal while strengthening a sense of community with those present.
There will be opportunities to experience the practices of the Courage & Renewal® approach to:
• Revitalize your commitment to the core values that give meaning to your life and work.
• Learn reflective practices to become more self-aware and intentional.
• Discover a process for discernment to reach clarity around deeper questions of identity and integrity.
• Expand your capacity to build trustworthy and authentic relationships.
• Improve your ability to listen openly and be present.
• Continue to find truth and healing in your own life and in your relationships.
Investment (per weekend retreat):
OVERNIGHT: $190, includes private bedroom, breakfast and lunch on Saturday
COMMUTER: $110, includes lunch on Saturday
www.FSCenter.org | 608-791-5295
Direct link to registration:
https://fsc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=25SGO09184
ALSO IN THE SERIES (requires separate registration):
NOVEMBER 7-8: Exploring finding and moving toward grace in our lives.
FEBRUARY 6-7 (2026): Exploring the grace of second chances, wonder and awe in our lives.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:
Mary Louise Peters is a Courage & Renewal® Facilitator, providing retreats and renewal experiences since 2010. She has worked as an educator and consultant at local, state and national levels to improve early childhood and special education for children and families, teaching practices and conditions for staff, and state educational systems.
Amy Christianson is enrolled in the Courage & Renewal Practicum Program. Amy has been a participant in a number of seasonal and Circle of Trust retreats. She actively embraces the Courage & Renewal approach in her life and work. She has a long professional career in education within early childhood, K-12 and higher education settings. Amy’s background includes educational leadership, organizational change and working with diverse populations.
You may also like the following events from Franciscan Spirituality Center:
- This Monday, 23rd June, 06:30 pm, Poetry Cafe (Zoom) in La Crosse
- This Tuesday, 24th June, 11:15 am, Golden Yoga (three-week session, in-person and Zoom) in La Crosse
- This Tuesday, 24th June, 05:30 pm, Qigong (three-week session, in-person and Zoom) in La Crosse
Also check out other
Arts events in La Crosse,
Literary Art events in La Crosse.
