This virtual retreat will explore and deepen our understanding of the uniqueness of our individual Sacred Call to:
-Heal the breach and advance reconciliation within our inner self (our different parts, i.e. light and shadow), in our family and communities, and in the world.
-Deepen our understanding and experience of our powerful impact from knowing that each of us can and will do more of this God given urgent work of reconciliation.
HOW?:
Because we are intentionally living even deeper into experiencing ourselves as “Beloved Sons of God in Whom God is well pleased” – coming to an even more profound understanding that we are servant leaders. By contributing to a community to experience the Presence of the Divine in a virtual space: in small and large groups; a sacred walk; and in learning from and being joy-full with each other in a sacred community.
WHY ATTEND?:
Attend for the joy, peace, and acceptance from being with other men who are seekers. To be welcomed and welcoming of all who bring an open heart, curiosity, spiritual courage, and a commitment to their growth.
For seekers of community, giving and receiving affirmation, and wanting to experience the joy and peace – as well as the challenges, unknowing, and messiness — that come with being a Beloved Son of God, and a Reconciler (in our spiritual DNA), each in our own called way.
“Society, the world, is transformed by people who believe, who celebrate the presence of God, and who transform the world using symbols, gestures, and the old stories of belief and religion. The starting point is always in community.”
-RITES OF JUSTICE, by Megan McKenna
“God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.”
-St. Augustine
“One must face the fact that “good intentions” are only good as long as they are faithfully re-examined in light of new knowledge, and in the light of their fruit.”
-CONJECTURES OF A GUILTY BYSTANDER, by Thomas Merton
“Who then, girds us and lead us to be transformed into loving human beings? Our loved ones, spouses, partners, and children, also our leaders and those marginalized by society who are also the instruments of our transformation–all lead us in certain aspects of our lives. Each one wraps us in the swaddling bands of commitment before taking us beyond our expectations of love to the path of greater and greater intimacy and gratitude.”
THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL SON, by Henri J. M. Nouwen
Please refer to the resources below to learn more about Zoom, download the software or review a short user tutorial.
Learn more about Zoom // Zoom is the software we use for Virtual Council Circles and many other Illuman gatherings in light of the pandemic. Zoom provides remote conferencing services using cloud computing and is a downloadable communications software that combines video conferencing, online meetings, chat, and mobile collaborations. Learn more at this link!
Follow this article to learn about the basic features of the Zoom client on Windows and Mac. This give some step by step guidance on navigating Zoom. Click here for the article!
Zoom is available on Mobile and Tablet and works with either Mac and Windows operating systems.
WISDOM ELDER // Richard Gibson has been active in Illuman nationally, and with Illuman of Indiana-Michigan as a Council Elder, and retreat and ritual leader. He did his MROP in 2013. He is also a Spiritual Director, sponsor in 12 step programs, life and executive coach; owned by his cat Leo; an active singer (tenor) in two choirs; and a recent graduate The Living School. He considers himself to be a: recovering perfectionist (Enneagram One), contemplative, wounded healer, servant leader; and living into being a Beloved Son of God in Whom God is Well-Pleased. He has a Doctorate in Adult Education and Change Management.
WEAVER // Illuman of Indiana/Michigan Co-Convener Mike Whitman
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