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 Way of the Spirit Application Form

Complete the form below to apply for the 2016  retreat cycle of Way of the Spirit: Contemplative Study in Community. Your responses are confidential; they will help retreat staff get to know you and imagine how you will fit in the program.

2016 enrollment will be finalized by December 31st, 2015.

Grace and peace to you until we meet,

Christine Hall
christine@goodnewsassoc.org

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Vital program communication will be via email. An online community will require regular web access.

Where do you worship? Name of your faith community, city and state.

Have you ever participated in a contemplative retreat? Do you have concerns or questions? "Contemplative" in this context means quietly prayerful, reflective, and focused on deepening your personal relationship with God. We will spend some time together in silence.

Way of the Spirit and You

The statements below reflect a participant's alignment with the program's approach and methods. How do you find yourself echoed here, or feel inward affirmation?  Where do you feel surprise or discomfort? There are no "right answers" but we appreciate your honesty. We will hold your responses in confidence to help us all discern how Way of the Spirit may be meaningful for you.

  1. I desire to develop my capacity for silence, inward listening and expectant waiting on the Spirit.
  2. I sense a nudge or follow a call to serve others in small daily ways or larger ministry.
  3. I wish to become more aware of and responsive or obedient to God's leading.
  4. I am willing to be changed, or transformed by the exercise of the Spirit.
  1. I am able to make the space and time to read assigned materials in preparation for a retreat (approx. 200 pages per retreat).
  2. I am prepared to be taught by the ongoing Judeo-Christian narrative and Quaker models of ministry.
  1. I am mature enough and at a place in my life where I can listen to others respectfully and maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
  2. I can talk about my inner spiritual life honestly within trusting confidential relationships.
  3. I am open to exploring and translating the spiritual language of others so that communication flows freely.
  4. I am willing to hold other retreatants and the event in prayer, or in the Light.

What questions do you have about Way of the Spirit? What would keep you from attending?

What are your hopes for Way of the Spirit after the Module One retreat? Although no continuing commitment is required at this time, knowing your intentions helps program planning. Do you want to continue?

What would make a difference in your decision to continue in the program?

To ensure that you are a human being filling out this form, please type the numeral that answers the addition problem above.

Your application is not complete until you click the blue submit button above. Incomplete forms will block the submit function. You'll see red notes about omissions or errors to correct on this page.
When the form is successfully submitted, you'll see a "Thank You" message instead of the application form at the bottom of the application page.
You'll also receive an email confirmation shortly to the address you listed above. It will include your application responses. If you don't receive email confirmation, please check your email filters and contact Christine Hall: christine@goodnewsassoc.org. Thank you.