“In contrast with the professional conferences I attend, the humility and spiritual vulnerability of most people there was like a balm on the soul.”
Schedule
Cultivating Compassion on the River
St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
April 11-18, 2013
Schedule
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
Tuesday-Thursday, April 16-18, 2013
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Leadership Institute (includes midday meal, concludes at
5:00 p.m.)
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Spirituality and Health Care Institute: (includes
midday meal, concludes at 5:00 p.m.)
5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Space and Conference Bookstore open to public
7:00 p.m. Welcome to Cultivating Compassion on the River (FREE to public)
7:05 p.m. Contemplative Practice (FREE to public)
7:15 p.m. Free Community Event with The Rev. Dr. Barbara
Holmes (FREE to public)
8:15 p.m. Cultivating Compassion in Community (FREE to public)
Cultivating Compassion on the River Conference
7:00 a.m. Morning Contemplative Practice (optional) (download handout)
9:00 a.m. Plenary Session including Joyce Rupp, OSM, and John
Pollard, MA
Noon Midday Meal (provided)
2:00 p.m. Workshop I (75 minutes)
3:15 p.m. Break
3:45 p.m. Workshop II (75 minutes)
5:00 p.m. Meal Break
7:30 p.m. Workshop III (75 minutes)
Cultivating Compassion on the River Conference
7:00 a.m. Morning Contemplative Practice (optional) (download handout)
9:00 a.m. Plenary Session including Joyce Rupp, OSM, and John
Pollard, MA
Noon Midday Meal (provided)
1:00 p.m. Field Trip (5 hours)
2:00 p.m. Workshop IV (3 hours)
5:00 p.m. Meal Break
7:30 p.m. Native American Flute and Storytelling–Duke Addicks
Cultivating Compassion on the River Conference
7:00 a.m. Morning Contemplative Practice (optional) (download handout)
9:00 a.m. Plenary Session including Joyce Rupp, OSM, and John
Pollard, MA, and the New Contemplatives
Noon Adjourn
Noon Field Trip (5 hours)
Interfaith Twin Cities Pilgrimage 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday–Thursday, April 16-18, 2013
Cultivating Compassion on the River Contemplative Retreat
Scheduling
The full schedule provides many opportunities for learning and engagement. Please make sure you take care of yourself. If you need more quiet time, select fewer options. If you seek stimulation, take advantage of all the options. Select a schedule that works best for you. Give yourself permission to make space for your contemplative needs. A twenty-four hour meditation space will be available in the conference venue during the conference. If you feel like exploring St. Paul, see the local attractions page for places to cultivate compassion locally.
