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Spiritual Growth & Renewal
The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego is honored to provide resources for spiritual growth and renewal.
- Camp Stevens
- Cursillo
- Faith Alive
- Center for Today's Pilgrim
- Vina de Lestonnac
- Peace Abbey
- Mt. Calvary Retreat Center
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Cursillo
The San Diego Episcopal Cursillo community was founded to meet the growing spiritual needs of Episcopalians in the Diocese of San Diego. It is part of a world-wide community which began with the Roman Catholic Cursillo movement. Its purpose is to help those in the church understand their individual callings to be Christian leaders.
Faith Alive
A renewal weekend for congregations of all sizes, Faith Alive emphasizes the sharing of personal faith stories for the purpose of spiritual renewal. Stories of faith bring fresh focus to how one's vows of baptism provide a formula for living a life pleasing to God. No teaching, no preaching, no church politics; simply faith-building worship and the sharing of answered prayers and similar experiences of God's love. To learn more, contact the Rev. Canon Jenny Vervynck: vervynck@edsd.org.
Center for Today's Pilgrim
The Reverend Amanda May's Center for Today's Pilgrim recently opened in Point Loma near All Souls' Episcopal Church. A retreat center nestled in a quiet neighborhood, the center offers retreats on a variety of topics, including: "Spirituality," "The Christian Life," "On Pilgrimage," "The Church Year," "Saints & Martyrs" and "Exploring the Scriptures."
A beautiful, sand labyrinth decorated with pieces of colored glass adorns the garden. The center contains a sign that simply says, "Beloved." This is one of the many meditative tools available at the center; May also facilitates small group discussions, lectures, guided imagery, movies, art presentations, music and more.
Workshops are typically half-day or full-day sessions whereas retreats are generally one evening plus one full day, but can be longer. May offers off-site workshops and retreats as well.
Ocean breezes blow gently on this oasis and May's open-heartedness warms the experience of everyone who crosses the threshold.
For more information, please email: todayspilgrimage@mac.com or call: 619-501-3354.
Vina de Lestonnac
Viña de Lestonnac Retreat Center is operated by the Sisters of the Company of Mary. It is a place where individuals and groups, both large and small, gather for quiet reflection, prayer, and spiritual growth. The breathtaking vistas provide an environment that nurtures and fosters the desire for spirituality in our fast-paced lives.
Peace Abbey
The Peace Abbey is a multi-faith retreat center dedicated to creating innovative models for society that empower individuals on the paths of nonviolence, peacemaking, and cruelty-free living.
The Peace Abbey serves as a model for religious organizations, communities, and individuals seeking non-violent, pacifist pathways to peace and social justice.
Mt. Calvary Community at St. Mary's
Nestled in the hills of Santa Barbara, adjacent to the old mission, is the Mt. Calvary Community at St. Mary's. The monastic life here is open to all who seek solace, solitude, meditation, reading, discussion and time to nurture one's soul. An individual or group retreat can be arranged for one day or for several days, during the week or over a weekend.
St. Mary’s is located at 505 East Los Olivos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. The brothers and staff welcome you for a rest, spiritual refreshment, and time away. Please email or call the office to check availabilities or to make a reservation: 805-682-4117, mtcalvary1@aol.com