53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA
Nov 14 - 17, 2024
About this Retreat
Lucy Abbott Tucker has worked in adult formation and the preparation of people for the ministry of spiritual direction for the past thirty-six years. She worked for many years at the Institute for Spiritual Leadership in Chicago including the position of Executive Director and President of the Board of Directors. Lucy has been active in the work of Spiritual Directors International, serving on the first Coordinating Council and chairing the initial committee that prepared the Guidelines for Ethical Conduct endorsed by Spiritual Directors International. She also worked on the recent revisions of that document. She is a frequent presenter at the annual meetings of Spiritual Directors International.
In addition to her ministry as a spiritual director and supervisor Lucy currently teaches at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and has worked in training programs preparing people for the ministry of spiritual direction in the United States, Europe, Australia, and Canada. Lucy has also published several articles on adult formation and the ministry of spiritual direction. Lucy’s book, ‘Spiritual Direction Supervision: Principles, Practices, & Storytelling’ is an innovative, full-color workbook designed to support the care and growth of your spiritual companionship practice, representing the best thinking of master teacher Lucy Abbott Tucker. We invite you to explore her principles, practices, and stories as you deepen your own approach to spiritual direction, companionship, and the supervision process.
Details of this retreat
Join Lucy Abbott Tucker for a Spiritual Director/Companion’s Retreat
Co-sponsored by
Spiritual Life Center spiritlifectr.org
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center
November 14 - 17, 2024
As Spiritual Companions, we know how important it is to take time to replenish our own spiritual cup. This retreat, led by spiritual companion, author and educator, Lucy Abbott Tucker, will offer deep enrichment designed specifically for the unique needs of spiritual companions/ directors. Together we’ll explore:
how our understanding of God changes as we grow in age, grace, and wisdom
how to listen and attend to ourselves and our directees as we sit with the pain of the world
our seekers’ spiritual journeys with peaks and valleys, knowing and not knowing, believing and doubting
The retreat is arranged in a flexible way that allows for commuter, single-day, and overnight options.
Schedule:
Thursday evening, November 14th
Fireside Chat: Has God Changed or is it Me?
As we grow in age and grace and wisdom our understanding of God changes. Often this is accompanied by confusion and occasionally fear. There is also a sense of excitement over what we now know. This evening is devoted to conversation about our journey on this road of change and discovery.
Friday, November 15th
9:00 - 4:00
Being with the pain of the world.
We live in our world that is beset with problems and issues – violence, political issues, environmental concerns, division, to name just a few. These can be called issues of trauma. This day will be devoted to looking at trauma within the context of the spiritual direction conversation. How do I listen and attend to myself as I cope with these issues? How do I listen and attend to my directees as they share their concerns regarding such life issues?
Saturday, November 16th
9:00 - 4:00
The Spiritual Journey: Desire, Resistance and Occasionally Stubbornness.
We like to think that the spiritual journey moves from one degree of holiness to another – a little like climbing a ladder. Actually, the journey is full of peaks and valleys, knowing and not knowing, believing and doubting. How do spiritual directors listen and attend to all of these moments in the spiritual journey? What makes it “good” spiritual direction? What helps me to be faithful to myself and to the ministry?
Overnight and commuter options.
$395 per person for 3 overnights including all programs. Begin with supper on Thursday, 11/14 followed by a fireside chat with Lucy. End with breakfast on Sunday, 11/17.
$325 for 2 overnights including all programs. Begin with supper on Thursday, 11/14, followed by a fireside chat with Lucy. Ends after program on Saturday, 11/16.
$245 per person for 1 overnight and Friday and Saturday programs. Includes Friday 11/15 overnight accommodation, Friday lunch and supper; Saturday breakfast and lunch.
$95 per day for commuter including lunch, available on Friday 11/15 and/or Saturday 11/16.
$175 for two-day commuter including lunch
Location: Genesis Spiritual Life Center 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
Time: 9:00 – 4:00 for daytime sessions.
Check-in information will be provided. Overnight option assumes single occupancy with a shared hallway bathroom.
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Verified
