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**We are delighted to say that the retreat is now full**

The Cathedral has a special retreat opportunity at Rivendell Retreat Centre on Bowen Island this June.

Rev. Areeta Bridgemohan and Gene Fraser, practitioner and facilitator of Contemplative prayer, will be co-leading a retreat which will provide an introduction to contemplative practice and an opportunity for community grounded in spirituality.

The contemplative practice will include times of quiet and centering prayer. 

A rough outline of the retreat is as follows: 

Friday June 27

Arrive at the Retreat Centre at 3pm

Dinner at 6pm

Saturday June 28

7am Breakfast

8am Centering prayer

12.30pm Lunch

6pm Dinner

Sunday June 29

7am Breakfast

10.30am Closing Eucharist

12pm Departure

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Registration and cost (cost includes food): 
Single room: $450
Double room: $400 
Please let Rev. Areeta know if you are need of financial assistance. 
 
Registration closed on Thursday June 19th at 5pm. 
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About Gene Fraser: 
Gene has practiced various forms of Buddhist and Christian mediation for more than 30 years.  He has been commissioned by Contemplative Outreach International as a Centering Prayer Presenter. 
About Rev. Areeta: 
Areeta finds nourishment for her soul in contemplative practice, both alone and in community. Areeta completed the Spiritual Guidance program at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. She continues to participate in monthly group spiritual direction. She is working towards making the Cathedral a partner and centre location of the Centre for Spiritual Renewal.
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