Are you working to bring positive change in your community through your work, church, or social justice activism? This retreat offers an opportunity to slow down, listen to your own inner wisdom and that of others, and nourish your commitment and courage. 

Many of us are called to respond to complex issues, such as systemic racism, environmental injustice, economic inequity and anti-immigration. “Nourishing the Soul of Justice” offers time and space to check in with ourselves and others about the use of our voices, energy, presence, and engagement during these challenging times.

Core principles and practices of Circles of Trust guide the retreat, including the belief that we each have an inner teacher, an inner source of truth. Contemplative practices and a variety of resources offer support as we navigate the space between our current reality and what we know is possible.

Where:  “Nurturing the Soul of Justice” is hosted by the Social Justice Working Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, at 1 Roanoke Ave., Jamaica Plain, MA.  It is convenient to the Orange Line Green Street stop, and there is on-the-street parking.

Cost:  The full cost of the Retreat is $40.00 per person, including lunch.  There is a sliding scale, $10-$60; please pay more if you can, less if you cannot. 

Facilitators:                                       
Donna Bivens and Sharlene Cochrane are facilitators with the Center for Courage and Renewal (www.couragerenewal.org) and have led retreats with educators, clergy, and social justice organizations.

Registration:  Email either Donna or Sharlene with the following: 

Name:

Home Address:

Email:

Phone:

Registration Deadline:  We purposely keep the group limited to 20 participants, so be sure to register and hold your space.  

Payment may be made by check or cash.  Mail payment to St. John’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 300230, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

For further information, contact Donna at donnabivens@gmail.com or Sharlene at cochrane@lesley.edu