BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:icalendar-ruby
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260909T111923Z
UID:43-73830@dnwlearningcentre.ca
DTSTART:20261024T160000Z
DTEND:20261024T210000Z
CLASS:PUBLIC
CREATED:20260908T111438
DESCRIPTION:“Beyond all the noises of our mind is the mysterious sound of
  silence\, which is no sound. The sound of “no sound” takes place when
  deep listening morphs into presence\, which will cause your whole human n
 ature to blossom\, bloom\, flourish\, and be transformed.” \n~ Thomas Ke
 ating\n \nFormed by Silence is a free TCS online retreat designed for sem
 inarians and young faith leaders aged 40-and-under\, offering a transforma
 tive entry into the Christian Wisdom tradition through contemplative still
 ness. Rooted in the 14th-century mystic text The Cloud of Unknowing\, this
  gathering guides participants from theological study into direct experien
 ce via Centering Prayer (an apophatic practice of self-emptying silence) a
 nd the somatic Welcoming Practice for embodying divine presence in daily l
 ife. Led by Nicholas Fournie with a keynote presentation from Rev. Dr. The
 rese DesCamp\, it unfolds over two live sessions on Saturday\, October 24\
 , 2026 (9:00–11:00 AM &amp\; 12:00–2:00 PM PST)\, extended by a privat
 e digital cohort with recordings\, a 30-Day Practice Guide\, and curated r
 esources.\n \nMore than silent prayer\, this retreat provides divine ther
 apy for the pressures of ministry formation\, renewing hearts through God'
 s compassionate welcome\, while fostering genuine connections among emergi
 ng leaders who share a passion for Christian Wisdom and spirituality. In a
  dedicated space for young voices\, you'll meet peers navigating similar v
 ocational paths\, building relationships that endure beyond the sessions t
 hrough ongoing online gatherings. Made possible by the bequest of Constanc
 e Irene Burns\, it's an invitation to rest\, encounter mystery\, and emerg
 e formed by silence for resilient\, authentic leadership.\n \nThis TCS re
 treat is made possible through a generous bequest received from \nThe Est
 ate of Constance Irene Burns.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T111438
LOCATION:Online\, via The Contemplative Society
SUMMARY:Formed by Silence
URL;VALUE=URI:https://dnwlearningcentre.ca/events/formed-by-silence/2026-10
 -24
ATTACH;FILENAME=formedby.png;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudf
 ront.net/2026/09/08/18/10/41/5f760c8d-dcaa-480e-b70b-d000a6f196f0/formedby
 .png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR