On Being a Spiritual Nurturer

A two-year program of prayer and study

“We are not gathered in the Spiritual Nurturer class by the pursuit of any material goals; we are simply gathered for the sake of the Spirit in our lives. Through the various assignments, we open ourselves so that the Spirit can do its work in us.” 

Next class begins September, 2012

For a detailed articulation of the program, please read the program's .
 
If you are in discernment about applying, you may want to consider joining the core teachers in a video/audio call-in or at a short information session held at a meetinghouse or for a day-long Testing the Waters retreat. The following opportunities are now scheduled. Others may be added in the future.
 
(Note: maps are available by clicking on the locations below.)
 

Sunday, November 20, 2011, at 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Conference audio call-in: (805) 360-1000, access code 1059910#

Sunday, December 4, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Information session at Durham Meeting, NC

Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Testing the Waters Retreat at Richmond Meeting, VA 
$20 online; $25 at the door; scholarship available 

Saturday, February 25, 2012, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Testing the Waters Retreat at Wellesley Meeting, MA 
$20 online; $25 at the door; scholarship available

Saturday, March 31, 2012, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Testing the Waters Retreat at Gwynedd Meeting, PA 
$20 online; $25 at the door; scholarship available

Sunday, April 15, 2012, at 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Information session at Central Philadelphia Meeting, PA
You are invited to gather in worship at 11 a.m. and to bring a bag lunch.

Saturday, April 28, 2012, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Testing the Waters Retreat at Red Cedar Meeting, Lansing, MI
$20 online; $25 at the door; scholarship available

 

FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

The fee for the two-year program is $6,900. This covers your tuition and room and board for the 32 residential days. The fee also includes a $400 non-refundable payment that is due on acceptance into the program. The fee does not include the application fee ($45), books (up to $200), and your travel to and from the Franciscan Spiritual Center.

If you feel drawn to the program, please apply! We offer and celebrate their use by participants.  We can also work with you to arrange a payment plan that fits your situation. For other questions, .

Application deadline, May 25, 2012  
  

Spiritual Nurturer Program core teachers
Core Teachers
Michael Green, Beckey Phipps, Patty Levering

If you have a personal question relating to the program, please contact one of the core teachers through the  page.
 

Dates of Residencies at the Franciscan Spiritual Center, PA

Year 1
Wed. Sept. 12 - Mon. Sept. 17, 2012
Thu. Nov. 8 - Sun. Nov. 11, 2012
Thu. Feb. 7 - Sun. Feb. 10, 2013
Wed. May 22 - Mon. May 27, 2013

Year 2
Wed. Sept. 11 - Mon. Sept. 16, 2013
Thu. Nov. 7 - Sun., Nov. 10, 2013
Thu. Feb. 6 - Sun. Feb. 9, 2014
Wed. May 21 - Mon. May 26, 2014

Spiritual Nurturer class of 2009-2011
The Spiritual Nurturer class of 2009-2011. Is the next class your opportunity to deepen your relationship with God?