Bethlehem Centre Programs
These programs are hosted by Bethlehem Centre, are posted on the website, the program link is shared.
There are different revenue agreements with teachers/group leaders/facilitators:
Type 1 – program fees paid to the leaders; Type 2 – split fees
Bursary Application
Open Dates
BCS 2025 AGM Meeting (zoom)
March 1, 2026
When: January 25, 2026 2:00-3:30PM Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration) What: Bethlehem Centre Society Annual General Meeting. Why: To review the fiscal 2025 year, receive the financial statements as presented and approve the 2026 Board of Directors slate.
Spring Renewal: 1/2 Day Silent Self-Compassion Retreat
With Victoria Pawlowski M.Ed., R.C.C.
March 1, 2026
View Room
Join us for a half-day retreat at Bethlehem Centre to relax, reconnect with yourself, and explore mindfulness, self-compassion, and gentle reflective practices.
Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Training
With Victoria Pawlowski M.Ed., R.C.C.
March 7 - 8, 2026
Bethlehem Centre
This two-day workshop teaches mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance emotional well-being, reduce stress, and sustain meaningful, balanced, and compassionate living.
Reconnecting with Your Deepest Self: Men's Retreat
With Glenn Inglis
March 13 - 15, 2026
View Room
Men often dedicate themselves to work, yet seek connection, reflection, and God’s presence through fellowship, song, contemplation, and peaceful retreat.
Self-Compassion for Shame: 6 Week Training (Online)
With Victoria Pawlowski M.Ed., R.C.C. and Laura Shakun, PsyD
March 15 - April 26, 2026
Online
Shame is a universal, painful emotion rooted in the need to be loved, and self-compassion helps transform it safely.
Bringing Poems to Life
With Mary Ann Moore
March 21, 2026
Shepherd's Hall
We’ll celebrate World Poetry Day, exploring poetry’s gifts, reading, writing, and finding the sacred in everyday life.
Mindful Self-Discovery: the Hakomi Practice of Non-Verbal Communication
With Marcia Burton, RCC and Hakomi Trainer
March 29, 2026
View Room
Emotional understanding deepens when we look beyond words. Mindful awareness of unconscious non-verbal cues fosters insight, connection, and compassionate relating.
The A.R.T. of Inner Peace: 7-Week Class for Seniors
With Ralph Frank
April 2 - May 14, 2026
Bethlehem Centre
A gentle 7-week program guiding seniors in mindfulness, gratitude, and inner calm through meditation, reflection, movement, and supportive community.
Spring Retreat into Silence 2026
With Murray Groom and Nan Goodship
April 7 - 10, 2026
Bethlehem Centre
Experience four days of intentional silence at Bethlehem Centre, guided contemplative practices, spiritual direction, and peaceful reflection in supportive community.
Spring Away Retreat: Bodhichitta Centre
With Gen Kelsang Zopa
April 10 - 14, 2026
Bethlehem Centre
A spring retreat exploring how to live fully in the present moment, honoring our precious human life through Buddhist wisdom and practice.
Harmonic Presence: Music of the Spheres of Being
With David Hykes
April 24 - 26, 2026
Chapel
Harmonic Presence helps participants awaken to universal sound, cultivate compassion, awareness, and harmony through silent listening, meditation, chanting, and communal practice.
Celebrating Our Sacred Universe
With Maureen A. Wild, SC and Leah Hokanson
May 3, 2026
Bethlehem Centre
Spring day retreat exploring sacred Earth and cosmos through mystical teachings, reflection, music, conversation, gentle movement, and communion with nature.
Summer Retreat into Silence
With Nan Goodship and Murray Groom
July 12 - 17, 2026
Bethlehem Centre
A silent retreat for experienced seekers to deepen spiritual practice through guidance, reflection, and nature.
Summer Touchstone: a 1/2 day Silent Retreat
With Victoria Pawlowski M.Ed., R.C.C.
July 19, 2026
View Room
Experience a peaceful half-day retreat at Bethlehem Centre to nurture your mind, body, and spirit through mindfulness, self-compassion, and reflective practices.
BCIMS - Meditation Retreat Aug 2026
August 15 - 22, 2026
BCS Template - Loyal Program
April 12 - 13, 2032
BCS Template - Collaboration (Online) Program
April 12 - 13, 2032
BCS Template - Facilitator Program
April 12 - 13, 2032
BCS Template - Collaboration Program
April 12 - 13, 2032