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
"Writing for the Love of It"
With Mary Ann Moore
October 18, 2025
Shepherd's Hall
Join the "Writing for the Love of It" circle to explore writing as a spiritual practice, connection, and self-discovery.
Autumn: Retreat into Silence
With Murray Groom and Nan Goodship
October 20 - 23, 2025
Bethlehem Centre
This is an opportunity for those with little or no experience with Silence, who are curious to discover what such a time might bring.
Introduction to Self-Compassion for Shame
With Victoria Pawlowski M.Ed., R.C.C. and Laura Shakun, PsyD
November 2, 2025
Online
Learn to meet shame with self-compassion in a 3-hour online workshop, exploring causes, practices, and relief strategies for daily life.
Community Revisioning Summit 2025
November 2, 2025
Bethlehem Centre Chapel
We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation. Together, in shared space, we’ll discern and imagine the future of this sacred place.
Mindful Self-Compassion: Core Skills for Anxiety, Stress & Burnout
With Victoria Pawlowski M.Ed., R.C.C. and Dr. Kristy Williams MD
November 8 - 9, 2025
View Room
Join us for a weekend retreat exploring mindful self-compassion to reduce stress, heal burnout, and increase emotional well-being.
From Role to Soul: Men's Group Retreat
With Glenn Inglis
November 14 - 16, 2025
View Room
This retreat gently explores moving from life defined by roles to connecting with the soul, through reflection, community, and spiritual practices.
Intro to the Healing Power of Sound
With Leah Hokanson and Lynette Jackson
November 15, 2025
Bethlehem Centre
Explore sound healing’s science and spirituality through sound baths, vocal practices, journaling, and group sharing for personal transformation and integration.
Hakomi Practice: Tending the Fire Together
With Marcia Burton, RCC and Hakomi Trainer
November 15, 2025
Shepherd's Hall
Hakomi workshop offers experiential practices fostering emotional healing, self-reflection, connection, and fresh perspectives through group exercises and guided sessions.
Illuminations: A Spiritual Awakening Mystery Play
With The Awakeneers
November 22, 2025
Chapel
A musical journey exploring spiritual awakening, weaving songs, stories, and prayers into an evocative, insightful, and inspirational experience.
Find Space, Breathe & Reconnect: a 1/2 day Silent Retreat
With Victoria Pawlowski M.Ed., R.C.C. and Dr. Kristy Williams MD
December 7, 2025
View Room
We will guide you with meditations and practices that can help you to reconnect with your breath, your body and your innate self-compassion.
Island Dharma: Healing, Purification, and Letting Go– Cultivate Wholesome States with Self-Compassion and Right Intention
With Dr. Cheryl Fraser
December 12 - 14, 2025
Chapel
A silent retreat focused on self-compassion, meditation, reflection, Dharma talks, and mindfulness to support healing, wisdom, and inner peace.
Island Dharma: Healing, Purification, and Letting Go– Cultivate Wholesome States with Self-Compassion and Right Intention (Program Only)
With Dr. Cheryl Fraser
December 12 - 14, 2025
Chapel
A silent retreat focused on self-compassion, meditation, reflection, Dharma talks, and mindfulness to support healing, wisdom, and inner peace.
BCIMS: Letting Go and Opening to Possibilities
With Rachel Lewis and Kristina Baré
December 28, 2025 - January 2, 2026
Bethlehem Centre
A year-end silent retreat to release burdens, deepen mindfulness, and welcome clarity, ease, and new possibilities through guided practice.
Mindful Self-Compassion Training Intensive
With Victoria Pawlowski M.Ed., R.C.C. and Dr. Kristy Williams MD
March 5 - 9, 2026
Bethlehem Centre
Book now and get CAD $125.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Dec 31, 2025.
Mindful Self-Compassion is a training program that helps individuals respond to challenges with kindness and resilience. We will combine exercises, meditations, and group discussions to build self-compassion skills, emotional strength, and authentic connections.
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.
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