Anawim Ministries (Bethany Retreat Center)
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21 reviews
Dec 4 - 7, 2025
Group size: 1 - 25
Advent Centering Prayer Retreat – Becoming Who You Already Are
Bethany Retreat Center
Anawim Ministries (Bethany Retreat Center)
- Email address verified
21 reviews
Dec 4 - 7, 2025
Group size: 1 - 25
About this trip
Bridges to Contemplative Living leads participants on a journey toward personal spiritual transformation and a more contemplative and peace-filled life.
This retreat is designed for those with an established daily practice of centering prayer who wish to deepen the transforming love of God in the midst of silence and solitude.
The weekend will include centering prayer, conferences with contemplative dialogue, personal time, meals and Sunday liturgy.
FACILITATOR BIO:
Sr. Ruth Ann C.A. is a Retreat Director and Spiritual Director. She does spiritual direction during retreats, as well as on an on-going basis. Sr. Ruth Ann has her degree in Religious Studies from St. Francis University. She is also a graduate of Shalem’s Spiritual Guidance Program.
What’s included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Lodging
Available Packages
Advent Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat
$385
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Anawim Ministries (Bethany Retreat Center)
21 reviews
BETHANY RETREAT CENTER was established in 1982 by the Anawim Religious Community of Frenchville, Pennsylvania. It is a place apart to rest, renew and be recreated for those seeking a deeper relationship with God.
Located on 140 acres of partially wooded land in the hills of Pennsylvania, the atmosphere is quiet and peaceful — only 15 miles off Interstate 80.
Reviews
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Beautiful location and accommodations. The presenters were excellent and all expectations were met. I will definitely return.
By Brian O for 11th Step Retreat (March 2025) on Mar 18, 2025
The labyrinth retreat was absolutely amazing! It was well presented and well organized. The retreat center, food, staff and accomodations were perfect! I cannot wait to return. I have already told many people about my experience!
By Tammy B for Labyrinth Retreat on Mar 17, 2025
Excellent program. Mary is a wonderful leader who creates a safe place to explore our inner worlds. Thank you. And Bethany is simply lovely, perfect setting for retreats. Highly recommend!
By Kathleen M for Welcoming Forgiveness and Centering Prayer on Nov 01, 2024
This retreat was conducted by Mary Dwyer an excellent teacher and founding member of the Contemplative Outreach. I have been to separate retreats and one other with Mary. Both with Mary are highly impactful to my practice. Mary's experience leading retreats evokes a palatable sense of the Silence, a holiness arose around all of us until we broke the Silent on the last day of the retreat.
A retreat full of long time meditators creates an environment thick with the Silence I came to meditate within. A retreat at Bethany provides a beautiful atmosphere for Contemplatives. Dwyer's command of the meditative techniques delivered within a hermeutic teaching method plant deep seeds I can't wait to realize.
By Paul B for Welcoming Forgiveness and Centering Prayer on Oct 27, 2024
It was a transformational experience. Nothing could have been better. Not the food, the setting, the people, the location, the weather.
By Dean T for Welcoming Forgiveness and Centering Prayer on Oct 24, 2024