Welcome to the Knowles Mercy Spirituality web site. We are a retreat center located on the banks of the Platte River just west of Omaha, Nebraska. A ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, we invite persons of all faiths and all walks of life to share the comforts of our indoor space and to enjoy twenty-two acres of natural beauty surrounding the Center.
Our staff offers retreats, programs, spiritual direction and nurturing presence to adults whose life and spiritual journeys bring them to the Center. We hope that we will soon have an opportunity to meet you in person.
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RETREATS COMING UP THIS FALL...
Take time away to discover the Sacred in the ordinary events of life by attending "An Autumn Day Retreat" on Wednesday, September 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For details and registration information click on the following link....Autumn Day Registration.
You will find "Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream" a retreat day that is both educational and inspirational. For information about this October retreat day please click on Awakening the Dreamer.
All adults who would like to come together to pray for students, teachers, coaches, relationships, and the students' faith are invited to a an evening prayer event at the Center on Monday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. The evening will be facilitated by Jerod Brummer of Campus Life Ministries. We will begin with a large group prayer time, after which you are welcome to stay longer for personal prayer or sabbath time. Feel free to COME AND GO as it fits your schedule. Light refreshments will be provided. You are also welcome to bring your dinner along and use the dining room. Please email us to let us know you are coming. If you have questions, please call Nancy at 402-708-2638.
A fall Men's Retreat has been scheduled from Friday, November 19 through Saturday, November 20. Fr. Richard Hauser SJ will be our guest presenter focusing on "Finding God in Daily Life". For more information and to register for this retreat for men click on the following link...Men's Retreat.
Knowles Mercy Center, in partnership with Patrick Davis, is offering health care renewal days for caregivers, Stephen Ministers, health ministers, nurses, social workers, physicians, dietary aides, nursing home administrators, or anyone involved in the "ministry" of health care. Whether you are in a paid or volunteer position, you are invited to participate in this day of professional development. 8 continuing education credits are included in the retreat fee. To learn more about the Health Care Retreats being offered this fall click on the following link...Health Care
Edwina Gateley, speaker, advocate, writer, poet, and author of 13 books, will be returning to Knowles Mercy Center October 27-31, 2010 for four retreat opportunities. Born in Lancaster, England, Edwina has dedicated her life to following the call of God. During her many years of ministry, she has cared for the homeless on the streets of Chicago, worked with women in prostitution founding the Genesis House, and is the founder of the Volunteer Missionary Movement with centers in England, Ireland, Scotland and the United States. Edwina has worked as a missionary and teacher in Africa, establishing the largest and most successful school for Ugandan girls in the area. You won't want to miss out on being inspired by this outstanding speaker! Space is limited so click on the following link NOW for retreat details and registration information...Gateley Retreats at the Center
SAVE THE DATE...
Simply Spirit 2010...on Friday, September 17, 2010, we will be hosting a dinner/auction fundraiser for Knowles Mercy Center. It will be held at Erin Court on 120th and Maple in Omaha. The purpose of the fundraiser is to help continue our mission of providing sacred space for groups and individuals to gather. You can support this event now in several ways: donating merchandise, gift certificates, or business/personal services to our auction; advertising your organization/business in our program booklet; underwriting the cost of the event by a monetary donation; or volunteering to assist with auction item acquisitions. Mark your calendar now to attend this evening event. Your generosity and donations are most appreciated! Contact us by phone 402.359.4288 or email kmscenter@mercywmw.org for more information. Printable Reservation Response - please let us know today if you can join us!
OUR FALL WINTER NEWSLETTER...
is now available...just click on the following links CurrentNewsletter and Insert to read the latest news about Knowles Mercy Center and to mark your calendar for upcoming events, retreats, and programs. Be sure to view both the newsletter and the insert to receive all information.
For information on more programs, retreats, and events coming up at Knowles Mercy Center go to our "Retreats" page by clicking on the tab at the top or bottom of this page. |
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A PLACE APART
There is a quietness
about this place,
a softness, a gentleness.
It welcomes.
If one is still the whisperings
of the walls can be heard.
They hold the stories, joys, and tears
of pilgrims who rested for a while.
Grandmother Cottonwood stands
tall outside the chapel, her roots
go deep into the earth.
She too has heard the prayers
of those who paused
from the hectic pace of life.
She holds them deep
within her heart and lifting
limbs, presents them to the
Holy One.
-written by Sylvia Thompson
KMSC Writing Group
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SABBATH
A quiet afternoon,
The soft steady whir of the fan,
A gentle breeze
moves the wind chimes
Ever so slightly.
An occasional birdsong
Breaks the silence.
A silence which in itself
Seems palpable.
I am aware of the richness
The silence brings
To my hectic day and life,
And I am grateful.
-written by Carol Wessling
KMSC Writing Group
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"Everybody should have access to a special place that reminds them they can breathe in God."
-Edwina Gateley |
