Knowles Mercy Spirituality Center, a ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, is a peaceful, welcoming space for adult individuals and groups seeking time away to nurture their spirits. Dedicated in 1987 for the purpose of providing retreats and spirituality enrichment, the Center is located just west of Omaha, Nebraska. Nestled on twenty-two acres of meadow and woodlands on the banks of the Platte River, the grounds include maintained walking paths, benches for contemplative sitting, and a spring-fed pond. In addition, trees, shrubs, and flowers—both wild and domestic—as well as a variety of birds and small animals are at home on the property. The land around the Center is enhanced through the ecological vision of the Mercy Earth Project. Additions include a butterfly garden, raised vegetable beds, a meditation deck, and an 80 foot outdoor Chartres labyrinth. The Center is easily accessible from both Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska. At the Center, individuals and small groups can find rest and relaxation, sacred space for retreat and nurturing resources for their spirits.
OUR MISSION
Knowles Mercy Spirituality Center is dedicated to serving the needs of those seeking to deepen their life-giving relationship with God, themselves, one another, and all of creation. Grounded in Christian values and guided by the vision of the Sisters of Mercy in service to the economically poor, Knowles Mercy Spirituality Center provides hospitable space, spiritual services, and programming conducive to the renewal of individuals and groups of many faiths.
THE CENTER OFFERS SERVICES, SPACE, AND RESOURCES FOR THE SPIRIT
Spiritual services include a variety of retreat opportunities, personal days of reflection, spiritual direction, sponsored programs, and meeting facilitation.
- Our chapel, with ceiling-to-floor windows, reveals a panoramic view of the property and grounds for those at prayer.
- The Center’s hospitality includes meeting room rental, single and double overnight accommodations, a full service kitchen and dining area, and food service for groups of 10 or more.
- There are reflective resources available for use by our guests.
- Center gift certificates are available for purchase, providing a variety of gift options.
- Twenty-two acres of land surrounding the Center offer nature trails winding to the Platte River, woodlands, meadow, a spring-fed pond, a meditation deck in the forest, a viewing deck on the Platte, and an 80 foot outdoor Chartres labyrinth.
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