KMSC is a retreat center located near the bank of the Platte River just west of Omaha, Nebraska. A ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, we welcome people of diverse faiths and cultural backgrounds to share the comforts of our indoor space and the peaceful, prayerful environment of twenty-two acres of natural woodland beauty surrounding the Center.
Our staff offers retreats, programs, spiritual direction and a nurturing presence to adults whose lives and spiritual journeys bring them to the Center. We hope that we will soon have an opportunity to meet you in person.
To view a wonderful video of our beautiful facility and surrounding grounds, we invite you to click on the following link - KMSC 4-minute video.
To view the interview of our director, Marisa Gilbert, on WOWTV Channel 6 with Pat Persaud, we invite you to click on the following link - TV Interview
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JOIN US FOR VALENTINE'S DAY...
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 - A Luncheon or Dinner Experience
Come out to the Center and let us treat you to a memorable meal for you and your very special guest. Bring your spouse, significant other, or dear friend(s) and let us serve you as you enjoy each other's company in the ambiance of our dining room with the full panoramic view of the beautiful woodlands that surround. Both heartfelt, and homemade, this freshly prepared meal will be made especially for you with love. Lunch is served betweeen 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and dinner will be served between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. Cost is $10 per person for lunch and $15 per person for dinner. Reservations are required so call in advance to 402.359.4288.
COMING UP AT THE CENTER...
WINTER, A TIME OF REST...Finding Peace for your Soul - Friday, January 20 at 6:30 p.m. through Saturday, January 21 at 3:00 p.m.
Adult men and women are invited to escape the stress and strife of life, and step into the sacred sounds of winter stillness with guest presenter, Julaine Christensen - minister, worship leader, author and musician. Julaine will unfold what it means to enter into God's rest, the benefits of resting in God. Three retreat options: Overnight Retreat is $85 per person and includes all meals and overnight accommodations. Commuter Retreat is $55 per person and includes meal and retreat sessions (no overnight). Saturday Only is $40 per person from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes continental breakfast and lunch.
EXPERIENCING GOD'S LOVE-Tuesday, February 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Come with hearts prepared to experience the Love of God through His Word, Art, and Creation. Enjoy a day of creative prayer and sharing as our facilitators invite you to break open your experiences of God's love in your life. Co-facilitators Mary Jane Tynan and Linda Reid. Mary Jane is a Spiritual Director and prayer group leader at St. Cecilia Cathedral. Linda is actively involved in 'Embrace the Heartland in Prayer' which promotes prayer in the metro area. She is also chair of the citywide National Day of Prayer event. Cost is $35 per person and includes continental breakfast and lunch.
ESSENTIAL PERMACULTURE TRAINING - Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19
KMSC and 'Transition Omaha' team together to host this incredible and informative workshop. Through this foundational course participants will learn how to grow things using permaculture design techniques. This intensive training is practical for renters, apartment dwellers, home-owners and lot-owners alike. For suburban and city residents who want to transorm their immediate environment into something beautiful, productive, and energy lean and functional. Presenters are Bill and Becky Wilson from Midwest Permaculture. Call Becky at 815.256.2215 for more information and to make reservations. Click on the following link for an information flyer on this retreat - Permaculture Training.
LIFE AS A JOURNEY - MEN'S RETREAT - Friday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m. through Saturday, February 26 at 5:00 p.m.
We walk through a life of faith with the Lord. St. Ignatius considered himself a pilgrim on a journey. How can his prayer help us as we walk with Jesus through Lent? Come to the silence; join us for this inspiriing and thought-provoking weekend. Facilitator Fr. Kevin Schneider SJ grew up in Green Bay Wisconsin and is a Creighton University graduate. Ordained in 1994, he is a member of the Jesuit Community of Creighton Preparatory High School, where he offers spiritual development for the faculty and staff. Three Retreat options are available: Overnight Retreat is $85 per person and includes all meals and overnight accommodations. Commuter Retreat is $55 per person and includes meal and retreat sessions (no overnight). Saturday Only is $40 per person from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes continental breakfast and lunch.
For more upcoming programs and retreats information and to view our winter/spring 2012 newsletter click on the following link: KMSC Newsletter.
To hear from friends of Knowles Mercy Center about their experienes at the Center click on the following links: Comments from John and Comments from Margaret.
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KMSC CALENDAR
Programs, Retreats, Events and Interest Groups
JANUARY
11 Prayer Shawl Ministry
17 'Book It' - Book Discussion
19 Heart to Heart Gathering
20-21 Winter, a Time of Rest.. .Finding Peace for your Soul
22-28 SIlent Directed Retreat
30 Songwriters Interest Group
FEBRUARY
7 Experiencing God's Love
8 Prayer Shawl Ministry
14 Valentine Lunch/Dinner
18-19 Permaculture Training
21 'Book It' - Book Discussion
22 Heart to Heart Gathering
24-25 Men's Retreat
27 Songwriters Interest Group
MARCH
9 Fabric of Our Lives - Quilting Retreat Day
14 Prayer Shawl Ministry
20 'Book It' - Book Discussion
26 Songwriters Interest Group
27 Heart to Heart Gathering
29-April 1 - Lenten Retreat
APRIL
1 Lenten Retreat Concludes
11 Prayer Shawl Ministry
17 Heart to Heart Gathering
17 'Book It" - Book Discussion
19 Awakening the Dreamer
22 Kyle Knapp Concert
30 Songwriters Interest Group
MAY
3 A Prayer Experience... National Day of Prayer
9 Prayer Shawl Ministry
12 Celebrating Motherhood
JUNE
16 Labyrinth Retreat - Learning to 'Let Go and Let God'
JULY
6-12 Silent Directed Retreat
Intimate, peaceful and serene, Knowles Mercy Spirituality Center
is "a perfect place
for all seasons". |
