Adult Programs
Programs for adults at Five Oaks offer a sacred vision of transformation and hospitality for listening ...
to Self,
to Spirit,
to Each Other,
to Creation.
(Read the Vision for Programs at Five Oaks)
Enrich your program experience by staying at Five Oaks for a time of personal retreat before or after any of our programs. Simply contact us to make these arrangements.
Honouring our Dreams: Messages of Healing & Hope
Mar. 16-18. A retreat to listen for the wisdom within our dreams. Learn about symbolism, levels of meaning & types of dreams that aid in spiritual awareness & growth.
Hand in Hand: Equipping Congregations for Pastoral Care
A program to develop and nurture capacity for pastoral care in congregations with both lay people and ministry personnel.
A WORD FOR ALL SEASONS: Licensed Lay Worship Leaders Program
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Day Away
Spend a day away from the noise and busyness and come to a deeper awareness of the presence and movement of the Spirit in your life.
Practicing Gratitude & Reconnection
Mar. 26. Awaken to new possibilities to engage in creative transformative action in this time marked by a deep ecological, social & spiritual crisis.
Time for the Inner Journey: Silent Retreats
Whether you are discerning, seeking or simply in need of some rest and renewal, you are invited to come and deepen your spiritual journey in the quiet of a Five Oaks Silent Retreat.
ONTARIO JUBILEE: Certificate Program in Spiritual Deepening and Spiritual Direction
...your invitation to spiritual growth.
Work/FUN Camp
April 16-18, 2012. An opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Five Oaks. Join us for any part of this 3 day work camp to help with spring cleaning, inside & out. Gather in the evening for hymn sing & workshop.
Circle of Courage & Renewal: A Retreat with the Moderator
April 20-22. Moderator Mardi Tindal leads this retreat of deep listening to God's call within covenant relationship for the healing of soul, community & creation.
Common Life Community
April 22-23 The Common Life Community will be gathering to celebrate our common life, and to intentionally discern God's calling to us in this time.
Global & Social Justice in Youth Ministry (Neos)
Apr. 27-29. How can youth take the lead in making the world a better place? A weekend program for leaders of youth to learn about tools & resources that engage, deepen & support young people in changing the world.
Music & Meditation
Apr. 30. Discover how music can be incorporated into our daily meditation practice with Debbie Danbrook.
The Spiritual Practice of Reflecting with Art
May 28. Explore how art & creativity can enhance your spiritual journey.
Neos: Youth Ministry Certificate Program
Neos is a youth ministry education program aimed at equipping mainline church leaders with skills, knowledge and confidence in their ability to minister with youth.
