Retreats<\/p>\n<\/div>
The Joyful Again!
\nRetreat<\/p><\/h1><\/div>
An ecumenical program for
\npeople of all faiths, ages and
\nlengths of marriage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Healing and support for when you are ready to find joy again.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Are your looking to embrace happiness? When the time comes that you are ready to try to find some joy in your life, Joyful Again! Retreats for widows and widowers are here to help.<\/p>\n
This ecumenical program is for people of all faiths, all ages and all lengths of marriage. It can be healing, transitional and supportive – depending on where you are in your personal journey through the loss of your spouse.<\/p>\n
For more than 30 years, this retreat weekend has gently guided thousands of widowed people through their grief journeys into the next part of living the lives God wants for them.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Facilitated by widows and widowers who have walked the walk<\/p>\n<\/div>
You\u2019ll be led by peer ministers that are compassionate and understanding. Each facilitator has been widowed: They have walked the walk. They have successfully completed training to facilitate groups and conduct the workshops. Each chapter is directed by a local Board of Directors who have been in your shoes.<\/p>\n<\/div>
The weekend experience – what to expect<\/p>\n<\/div>
A 2-day workshop and spiritual retreat.<\/p>\n
Unlike other grief support groups following the death of a loved one, Joyful Again! is only for widows and widowers.<\/p>\n
Weekends typically run from 8:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Depending on the dates and facility you select, there may be overnight accommodations.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Activities<\/p>\n<\/div>
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- Welcoming peer ministers<\/li>\n
- Video presentations<\/li>\n
- Private journaling<\/li>\n
- Small group sharing<\/li>\n
- Fellowship, meals and snacks<\/li>\n
- Optional prayer service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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I will always miss my wife, but the guilt about being “OK” is going way.<\/p>\n<\/div>
– Married 6 years –<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Introspection<\/p>\n<\/div>
The presentations and exercises are designed to help you recognize new direction for your life while still treasuring memories of your husband or wife.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Prayer, Forgiveness, Thanksgiving<\/p>\n<\/div>
Following the conclusion of workshop sessions, you are invited to join in an optional prayer services or Liturgy. While Joyful Again\u2019s founders were Catholic, we are an ecumenical organization. Our participants are usually a mix of people of various persuasions. The prayer services are the last items in each day\u2019s program and can be skipped if you prefer.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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