Weekend date: Thurs. Sept. 18 (4 pm arrival) – Sun. Sept. 21 (3 pm closing)
Virtual dates: Sept. 29, Oct. 13: 7-9 pm
This retreat includes an initial weekend followed by two virtual sessions. The weekend focus is on practical ways to nourish compassion as a way of life, compassion to self and compassion and creation.
The two virtual sessions explore compassion and suffering and compassion and marginalization.
Boundless Compassion is based on the writings and teachings of Sr. Joyce Rupp.
Boundless Compassion unpacks the Christian understanding of compassion with Jesus as our model. This includes teachings from other world religions, that are incorporated in our understanding of Boundless Compassion.
Trained facilitators lead this hybrid retreat that teaches practical ways to be a compassionate presence.
All faiths are welcome. Scholarship funds available upon request.
Dates: Sept. 18-21; Sept. 29, Oct. 13.
Facilitators: Lorene Knobbe and Suzanne Carter
Cost: $490 (single); $385 (double); $360 (commuter) Cost includes room, meals, presenter fee, virtual sessions and all materials.
BOUNDLESS COMPASSION FACILITATOR TRAINING
There are 120 trained Boundless Compassion Facilitators (BCF) in the US, Canada, and Scotland. Facilitators lead discussions and retreats on Boundless Compassion. They also incorporate Boundless Compassion into their ministry, i.e., counseling, spiritual direction, church ministry etc.
The process for being accepted for facilitator training includes:
Submitting an application to the Executive Director.
Meeting with the Executive Director.
Meeting with a BCF mentor/coach.
The BCF Training includes:
Participation in all the hybrid Boundless Compassion retreat. (weekend and virtual sessions)
Participation in all the virtual training sessions.
Connecting with a BCF in your location. (this is arranged during training the sessions)
Presenting an outline of a program, presentation, retreat, or book study that you may have an interest in doing as a BC Facilitator.
Becoming a BCF member for $75/year or an amount you can afford.
Dates: Sat. Oct. 25 & Nov. 15, 2025
Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Facilitator: BC Facilitator Training Team
Cost: $60 (cost includes materials, facilitator fee and use of virtual platform.) in addition to your cost of the BC Retreat weekend and virtual sessions.
Total cost: (includes the weekend, the 2 virtual sessions and the 2-day virtual training days) $550/single, $445/double and $440/commuter
All faiths are welcome. Scholarship funds available upon request.