New England Women Ministers Association
SPRING RETREAT
May 1-3, 2012
Miramar Retreat Center, 121 Parks St., Duxbury, MA
Directions at
THE GONG EXPERIENCE:
Holistic Resonance for Healing and Transformation
Come from your busy life to a time apart. Experience centering in the Spirit, new depth of prayer and meditation, and healing empowerment for ministry through immersion in the sound of Tibetan singing bowls and bronze gongs; through prayer and worship; massage and reflexology; walking the labyrinth; plenty of free time for prayer, study, and connecting with sisters in ministry across the ecumenical spectrum.
/ Joy Quinn Blum, M.A., M.Div., CHt., H.C. is an ordained minister, a holistic psychotherapist, certified health coach/nutrition counselor, energy healer, hypnotherapist, and sacred sound healing artist in private practice in Rhode Island.For more information about NEWMA, sound healing, and for Joy’s bio., visit
2012 RETREAT SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May1
4:30 - 5:30 Registration - rooms available by 3:00 p.m. – massage or reflexology by appointment throughout
5:30 - 7:45 Optional dinner at Milepost Tavern, directions @ $11 - $18 early bird specials. Room keys available in Miramar lobby for late arrivals not coming for dinner.
8:00 -9:00 Welcome, introductions, opening to each other and the Spirit
9:00 - 9:15 Evening prayer
Wednesday, May 2
7:30 – 9:00 Registration for Wednesday arrivals
7:30 - 8:00 Morning Worship & Movement, or Mass in Miramar chapel
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 Annual Business Meeting
10:00 - 10:15 Break
10:15 - 11:45 The Gong Experience, Pt. 1 ~ Joy Quinn Blum
11:45 - 12:00 Break
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 4:15Free time - massage, reflexology, walk the beach or labyrinth, prayer, tune to the Spirit
4:15 - 5:45 The Gong Experience, Pt. 2 ~ Joy Quinn Blum
5:45 - 6:00 Break
6:00 - 7:00 Dinner
7:15 - 8:15Insights from Interfaith Conference on Spiritual Direction – Anne Ierardi
8:15 - 9:30 Talent night/party time - please bring something to share, serious or silly!
9:30 – 10:00 Evening Gong Meditation - Joy Quinn Blum
Thursday, May 3
7:30 - 8:00 Morning Worship & Movement, or Mass in Miramar chapel
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 - 10:30 The Gong Experience – Conclusion ~ Joy Quinn Blum
10:30 - 11:30 Free time – massage, reflexology, etc., packing and check-out
11:30 - 12:00 Closing worship
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 -Massage and reflexology appointments may be available if booked in advance
MASSAGE and REFLEXOLOGY APPOINTMENTS
Massage appointments should be made BEFORE the retreat, so that our Licensed Massage Therapist, Dee Davidson, and Reiki Master and Reflexologist, Debra Bunzel, can plan their schedules. Please call Dee for appointments and rates. Dee Davidson: cell: 617-962-9775. Home: 781-582-3912
SCHOLARSHIPS AND QUESTIONS
Need a scholarship in order to attend? Have a question about the retreat, or whether your membership is current? Ask Joy at , or 401-258-3952. Find out more about NEWMA at
2012 NEWMA RETREAT REGISTRATION
Name: ______Denomination: ______
Address:______
Telephone:______Email: ______
Special needs? ______
______
NEWMA membership Regular $25.00 Student/retired $15.00$______
Retreat Options: NEWMA membersNon-membersEnclosed
Full Retreat (two nights, 5 meals) $175.00 $200.00$______
Tuesday/Wednesday (one night, 3 meals) $ 90.00 $110.00 $______
Wednesday/Thursday(one night, 5 meals) $130.00 $150.00 $______
Wednesday only (3 meals) $ 50.00$ 60.00$______
Single Room supplement $ 20.00 $ 20.00$______
Late registration - add after April 12th $ 15.00 $ 20.00 $______
TOTAL ENCLOSED:$______
Make checks payable to “NEWMA”and mail with this completed form to:
NEWMA Registrar, Joy Quinn Blum, 40 Devon Court, East Greenwich, RI 02818
Refunds will not be available after April 18