Retreat Schedule

*Schedule subject to change without notice and updated as speakers and sessions are confirmed.

Tuesday, August 8

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Retreat Registration Open

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

SOAR First Time Attendee Meet-Up

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Community Dinner (Included in Onsite Lodging at Asilomar)

7:15 PM - 7:30 PM

Pre-Session Uplift with the Retreat Music Team 

7:30 PM - 9:15 PM

Opening General Session

Featuring:

  • Opening Guided Spiritual Practice honoring the sacred grounds of Asilomar by Rev. Sunshine Daye
  • Power Talk by Rev. Alice Reid
  • Welcome Power Talk by the new Centers for Spiritual Living Executive Director, Rev. Michelle Arellano
  • Keynote by Centers for Spiritual Living Spiritual Leader, Rev. Soni Cantrell-Smith

Wednesday, August 9: Retreat

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM 

Community Breakfast (Included in Onsite Lodging at Asilomar)

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Morning Meditation with Rev. Sunshine Michelle Coleman

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

Pre-Session Uplift with the Retreat Music Team 

9:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Morning General Session

Featuring:

  • Power Talk by Ellen Suazo, RScP
  • Talk by Rev. Karen Russo, MBA

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Community Lunch (Included in Onsite Lodging at Asilomar)

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Workshops Session I 

  • Experiencing the Healing Power of Nature’s Love with Rev. Michael Gerdes

  • Spirit Dance and the Four Elements / Earth * Air * Fire * Water with Rev. Suzanne Grace Rolle

  • The Art of Soulful Living: Insights and Inspiration for Staying Grounded and Peaceful in Times of Change and Uncertainty with Linda Watson, RScP

  • Revitalizing Your Relationship Consciously with Dr. Walter Drew and Barbara Doern Drew

  • Embracing Your Spiritual Gifts – Affirmative Prayer in Paint with Constance Chapman

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Break

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Workshops Session II:

  • Ernest Holmes at Asilomar with Rev. Mark Gilbert

  • The Power of Music to Heal and Transform with Karen Drucker & Gary Lynn Floyd

  • Boundary Breakthrough: A Workshop of Self-Love, Truth Telling and Healthier Relationships with Rev. Savanna Noelle

  • Acting Up with Missy Christensen, RScP

  • T’ai Chi: A Moving Mindfulness Meditation with Rev. Dr. Christina TIllotson

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Spirit Drum Circle with Rex Rolle and Rev. Suzanne Grace Rolle

Join us for a community drum circle as we gather in song, rhythm, heart beat and synergy. We honor the sacred directions, the elements of nature and our own unique spirits. When we drum, we establish a primal connection with each other and in turn connect to the rhythmic universe. Bring your drums & instruments and we will have some to share. No experience needed!

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Community Social Hour: Meet Up in the Meadow 

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 

Community Dinner (Included in Onsite Lodging at Asilomar)

7:15 PM - 7:30 PM

Pre-Session Uplift with the Retreat Music Team 

7:30 PM - 9:15 PM

Evening General Session: A night to Retreat, Renew, Reconnect 

This session will feature (3) powerful talks focused on each part of our retreat theme:

  • Retreat: Rev. Dr. Andriette Earl
  • Renew: Rev. Dr. Michelle Medrano
  • Reconnect: Rev. Dr. Kenn Gordon 

9:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Evening Activities:

  • Bonfire - With Live Music
  • Late Night Lounge - with special performances by members of the SOAR Music Team 

Thursday, August 10: Renew

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM 

Community Breakfast (Included in Onsite Lodging at Asilomar)

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Morning Spiritual Practices

  • Meditation with Dr. Kathy Hearn
  • Chi-Yoga Flow with Suzanne Grace Rolle 

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

Pre-Session Uplift with the Retreat Music Team 

9:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Morning General Session

Featuring:

  • Power Talk by Centers for Spiritual Living Teen Leadership Member, Luna Hack
  • Talk by Rev. Dr. CC Coltrain
  • Talk by Rev. Dan Granda 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Community Lunch (Included in Onsite Lodging at Asilomar)

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Workshops Session III

  • Painting with the Divine – Art as Spiritual Practice with Linda Jackson

  • Community Building Session with Rev. Sunshine Daye

  • Soul Reflection Journaling with Rev. Christine Green

  • Sacred Imperfection: Fall in Love With Your Whole Life with Rev. Bonnie Hess Rose

  • More Energy and Less Stress with T’ai Chi with Cynthia Chang

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Free Time

4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Special Fireside Chat: Dr. Marilyn Louise Leo: Ernest Holmes Remembered...behind the Plaid Shirt! with Rev. Dr. Marilyn Leo & Rev. Nadene Rogers

Dr. Marilyn is held in deep esteem, as a treasured historian and icon in the Science of Mind movement, who, year after year, passionately represents her dedication to our teaching and teacher, Dr. Holmes, and, the only one of us still alive who has personal history with Dr. Holmes and his family. During this special fireside chat, hosted by Rev. Nadene Rogers, Dr. Marilyn will deliver an intimate presentation giving new and matured students alike, the joy of remembering why they too, love this teaching, its healing power, and, its Founder.


In all the changes we are shifting within and rising above, in the business of life and ministry, the tradition of Asilomar and audience with our treasured elders, our living legacies, brings us back home to our “why.”

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Community Social Hour: Meet Up in the Meadow 

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 

Community Dinner (Included in Onsite Lodging at Asilomar)

7:15 PM - 7:30 PM

Pre-Session Uplift with the Retreat Music Team 

7:30 PM - 9:15 PM

Evening General Session

Featuring:

  • Power Talk by Rev. Amanda Pope
  • Talk by Rev. Rainbow Weldon
  • Talk by Rev. Alan Vukas

9:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Evening Activities:

  • Bonfire - With Live Music
  • Late Night Lounge - with special performances by members of the SOAR Music Team 

Friday, August 11: Reconnect 

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM 

Community Breakfast (Included in Onsite Lodging at Asilomar)

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Morning Spiritual Practices 

  • Meditation with Rev. Julie Lobato
  • T'ai Chi Chih with Dr. Christina Tillotson 

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

Pre-Session Uplift with the Retreat Music Team 

9:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Closing General Session:

Featuring:

  • Power Talk by Rev. KC Taylor
  • Talk by Rev. Elisha Christopher
  • Talk by Rev. Dr. Pat Campbell 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Community Lunch (Included in Onsite Lodging at Asilomar)