Coming Home To Presence & Embracing Our Humanity
November 13–15, 2026 • Cullman, Alabama
“This Presence is so immense, yet so humble, awe-inspiring, yet so gentle, limitless yet so intimate, … Everything in my life is transparent in this Presence. This Presence is healing, strengthening, non-judgmental, and boundless in compassion. It is like coming home to a place I should never have left, to an awareness that was somehow always there but which I did not recognize.”
–Thomas Keating, Open Mind, Open Heart
In this retreat, time and space will be provided for connecting with this immense, awe-inspiring, life-giving Presence. Included will be opportunities for silence and solitude, reflection and journaling, and sharing in community using the Circle of Trust approach developed by Parker J. Palmer and the Center for Courage and Renewal. We will also be exploring and embracing our humanity through the lens of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy model developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz; a model which welcomes all parts of us in relationship to the Divine Presence within us.
Dates
November 13 – 15, 2026
Friday, 4:00 PM to Sunday, 11:00 AM
Location
Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center
916 Convent Road, NE
Cullman, Alabama 35055
Your Retreat Facilitators
The Rev. Jim Norris, M.Div., LMFT, Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapist. In addition to his counseling practice, Jim provides spiritual accompaniment and facilitates retreats and small groups centered on personal and spiritual growth. Jim has completed the Soul of Aging and Geography of Grace Facilitator Training through the Center for Courage and Renewal.
Sharon Sapp, M.S., speech-language pathologist, certified spiritual director through Metagem Institute. Sharon provides small group spiritual accompaniment and facilitates retreats that provide opportunities for reflection and renewal. Sharon has completed the Soul of Aging Facilitator Training through the Center for Courage and Renewal.
Retreat Cost
Lodging and meals included
| Single Room | Double Room | |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird Registration by September 18 | $445 | $400 |
| Regular Registration after September 18 | $495 | $450 |
Deposit & Deadlines
Deposit. A $200 deposit is due at the time of registration. Remainder of payment is due by October 23, 2026.
Registration Deadline. Please register no later than October 23, 2026.
A limited number of partial scholarships are available. Please contact Jim Norris at jimnorris@stillpointcclc.org for more information.
Registration & Payment
To complete your registration, please fill out the registration form linked below and e-mail it to contact@stillpointcclc.org. If you prefer to pay by check, you may print the form and mail it along with your payment.
Coming Home Registration Form (PDF)
Coming Home Registration Form (Word)
Payment Options
By check. Please mail your registration form along with a check made out to Stillpoint CCLC, for either the deposit or the full amount, to:
Stillpoint Counseling and Contemplative Life Center
11113 Hillwood Dr SE
Huntsville, AL 35803
Online. To register and pay online, choose your option below. Online amounts include PayPal’s processing fees, which we ask you to help us cover. We recognize this is not a small amount, and we gladly accept payment by check.