Programs
The West Virginia Institute for Spirituality (WVIS) offers programs throughout the year. These programs, which are currently offered via Zoom, are aligned with our mission of providing opportunities for deepening mindfulness, prayer practice, interior peace, and for integrating moral and ethical values.
WVIS also offers programs for continuing education and/or CEU credits as applicable, for social workers, registered nurses, licensed professional counselors, and spiritual directors.
QUESTIONS: Do you have a question? Please either email the individual listed with the program or retreat for additional information or click HERE to submit a contact form.
All times indicated for all programs are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.
Bringing Christ into the World: Giving Birth to God
ONLINE Summer Retreat offered on Saturday, June 28th and Saturday, July 26th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Eastern)
Offered by: WVIS Executive Director, Sr. Cheryl Clemons, OSU, PhD
Speaking of the Incarnation, medieval mystic Meister Eckhart, OP, quoted St. Augustine, who said, “What does it avail me that this birth is always happening, if it does not happen in me? That it should happen in me is what matters.”
How do we do that, continue to bring Christ to birth in our world? Join us for this online retreat which includes presentations, times of silent prayer and reflection, and small group sharing.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 20, 2025
DONATION:The donation for this retreat is $50 (includes both days). Partial scholarships are available by emailing exec.director@wvis.org.
QUESTIONS: If you have questions, please contact WVIS Executive Director Sr. Cheryl Clemons, OSU, PhD at exec.director@wvis.org.
To learn more and register for this retreat, click the link below.
Everyday Sacred: Engaging Spirituality through Scripture and the Christian Tradition
Eight (8) Module program begins Saturday, September 13, 2025 via Zoom
Do you ever wonder what all the hype around “spirituality” is about?
Are you someone who believes you are too ordinary to grow closer to God?
Have you wondered how to transition from the faith of your childhood to an adult faith that offers an anchor in life’s inevitable suffering?
Would you like to get more comfortable with the Bible?
How might an encounter with the core beliefs common to Christian traditions impact your spirituality?
Everyday Sacred provides an introduction to spirituality followed by modules that include theory, history, the practice of prayer, reading and praying with the Bible and much more. Each module includes informational and formational experiences. No text books required.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 10, 2025
DONATION:The donation for this program is $650 (Discount if you register by September 1, 2025 – $600). Partial scholarships are available by emailing exec.director@wvis.org.
QUESTIONS: If you have questions, please contact WVIS Executive Director Sr. Cheryl Clemons, OSU, PhD at exec.director@wvis.org.
Tuesday Merton Chapter Meetings
(Conference offered via Zoom)
3rd Tuesdays
7:00 am – 8:30 pm Eastern For more information and to be added to the monthly reminder email, contact Fr. Bill Petro at frbpetro42@gmail.com
Celebrate the Spirit 12-Step Recovery Meeting
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church or via Zoom
Next Meeting scheduled for Saturday, December 21st
Topic: Home for the Holidays
12:30 am – 1:30 pm Eastern
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