An Invitation to Change: Step by Step (January Session)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025; 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Facilitator(s): Ruth Hoenick

$20

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Overview

Description
The Twelve Steps are spiritual principles that have been used by millions of people to change their lives. These steps give ways to create a meaningful life, free from obsession.

This series will look at how each step is an invitation to change in our daily lives, our homes , and our communities. We will draw on the Twelve Step programs, literature, and contemporary writers to live a more peaceful life. Each session will include a presentation, discussion, and a prompt for your reflection between sessions. This series is open to those working a twelve step program and spiritual guides who walk with those in recovery.

Dates and Details
Come to one, several, or all sessions! Each session takes place on a Wednesday evening from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
The cost of this retreat is $20 per session or $200 for the whole series. To register for the full series, please click here. You may register for individual sessions using the links below for each date.

Step One: The Invitation to Surrender (January 15, 2025)
Step Two: The Invitation to Hope (February 19, 2025)
Step Three: The Invitation to Trust (March 19, 2025)
Step Four: The Invitation to Fear (April 16, 2025)
Step Five: The Invitation to Self-Awareness (May 21, 2025)
Step Six: The Invitation to Willingness (June 18, 2025)
Step Seven: The Invitation to Humility (July 16, 2025)
Step Eight: The Invitation to Responsibility (August 13, 2025)
Step Nine: The Invitation to Healing Relationships (September 17, 2025)
Step Ten: The Invitation to Daily Vigilance (October 15, 2025)
Step Eleven: The Invitation to Spiritual Growth (November 19, 2025)
Step Twelve: The Invitation to Action (December 17, 2025)

Registration Information
You may also register for individual sessions or the full series by calling the front desk at 262-898-2590 with a credit card number, or by mailing a check made out to “Siena Retreat Center” with an attached list of which sessions you wish to attend. Please note that the yellow “Register Here” button at the top of the screen will only register you for the current session outlined above the button. Please see individual links in event description for registering for the full series or other individual sessions. Payment must be received to complete registration.

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page for our cancellation policies and other helpful information.

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About the Facilitators

Ruth HoenickRuth Hoenick

Ruth Hoenick is a spiritual companion and retreat facilitator. Ruth received her spiritual guidance training at Siena Retreat Center. With a master's degree in Education, Ruth taught English along with spiritual direction in Vietnam, Thailand, and Ethiopia. She is on the Board of Directors at the Jesuit Retreat House in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and recently walked the Camino Ignaciano in Spain. She has been actively working the 12 Step programs of AA and Al-Anon in her life since 1986. Ruth lives in Wisconsin and is a wife, mother, and grandmother.