Spiritual Accompaniment at Bethlehem
Spiritual Direction (or accompaniment) has been a fundamental expression of Bethlehem Centre’s service offering for years. Though the pandemic impacted this offering, the Centre is delighted to be revitalizing this much needed program. The spiritual accompaniment...
Welcoming Back Faith and Sharing
Bethlehem is delighted to welcome back Faith and Sharing Vancouver Island this week for their 33rd annual retreat. With their “come as you are and be welcomed for who you are” approach, the retreat attracts participants from all walks of life who come together to...
Nourishing Our Neighbours and Guests
The garden food stand is back! With a brand-new growing season on its way, we are excited to announce weekly hours once more. Stop the parking lot by every Saturday between 11am - 2pm for some fresh fruit and vegetables. “We’ve got tons of greens and peas being...
Bethlehem Centre Newlyweds, 28 Years Later
Melanie Norcutt is happily recounting the experience of marrying her husband, Ward, on the grounds of Bethlehem Centre 28 years ago. She’s prepping her classroom for a Monday morning with Forest Park Elementary students in Grades 1 & 2 and has just enough time to...
Work Stay Residents
“We’re considered the bridge between staff and guests,” says Muktaali, also fondly known as Muks or Muki. She is currently experiencing her second work stay residency with Bethlehem Centre, after a four-month residency between January and April of 2019. The Work Stay...
Volunteer Posting – Board of Directors, Bethlehem Centre Society
Invitation for Applications Bethlehem Centre Society (BCS) Board is made up of professionals along with community-minded and spiritually grounded people who have made a commitment to be involved and assist with governing the society. In order to meet the challenges...
Job Posting Work-Stay Resident, Bethlehem Centre
Are you looking for a change of pace? Wanting to contribute your skills and talents to a charitable organisation that offers a destination for people on their spiritual path? Consider this work-stay residency position as a part of the dynamic team at Bethlehem. The...
Why retreat?
They allow you to pull back, find inspiration, unplug, break unhealthy habits or routines, and delve deeper into self. Retreat comes from the Latin verb “to pull back.” So, retreat, or a retreat, is a place where you pull back from the world. During this time when we...
Tourism Nanaimo features Bethlehem Centre as an Alternate Event Space
The stunning lakefront setting is ideal for retreats, meetings and small conferences, and maintains the values of inclusiveness, positive spirit, healing and peace. Nanaimo Business Tourism Brochure