A Celebrating Life Ministries Healing Retreat
“Miracles: Marked Moments”
Join us as we walk the path of healing and restoration for new beginnings in our lives. Our spiritual community offers you a place to heal and restore those areas of your lives that need the touch of the Divine.
Please join speakers Padre Paul, Rev. Robert Bearden, Rev. Dana Duryea, special guest Rev. Tamara Morgan, and the entire Celebrating Life team for a full weekend of spiritual healing and restoration as you unleash your divine potential! We are celebrating miracles during this retreat, with a special focus by Tamara Morgan on A Course in Miracles.
Something is happening in people’s lives who decide to spend time soaking in The Presence of the Divine for extended periods of time. As Fall approaches, we will feel a change that will stir our hearts and emotions to keep growing, and expanding our awareness of Heaven Here On Earth!
We provide a space where miracles happen, where instant change is possible.
- Learn how to step into silence and soak in God’s presence
- Discover how to manifest miracles
- Find an atmosphere ripe for miraculous transformations
- Embrace unexpected healing and restorations
- Feel connected while in spirited worship
- Receive times of prayer and healing
- Enjoy building new relationships with the CLM community
What to expect at this In-Person Retreat:
On Friday evening, we offer a special healing session for your Friends and Family. The days will be full of special talks and multiple healing experiences. On Sunday, we’ll experience Communion together and wrap up the retreat.
STEPS FOR REGISTRATION
Register for the Event
Book A Room (Optional)
People who live locally often choose to stay onsite to avoid driving and have a place within a few steps to rest as needed. We have negotiated a Special Group Rate of $179/night for a king suite; $199/night for a 2-queen suite (group rate ends October 17, 2024). It is advisable to make your hotel reservations as soon as possible. CLM has contracted to reserve a limited number of rooms for this retreat at these prices. Please note: Parking is $5/day to be paid at front desk. See a virtual tour here.
Come as you are…you are welcome here.
Complete Weekend
$405.00 (Early Bird)
$505.00 (After Nov 1st)
Begins Thursday Nov 7th 7:30 pm
Ends Sunday Nov 10th 12:00 pm
Friends & Family Friday
$50.00 (1st Time Guests)
$90.00 (Return Guests)
Please arrive by 6:30pm.
* Children and young adults are free for Friday night, add their names at registration.
Meet Our Presenters
Padre Paul Funfsinn
“Miracles: Faith of a Mustard Seed”
Rev. Tamara Morgan
Rev. Ryan Rigoli
One of Ryan’s greatest joys is seeing people’s hearts awaken and their Divine presence shine, like a song blessing those around them with its unique tone.
“Marked Moments”
Robert Bearden
Dana Duryea
Meet Our Music Ministry
Feel the Celebrating Life Music Ministry vibe.
Tune into our Spotify playlist here.
Angelika Schafer
Angelika’s gift of music touches the heart; through her inspiring compositions, soothing voice and instruments she channels the frequencies and healing energies of the angelic realms and leads us gently into that deeper space within.
Ryan Rigoli
As a Percussionist and Pianist, Ryan assists the CLM musicians in creating a vibrational tone that supports a heartfelt devotion to the Divine. Ryan shares from the heart and offers Divinely inspired meditative piano improvisations that bring a healing energy of unconditional love and peace.
George Lopez
Music is a gift that offers us all an opportunity to tap into the totality of our God space, our true essence. It is one way of accessing a higher vibration and merging deeper into God. Playing and singing has always been a path of direct connection to Source for me in this lifetime.
Questions Answered
**Please read our COVID requirements for attendance.
Daily testing is required.
All participants must show proof of a negative COVID test result prior to entry. Below is information to create a smooth flow for this process:
- An antigen (at home) test is taken each day of the event (all four days).
- As soon as you have your negative test results, please take the following steps:
- Write your initials and the date on the test.
- Take a photo of the results. (Bring a picture of your test each day).
- Save the photo to your phone.
We will have a “Covid Test” table outside the main entrance to confirm your negative test results. Once your test is confirmed, you can proceed inside to the registration table where you will be checked in for the event. We will have at-home tests available to purchase for $10 (cash preferred). But we encourage testing to be completed before you arrive, to facilitate a smooth flow for check-in. For subsequent days, please show a photo of your daily covid results at the covid table before entering the main hall.
Note: All households are now able to order free Covid Tests online at: https://covidtests.gov
We appreciate your support, consideration, cooperation, and understanding, in helping to align with the purpose of coming together for a live event, with the goal to share and host The Presence in the highest love and respect for all. Thank you.
By signing up for this Fall Healing Retreat:
You are stating to us that you are healthy & symptom-free of any fever, cold, flu, or illness related to the Covid-19 outbreak. For your safety, and the safety of others, we will ask that you NOT ATTEND this retreat if any of those symptoms exist.
You take Full Responsibility for your health choices, and in good faith not hold CLM responsible for your choices, or those in attendance, with masked concerns.
CLM will make easily available hand sanitizer, tests, and mask(s) if needed for your convenience.
Where is the event located?
The CLM Fall Healing Retreat will be held in San Rafael, CA at the following location:
Embassy Suites
(by Hilton San Rafael Marin County)
101 McInnis Parkway
San Rafael, CA 94903
Do you have group rates for the hotel?
People who live locally often choose to stay onsite to avoid driving and have a place within a few steps to rest as needed. We have negotiated a Special Group Rate of $179/night for a king suite; $199/night for a 2-queen suite (group rate ends October 17, 2024). It is advisable to make your hotel reservations as soon as possible. CLM has contracted to reserve a limited number of rooms for this retreat at these prices. No overnight parking fee. See a virtual tour here.
Will meals be served during retreat?
We offer a meal plan for $250 that includes 5 buffet style dinners. If you are staying at the hotel, there is buffet style and cook to order options that are included with your stay. You are free to bring your own meals or eat at nearby restaurants.
Many people opt for the meal plan to keep it simple, to stay on site and to connect with community.
Is this a fragrance free event?
Fragrance Free Environment
Upon your arrival please refrain from wearing frangrances of any kind out of respect for those who are allergic. Thank you.
Is CLM a non-profit? Is my registration tax-deductible?
We do accept donations, but your Registration Fee is not a Donation. It can be considered as a “Continuing Education Deduction” for tax purposes. Please keep the receipt for your Year-End records.
Celebrating Life Ministries is a 501 (c) 3 organization under the Internal Revenue Code. All donations to our organization are tax-deductible as we are classified as a public charity under section 509 (a) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Read about our audio and photography policy here:
All Celebrating Life Ministries events may be recorded and or photographed. Your participation, in whole or part, may be included in an audio or video program or a media publication to be published by Celebrating Life/Isaac Books. Your completed registration grants permission to Celebrating Life Ministries and Paul Funfsinn to publish or use the recordings or your picture.
IMPORTANT: NO PROFESSIONAL cameras, video or recording equipment are allowed at events unless approved by Celebrating Life. Feel free to use your digital cameras, smartphones and tablets to post to your Facebook, But NO videos will be allowed to be posted on any media boards/pages of any parts of the Healing Services, which includes Twitter and Instagram accounts.
What options are there for local transportation?
What are the intention colors?
We use intention colors to create a container for the most aligned highest good for all participants at the event. The intention colors for this event is: Orange, Cranberry, Green.
How do I contact Celebrating Life Ministries?
Our website is undergoing a complete redesign right now. This is our current original site if you want to know more about us: www.celebratinglifeministries.com
If you need to reach someone regarding the retreat you can email Maya or Renee.
Retreat Coordinators:
Renee Plendl: reneeplendl@gmail.com
Maya Paul: mayawpaul@gmail.com
All of our contact information can be found here: Contact Page
Padre Paul Funfsinn
Archbishop, CLM’s Spiritual Shepherd
For over 40 years, Padre Paul has been a Spiritual Leader of Celebrating Life Ministries and continues the Healing Ministry legacy of Rev Ron Roth. Paul has a prophetic gift of reading people’s hearts from his relationship with the Holy Spirit as well as welcoming people into God’s Holy Presence. Leading prayer & healing services, as well as private spiritual consultation, is his strength where heaven and earth meet up!
Padre Paul was a mentor under international healer Rev Ron Roth, for 28 years until his passing. Paul now assumes the role of Spiritual Shepherd of this loving community and his mission is to “heal the sick” and “set people free” from oppression and negative energies.
Angelika Schafer
Ordained Minister
Angelika’s gift of music touches the heart; through her inspiring compositions, soothing voice and instruments she channels the frequencies and healing energies of the angelic realms and leads us gently into that deeper space within. She sings ancient chants/Prayers from different traditions, Mantras for healing, Bhajans for singing along and her original songs accompanied by a 50 string Tamboura/Monochord and guitar.
Several contemporary mystics and masters gave special dispensation for Angelika’s music ministry to conduct powerful blessings. She has published 12 CDs and shares her music and inspirational talks worldwide at spiritual gatherings, ceremonies, conferences and healing retreats.
Website: www.AngelikaHealingMusic.com
Email: Angelika@AngelikaHealingMusic.com
Tamara Morgan
Ordained Minister
Rev. Tamara Morgan is the daughter of Judith Skutch Whitson and has participated with the Foundation for Inner Peace since its inception, pioneering its special projects and initiatives formally since 1984. Tam met Scribes Drs. Helen Schucman and William Thetford in 1975 and was close to them for the rest of their lives. It was through deep guidance and inner directive that Tam stepped into her current position as President of the Foundation for Inner Peace.
Rev. Dana Duryea
Bishop, Ordained Minister
Rev. Dana resides in San Rafael, California. He was professed a monk in 2005, ordained as a Rev. in 2010, and was installed as a bishop for CLM in 2014. He has been attending CLM events since 1995. As a Benedictine Monk within CLM, Dana loves teaching about the ways to experience miracles & the God in you. He serves the CLM mission following the guidance of Rafael as a teacher, energy healer and exorcist.
Dana also serves separately as the Executive Director of the Foundation of Spiritual Development, a religious non-profit organization in San Rafael CA, which focuses on helping anyone understand themselves as Spirit, open to their natural graces and learn how to connect directly with God & their angels by using wisdom from many spiritual traditions. Rev. Dana has an extensive background in science growing up in a medical family, earned a Bachelors and Masters degree in Science and he uses this background, as well as his many personal experiences of miracles in his life, to make the spiritual world more accessible and understandable to others. In addition, Dana uses his graces in his day-job as a Landscape Manager and Energetic Business Consultant for one of the Bay Area’s most successful real estate developers.
Padre Paul Funfsinn
Archbishop, CLM’s Spiritual Shepherd
For over 40 years, Padre Paul has been a Spiritual Leader of Celebrating Life Ministries and continues the Healing Ministry legacy of Rev Ron Roth. Paul has a prophetic gift of reading people’s hearts from his relationship with the Holy Spirit as well as welcoming people into God’s Holy Presence. Leading prayer & healing services, as well as private spiritual consultation, is his strength where heaven and earth meet up!
Padre Paul was a mentor under international healer Rev Ron Roth, for 28 years until his passing. Paul now assumes the role of Spiritual Shepherd of this loving community and his mission is to “heal the sick” and “set people free” from oppression and negative energies.
Rev. Robert Bearden
Bishop, Ordained Minister
Rev. Robert resides in SF California. He was Professed a Monk in 2008, Ordained a Rev. in 2012, and was installed as a Bishop for CLM in 2015. He has been attending CLM events since March 1998.
As an Ordained Monk, Bishop Robert finds great joy spending time researching the lives of The Saints, supporting the mission of CLM, growing and living within the glow of The Great Compassionate Light through meditation and processes at Golden Age Movement membership, and traveling with CLM to embrace the multidimensional frequencies and expressions of The Divine. Bishop Robert’s love of God is the centerpiece of his life which he brings into his work as an Energy and dedicated spiritual healer.
Ryan Rigoli
Ordained Monk
Rev. Ryan is a Musician, Ordained Minister, and Professed Monk in Celebrating Life Ministries where he shares God’s healing Presence through devotional music, prayer, and wisdom rooted in the Heart. He was professed as a monk in 2015 and ordained as a Rev. in 2024.
As a Spiritual & Executive Coach, Ryan helps people deepen their awareness, intuition, and connection with God. One of his greatest joys is seeing people’s hearts awaken and their Divine presence shine, like a song blessing those around them with its unique tone. Ryan is a teacher at the Foundation for Spiritual Development, an Ananda Sevak with the Golden Age Movement, and is trained as an Integral Coach ®. He has created multiple meditative piano albums which bring people deep peace. Website: http://ryanrigoli.com