Dear Reader,

We’re so glad you’re registered for CMSC’s 2025 Mid-Year Renewal Retreat on Saturday, July 26th. Whether you signed up to attend live or just for the replay, you’re welcome to join us live—for the full retreat, a single session, or any portion that fits your schedule.

Theme: Standing Strong, Staying Kind, Finding Joy in Uncertain Times​
​Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
​Location: Zoom Webinar
​🔗 Link to Join: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81346740290?pwd=qdMUyWcxbuSbGgwCmIXvMeqdqH2H93.1​
​Be sure to add to your calendar​
​Webinar ID: 813 4674 0290
​Passcode: RenewJoy25

🗓️ Retreat Schedule (Pacific Time)

🌅 Morning Session | 8:00–11:00 AM PT​
• 8:00 AM – Welcome & Opening Practice – Lisa Baylis & Elijah Zimmerman​
• 8:15 AM – Drawing on Fierce and Tender Self-Compassion – Kristin Neff​
• 9:00 AM – Staying Strong and Kind through Our Compassion Voice – Susan Gitau​
• 10:00 AM – Finding Emotional Resilience Through Self-Compassion – Mila de Koning

🌇 Afternoon Session | 4:00–7:00 PM PT​
• 4:00 PM – Welcome & Opening Practice – Natalie Bell & Elijah Zimmerman​
• 4:15 PM – Keeping an Open Heart in Scary Times – Chris Germer​
• 5:00 PM – Renew Your View: Remembering Everything That’s Going Right! – Angelike Dexter​
• 6:00 PM – Cultivating Inner Balance and Steadiness in Difficult Times – Ben Weinstein

🧘 To Get the Most from the Retreat:

1. Save this email: Keep it handy for your Zoom link and helpful tips. Be sure circlesofpracticepublic@centerformsc.org and hello@centerformsc.org are in your contact list so messages don’t go to spam.
2. Join early: Over 3,700 people have registered so please arrive 5–10 minutes before your session starts to settle in, test your audio/video, and begin with ease. You'll be in a waiting room until we start.
3. This silent retreat will be held as a webinar. Due to the large number of registrations, you’ll see only the speakers—while we wish it were possible, there will not be a gallery view. Please know there will be thousands of people holding space with you in self-compassion. The chat will be open at designated times for community connection and closed during practices.
4. The retreat will be recorded, however, your name and face will not be visible in the recording.
5. Watch the replay (free for 7 days): A link will be emailed within 72 hours of the retreat.
6. Extend your access (and the access of someone in need) for one year with a donation: If you pledged to donate and haven’t done so yet, or if you’d like to continue accessing the full six hours of retreat recordings for a year (beyond the free 7-day replay), we invite you to make a donation of $25 or more before your free access ends. Your generosity helps keep retreats and Circles of Practice available to everyone who needs them. Donate here and scroll to the bottom of the donation page to view our full list of thank-you gifts.

Questions?​
Email us at: circlesofpracticepublic@centerformsc.org

See you soon!
With kindness,
​Your CMSC Support Team

🔗 Full Zoom Details:

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81346740290?pwd=qdMUyWcxbuSbGgwCmIXvMeqdqH2H93.1

Webinar ID: 813 4674 0290
Passcode: RenewJoy25

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Webinar ID: 813 4674 0290
Passcode: 5717356207
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