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Come experience a space where miracles happen. Where God’s Love heals.
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We are a community that loves God and is devoted to healing.
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We are an Interfaith Healing Ministry and a Community of Love.

Expect to feel welcomed and cherished when you come to a Celebrating Life Ministry event. Hearts are opened and healed. Truths are acknowledged and honored. Miracle healings happen in body, mind, and spirit.

Those who step into this field of grace have a direct experience of the Divine that is unique to them and that lives on in their hearts and in their lives. Coming to a Celebrating Life event is like a feeling of coming home, a home we all long for in spirit.

A Celebrating Life Ministries Retreat

The Path to Freedom: God’s Plan vs. My Plan

Friday, September 20: 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Saturday, September 21: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Unity of Marin Church, Novato CA

What you will experience during this online healing event:

  • How do we let go of our plans and seek God’s Will?
  • Do you know the Will of God for your life?
  • Finding Freedom is experiencing God’s Peace.
  • Inspirational teachings to help you manifest your desires
  • You belong because you were made in the image of our Creator
  • Being prayed for by a group of community members
  • Experiencing live musical worship
  • Witnessing someone taking a personal step in surrender to the Divine

Meet Our Presenters

God’s Plan vs. My Plan

Padre Paul Funfsinn

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.

The Science of the Ego

Dana Duryea

Dana’s calming energy and wise observations of how energy works will change the way you see things and help participants find ways to tap into this fire that burns within always.

Following in the Footsteps of the Saints

Robert Bearden

Joyfully walking with The Divine in love and service is Bob’s first priority. Sharing this with others is his passion.

The Wonders of Choice

Irit Schaffer

Irit combines her physical therapy and scientific knowledge with her ability to channel the universal healing wisdom of the body. Book: Good Blood: A Journey of Healing

monk ryan rigoli

Following in the Footsteps of the Saints

Robert Bearden

Joyfully walking with The Divine in love and service is Bob’s first priority. Sharing this with others is his passion.
monk ryan rigoli

The Wonders of Choice

Irit Schaffer

Irit combines her physical therapy and scientific knowledge with her ability to channel the universal healing wisdom of the body. Book: Good Blood: A Journey of Healing

Come as you are…you are welcome here.

Complete Weekend

$205.00

Friday, September 20: 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Saturday, September 21: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Friday Evening Only

$90.00

Friday, September 20: 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Doors open a half hour before event.

Saturday Only

$150.00

Saturday, September 21: 9 am – 5 pm
Doors open a half hour before event.

“I had fallen on my right knee many times and my knee was very swollen. I had a hard time bending it. As Padre Paul was blessing knees through ankles, I felt a warmth in my knee down to my ankle. I was awed! Right at that time, my knee stopped hurting. It hasn’t hurt me since!! Thank you so much to Padre Paul and all CLM for this miraculous work. Thank you, Jesus. I love CLM for bringing me so close to God.”

 

Patty Bullock, Santa Rosa

"I have been struggling with anxiety and panic attacks regularly for the last week or two and it has been very overwhelming. When the healings started and I felt God's presence come over me, my heart started racing and I thought I was having another panic attack, but I realized it was more of a love attack. I felt overcome with love and peace and heard the words that 'there is nothing wrong with me'. I felt circled with love, with joy, with peace."
 

– Love, Kristin

"Thank you all for the beautiful retreat this past weekend! I feel so grateful to have discovered the CLM community this past year, and to be able to be present in the healing energy held and mirrored at these retreats. I was able to experience a larger space of love and support around me that I now have as a reference point to carry through my week and beyond - and the way everyone sees and reflects our family unit is so nourishing. We are all so grateful!"

 

– With Love, Teresa

“I got down on the floor and there was a huge energy of pure light, pure wisdom, pure acceptance, pure love... it was absolutely beautiful. I barely have words for it. I felt cleansed, absolved of all perceived wrongdoings, like there was never anything to forgive. Absolute Peace. Thank you.”

 

– Anonymous

We offer a refuge, a home where all are welcome.

Many people say they feel ‘at home’ in this open field of Love at a CLM event. Whether you are in pain, loss, or simply longing for something more, we welcome all parts of you home to God so you can heal and step into your life as your true self.

“I felt I could finally relax, be myself and be honored and seen for who I truly am as a spirit.”

We provide a space where miracles happen, where instant change is possible.

People report miraculous healings in body, mind, and spirit, whether they come to our monthly healing events, or they are prayed for daily by our community of monks and ordained healers. The presence of grace makes all things possible.

“I had this ailment that was so worrisome, and it just resolved itself in the space of Love.”

praying hands

We provide a space where miracles happen, where instant change is possible.

People report miraculous healings in body, mind, and spirit whether they come to our monthly healing events, or they are prayed for daily by our community of monks & ordained healers.

“I had this ailment that was so worrisome, and it just resolved itself in the space of Love.”

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

Ryan’s percussive rhythms & channeled piano meditations bring a healing energy of unconditional love & peace. 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.

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

Where is the event located?

The event will be hosted an the Unity Marin in Novato. The address is 600 Palm Dr, Novato, CA 94949. You can find it on Google Maps here

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:  [email protected]

Lisa Kay:  [email protected]

All of our contact information can be found here: Contact Page

 

Are there COVID requirements for attendance?

Testing is no longer required for entry. Please do not attend this retreat if you feel ill or have tested positive. Masks are optional for those who choose to wear one. By attending this retreat, you are responsible for your health choices. 

Will there be lunch served during break?

Many of our attendees bring their own lunch to enjoy outdoors on the church grounds. Otherwise, within walking distance is one restaurant across the street and many more within 5 minutes driving distance from the location. 

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.

Is there lodging nearby?
For those needing a hotel room please get in touch with your favorite hotel. In the past, we invited people to use the Novato Best Western 800-625-7466, a couple of blocks from the Church.
What options are there for local transportation?

Need Marin County transportation? Unity in Marin is convenient to many local area attractions and airports. Without a car? No problem.