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August 21, 2026, Adrian, Michigan – A celebration of the Autumn Equinox, facilitated by Sister Esther Kennedy, OP, begins at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the Garden Room at Weber Retreat and Conference Center.

All are invited to celebrate the third turning of Earth’s seasons at this time of gratitude and storytelling. Come enjoy the company of others as we celebrate this new season.

A Dominican Sister of Adrian, Sister Esther is a spiritual director and retreat leader who facilitates monthly mindfulness sessions at Weber Center.

The event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. 

Weber Center is on the campus of the Adrian Dominican Sisters Motherhouse, Adrian, Michigan. On East Siena Heights Drive, turn into the driveway between Adrian Rea Literacy Center and the solar panel-covered carport. Follow the signs to Weber Center. For information, call the Weber Center at 517-266-4000.

August 21, 2026, Adrian, Michigan – Would you like to learn about spiritual habits that can slow the aging in your cells, keep your brain healthy, reduce stress, and bring more happiness and compassion into your life? 

Popular speaker Anne Kertz Kernion offers these tips and perspectives in her workshop, Spirituality and Neuroscience: Nourishing our Well-Being at Weber Retreat and Conference Center. The weekend program begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2026, and concludes at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, September 20, 2026. In addition to talks, the weekend includes contemplative time and optional creative art projects. No art skills are required.

Anne combines insights from neuroscience, positive psychology, and theology to cultivate and encourage our daily spiritual practices that nourish our well-being. A former adjunct professor at Carlow University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she is the award-winning author of three books, including The Four Connections: How to Flourish by Aligning our Beliefs, Body, Brain, and Bonds. 

The cost, including meals, is $130 for commuters, $250 per person double occupancy, and $350 single occupancy. Registration is required. Visit www.webercenter.org and click on “programs,” call 517-266-4000, or email [email protected]. Limited scholarships are available.

Weber Center is on the campus of the Adrian Dominican Sisters Motherhouse, Adrian, Michigan. On East Siena Heights Drive, turn into the driveway between Adrian Rea Literacy Center and the solar panel-covered carport. Follow the signs to Weber Center. For information, call the Weber Center at 517-266-4000.