Seasonal Quiet Day ~ Winter
Thursday, January 9
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Winter is a time of bareness and strange beauty.
During this Quiet Day, we will explore the "low tides" of our lives,
looking at the past year as well as the new one.
Join us for this peaceful retreat day and enjoy quiet time,
prayer and thoughtful conversation. Using scripture, poetry and music,
we will take time to consider our experiences and intentions,
waiting for God’s presence to inspire us. If weather permits, we will take
a peaceful walk to discover the beauty of bare branches and brown earth.
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Wisdom Circles
Our ancestors gathered in circles around the fire
to tell stories, solve problems, seek the common good and celebrate the joys of life.
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5 Wisdom Circles
to deepen your spiritual journey.
Which one is right for you?
You are invited to join the Retreat House Wisdom Circles
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Held in various locations throughout the region, Wisdom Circles are led by trained spiritual directors and meet for 4 - 6 weeks. The fee is $75 per person, however,
all are welcome
regardless of finances, so please inquire about our scholarships.
Pre-registration is required.
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THE PRACTICE OF COURAGEOUS INQUIRY
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EASTON
January 21 - February 25
6 Tuesdays 10-11:30 a.m.
Friends Meeting House
Third Haven Friends Meeting
405 South Washington St., Easton MD
In this Wisdom Circle, we will practice courageous inquiry, a process for using questions to live with purpose and courage. At each gathering we will choose a question to consider through quiet reflection, prayer and group discussion. Questions will focus on an aspect of spirituality, such as “Who is God for me?” and “How is Spirit calling me to engage with life?” We will use poetry, scripture and other inspirational material to guide us in examination of the questions chosen each week. Retreat Leader - Linda Mastro.
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THE SOUNDS OF SILENCE:
An Exploration in
Contemplative Prayer
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CENTREVILLE
January 21 - February 25
6 Tuesdays 10-11:30 a.m.
Private home in Centreville
This Wisdom Circle is for you if you find your prayer life is superficial, if you need a quiet break from a hectic schedule or if you want to experience silent prayer in a group setting. During these sessions, we will explore the many ways to pray silently and deeply. Each week we will experience and practice forms of contemplative prayer such as praying with the body, the written word, centering prayer, music, and nature. Retreat Leader - Julia Morris-Myers
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CULTIVATING PEACE IN SMALL COMMUNITY
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ANNAPOLIS
January 23 – February 20, 2020
6 Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
St. Anne’s Church Parish Hall
199 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis
In our noisy, transitioning world, it can be hard to find the space and time to connect and reflect with others. In this weekly gathering, we will explore the age-old spiritual practice of small-group discussion about the cultivation of peace and kinship in the world. Each week, we will read and reflect on spiritual writings from Proverbs, Thich Naht Hahn, Gordon Cosby, Jesus, Julian of Norwich, various poets, and David Steindl-Rast and take away a daily gratitude practice to explore in the week to come.
We will share a bowl of soup at the start of our gathering.
Retreat Leader - Heather Strang
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WINTER WISDOM:
Tending the Holy
in a Fallow Season
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CHESTERTOWN
January 29 – February 26, 2020
5 Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
The Stam House
114 Washington Ave., Chestertown
Winter is the season where all around us fields lay fallow. The spiritual life does well to emulate nature’s wisdom. We need stillness. We need rest. We have been trained to ignore the rhythms of nature, to stay busy and efficient at all times. So it will take a new kind of attentiveness to sink into our own fallow season. Our Wisdom Circle will explore ways to attend to the holy within us through guided meditation and contemplative practice. Each session will focus on a particular topic, learn practices to use in the week ahead and spend some time together in quiet. Retreat Leader - Debra Donnelly-Barton
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SEEING THE WORD:
Praying with Imagination
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HILLSBORO
January 30 – February 20, 2020
4 Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
The Retreat House at Hillsboro
Hillsboro, Maryland
Praying with Imagination
is a unique contemplative prayer practice using art, music, imagery and color to help us encounter the Holy Spirit in personal and creative ways. Participants will be encouraged to play and create however they choose--journaling, drawing, collage, or just doodling! Each week we will explore a beautiful passage of scripture accompanied by music or a simple art activity to enrich the theme. The passages include magnificent images from the famous Saint John's Bible, inspiring us to open the "eyes of our heart" and contemplate what the spirit is calling us to do in the world today. Retreat Leader - Heather Hall
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The Retreat House offers workshops and trainings that can be customized specifically for your community or parish. These programs include:
- The Way of Love
- God's Abundance
- Vestry 101, 201, 301
- Spiritual Direction
- Reconciliation
- Sacred Ground
To bring a program to your community or parish, please contact us at (410) 364-7069 or by email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org.
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