A Lenten Journey 

with

Barbara Brown Taylor

stories and spiritual practices for deepening our humanity and connection with others

February 28 - March 28

Tuesday Evenings

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

on Zoom

Acclaimed author and pastor Barbara Brown Taylor, in An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith, shares stories about her encounter with God far beyond the walls of the church and how we might discover the Holy in our complex world.

We will explore with the author how to notice the sacred in the small things we do and see, from simple practices such as walking, working, and praying. Daily chores can become an act of meditation if we pay attention and take the time to notice. Soon we begin to discover altars everywhere we go, in nearly everything we do.

Find more about this retreat and register (here).

A Lenten Journey 

from

Wounds to Compassion

honoring all of who we are and its transformative light for others

Saturday, March 18

9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

at The Retreat House

". . . by the mercies of God, that you present yourselves as a living sacrifice holy, acceptable to God . . . do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind . . ." Romans 12:1-2

Gather at The Retreat House at Hillsboro for a Lenten quiet day and journey of discovery and healing. We will spend time exploring how honoring old wounds within can lead to the freedom that comes with living from a place of truth—the truth of all that we are—and, from there, becoming part of God's compassion in the world.

In this time for quiet, prayer, and renewal, we'll seek to honor what is authentic and sacred within, opening a space for God’s transforming Light. We'll notice what this new freedom might look like; the freedom to live in the truth of all that we are and to become a vessel of God's compassion for others.

Find more about this retreat and register (here).

Heart Songs

a spoken word gathering

February 24, 2023

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Gather with us at The Foundry in Denton, Maryland on Friday, February 24 for Heart Songs – an evening of spoken word poetry that gives voice to what we seek in the world. What are your Heartsongs for our world? All are welcome to bring a found poem or one of your own to share and/or settle into the space to listen.

We offer this unique gathering in collaboration with Caroline Arts. Enjoy being part of an evening of poetry held in a gentle, friendly, and inclusive space with reverence for the dignity of each person. 

Find out more (here)!

The Spirit of Poetry - Welcomes Ashley Wagner!

March 3, 2023

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

What poet brings you

home to yourself?

Join us in beautiful Trinity Cathedral for this very special gathering where we will be joined by Ashley Wagner, who will speak to telling our story, and share poetry from her new book East Coast Blues. All are welcome to bring a self-written poem or a found poem and/or settle into the space to listen. $10 suggested donation/pay what you can.

Find out more (here)!

Quiet Morning

with Heather Strang

Winter’s Hush

Thursday, February 16, 2023

9:30 a.m. - Noon

Register and find out more (here)!

Conversations with a Hospice Nurse

with Dot Mayorga, RN

In-person at

The Retreat House,

February 16, 2023

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Register and find out more (here)!