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SUMMARY:PRAYER GATHERING FOR RESILIENCE IN COMMUNITY
DESCRIPTION:Please join us\nMonday –  October 12\, 2026\nfor  a\nPRAYER GATHERING FOR RESILIENCE IN COMMUNITY\nwith \nshort readings and poetry\n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon EST on Zoom\n\n\nWith our world in such a time of change\, we invite you to spend an hour among like-hearted people of prayer. We will gather on Zoom for a time of community and silent meditation. Join us to be together\, holding our hearts open to the Great Love of the Divine and listening deeply in the quiet for the guidance\, encouragement and love that we can all lean into as we start walking the long road into the unknown. We invite you to spend an hour among like-hearted people of prayer.  \nCome when you can\, leave when you must.  \nWe will be together from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon EST.  \n\n\n\n\nThe gift of your presence in the circle will mean so much to all who gather.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88042304235?pwd=5FQHU5soV0iUi67ginKAodIpAnlQEt.1 \nMeeting ID: 880 4230 4235 Passcode: 427539 \n—\nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,88042304235#\,\,\,\,*427539# US (Washington DC) +13052241968\,\,88042304235#\,\,\,\,*427539# US\n—\nDial by your location\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 360 209 5623 US \n• +1 386 347 5053 US\nMeeting ID: 880 4230 4235\nPasscode: 427539\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kouQUcrCs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
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SUMMARY:Seeking Wisdom - a mindful\, intuitive\, and creative approach to prayer
DESCRIPTION:  \nSeeking Wisdom – a mindful\, intuitive\, and creative approach to prayer \nMonday evenings\, 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. ET \non Zoom \n9/21 – 10/26\, 2026 \n  \n  \n  \nWe will explore together Julia Cameron’s Seeking Wisdom: A Spiritual Path to Creative Connection and delve into the spiritual practices from her seminal book The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity: \n“Creativity is God’s gift to us. Using our creativity is our gift back to God.”  \nToo often\, we look for answers from others and wait for their approval. What if we had a simple process of seeing with clarity that is authentic\, mindful\, intuitive\, and heart-felt? \nIn our book for this series\,  the author offers a vision of prayer as a creative process\, rather than a religious act. Along the way\, this spiritual process sparks our creativity and deepens our spirituality. \nAs we journey through her 6-week program\, we apply the tools for self-discovery and mental decluttering that she’s shared with over 5 million readers: morning pages\, artists’ dates\, contemplative walks\, and listening for that still small voice of God. \nPlease note that this process is welcoming to all\, regardless of your faith tradition or practice of prayer. Likewise\, no “creativity” needed. Join us to deepen your connection with yourself and your Creator. \nYour leader for this journey is Heather Hall\, a lifelong seeker who guides us to listen for our inner wisdom. \nThough not required\, it’s recommended that you get a copy of Julia Cameron’s Seeking Wisdom: A Spiritual Path to Creative Connection. You can purchase it at your favorite bookseller or through The Retreat House’s Bookshop. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-retreat-house \nSuggested donation: $90\nWhen you pay\, you will be invited to support the non-profit payment platform with a small donation. Scroll down to ‘other;’ even a dollar or two helps.\n  \n  \n———————————————— \nPayment instructions: \nPlease do no let finances get in the way of gathering with us! We welcome you to pay as you will. Also\, if you would like to donate an additional amount to support others\, we are so grateful. \nWe prefer ONLINE payments. If CHECKS are your preferred payment\, please mark the memo line with ‘Seeking Wisdom’ and mail them to: \nThe Retreat House \nP.O. Box \nChestertown\, MD   21620 \n  \nEnjoy this podcast about the author and the book: \nhttps://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.npr.org%2F2022%2F02%2F21%2F1082079065%2Fjulia-camerons-seeking-wisdom-goes-deeper-than-the-artists-way&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cda69246aaff940b29e7108deda0d9a4d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639187949117183130%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JtV7CO3E%2BBXbxUGDTFjai0DOfGlfMqjPK99vQeHywoQ%3D&reserved=0 \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/seeking-wisdom-a-mindful-intuitive-and-creative-approach-to-prayer/2026-10-12/
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CATEGORIES:Book Circle,Community Voice,Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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SUMMARY:The Girl Who Baptized Herself - How Saint Thecla Reveals the Power of Knowing our Worth
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThe Girl Who Baptized Herself\nOctober 7 – November 11\, 2026\n6 Wednesday afternoons from 12:05 – 12:55 pm EST\nOn Zoom\n  \nJoin us for this 6 week online book circle where we will read Megan Watterson’s book The Girl Who Baptized Herself.  \nTogether we will explore the ancient story\, the Acts of Paul and Thecla\, and allow Thecla’s story to invite us deeper. Thecla shows us what it can mean to truly know our worth and to live from that place of knowing. Leaving behind our ego and leaning into unconditional Love within might we find the power of knowing our worth.  \n  \nWe will send the Zoom link prior to our first session.  \nREGISTER HERE.\nSuggested donation: $60\nPlease do no let finances get in the way of gathering with us! We welcome you to pay as you will. Also\, if you would like to donate an additional amount to support others\, we are so grateful. Thank you for being part of a community that doesn’t let finances get in the way.  \nTo pay ONLINE\, use our DONATE button on our website provided here: https://midshore.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=3409  Simply write “The Girl Who Baptized Herself” in the ‘Additional Notes” window.\nTo pay by CHECK: please contact us at info@retreathousehillsboro.org\n  \n—————————————————————— \nPlease find the book at your library\, favorite bookseller\, or at the Retreat House Bookshop:\nhttps://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=the+girl+who+baptized
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-girl-who-baptized-herself-a-book-circle/2026-10-14/
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CATEGORIES:Book Circle,Community Voice,Retreats
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SUMMARY:Seeking Wisdom - a mindful\, intuitive\, and creative approach to prayer
DESCRIPTION:  \nSeeking Wisdom – a mindful\, intuitive\, and creative approach to prayer \nMonday evenings\, 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. ET \non Zoom \n9/21 – 10/26\, 2026 \n  \n  \n  \nWe will explore together Julia Cameron’s Seeking Wisdom: A Spiritual Path to Creative Connection and delve into the spiritual practices from her seminal book The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity: \n“Creativity is God’s gift to us. Using our creativity is our gift back to God.”  \nToo often\, we look for answers from others and wait for their approval. What if we had a simple process of seeing with clarity that is authentic\, mindful\, intuitive\, and heart-felt? \nIn our book for this series\,  the author offers a vision of prayer as a creative process\, rather than a religious act. Along the way\, this spiritual process sparks our creativity and deepens our spirituality. \nAs we journey through her 6-week program\, we apply the tools for self-discovery and mental decluttering that she’s shared with over 5 million readers: morning pages\, artists’ dates\, contemplative walks\, and listening for that still small voice of God. \nPlease note that this process is welcoming to all\, regardless of your faith tradition or practice of prayer. Likewise\, no “creativity” needed. Join us to deepen your connection with yourself and your Creator. \nYour leader for this journey is Heather Hall\, a lifelong seeker who guides us to listen for our inner wisdom. \nThough not required\, it’s recommended that you get a copy of Julia Cameron’s Seeking Wisdom: A Spiritual Path to Creative Connection. You can purchase it at your favorite bookseller or through The Retreat House’s Bookshop. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-retreat-house \nSuggested donation: $90\nWhen you pay\, you will be invited to support the non-profit payment platform with a small donation. Scroll down to ‘other;’ even a dollar or two helps.\n  \n  \n———————————————— \nPayment instructions: \nPlease do no let finances get in the way of gathering with us! We welcome you to pay as you will. Also\, if you would like to donate an additional amount to support others\, we are so grateful. \nWe prefer ONLINE payments. If CHECKS are your preferred payment\, please mark the memo line with ‘Seeking Wisdom’ and mail them to: \nThe Retreat House \nP.O. Box \nChestertown\, MD   21620 \n  \nEnjoy this podcast about the author and the book: \nhttps://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.npr.org%2F2022%2F02%2F21%2F1082079065%2Fjulia-camerons-seeking-wisdom-goes-deeper-than-the-artists-way&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cda69246aaff940b29e7108deda0d9a4d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639187949117183130%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JtV7CO3E%2BBXbxUGDTFjai0DOfGlfMqjPK99vQeHywoQ%3D&reserved=0 \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/seeking-wisdom-a-mindful-intuitive-and-creative-approach-to-prayer/2026-10-19/
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CATEGORIES:Book Circle,Community Voice,Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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SUMMARY:The Girl Who Baptized Herself - How Saint Thecla Reveals the Power of Knowing our Worth
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThe Girl Who Baptized Herself\nOctober 7 – November 11\, 2026\n6 Wednesday afternoons from 12:05 – 12:55 pm EST\nOn Zoom\n  \nJoin us for this 6 week online book circle where we will read Megan Watterson’s book The Girl Who Baptized Herself.  \nTogether we will explore the ancient story\, the Acts of Paul and Thecla\, and allow Thecla’s story to invite us deeper. Thecla shows us what it can mean to truly know our worth and to live from that place of knowing. Leaving behind our ego and leaning into unconditional Love within might we find the power of knowing our worth.  \n  \nWe will send the Zoom link prior to our first session.  \nREGISTER HERE.\nSuggested donation: $60\nPlease do no let finances get in the way of gathering with us! We welcome you to pay as you will. Also\, if you would like to donate an additional amount to support others\, we are so grateful. Thank you for being part of a community that doesn’t let finances get in the way.  \nTo pay ONLINE\, use our DONATE button on our website provided here: https://midshore.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=3409  Simply write “The Girl Who Baptized Herself” in the ‘Additional Notes” window.\nTo pay by CHECK: please contact us at info@retreathousehillsboro.org\n  \n—————————————————————— \nPlease find the book at your library\, favorite bookseller\, or at the Retreat House Bookshop:\nhttps://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=the+girl+who+baptized
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-girl-who-baptized-herself-a-book-circle/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Book Circle,Community Voice,Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T183000
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SUMMARY:Seeking Wisdom - a mindful\, intuitive\, and creative approach to prayer
DESCRIPTION:  \nSeeking Wisdom – a mindful\, intuitive\, and creative approach to prayer \nMonday evenings\, 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. ET \non Zoom \n9/21 – 10/26\, 2026 \n  \n  \n  \nWe will explore together Julia Cameron’s Seeking Wisdom: A Spiritual Path to Creative Connection and delve into the spiritual practices from her seminal book The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity: \n“Creativity is God’s gift to us. Using our creativity is our gift back to God.”  \nToo often\, we look for answers from others and wait for their approval. What if we had a simple process of seeing with clarity that is authentic\, mindful\, intuitive\, and heart-felt? \nIn our book for this series\,  the author offers a vision of prayer as a creative process\, rather than a religious act. Along the way\, this spiritual process sparks our creativity and deepens our spirituality. \nAs we journey through her 6-week program\, we apply the tools for self-discovery and mental decluttering that she’s shared with over 5 million readers: morning pages\, artists’ dates\, contemplative walks\, and listening for that still small voice of God. \nPlease note that this process is welcoming to all\, regardless of your faith tradition or practice of prayer. Likewise\, no “creativity” needed. Join us to deepen your connection with yourself and your Creator. \nYour leader for this journey is Heather Hall\, a lifelong seeker who guides us to listen for our inner wisdom. \nThough not required\, it’s recommended that you get a copy of Julia Cameron’s Seeking Wisdom: A Spiritual Path to Creative Connection. You can purchase it at your favorite bookseller or through The Retreat House’s Bookshop. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-retreat-house \nSuggested donation: $90\nWhen you pay\, you will be invited to support the non-profit payment platform with a small donation. Scroll down to ‘other;’ even a dollar or two helps.\n  \n  \n———————————————— \nPayment instructions: \nPlease do no let finances get in the way of gathering with us! We welcome you to pay as you will. Also\, if you would like to donate an additional amount to support others\, we are so grateful. \nWe prefer ONLINE payments. If CHECKS are your preferred payment\, please mark the memo line with ‘Seeking Wisdom’ and mail them to: \nThe Retreat House \nP.O. Box \nChestertown\, MD   21620 \n  \nEnjoy this podcast about the author and the book: \nhttps://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.npr.org%2F2022%2F02%2F21%2F1082079065%2Fjulia-camerons-seeking-wisdom-goes-deeper-than-the-artists-way&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cda69246aaff940b29e7108deda0d9a4d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639187949117183130%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JtV7CO3E%2BBXbxUGDTFjai0DOfGlfMqjPK99vQeHywoQ%3D&reserved=0 \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/seeking-wisdom-a-mindful-intuitive-and-creative-approach-to-prayer/2026-10-26/
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CATEGORIES:Book Circle,Community Voice,Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T120500
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SUMMARY:The Girl Who Baptized Herself - How Saint Thecla Reveals the Power of Knowing our Worth
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThe Girl Who Baptized Herself\nOctober 7 – November 11\, 2026\n6 Wednesday afternoons from 12:05 – 12:55 pm EST\nOn Zoom\n  \nJoin us for this 6 week online book circle where we will read Megan Watterson’s book The Girl Who Baptized Herself.  \nTogether we will explore the ancient story\, the Acts of Paul and Thecla\, and allow Thecla’s story to invite us deeper. Thecla shows us what it can mean to truly know our worth and to live from that place of knowing. Leaving behind our ego and leaning into unconditional Love within might we find the power of knowing our worth.  \n  \nWe will send the Zoom link prior to our first session.  \nREGISTER HERE.\nSuggested donation: $60\nPlease do no let finances get in the way of gathering with us! We welcome you to pay as you will. Also\, if you would like to donate an additional amount to support others\, we are so grateful. Thank you for being part of a community that doesn’t let finances get in the way.  \nTo pay ONLINE\, use our DONATE button on our website provided here: https://midshore.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=3409  Simply write “The Girl Who Baptized Herself” in the ‘Additional Notes” window.\nTo pay by CHECK: please contact us at info@retreathousehillsboro.org\n  \n—————————————————————— \nPlease find the book at your library\, favorite bookseller\, or at the Retreat House Bookshop:\nhttps://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=the+girl+who+baptized
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-girl-who-baptized-herself-a-book-circle/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Book Circle,Community Voice,Retreats
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