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SUMMARY:Spirituality and Aging - Annapolis and Online
DESCRIPTION:Spirituality and Aging\nTuesday Afternoon \nOctober 24th\n3:00 pm – 4:30 pm\n \nSt. Anne’s Parish House\nAnnapolis\, Maryland\n in person and online\n \nPlease join us and explore spirituality and aging with Dorothy Linthicum. All are welcome\, whether you are journeying with a loved one or are an older adult yourself.  We will explore what spirituality might be like for older adults and how spiritual practice in everyday life can enrich and deepen the aging process\, including the process of death and dying. How can spiritual practices guide us and our loved ones to tap into the ultimate meaning in our lives? Additionally\, the speaker will share with us questions to ponder and spiritual practices for use after the presentation\, both individually and/or in community.\nRegistration fee/suggested donation: $25. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending. For more information\, please email heather@retreathousehillsboro.org \nIn-person attendance: We are grateful for advanced registration for attending in person\, so that we can prepare. All in-person registrants will also receive an online link should your situation change\, or for viewing the presentation again. \nOnline viewing:  Register for online viewing if you know you cannot attend in person. You will be able to watch the event when it is convenient for you\, or stream it on October 24th at 3pm. See our website for information on other event locations and dates.\n \nREGISTER HERE to attend IN PERSON: https://tinyurl.com/SpiritualityAgingANNAPOLIS  \nREGISTER HERE to attend ONLINE: https://tinyurl.com/SpiritualityAgingONLINE \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER: Dorothy is a retired instructor from Virginia Theological Seminary. As part of her work\, she served as a catechist for the Virginia Theological Seminary Baptized for Life initiative. She has studied and taught courses and workshops about older adult spirituality and ministry throughout the country. Dorothy is a passionate and well-practiced formation guide\, speaker\, and co-author of Redeeming Dementia: Spirituality\, Theology\, and Science\, with Janice Hicks\, for caregivers and people facing dementia.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/spirituality-and-aging-3/
LOCATION:St. Anne’s Parish House Annapolis\, 199 Duke of Gloucester Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wisdom Café
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join in this Retreat House gathering –  the Wisdom Café\, held each Monday from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on Zoom. \n\n\nWe usually begin with an inspirational reading\, enjoy a bit of quiet time. Then we take turns sharing what bubbles up and listen to each other’s reflections. It’s an hour of friendly companionship–no commitment\, no charge.\n\nCome and go as you please!\n\n\nIf you would like to receive an email reminder on Monday mornings (which will include the zoom link) please sign up here.\n\nOtherwise please add the date to your calendar for the Wisdom Café on Mondays at 12 Noon. \n\nHere’s the Zoom link.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/wisdom-cafe-2/2023-08-28/
LOCATION:ZOOM
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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SUMMARY:Summer Quiet Day - Tending the Seeds of the Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Tending the Seeds of the Spirit\n\nThursday\, July 6th\n\n 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\n\nIn-person at The Retreat House at Hillsboro\n\n\nWe look forward to gathering with you at The Retreat House for our Summer Quiet Day.  How do we care for and grow the spiritual seeds of love\, patience\, kindness and peace? We will use the metaphor of gardening to see how we might grow in God’s goodness. \nOur Spring Quiet Day will offer time for journaling\, silence\, time outdoors\, and gentle conversation.  We will enjoy exploring together using scripture\, poetry\, music\, and the gifts of Mother Nature.\n\nIN-PERSON QUIET DAY – Register at https://tinyurl.com/SummerQUIET  or by contacting us at heather@retreathousehillsboro.org. This gathering will take place inside The Retreat House and on the beautiful grounds. We ask that participants be fully vaccinated.  A light breakfast and lunch will be served. A suggested donation of $50 per person will be gratefully accepted. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending! \nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Julia Morris-Myers loves discovering the sacred in relaxed conversation and everyday life. She is a musician\, teacher and spiritual director on the Eastern Shore of Maryland\, where she lives with her husband and assorted pets. Julia is the Director of Music and Organist at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Centreville and has certificates in leading groups and in spiritual direction from the Shalem Institute in Washington\, DC\, and Bon Secours Retreat Center in Marriottsville\, MD.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/tending-the-seeds-of-the-spirit/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Poetry in the Park
DESCRIPTION:  \nGather with others on this spring evening for Poetry in the Park\, a spoken word event held in Denton\, Maryland\, Friday\, May 19\, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. We will gather in the Denton Community Garden very near The Foundry. See the map below…. \nWhat poet reminds you of where you come from?  \nAll are welcome to bring a self-written poem or a found poem and/or settle into the space to listen. If you’d like to compose an “I Am From”  poem for this gathering\, enjoy this link that offers a format for writing one –  I Am From Poem – Freeology For more information about this collaboration of The Retreat House at Hillsboro and Caroline Arts\, contact Heather@retreathousehillsboro.org \n  \n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/poetry-in-the-park/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Retreat House 9-Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Retreat House\n9 – Year\nCelebration\nHillsboro\, Maryland\nSunday Afternoon\nMay 7\n1:00 – 4:00 p.m.\n\nJoin with us for this special day as we remember our rich community that has formed in Hillsboro and look forward to the growth to come. We’ll walk the beautiful grounds and labyrinth\, share stories\, laugh and engage in a blessing of our going forth. Bring your stories! Our circle of remembrances and blessings will begin at 2:30.\nYour presence would be a gift!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/retreat-house-9-year-celebration/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Quiet Day
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to gathering with you at The Retreat House for our Spring Quiet Day. Using prayers and meditations from John Philip Newell’s Celtic Benediction\, we will discern what seeds the Spirit may be planting in us. What can we do to nurture these and bring them to fruition? \n\n\n\n\nOur Spring Quiet Day will offer time for journaling\, silence\, time outdoors\, andgentle conversation. We will enjoy exploring together using poetry\, music\, and the gifts of Mother Nature.\n\nThis gathering will take place inside The Retreat House and on the beautiful grounds. We ask that participants be fully vaccinated. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. A suggested donationof $50 per person will be gratefully accepted. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending! \n\n\n\n  \nIN-PERSON QUIET DAY – Register at \nhttps://tinyurl.com/SpringQuietDay2023 or by contacting us at heather@retreathousehillsboro.org. \n\n  \nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Julia Morris-Myers loves discovering the sacred in relaxed conversation and everyday life. She is a musician\,teacher and spiritual director on the Eastern Shore of Maryland\, where she lives with her husband and assorted pets. Julia is the Director of Music and the Organist at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Centreville. She has certificates in leading groups and in spiritual direction from the Shalem Institute in Washington\, DC\, and Bon Secours Retreat Center in Marriottsville\, MD.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/spring-quiet-day/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Being Disciples in this Time
DESCRIPTION:Being Disciples in this Time \na wisdom circle with stories and practices for the journey \nwith Bishop Porter Taylor and Debra Donnelly-Barton \nThree Sundays on Zoom \nApril 23\, 30 and May 7   \n5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. EST \n\nGather with us for a time of learning and growing in conversation\, with spiritual practices to guide our weeks in between. Porter will guide us as we delve into Rowan Williams’ work\, each person bringing their own story. In-between sessions\, we will receive spiritual practice prompts to guide our attention on the journey. \nIn his book Being Disciples\, Rowan Williams asserts\, “discipleship is a state of being. Discipleship is about how we live; not just the decisions we make\, not just the things we believe\, but a state of being.” By that he means disciples ask themselves:  “What is Jesus Christ giving me here and now?” We rethink who we are and why we are here. Moreover\, it means we are called and empowered to live out our Baptismal Promises\, like “To seek and serve all persons\, loving your neighbor as yourself” and what that might look like “with God’s help.” Over the three weeks\, we will cover these topics\, each of which is a chapter in the book: Faith\, Hope and Love; Forgiveness; and\,  Holiness. At the book’s end\, William writes: “What keeps us going as disciples? Self-awareness and stillness\, growth and joy.” The point is about “offering to God our longing to be with Jesus\, wherever he may lead.” The goal here is to rediscover the fundamentals of being a Christian in this place and in this time.  Not only is it important for us to understand these virtues\, but to discover how we can live them out.  \nDiscipleship is also tuning our hearts to the song that God is singing within us right now.  That means practice–like a musician practices scales until they are both a tone memory and a muscle memory–we engage in prayer practices. Debra will offer us two practices per week that correspond to the reading for each week. We will let our learning sink into our hearts and our bodies as we practice what it means to live as a disciple.  \nREGISTER HERE:  https://tinyurl.com/BEINGdisciples. A suggested donation of $75 will be gratefully accepted. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending! For more information\, or\, to request a scholarship\, please email heather@retreathousehillsboro.org Being Disciples: Essentials of the Christian Life\, by Rowan Williams is encouraged for this series and can be purchased here.  \nPORTER TAYLOR is the author of a memoir— Are You Persuaded? In and Out of Being a Bishop. Bishop Taylor joined the Diocese of Virginia as Assisting Bishop after retiring as the 6th Bishop of the Diocese of Western North Carolina in 2016. In retirement\, he also served on the faculty of Wake Forest University Divinity School. He holds a Master of Divinity\, a Ph. D. in Theology and Literature\, and a B.A. and M. A. in English. Porter and his wife Jo\, an artist\, are based in Asheville\, NC. \nDEBRA DONNELLY-BARTON is a graduate of the Stillpoint School for Spiritual Direction and the General Seminary in New York. As a practicing spiritual director\, she has an MA in theology from St. Mary’s Seminary and University. Debra has studied the Ignatian spiritual exercises as well as engaged in an intensive training in centering prayer with Thomas Keating. 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/being-disciples-in-this-time/2023-04-23/
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SUMMARY:2023 Women's Wellness Retreat - with Wye Oak Therapeutics
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThe Retreat House at Hillsboro welcomes Wye Oak Therapeutics for this special retreat for women Sunday\, April 23 from 9-3 am. We hope you will join us for this lovely day of celebrating women and focusing on how we can take care of our physical and mental wellness. Together we will share and discover how to improve your health and well-being with local female integrative and lifestyle healthcare specialists.  REGISTER HERE: https:ccharities.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?event_date_id=1265
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/2023-womens-wellness-retreat-with-wye-oak-therapeutics/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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SUMMARY:Poetry Open Mic Night - Talbot County Free Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this community-minded celebration of Poetry Month at the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library\, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. \nAll are welcome to bring a found poem or one of your own to share and/or settle into the space to listen. Spoken word poetry is shared out loud and often carries with it the voice of the speaker\, inspiring community consideration. \nWe will each have the opportunity to contribute a few words to the creation of a spoken word poem at the end of the gathering. We will weave our words into a unique expression the evening. \nWe offer this unique gathering in collaboration with Talbot County Free Library. Enjoy being part of an evening  of poetry held in a gentle\, friendly\, and inclusive space with reverence for the dignity of each person. 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/poetry-open-mic-night-talbot-county-free-library/
LOCATION:Talbot County Free Library\, Easton\, 100 West Dover Street\, Easton\, MD\, United States
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SUMMARY:Retreat House New Directions - Bag Bag Lunch in Hillsboro
DESCRIPTION:Retreat House\nNew Directions\nBrown Bag Lunch\nThursday\, April 13\n12:30 – 2:30 p.m.\nHillsboro\n\n\nJoin us for lunch (BYO) to learn more about our new directions and to share your ideas. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/retreat-house-new-directions-bag-bag-lunch-in-hillsboro/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Directions at the Retreat House
DESCRIPTION:The Retreat House\nNew Directions\na Conversation on Zoom\nGather for a conversation about our new directions!\nBring your questions\, ideas and wonderings.\n  \n\n\n\nWednesday evening\nApril 5\, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nIf you’d rather share your thoughts and questions by email\,\nreach us at: reflections@retreathousehillsboro.org
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SUMMARY:New Directions at The Retreat House
DESCRIPTION:The Retreat House\nNew Directions\na Conversation on Zoom\nGather for a conversation about our new directions! Bring your questions\, ideas and wonderings.\n  \n\n\nTuesday morning\nApril 4\, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.\nWednesday evening\nApril 5\, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nIf you’d rather share your thoughts and questions by email\,\nreach us at: reflections@retreathousehillsboro.org
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SUMMARY:New Directions at the Retreat House
DESCRIPTION:The Retreat House\nNew Directions\na Conversation on Zoom\nGather for a conversation about our new directions! Bring your questions\, ideas and wonderings.\n  \n\n\n  \n  \n\nTuesday morning\nApril 4\, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.\nWednesday evening\nApril 5\, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nIf you’d rather share your thoughts and questions by email\,\nreach us at: reflections@retreathousehillsboro.org
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/retreat-house-new-directions-2/
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SUMMARY:A Lenten Journey with Barbara Brown Taylor
DESCRIPTION:stories and spiritual practices for deepening our humanity and broadening  \nour connection with others \nFebruary 28 – March 28\, 2023 \nTuesday Evenings 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  \non Zoom \n  \n  \n“What is saving my life now is the conviction that there is no spiritual treasure to be found apart from the bodily experiences of human life on earth. My life depends on engaging the most ordinary physical activities with the most exquisite attention I can give them. My life depends on ignoring all touted distinctions between the secular and the sacred\, the physical and the spiritual\, the body and the soul. What is saving my life now is becoming more fully human\, trusting that there is no way to God apart from real life in the real world.” \n  \nAcclaimed 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. Using the book as our reference\, we will invite the author’s work to guide our exploration as we notice the sacred in the small things we do and see\, from simple practices such as walking\, working\, and prayer. 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. \n  \n\n\n\n\nJoin Mary Carol Tazewell\, Francie Thayer\, Heather Strang\, and friends for this retreat journey as we learn together from the stories and try out new spiritual practices. Order the book in advance (HERE). A Zoom link will be sent before the start of the series. \nREGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/ALentenJourney. This Lenten circle has limited enrollment offering individual participation. The suggested donation for the series is $95; ask about our group rate of $75. Scholarships are available; please contact heather@retreathousehillsboro.org.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/a-lenten-journey-with-barbara-brown-taylor/2023-03-28/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:4th Trimester with Mary
DESCRIPTION:A Retreat House Wisdom Circle \nwith Alli Gannett \nWednesdays 6-7pm EST\non Zoom \nMarch 1 – 22\, 2023\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPregnancy and birth are life-changing experiences for the person who physically endures it and those who are supportive loved ones. Bringing forth new life changes the way we see ourselves and our role in our family and community\, and it can stir up a miscellany of emotions\, expectations\, and anticipations. And for those who witness a birth – especially for the first time – it changes you as well.  \nGather with other mothers to explore together this tender time of transformation. We will focus on themes common to one’s postpartum experience: grieving the past\, embracing a new identity\, struggling with societal expectations\, and connecting with the new. And we will be turning to Mary as a companion along this journey. While this course will be organized around postpartum themes\, you do not need to be in a postpartum period or have given birth recently or ever. “Birth” and “postpartum” can be fluid terms – and I invite you to see them as such. Significant change and how we receive it and work with it is the center point of this conversation. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/4thTrimesterWithMary A suggested donation of $75 will be gratefully accepted. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending! For more information\, please email heather@retreathousehillsboro.org \n  \nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: \nAlli Gannett is a creator\, wife\, mother\, hiker\, potter\, runner\, and lover of deep conversations. She is a proud laywoman who has had a lifelong (and at times complicated) relationship with The Episcopal Church. She holds an M.Div. from Yale University\, a certificate in Anglican Studies from Berkeley Divinity School\, and a B.A. in Religion from the University of Pittsburgh. Professionally\, she is the director of communications for the Episcopal Church in Western Oregon. She lives in Portland\, Oregon with her partner\, son\, and two cats.  \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/4th-trimester-with-mary/2023-03-22/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wisdom Circles
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Poetry - Welcomes Ashley Wagner!
DESCRIPTION:What poet brings you\nhome to yourself?\nMarch 3\, 5:30 – 7:00 pm\n\nJoin 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. \n$10 suggested donation/pay what you can \n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ashley Wagner is a lifelong writer and Maryland resident. She received her M.S. in Professional Writing from Towson University with a focus in poetry. She is the poetry editor for the Baltimore-based\, modern gothic magazine Ligeia\, and her first book of poetry\, East Coast Blues\, is available now from Bottlecap Press. When she isn’t busy reading poetry or haunting local bookstores\, she is practicing yoga\, studying Korean\, or relaxing at home with her partner and their cat\, Mocha. You can find more of her work\, poetry and otherwise\, floating around the internet or on her website ashleywagnerpoetry.com. \n\nFor more information about this collaboration of The Retreat House at Hillsboro and Trinity Cathedral\, contact Heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-spirit-of-poetry-golden-threads-in-community-6/
LOCATION:Trinity Cathedral\, 315 Goldsborough St\, Easton\, MD\, 21601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Spoken Word Event
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SUMMARY:Heart Songs - a spoken word gathering
DESCRIPTION: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. \n“Whatever it is that a person needs or wants\, they understand why that matters\, and that is the unfolding of their Heartsong. When a person offers that – what they need and want most – to others\, that is the next part of their Heartsong… In sharing our Heartsong with others\, it goes out into the world\, and somehow\, circles back to us.” \nMattie J.T. Stepanek \nWe offer this unique gathering in collaboration with Caroline Arts. Enjoy being part of an afternoon of poetry held in a gentle\, friendly\, and inclusive space with reverence for the dignity of each person.  \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/heart-songs-a-spoken-word-gathering/
LOCATION:The Foundry\, 401 Market Street\, Denton\, MD\, 21629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Spoken Word Event
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SUMMARY:Conversations With a Hospice Nurse
DESCRIPTION:  \nLife… it’s really amazing\, isn’t it? We are faced with challenges from the moment of birth until our deaths. Some challenges are just part of the natural order\, like learning to walk and talk. Illness and death are also part of that natural order. In between\, we experience joy\, sadness\, love\, freedom\, learning\, friendship\, spirituality\, loss\, and grief. The list goes on. This is where we learn who we are—where we write our story. \nSometimes our challenges are confusing\, and we don’t really know what to do or where to turn. Sometimes it is just nice to have someone to talk to and be able to ask questions and get some answers. \nIt’s funny that\, in general\, people don’t have difficulty talking about their lives and making plans\, yet there is very little discussion about the end of life. It is almost universal—people have great difficulty talking about the end of life\, and it is funny in a sense because it is the one thing that is certain—at some point we will all die. \nThis is almost tragic because fear prevents us from having the conversations that will guide us in making the best decisions that will allow us to live our lives to the fullest. Are you struggling with some questions around your health\, your best living arrangements\, or having certain tests or procedures? Do you have a family member\, friend\, neighbor\, or person in your congregation who is struggling with these questions? \nYou are invited to attend an informal group for conversations about these topics. The Retreat House at Hillsboro offers a quiet\, friendly atmosphere where you can sense the Holy Spirit at work among us. Have a cup of tea or coffee and something sweet to eat\, then join the conversation. We are in a safe space to ask our questions and learn from each other.  \nDot Mayorga\, RN\, a former hospice nurse\, will guide the conversation and answer questions. She has had 10 years of experience working with people with terminal illnesses and their families. She has seen firsthand the difference it makes when those involved are brave enough to have the conversations and\, conversely\, the added burden placed on the group when no planning took place. \nREGISTER HERE:  https://tinyurl.com/hospicenurseconverstions. For more information\, please email heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/conversations-with-a-hospice-nurse/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Quiet Morning - Winter’s Hush
DESCRIPTION:Quiet Morning – Winter’s Hush\nwith Heather Strang\nThursday\n February 16\, 2023\n9:30 – Noon\n  \n  \nOur quiet morning will begin with a reading and end with a blessing. In between\, the flow of time will be yours\, and with it\, the invitation to find a rhythm that begins within\,  This is an opportunity to be quiet for reflection\, prayer\, listening\, and presence while holding the space in community.  There will be time for journaling\, walking\, reading\, mediation and/or creative collage. We will begin with a cup of tea or coffee\, and end before lunch. All are welcome to bring a favorite lunch item\, and join in a community lunch at noon.  \nREGISTER HERE:  https://tinyurl.com/wintershush. A suggested donation of $40 will be gratefully accepted. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending! For more information\, please email heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/quiet-morning-winters-hush/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quiet Day
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Poetry – golden threads in community
DESCRIPTION:~ poetry that tells our human story ~\n  \nWhere are you from? \nJoin us in beautiful Trinity Cathedral on February 3rd from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. What poet reminds you of where you come from? All are welcome to bring a self-written poem or a found poem and/or settle into the space to listen. If you’d like to compose an “I Am From”  poem for this gathering\, enjoy this link that offers a format for writing one –  I Am From Poem – Freeology For more information about this collaboration of The Retreat House at Hillsboro and Trinity Cathedral\, contact Heather@retreathousehillsboro.org \nIf you cannot join in February. we hope to see you next month on March 3rd. 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-spirit-of-poetry-golden-threads-in-community-4/
LOCATION:Trinity Cathedral\, 315 Goldsborough St\, Easton\, MD\, 21601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word Event
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SUMMARY:Winter Quiet Day
DESCRIPTION:Same Time Next Year\nwith Julia Morris-Myers\n\n  \n  \n  \nJoin us at The Retreat House for our seasonal quiet day. We’ll notice and delve into the gifts of winter\, with time for listening and conversation. Arrive a few minutes early and enjoy a hot beverage and lite breakfast fare. \nWhere do you want to be in your life when the calendar rolls over to 2024? Is the Spirit leading you to make changes\, take on a new project\, let something go? We will dream and plan with the help of scripture\, poetry\, music and silence. \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/RHWinterQD23 or heather@retreathousehillsboro.org. For this event\, we ask that participants be fully vaccinated. Masks are optional. A suggested donation of $45 would be gratefully accepted\, but please don’t let finances keep you from attending. For more information\, please contact us at heather@retreathousehillsboro.org \nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Julia Morris-Myers loves discovering the sacred in relaxed conversation and everyday life. She is a musician\, teacher and spiritual director on the Eastern Shore of Maryland\, where she lives with her husband and assorted pets. Julia is the Director of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Centreville and has certificates in leading groups and in spiritual direction from the Shalem Institute in Washington\, DC\, and Bon Secours Retreat Center in Marriottsville MD.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/winter-quiet-day-3/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women's Christmas
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n\n\n\n\nThe Feast of the Epiphany is also celebrated as “Women’s Christmas” – a day of rest for women after weeks of preparing for the holidays. Inspired by Jan Richardson’s Celtic Women’s Christmas\, we have created this retreat day just for you. \nWe hope you will give yourself this special time to refresh your spirit and rest in the company of other women. Bring along your needlework\, sketchbook\, journal\, or any simple project that makes you happy. There will be poetry\, prayer\, art\, and quiet walks on the grounds to inspire a sense of peace and comfort. We will reflect on the idea of ‘life as journey’ and see what this reveals for each of us. \nSuzanne Foehl and Meg Gallagher will be the retreat leaders. This gathering will take place inside the Retreat House and on the grounds. A simple breakfast and lunch will be included. \nFor this event\, we ask that participants be fully vaccinated. Masks are optional. A suggested donation of $45 would be gratefully accepted\, but please don’t let finances keep you from attending. All are welcome! Register online at https://tinyurl.com/RHWoman or send an email to heather@retreathousehillsboro.org.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/womens-christmas-3/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Poetry - golden threads in community
DESCRIPTION:We’re calling this joyful collaboration of The Retreat House at Hillsboro and Trinity Cathedral\, Easton:\n\n\n\n\nThe Spirit of Poetry – golden threads in community\nJanuary 6\, 5:30 – 7:00pm\nHeld at Hummingbird Inn\, 14 N Aurora St\, Easton\, Maryland\n\nJoin us for an evening of spoken word poetry in Easton’s beautiful Hummingbird Inn. We’ll enjoy poetry that inspires us to notice the invitation of new beginnings. What poet draws you to notice new beginnings? All are welcome to bring a self-written poem or a found poem and/or settle in to the space to listen.\n\n\n\nTrinity Cathedral and The Retreat House at Hillsboro welcome you to a series of spoken word and poetry gatherings as part of First Fridays in Easton\, Maryland. If you cannot join in January\, we hope to see you in the following months. \n\nEnjoy being part of a night of poetry held in a gentle\, friendly\, and inclusive space with reverence for the dignity of each person. Each month will focus on a different theme and different poets.\n\nFor more information about these events\, please contact us at heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-spirit-of-poetry-golden-threads-in-community-3/
LOCATION:Hummingbird Inn\, Easton\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Spoken Word Event
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SUMMARY:Illumination
DESCRIPTION:  \nDress warmly for the Hillsboro Luminaries Night\, this Saturday\, Dec 17th from 5:30-8:30 pm! Stroll the neighborhood to see the hundreds of beautiful luminaries lining the streets. \nThen join us at the Retreat House for a candlelight labyrinth walk\, a crackling fire\, and the warm spirit of Christmas. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/illumination-3/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blue Christmas
DESCRIPTION:While December is filled with delight for many\, it can be a difficult time for some of us\, especially if we’ve said goodbye to beloved hopes\, people in our lives\, or communities we’ve grown close to. Please come and join us for a time of prayer and comfort as we gather to remember. With the lighting of candles\, we will remember those whom we love who are no longer near\, or who have died. We will hold space for naming both struggles and gratitudes through listening and prayer. With the strength and comfort of community\, we will share in opening our hearts to receive the Great Love of the Holy One\, practicing together receiving from God. \nThis service of prayer and praise will be held at St. Paul’s in Hillsboro. We hope you can be with us for remembering\, receiving\, and comfort.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/blue-christmas/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T130000
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday
DESCRIPTION: \n\nJoin us as we meet the unexpected in the unfolding day.\n\nWe’re looking forward to quiet mornings this fall at The Retreat House – strolling under the statuesque trees\, walking the labyrinth\, and simply being present as we notice nature’s transformation around us. When the air chills\, we’ll light the fire.\n\nThe Sacristy Book Shop will be open. Come\, sip a cup of tea\, and peruse our books. On this day\, we’ll have a table for those drawn to the gentle process of crafting from found objects: October is a wonderful time for gathering leaves for autumn mandala making; November invites sharing gratitude cards\, and\, December is our season for Gathering of the Greens on the Retreat House grounds.\n\nWe’ll close our fall days with a Celtic Prayer Gathering at 12 noon. All are welcome to bring a bag lunch for the close of the day.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/second-saturday-2/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Advent Quiet Morning
DESCRIPTION:    \n with Heather Strang \nWalking through our Story\nThursday  \nDecember 8\, 2022  \n 9:30 am –  \n12:00 pm  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe will gather for this quiet morning and listen to our story. We will begin with time to connect and sip a cup of coffee or tea before enjoying a reading to frame our morning. Then we’ll each find a space at The Retreat House to listen to our Christmas story. Led by the peaceful voice of our friend The Rev. Dina Widlake\, we will follow her recorded storytelling from scripture in nine separate stations. Either follow amid the mature trees on the grounds\, or find a soft place to land in the house or in St. Paul’s Church. Throughout our pilgrimage of story\, we will have time to ponder questions\, to reflect and to journal.  \n  \nPlease register for this free offering to receive the link for listening to the Christmas story. If you are not able to join us in-person on this day\, listen where you are and any time that works for you.  \n  \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/QuietAdvent or heather@retreathousehillsboro.org. This gathering will take place inside and outside the Retreat House\, weather permitting. We will practice covid-safe protocols and ask that participants be fully vaccinated; masks are optional.  A suggested donation of $25 per person will be gratefully accepted to support our practice of welcoming all\, not letting finances keep anyone from attending.  \nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Heather Strang is a graduate of the Shalem Institute Spiritual Guidance Program (https://shalem.org)\, a contemplative small group facilitator and member of the Retreat House staff. Heather is active in the healing prayer ministry with St. Anne’s Episcopal Church. She is the parent of two young men and resides with her husband in Annapolis\, Maryland.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/advent-quiet-morning/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quiet Day,Retreats
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Poetry - golden threads in community
DESCRIPTION: \n \nWe’re calling this joyful collaboration of The Retreat House at Hillsboro and Trinity Cathedral\, Easton:\n \nThe Spirit of Poetry – golden threads in community\nDecember 2\, 5:30 – 7:00pm\nTrinity Cathedral\, Easton\, Maryland\n\n \nJoin us for an evening of poetry and candlelight as we listen to poems that inspire hope and light.\nIn this Advent season\, what poet draws you toward hope and light?\n  All are welcome to bring a poem and/or settle in to the space to listen.\n\n \n \n \n \n \nTrinity Cathedral and The Retreat House at Hillsboro welcome you to a series of spoken word and poetry gatherings as part of First Fridays in Easton\, Maryland. If you cannot join in December.  we hope to see you in the following months. Enjoy being part of a night of poetry held in a gentle\, friendly\, and inclusive space with reverence for the dignity of each person. Each month will focus on a different theme and different poets. \n \nFor more information about these events\, please contact us at heather@retreathousehillsboro.org\n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-spirit-of-poetry-golden-threads-in-community-2/
LOCATION:Trinity Cathedral\, 315 Goldsborough St\, Easton\, MD\, 21601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women's Christmas
DESCRIPTION:The Feast of the Epiphany is also known as “Women’s Christmas.” Originating in Ireland\, it is a day for women to rest after weeks of preparing for Christmas Day. Inspired by Jan Richardson’s Women’s Christmas Retreat\, we have created this nurturing retreat day just for you.\n\nPlease join us for this special retreat and time of spiritual refreshment. We’ll read poetry (bring your favorites\,) tell stories\, do some journaling\, pray and meditate together.\n\nThis is time for YOU. Bring your needlework\, coloring\, or another project. Make a pot of tea\, light a candle\, and settle in for a delightful\, and relaxing\, afternoon.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/womens-christmas-2/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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SUMMARY:Sisters on the Journey
DESCRIPTION:Sisters on the Journey continues as we gather on the 2nd Sunday of each month to open the gifts of time and quiet. We invite a free flowing meditative journey\, including journaling\, walking the labyrinth\, restful stretching and tea. \nCome and be nourished\, relax into the Holy stillness and rhythm of the unfolding season. \nREGISTER TODAY\nA suggested donation of $30 per session would be gratefully accepted upon your arrival\, but please don’t let finances keep you from attending. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/sisters-on-the-journey-2/2022-11-13/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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