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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\, 6:00 – 8:00 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/2026-09-21/
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CATEGORIES:Book Circle,Community Voice,Retreats
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SUMMARY:Poetry Open Mic  -  Harvest Moon:  A Time of Gratitude
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 1st from 7 – 8 pm for Harvest Moon — Poetry Open-Mic\, an evening of gratitude and community at The Happy Seed\, in Davidsonville\, Maryland.\nWe are opening the floor to voices\, verses\, and the kind of connection that comes from sitting together and truly listening. Bring a favorite poem to share — your own or someone else’s. All are welcome.\nThis gathering is co-hosted with The Happy Seed. Suggested donation of $10\, with all proceeds going to support the Moon Garden Project at The Happy Seed and collected at the door.\nWe hope to see you there.\n\n\nPlease register here – Harvest Moon Open Mic Poetry Night – Booking by Bookwhen
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/poetry-open-mic-harvest-moon-a-time-of-gratitude/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Voice,Spoken Word Event
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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/2026-10-07/
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SUMMARY:Women's Weekend Retreat - Harvesting Presence
DESCRIPTION:  \nHarvesting Presence\n“God has made everything beautiful in its time.”  –  Ecclesiastes 3:11\n  \nWomen’s Weekend Retreat at the Foehliage\nGalena\, Maryland \nOctober 9 – 11\, 2026 \n  \n  \n  \n“Beauty especially occurs in the meeting of time with the timeless;  \nthe passing moment framed by what has happened and what is about to occur\,  \nthe scattering of the first spring apple blossom\, \n the turning\, spiraling flight of a curled leaf in the falling light[.] \nBeauty is the harvest of presence.   David Whyte \n\nJoin us for a weekend away at the Foehliage along the Sassafras River. The beauty of the river\, the trees and their changing colors\, and the warmth of the firepit – each offer a timelessness to our busy lives. For this weekend away\, we will take time to be present to the beauty that surrounds us and to rest in both quiet and loving community.  \nThis retreat will include time for silence\, reflection\, and heart-enriching conversation. We will be invited to reflect on the seasons of our lives\, to notice the Light of God’s presence there\, and to receive the wisdom and grace that is rising through this companionship with our own heart.  \nThe retreat begins with dinner on Friday evening and ends with a parting ceremony and breakfast on Sunday. The cost of the retreat includes five nutritious meals\, lodging\, and all materials.  \nOur retreat will be guided by Heather Strang and Fracie Thayer\, with support in facilitation from other Retreat House leaders. Our artist companion for the weekend will be Liz Carren\, who will guide us with ease in creating visual reflections\, for those who are drawn to using their hands. No experience necessary! Read below for more about Liz and view some of her art on her site. \nAs always\, this retreat is small\, and we encourage you to register as you are ready. \n$395 individual room\n$345 shared room  \n  \nRegister HERE.                         \nABOUT OUR ARTIST COMPANION: \n \nAs a kid – I was lucky I grew up in a creative household and had significant exposure to many aspects/types/kinds of “the arts’’… but the real awakening came when I was diagnosed with cancer.  It truly changed the direction and awareness of my life. For the first time\, and probably ever\, I was honestly creating for MYSELF. Creating for clarity\, for an understanding of my new reality\, and though I didn’t know or understand it at the time\, creating for a release and some very personal questions and answers. \nThat led to the steppingstone of me sharing mindful art. I now have total clarity that Art can be used for healing\, sanity\, rest\, grounding\, enjoyment\, and a little self-compassion and guidance. https://caringartist.com/about \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/womens-weekend-retreat-harvesting-presence/
LOCATION:The Foehliage Retreat Center\, 31450 Sassafras River Ave\, Galena\, 21635\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Weekend Retreat
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SUMMARY:Quiet Morning - An Invitation to a Holy Autumn Harvest
DESCRIPTION:  \nOctober 16\, 2026 \n9:00 A.M. – Noon  \n followed by an optional lunch \nHeld at Old Wye Church \n14114 Old Wye Mills Road \nWye Mills\, MD  21679 \n  \n  \nGather with us on this gentle fall morning for quiet reflection\, connection\, and restorative conversation. We will pause to honor the harvest of our personal journeys—reflecting on both our challenges and our gratitudes. With time spent both indoors and out (weather permitting)\, you are invited to “be still” and rest in God’s presence as we gather in grace and hope. There will be ample open time for prayer\, outdoor walking\, and personal journaling (feel free to bring your favorite journal). We will be guided by scripture\, poetry\, silence\, conversation\, journaling prompts\, and most of all\, by Mother Nature.  \nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle in and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. You are warmly invited to stay for lunch and enjoy a bowl of homemade soup and rustic bread. \nThis quiet retreat is offered collaboratively by Old Wye Church and The Retreat House\, and partially sponsored by Old Wye Church. All are welcome! Suggested donation $20.  \nREGISTER HERE:  https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/gp3qaqa \nRegistration is required and you are encouraged to register early.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/quiet-morning-an-invitation-to-a-holy-autumn-harvest/
LOCATION:Old Wye Church\, 14114 Old Wye Mills Road\, Wye Mills\, 21679\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quiet Day,Retreats
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SUMMARY:A Mini-Retreat for this Time of Waiting  -  The Lord's Prayer in Aramaic
DESCRIPTION:  \nGather with the Lord’s Prayer in Aramaic\na mini-retreat for this time of waiting \n\nDec 1 and 8\, 2026\n3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET  on Zoom\n  \n  \nJoin us for this two-week series on Zoom for the beginning of Advent. We will explore together the Lord’s Prayer as translated directly from the original Aramaic spoken by Jesus. The first language of Jesus of Nazareth and those who would have been his early followers is a vastly nuanced language—earthy\, sensual\, and rich in meaning. We will be guided by Dr. Neil Douglas-Klotz’s translation and commentary-rich book Prayers of the Cosmos\, whose subtitle is “Reflections on the Original Meaning of Jesus’ Words.” Join us and listen for new breath\, new meaning\, and new energy when praying “The Lord’s Prayer.” \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-retreat-house \nSuggested donation: $25 \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  \nFind Neil Douglas-Klotz’s Prayers for the Cosmos at your favorite bookseller\, or at The Retreat House Bookshop: \nhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/prayers-of-the-cosmos-reflections-on-the-original-meaning-of-jesus-s-words-neil-douglas-klotz/78b63457472a22d3?ean=9780060619954&aid=19040&listref=prayer-meditation \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. \nIf CHECKS are your preferred payment\, email us at info@retreathousehillsboro.org for more information.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/a-mini-retreat-for-this-time-of-waiting-the-lords-prayer-in-aramaic/2026-12-01/
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