The Retreat House at Hillsboro

Retreat House New Directions - Bag Bag Lunch in Hillsboro
2023-04-13 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | The Retreat House, 22005 Church Street, Hillsboro, MD, 21641, United States
Retreat House
New Directions
Brown Bag Lunch
Thursday, April 13
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Hillsboro

Join us for lunch (BYO) to learn more about our new directions and to share your ideas. We look forward to seeing you!

Poetry Open Mic Night - Talbot County Free Library
2023-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Talbot County Free Library, Easton, 100 West Dover Street, Easton, MD, United States
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.
All 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.
We 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.
We 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.

2023 Women's Wellness Retreat - with Wye Oak Therapeutics
2023-04-23 09:00 - 15:00 | The Retreat House, 22005 Church Street, Hillsboro, MD, 21641, United States
The 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

Being Disciples in this Time
2023-04-23 17:00 - 2023-05-07 18:15 | ZOOM
Being Disciples in this Time
a wisdom circle with stories and practices for the journey
with Bishop Porter Taylor and Debra Donnelly-Barton
Three Sundays on Zoom
April 23, 30 and May 7
5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. EST

Gather 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.
In 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.
Discipleship 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.
REGISTER 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.
PORTER 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.
DEBRA 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.

Spring Quiet Day
2023-04-27 09:30 - 14:00 | The Retreat House, 22005 Church Street, Hillsboro, MD, 21641, United States
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?

Our 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.

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 donationof $50 per person will be gratefully accepted. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending!

IN-PERSON QUIET DAY – Register at
https://tinyurl.com/SpringQuietDay2023 or by contacting us at heather@retreathousehillsboro.org.

ABOUT 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.

Retreat House 9-Year Celebration
2023-05-07 13:00 - 16:00 | The Retreat House, 22005 Church Street, Hillsboro, MD, 21641, United States
The Retreat House
9 – Year
Celebration
Hillsboro, Maryland
Sunday Afternoon
May 7
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Join 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.
Your presence would be a gift!

Poetry in the Park
2023-05-19 17:30 - 19:00 | The Retreat House, 22005 Church Street, Hillsboro, MD, 21641, United States
Gather 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….
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 Caroline Arts, contact Heather@retreathousehillsboro.org

Summer Quiet Day - Tending the Seeds of the Spirit
2023-07-06 09:30 - 14:00 | The Retreat House, 22005 Church Street, Hillsboro, MD, 21641, United States
Tending the Seeds of the Spirit

Thursday, July 6th

9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

In-person at The Retreat House at Hillsboro

We 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.
Our 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.

IN-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!
ABOUT 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.

Spirituality and Aging - Annapolis and Online
2023-10-24 15:00 - 16:30 | St. Anne’s Parish House Annapolis, 199 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Spirituality and Aging
Tuesday Afternoon
October 24th
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

St. Anne’s Parish House
Annapolis, Maryland
in person and online

Please 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.
Registration fee/suggested donation: $25. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending. For more information, please email heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
In-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.
Online 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.

REGISTER HERE to attend IN PERSON: https://tinyurl.com/SpiritualityAgingANNAPOLIS
REGISTER HERE to attend ONLINE: https://tinyurl.com/SpiritualityAgingONLINE

ABOUT 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.

Spirituality and Aging - Chestertown
2023-10-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Emmanuel Church, 101 N. Cross St., Chestertown, MD, 21620, United States
Spirituality and Aging
Wednesday Morning
October 25th
10:00 am – 11:30 pm
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Chester Parish
Chestertown, Maryland

in person and online

Please 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.
Registration fee/suggested donation: $25. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending. For more information, please email heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
In-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.
Online 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.

REGISTER HERE to attend IN PERSON: https://tinyurl.com/SpiritualityandAgingCHESTER
REGISTER HERE to attend ONLINE: https://tinyurl.com/SpiritualityAgingONLINE

ABOUT 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.

Spirituality and Aging - Holy Trinity Oxford
2023-10-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Holy Trinity Oxford, 502 S. Morris St., Oxford, MD, 21654, United States
Spirituality and Aging
Wednesday Afternoon
October 25th
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
The Church of the Holy Trinity
Oxford, Maryland

in person and online

Please 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.
Registration fee/suggested donation: $25. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending. For more information, please email heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
In-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.
Online 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.

REGISTER HERE to attend IN PERSON: https://tinyurl.com/SpiritualityandAgingOXFORD
REGISTER HERE to attend ONLINE: https://tinyurl.com/SpiritualityAgingONLINE

ABOUT 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.

A Conversation with Dorothy Linthicum about Spirituality and Aging
2023-10-26 11:00 - 12:15 | Wye Parish, 14114 Old Wye Mills Rd, Wye Mills, MD, 21679, United States
In collaboration with The Retreat House, Wye Parish welcomes you to ~

A Conversation with Dorothy Linthicum About Spirituality and Aging
Thursday Morning, October 26th
11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Wye Parish Rectory
Wye Mills, Maryland
in person

Please join us for conversation with Dorothy Linthicum as we explore spirituality and aging. All are welcome, whether you are journeying with a loved one, are an older adult yourself, or, are providing care and support for a community of older adults. All questions are welcome—whether you are an individual, a ministry leader, a clergy person, and educator, or a care provider.
Bring your questions! 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?
Registration fee/suggested donation: $25. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending. For more information, please email heather@retreathousehillsboro.org All registrants for this conversation will also receive an online link to view the speaker presenting on this topic. See our website for information on other event locations and dates.
REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/SpiritualityAgingWYEPARISH
ABOUT 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.

Women's Weekend Retreat - Blessing the Ordinary
2023-10-27 16:00 - 2023-10-29 13:00 | Foehliage Retreat Center, 31450 Sassafras River Ave, Galena, MD, 21635
Women’s Weekend Retreat
Blessing the Ordinary

“What is a blessing? A blessing is a circle of light drawn around a person to protect, heal, and strengthen. Life is a constant flow of emergence. The beauty of blessing is its belief that it can affect what unfolds.”
John O’Donohue, To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings.

In the fall, the rhythm of life picks up pace. We prepare for a new school year and plan for Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, and the dawn of a New Year. This retreat is an opportunity to remember that every day is holy and that, when we pay attention, we can be blessed by the ordinary of our relationships, environments, and work. Blessing is a form of prayer that draws our attention to the people, places, and activities that open our hearts, bring us joy, and connect us to what often goes unnoticed. We will use scripture and poetry as models for how to receive and give blessings, a prayer process that can set the tone for the upcoming holy seasons. Activities will include group discussion, silent time for reflection, practicing the art form of blessings through writing, music and movement. Individual rooms are available at $395; limited shared rooms are available at $345.
This event is full at this time. Please sign up for the wait list here- https://tinyurl.com/2023FallWeekend
LINDA MASTRO is a graduate and on the faculty of the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute in Marriottsville, MD. She is also an Associate of Bon Secours. Linda is a spiritual companion for individuals and groups. She brings a spirit of compassion and light-heartedness to her work as a women’s retreat facilitator, pilgrimage leader, and workshop guide. Linda is co-author of the book Petite Retreats: Renewing Body, Mind, and Spirit without Leaving Home. Learn more about Linda at livingpilgrimage.com.

Bread and Spiritual Community -- an open-hearted and curious conversation
2023-11-01 17:30 - 19:30 | St. Anne’s Church Parish Hall, 199 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Bread and Spiritual Community
gather for open hearted and curious conversation
St. Anne’s Parish House Library
Four Wednesday Evenings, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
simple supper from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
November 1, 8, 15, and 29

November 1 – Finding Balance in Our Chaotic World
The Benedictine way of living seeks balance, inviting a connection with God’s presence in each sector of our lives. We’ll look at daily practices that can easily weave into each day, some of which we already engage in without naming them. We will explore the voices of Benedictine writers, some contemporary and some ancient, who share our passion for the earth, healing prayer, and finding balance and peace in the “other six days.”
November 8 – What Do You Want? — Jesus asks the question, “What do you want?” What do you want? Let’s gather and listen as community to what we seek in our lives, our ministries, and the world.
November 15 – What Does Community Look Like? — We are intergenerational community as we grow each day in our work and ministries at St. Anne’s, in Annapolis, and beyond. Come hear and share stories that hold glimpses of God’s Love in our walk of companionship alongside others.
November 29 – Soul Friends — Anam Cara is a word used by Celtic Christians to describe soul friendship. It is what is invited when we gather in Jesus’ promise that “Where two or more are gathered, I am there.” Come and join in this evening of open-hearted exploration of living in friendship that can facilitate healing, wholeness, holiness, and spiritual formation. Bring a friend!

For more information, contact Heather@retreathousehillsboro.org and sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AA8AD2AA5F85-44619311-bread

Conversation and Tea - Wednesday Mornings in Advent
2023-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Emmanuel Church, 101 N. Cross St., Chestertown, MD, 21620, United States
Come gather for conversation and tea by the fireplace in the Retreat House room on the second floor of Emmanuel Church in Chestertown, Maryland.
In an open house spirit, come and go as it fits your schedule. With no particular program planned, we invite you to connect around topics on your mind and heart. Each Wednesday we will conclude with a time of praying with scripture, called Lectio Divina, focusing on the gospel for the following Sunday.
We will gather from 10:00 a.m. – noon on Wednesdays in December before Christmas: Dec 6, 13, 20.

While registration for this free gathering is not required, it is appreciated so that we can prepare. https://tinyurl.com/ADVENTConvo
For more information, contact heather@retreathousehillsboro.org

Day's End Meditation
2023-12-21 17:15 - 17:45 | ZOOM
Listen, breathe, and be still. Move peacefully into your evening with us each weekday evening.
Come and go as you please!

Weekdays 5:15 – 5:45 p.m.
Join online: https://zoom.us/j/212677840

Password: [REDACTED]
Call in/Audio only: +1 301 715 8592

Wisdom Café
2024-01-01 12:00 - 13:00 | The Retreat House, 22005 Church Street, Hillsboro, MD, 21641, United States
Join us on January 8, 2024, after a brief holiday pause!

All are welcome to join in this Retreat House gathering – the Wisdom Café, held eachMonday from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on Zoom.

We 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.

Come and go as you please!

If you would like to receive an email reminder on Monday mornings (which will include the zoom link) please sign up here.

Otherwise please add the date to your calendar for the Wisdom Café on Mondays at 12 Noon.

Here’s the Zoom link.

Women's Christmas
2024-01-06 09:30 - 15:00 | Foehliage Retreat Center, 31450 Sassafras River Ave, Galena, MD, 21635
Women’s Christmas
January 6, 2024
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
held at
The Foehliage, Galena, Maryland

Give yourself this special time to refresh your spirit and rest in the company of other women. We’ll sink into this restorative day as a celebration of Celtic Women’s Christmas, a tradition shared on January 6 at the Feast of Epiphany. Grounded by the work of poet and pastor Jan Richardson, it is the tradition of honoring the often difficult and tiring work of women to maintain the hearth and home, especially during the extended holiday season. The women gather to reimagine their lives and, as friends, discern emerging patterns and support, as sisters, the art of navigating and developing new paths for the new year. The interactive day will be filled with activity, prayerful silence, and creativity, including creating a soul collage. Come enjoy a continental breakfast and a simple, warm, and seasonal lunch, perhaps eaten around a blazing fire and catching a glimpse of an eagle flying.
Meg Gallagher and Suzi Foehl have led this retreat since 2020. They joyfully welcome anyone with curiosity, intention, and an open heart. The price for the day-long retreat, including a simple breakfast and lunch is $55 per person. The 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. retreat will be held at the Foehliage in Galena, MD.
An overnight option is available at a reduced cost of an additional $50. A simple supper is included. The overnight option is $105. Please register here: https://tinyurl.com/RH2023Women

“I do not know
How to keep it all together
Or by what patterns this world might
Finally, hold.

…And what shines
Through all this darkness
Shines through us,
Setting every shattered thing
Into a new constellation

And we can turn
Our faces
To that light,
To the grace of
Those stars
That turn in us.”
Jan Richardson. From “Those Stars That Turn in Us, A Blessing for Women’s Christmas”. sanctuaryofwomen.com.

Singing Bowl Prayer
2024-01-10 17:00 - 17:45 | ZOOM
Bring in the New Year
with a Day’s End
Singing Bowl Prayer
a protest – is a lament – is a prayer
Wednesday
January 10, 2023
5:00 – 5:45 p.m.
on Zoom
Join us on Zoom as we create together a healing prayer for our world, our country, our communities.
We’ll start with a reading and see what few word arise in the quiet. At the end of our time, we’ll gather these words together in a prayer-collage of both our laments and our dreams.
Join us as we listen to the prayer of our singing hearts.

Join online: https://zoom.us/j/212677840
Password: [REDACTED]
Call in/Audio only: +1 301 715 8592

God's Peace Group - a January Reset
2024-01-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Emmanuel Church, 101 N. Cross St., Chestertown, MD, 21620, United States
Come join us for this conversation series to help refocus and reset for a vibrant year ahead. We’ll explore some timeless wisdom shared across cultures for beginning again. Rather than naming new year’s resolutions, our gathering will invite us to be curious about practices for living each day rooted in peace.
We will gather on four Wednesday evenings on January 10 through January 31, 2024.
A simple supper will be included. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/PEACE2024
For more information, please contact heather@retreathousehillsboro.org

Writing our Story
2024-01-17 18:00 - 19:30 | ZOOM
Writing our Story
with Bishop Porter Taylor
on Zoom
Three Wednesday Evenings
January 17, 24 and February 7
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. EST

In one of E. M. Forester’s novels a character says “How do I know what I think until I see what I say?” That is, as we talk, we become more deeply aware of our thoughts and emotions. By speaking, we gain a new perspective as well as an accountability to our listeners. No one has to be an accomplished writer to write down their thoughts because the purpose is less about creating a beautiful document and more about getting some of our history in front of us.
This wisdom circle will invite participants to write about a significant episode of their own history. The intentions are both to become more aware of the key moments of our lives, but also to become aware of the commonality of what it is to be human. We all have to find a purpose and a community and beliefs and our gifts. The aim is to discover how the Holy Spirit works in our lives and to realize that the life journey we all travel is filled with highs and lows, yet we are still walking in the The Way Jesus taught us.
We will focus on several readings and selected prompts, such as: what was your greatest love; what has been the accomplishment you are most proud of; when have you had to ask for forgiveness; what would you most like to do if everything were possible; what was the hardest period of your life; when do you feel happiest; if you could change one thing in your life, what would it be; or, if you could meet one person regardless of date or place, who would it be.

Register (here). A Zoom link will arrive by email before the start of the first gathering.
PORTER TAYLOR is the author of his memoir: Are YouPersuaded? In and Out of being a Bishop and two other books: To Dream as God Dreams and From Anger to Zion. 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.

Quiet Morning - The Courage of Winter
2024-02-02 09:30 - 12:30 | ZOOM
The Courage of Winter
The courage of winter says, “Listen to your body and soul.” During this quiet morning led by Julia Morris-Myers, we’ll take in winter’s gift of stillness and the invitation to slowly open to our deep purpose. Throughout the day, we’ll reflect on winter in the quiet and stillness of home and outside. Some will be drawn to walking outside, and some to gazing at the window. There will be time to savor scripture, poetry, journaling, and conversation and to create a simple lunch for the close of our morning.
Sign up to join on Zoom as an individual or with a few friends from your home. A link will be emailed prior to the event.

Register at:
http://tinyurl.com/RHQuietAM

For more information contact heather@retreathousehillsboro.org

Open Mic Poetry Night - Celebrating Love!
2024-02-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Talbot County Free Library, Easton, 100 West Dover Street, Easton, MD, United States
Join us for this special night on February 15, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Talbot County Free Library in Easton, Maryland. We’ll listen to the poems that sing out and celebrate LOVE! Bring your own poem, or a found poem, or settle in to listen! We’ll listen together and weave spoken word poetry as community. For more information, please reach out: heather@retreathousehillsboro.org

The Well - a time to gather in community online
2024-02-20 19:45 - 20:45 | ZOOM
The Well is a time to gather in community online, as you are able, to share stories—the stories of scripture and the stories of participants own lives. Through time together—in prayer, in listening, in open-heartedness—participants are invited to get to know one another. Through prayerful listening to scripture (lectio divina) and authentic sharing, participants will be drawn closer to each other, to themselves, and to God.
Join us for an hour in this wonderful space to nourish your Lenten journey. We will gather on Zoom at 7:45 p.m. EST beginning on Tuesday, February 20 and continuing until March 26. Simply register here: https://the-well-2024.eventbrite.com. Although this program occurs weekly, feel free to treat it as a “drop-in,” attending as often as you are able. This offering is shared gratefully in collaboration with our friends at Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary.

Black History and Arts Celebration
2024-02-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Caroline Arts, 401 MARKET ST, DENTON, MD, 21629, United States
Join us, friends, for this joyful and collaborative day of celebration of black artists and black history. Learn more about this vibrant Caroline Arts event here: https://carolinearts.org/
The Retreat House will be there in the poetry corner with friends from Caroline County Public Schools, holding space for expressive storytelling. We hope you will join us on this day of creative expression. Come and tell your story, read the poetry of a favorite black artist, or celebrate by listening.
Learn more about how to participate here: https://carolinearts.org/call-for-poets/

Groove to the beats of Teran as he serenades us throughout the day!
Throughout the Event:

Indulge your taste buds with delicious offerings from Royal T Catering.
Engage in the interactive “Art Ball” Activity hosted by Mizzlehouse Foundation and Not a Phase Clothing.
Explore the rich cultural heritage displayed by the Sankofa Bus with Chesapeake Heartland Foundation.

Spring Quiet Morning on Zoom - Soul Gardening: Preparing our Hearts for the Spirit's Fruits
2024-04-12 09:30 - 12:30 | ZOOM
Soul Gardening: Preparing our Hearts for the Spirit’s Fruits
with Julia Morris-Myers
Friday, April 12
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
on Zoom
Gather on this gentle spring morning for quiet, reflection, and conversation. We will look to the wisdom of the earth and notice ways to prepare for the new growth that might be emerging from the heart. We will be guided by scripture, poetry, silence, and conversation, and most of all by Mother Nature. Sign up to join on Zoom as an individual or with a few friends from your home.

Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/57psxpj

Finding Hope in the Journey of Dementia, with Dorothy Linthicum
2024-04-16 11:30 - 13:30 | Emmanuel Church, 101 N. Cross St., Chestertown, MD, 21620, United States
Emmanuel Church
Chestertown, Maryland
Tuesday, April 16: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch and Conversation

We gratefully offer this conversation in collaboration with Emmanuel Church, Chestertown.
Join us with Dorothy Linthicum and explore notions of prevention, the basics of a diagnosis, and the hope found in possibilities. Whether you are a family or community member, a caregiver, or a pastoral leader, this topic is universally vulnerable. How can we help one another face the diagnosis of dementia in our families, among friends, or in ourselves?
Brené Brown writes: “Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity.” Let us be reminded of the power of vulnerability, not to be avoided, but embraced, and in embracing taking a first step toward easing our fears.
We will explore how the self is never destroyed despite the severity of a disease or condition, an understanding that comes from many fields, including psychology, neurology, psychiatry, philosophy, and spirituality, among others. Dorothy is co-author, along with Janice Hicks, of Redeeming Dementia: Spirituality, Theology, and Science. Bring all of your questions, whether you are family members seeking to learn more, caretakers exploring practices, or pastoral leaders meeting community members where they are in their journey.
Please arrive by 11:30 a.m. and enjoy a simple lunch before the presentation and conversation begin at 12 noon.
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7gam2xw

Finding Hope in the Journey of Dementia, with Dorothy Linthicum
2024-04-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center, 200 Schauber Rd, Chestertown, MD, 21620, United States
Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center
Chestertown, Maryland
Tuesday, April 16: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Tea and Conversation

We gratefully offer this conversation in collaboration with Upper Shore Aging.
Join us with Dorothy Linthicum and explore notions of prevention, the basics of a diagnosis, and the hope found in possibilities. Whether you are a family or community member, a caregiver, or a pastoral leader, this topic is universally vulnerable. How can we help one another face the diagnosis of dementia in our families, among friends, or in ourselves?
Brené Brown writes: “Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity.” Let us be reminded of the power of vulnerability, not to be avoided, but embraced, and in embracing taking a first step toward easing our fears.
We will explore how the self is never destroyed despite the severity of a disease or condition, an understanding that comes from many fields, including psychology, neurology, psychiatry, philosophy, and spirituality, among others. Dorothy is co-author, along with Janice Hicks, of Redeeming Dementia: Spirituality, Theology, and Science. Bring all of your questions, whether you are family members seeking to learn more, caretakers exploring practices, or pastoral leaders meeting community members where they are in their journey.
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6r7b7ka
Visit our website calendar for more information on three other locations:
Chestertown, Maryland – Tuesday, April 16: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Lunch and Conversation, Emmanuel Church, ($35)
Oxford, Maryland – Wednesday, April 17 : 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Lunch and Conversation, Church of the Holy Trinity ($35)
Annapolis, Maryland – Thursday, April 18: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Tea and Conversation, St. Anne’s Parish House Library ($25)

Finding Hope in the Journey of Dementia, with Dorothy Linthicum
2024-04-17 11:30 - 13:30 | Holy Trinity Oxford, 502 S. Morris St., Oxford, MD, 21654, United States
Church of the Holy Trinity
Oxford, Maryland
Wednesday, April 17: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Lunch and Conversation

We gratefully offer this conversation in collaboration with Church of the Holy Trinity, Oxford.
Join us with Dorothy Linthicum and explore notions of prevention, the basics of a diagnosis, and the hope found in possibilities. Whether you are a family or community member, a caregiver, or a pastoral leader, this topic is universally vulnerable. How can we help one another face the diagnosis of dementia in our families, among friends, or in ourselves?
Brené Brown writes: “Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity.” Let us be reminded of the power of vulnerability, not to be avoided, but embraced, and in embracing taking a first step toward easing our fears.
We will explore how the self is never destroyed despite the severity of a disease or condition, an understanding that comes from many fields, including psychology, neurology, psychiatry, philosophy, and spirituality, among others. Dorothy is co-author, along with Janice Hicks, of Redeeming Dementia: Spirituality, Theology, and Science. Bring all of your questions, whether you are family members seeking to learn more, caretakers exploring practices, or pastoral leaders meeting community members where they are in their journey.
Please arrive by 11:30 so that we may begin our presentation and conversation at 12 noon.
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4t85mkf

Visit our website calendar for information on three other locations:
Chestertown, Maryland – Tuesday, April 16: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Lunch and Conversation, Emmanuel Church, ($35)
Chestertown, Maryland – Tuesday, April 16, : 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (free), Tea and Conversation, Upper Shore Aging: Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center
Annapolis, Maryland – Thursday, April 18, : 10:30 a.m. – noon, Tea and Conversation, St. Anne’s Parish House Library ($25)

Finding Hope in the Journey of Dementia, with Dorothy Linthicum
2024-04-18 10:30 - 12:00 | St. Anne’s Parish House Annapolis, 199 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
St. Anne’s Parish House Library
Annapolis, Maryland
Thursday, April 18: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Tea and Conversation

We gratefully offer this conversation in collaboration with St. Anne’s, Annapolis. Join us with Dorothy Linthicum and explore notions of prevention, the basics of a diagnosis, and the hope found in possibilities. Whether you are a family or community member, a caregiver, or a pastoral leader, this topic is universally vulnerable. How can we help one another face the diagnosis of dementia in our families, among friends, or in ourselves?
Brené Brown writes: “Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity.” Let us be reminded of the power of vulnerability, not to be avoided, but embraced, and in embracing taking a first step toward easing our fears.
We will explore how the self is never destroyed despite the severity of a disease or condition, an understanding that comes from many fields, including psychology, neurology, psychiatry, philosophy, and spirituality, among others. Dorothy is co-author, along with Janice Hicks, of Redeeming Dementia: Spirituality, Theology, and Science. Bring all of your questions, whether you are family members seeking to learn more, caretakers exploring practices, or pastoral leaders meeting community members where they are in their journey.
Please register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/t5usxtz

Visit our website calendar for information on three other locations:
Chestertown, Maryland – Tuesday, April 16: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Lunch and Conversation, Emmanuel Church, ($35)
Chestertown, Maryland – Tuesday, April 16: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (free), Tea and Conversation, Upper Shore Aging: Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center
Oxford, Maryland – Wednesday, April 17: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Lunch and Conversation, Church of the Holy Trinity ($35)
