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SUMMARY:Cherished Belonging - unconditional love at work in our world
DESCRIPTION:Cherished Belonging\nSeptember 15 – November 17\, 2026\nTuesday afternoons\n3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST\non Zoom\n\nJoin us for this online book circle exploring the power of love in our divided world.  \nAs we explore Greg Boyle’s latest collection of stories about living and working with the community of Home Boy Industries in Los Angeles\, we will listen contemplatively for the invitations that are for us as individuals navigating our world. What lens do we wear when standing with others who are so very different from us? \nWe will consider notions such as radical inclusion\, finding grace in human brokenness\, and living on the margins of society. Each week we will explore the perspectives and ways of being that play a role in fostering true\, inclusive community. With readings from the mystics and the divine feminine scriptures reflected in Greg Boyle’s ministry\, we will listen deeply to the healing shared both in the stories\, and our very own  personal prejudices and exclusionary labels.  \n  \nWe will meet for nine weeks\, with a one week break on 10/13. We will send the Zoom link prior to our first session. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-retreat-house \nSuggested donation: $85 \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\nPlease find the book at your library\, favorite bookseller\, or at the Retreat House Bookshop:\nhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/cherished-belonging-the-healing-power-of-love-in-divided-times-gregory-boyle/37a51edf1b6efb16?ean=9781668061855&aid=19040&listref=community-favorites\nAn E-book is available by purchasing online.\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\, please mark the memo line with ‘Cherished Belonging’ and mail them to: \nThe Retreat House \nP.O. Box \nChestertown\, MD   21620
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/book-circle-cherished-belonging/2026-09-15/
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SUMMARY:Cherished Belonging - unconditional love at work in our world
DESCRIPTION:Cherished Belonging\nSeptember 15 – November 17\, 2026\nTuesday afternoons\n3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST\non Zoom\n\nJoin us for this online book circle exploring the power of love in our divided world.  \nAs we explore Greg Boyle’s latest collection of stories about living and working with the community of Home Boy Industries in Los Angeles\, we will listen contemplatively for the invitations that are for us as individuals navigating our world. What lens do we wear when standing with others who are so very different from us? \nWe will consider notions such as radical inclusion\, finding grace in human brokenness\, and living on the margins of society. Each week we will explore the perspectives and ways of being that play a role in fostering true\, inclusive community. With readings from the mystics and the divine feminine scriptures reflected in Greg Boyle’s ministry\, we will listen deeply to the healing shared both in the stories\, and our very own  personal prejudices and exclusionary labels.  \n  \nWe will meet for nine weeks\, with a one week break on 10/13. We will send the Zoom link prior to our first session. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-retreat-house \nSuggested donation: $85 \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\nPlease find the book at your library\, favorite bookseller\, or at the Retreat House Bookshop:\nhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/cherished-belonging-the-healing-power-of-love-in-divided-times-gregory-boyle/37a51edf1b6efb16?ean=9781668061855&aid=19040&listref=community-favorites\nAn E-book is available by purchasing online.\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\, please mark the memo line with ‘Cherished Belonging’ and mail them to: \nThe Retreat House \nP.O. Box \nChestertown\, MD   21620
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/book-circle-cherished-belonging/2026-09-22/
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SUMMARY:Cherished Belonging - unconditional love at work in our world
DESCRIPTION:Cherished Belonging\nSeptember 15 – November 17\, 2026\nTuesday afternoons\n3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST\non Zoom\n\nJoin us for this online book circle exploring the power of love in our divided world.  \nAs we explore Greg Boyle’s latest collection of stories about living and working with the community of Home Boy Industries in Los Angeles\, we will listen contemplatively for the invitations that are for us as individuals navigating our world. What lens do we wear when standing with others who are so very different from us? \nWe will consider notions such as radical inclusion\, finding grace in human brokenness\, and living on the margins of society. Each week we will explore the perspectives and ways of being that play a role in fostering true\, inclusive community. With readings from the mystics and the divine feminine scriptures reflected in Greg Boyle’s ministry\, we will listen deeply to the healing shared both in the stories\, and our very own  personal prejudices and exclusionary labels.  \n  \nWe will meet for nine weeks\, with a one week break on 10/13. We will send the Zoom link prior to our first session. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-retreat-house \nSuggested donation: $85 \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\nPlease find the book at your library\, favorite bookseller\, or at the Retreat House Bookshop:\nhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/cherished-belonging-the-healing-power-of-love-in-divided-times-gregory-boyle/37a51edf1b6efb16?ean=9781668061855&aid=19040&listref=community-favorites\nAn E-book is available by purchasing online.\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\, please mark the memo line with ‘Cherished Belonging’ and mail them to: \nThe Retreat House \nP.O. Box \nChestertown\, MD   21620
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/book-circle-cherished-belonging/2026-09-29/
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SUMMARY:Cherished Belonging - unconditional love at work in our world
DESCRIPTION:Cherished Belonging\nSeptember 15 – November 17\, 2026\nTuesday afternoons\n3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST\non Zoom\n\nJoin us for this online book circle exploring the power of love in our divided world.  \nAs we explore Greg Boyle’s latest collection of stories about living and working with the community of Home Boy Industries in Los Angeles\, we will listen contemplatively for the invitations that are for us as individuals navigating our world. What lens do we wear when standing with others who are so very different from us? \nWe will consider notions such as radical inclusion\, finding grace in human brokenness\, and living on the margins of society. Each week we will explore the perspectives and ways of being that play a role in fostering true\, inclusive community. With readings from the mystics and the divine feminine scriptures reflected in Greg Boyle’s ministry\, we will listen deeply to the healing shared both in the stories\, and our very own  personal prejudices and exclusionary labels.  \n  \nWe will meet for nine weeks\, with a one week break on 10/13. We will send the Zoom link prior to our first session. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-retreat-house \nSuggested donation: $85 \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\nPlease find the book at your library\, favorite bookseller\, or at the Retreat House Bookshop:\nhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/cherished-belonging-the-healing-power-of-love-in-divided-times-gregory-boyle/37a51edf1b6efb16?ean=9781668061855&aid=19040&listref=community-favorites\nAn E-book is available by purchasing online.\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\, please mark the memo line with ‘Cherished Belonging’ and mail them to: \nThe Retreat House \nP.O. Box \nChestertown\, MD   21620
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/book-circle-cherished-belonging/2026-10-06/
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SUMMARY:Cherished Belonging - unconditional love at work in our world
DESCRIPTION:Cherished Belonging\nSeptember 15 – November 17\, 2026\nTuesday afternoons\n3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST\non Zoom\n\nJoin us for this online book circle exploring the power of love in our divided world.  \nAs we explore Greg Boyle’s latest collection of stories about living and working with the community of Home Boy Industries in Los Angeles\, we will listen contemplatively for the invitations that are for us as individuals navigating our world. What lens do we wear when standing with others who are so very different from us? \nWe will consider notions such as radical inclusion\, finding grace in human brokenness\, and living on the margins of society. Each week we will explore the perspectives and ways of being that play a role in fostering true\, inclusive community. With readings from the mystics and the divine feminine scriptures reflected in Greg Boyle’s ministry\, we will listen deeply to the healing shared both in the stories\, and our very own  personal prejudices and exclusionary labels.  \n  \nWe will meet for nine weeks\, with a one week break on 10/13. We will send the Zoom link prior to our first session. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-retreat-house \nSuggested donation: $85 \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\nPlease find the book at your library\, favorite bookseller\, or at the Retreat House Bookshop:\nhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/cherished-belonging-the-healing-power-of-love-in-divided-times-gregory-boyle/37a51edf1b6efb16?ean=9781668061855&aid=19040&listref=community-favorites\nAn E-book is available by purchasing online.\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\, please mark the memo line with ‘Cherished Belonging’ and mail them to: \nThe Retreat House \nP.O. Box \nChestertown\, MD   21620
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/book-circle-cherished-belonging/2026-10-20/
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CATEGORIES:Book Circle,Retreats,Wisdom Circles
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SUMMARY:Cherished Belonging - unconditional love at work in our world
DESCRIPTION:Cherished Belonging\nSeptember 15 – November 17\, 2026\nTuesday afternoons\n3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST\non Zoom\n\nJoin us for this online book circle exploring the power of love in our divided world.  \nAs we explore Greg Boyle’s latest collection of stories about living and working with the community of Home Boy Industries in Los Angeles\, we will listen contemplatively for the invitations that are for us as individuals navigating our world. What lens do we wear when standing with others who are so very different from us? \nWe will consider notions such as radical inclusion\, finding grace in human brokenness\, and living on the margins of society. Each week we will explore the perspectives and ways of being that play a role in fostering true\, inclusive community. With readings from the mystics and the divine feminine scriptures reflected in Greg Boyle’s ministry\, we will listen deeply to the healing shared both in the stories\, and our very own  personal prejudices and exclusionary labels.  \n  \nWe will meet for nine weeks\, with a one week break on 10/13. We will send the Zoom link prior to our first session. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-retreat-house \nSuggested donation: $85 \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\nPlease find the book at your library\, favorite bookseller\, or at the Retreat House Bookshop:\nhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/cherished-belonging-the-healing-power-of-love-in-divided-times-gregory-boyle/37a51edf1b6efb16?ean=9781668061855&aid=19040&listref=community-favorites\nAn E-book is available by purchasing online.\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\, please mark the memo line with ‘Cherished Belonging’ and mail them to: \nThe Retreat House \nP.O. Box \nChestertown\, MD   21620
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/book-circle-cherished-belonging/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Book Circle,Retreats,Wisdom Circles
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SUMMARY:Cherished Belonging - unconditional love at work in our world
DESCRIPTION:Cherished Belonging\nSeptember 15 – November 17\, 2026\nTuesday afternoons\n3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST\non Zoom\n\nJoin us for this online book circle exploring the power of love in our divided world.  \nAs we explore Greg Boyle’s latest collection of stories about living and working with the community of Home Boy Industries in Los Angeles\, we will listen contemplatively for the invitations that are for us as individuals navigating our world. What lens do we wear when standing with others who are so very different from us? \nWe will consider notions such as radical inclusion\, finding grace in human brokenness\, and living on the margins of society. Each week we will explore the perspectives and ways of being that play a role in fostering true\, inclusive community. With readings from the mystics and the divine feminine scriptures reflected in Greg Boyle’s ministry\, we will listen deeply to the healing shared both in the stories\, and our very own  personal prejudices and exclusionary labels.  \n  \nWe will meet for nine weeks\, with a one week break on 10/13. We will send the Zoom link prior to our first session. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-retreat-house \nSuggested donation: $85 \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\nPlease find the book at your library\, favorite bookseller\, or at the Retreat House Bookshop:\nhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/cherished-belonging-the-healing-power-of-love-in-divided-times-gregory-boyle/37a51edf1b6efb16?ean=9781668061855&aid=19040&listref=community-favorites\nAn E-book is available by purchasing online.\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\, please mark the memo line with ‘Cherished Belonging’ and mail them to: \nThe Retreat House \nP.O. Box \nChestertown\, MD   21620
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/book-circle-cherished-belonging/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Book Circle,Retreats,Wisdom Circles
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SUMMARY:Cherished Belonging - unconditional love at work in our world
DESCRIPTION:Cherished Belonging\nSeptember 15 – November 17\, 2026\nTuesday afternoons\n3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST\non Zoom\n\nJoin us for this online book circle exploring the power of love in our divided world.  \nAs we explore Greg Boyle’s latest collection of stories about living and working with the community of Home Boy Industries in Los Angeles\, we will listen contemplatively for the invitations that are for us as individuals navigating our world. What lens do we wear when standing with others who are so very different from us? \nWe will consider notions such as radical inclusion\, finding grace in human brokenness\, and living on the margins of society. Each week we will explore the perspectives and ways of being that play a role in fostering true\, inclusive community. With readings from the mystics and the divine feminine scriptures reflected in Greg Boyle’s ministry\, we will listen deeply to the healing shared both in the stories\, and our very own  personal prejudices and exclusionary labels.  \n  \nWe will meet for nine weeks\, with a one week break on 10/13. We will send the Zoom link prior to our first session. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-retreat-house \nSuggested donation: $85 \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\nPlease find the book at your library\, favorite bookseller\, or at the Retreat House Bookshop:\nhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/cherished-belonging-the-healing-power-of-love-in-divided-times-gregory-boyle/37a51edf1b6efb16?ean=9781668061855&aid=19040&listref=community-favorites\nAn E-book is available by purchasing online.\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\, please mark the memo line with ‘Cherished Belonging’ and mail them to: \nThe Retreat House \nP.O. Box \nChestertown\, MD   21620
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/book-circle-cherished-belonging/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Book Circle,Retreats,Wisdom Circles
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T163000
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SUMMARY:Cherished Belonging - unconditional love at work in our world
DESCRIPTION:Cherished Belonging\nSeptember 15 – November 17\, 2026\nTuesday afternoons\n3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST\non Zoom\n\nJoin us for this online book circle exploring the power of love in our divided world.  \nAs we explore Greg Boyle’s latest collection of stories about living and working with the community of Home Boy Industries in Los Angeles\, we will listen contemplatively for the invitations that are for us as individuals navigating our world. What lens do we wear when standing with others who are so very different from us? \nWe will consider notions such as radical inclusion\, finding grace in human brokenness\, and living on the margins of society. Each week we will explore the perspectives and ways of being that play a role in fostering true\, inclusive community. With readings from the mystics and the divine feminine scriptures reflected in Greg Boyle’s ministry\, we will listen deeply to the healing shared both in the stories\, and our very own  personal prejudices and exclusionary labels.  \n  \nWe will meet for nine weeks\, with a one week break on 10/13. We will send the Zoom link prior to our first session. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-retreat-house \nSuggested donation: $85 \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\nPlease find the book at your library\, favorite bookseller\, or at the Retreat House Bookshop:\nhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/cherished-belonging-the-healing-power-of-love-in-divided-times-gregory-boyle/37a51edf1b6efb16?ean=9781668061855&aid=19040&listref=community-favorites\nAn E-book is available by purchasing online.\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\, please mark the memo line with ‘Cherished Belonging’ and mail them to: \nThe Retreat House \nP.O. Box \nChestertown\, MD   21620
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/book-circle-cherished-belonging/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Book Circle,Retreats,Wisdom Circles
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