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SUMMARY:Seeking Wisdom - a mindful\, intuitive\, and creative approach to prayer
DESCRIPTION:  \nSeeking Wisdom – a mindful\, intuitive\, and creative approach to prayer \nMonday evenings\, 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. ET \non Zoom \n9/21 – 10/26\, 2026 \n  \n  \n  \nWe will explore together Julia Cameron’s Seeking Wisdom: A Spiritual Path to Creative Connection and delve into the spiritual practices from her seminal book The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity: \n“Creativity is God’s gift to us. Using our creativity is our gift back to God.”  \nToo often\, we look for answers from others and wait for their approval. What if we had a simple process of seeing with clarity that is authentic\, mindful\, intuitive\, and heart-felt? \nIn our book for this series\,  the author offers a vision of prayer as a creative process\, rather than a religious act. Along the way\, this spiritual process sparks our creativity and deepens our spirituality. \nAs we journey through her 6-week program\, we apply the tools for self-discovery and mental decluttering that she’s shared with over 5 million readers: morning pages\, artists’ dates\, contemplative walks\, and listening for that still small voice of God. \nPlease note that this process is welcoming to all\, regardless of your faith tradition or practice of prayer. Likewise\, no “creativity” needed. Join us to deepen your connection with yourself and your Creator. \nYour leader for this journey is Heather Hall\, a lifelong seeker who guides us to listen for our inner wisdom. \nThough not required\, it’s recommended that you get a copy of Julia Cameron’s Seeking Wisdom: A Spiritual Path to Creative Connection. You can purchase it at your favorite bookseller or through The Retreat House’s Bookshop. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-retreat-house \nSuggested donation: $90\nWhen you pay\, you will be invited to support the non-profit payment platform with a small donation. Scroll down to ‘other;’ even a dollar or two helps.\n  \n  \n———————————————— \nPayment instructions: \nPlease do no let finances get in the way of gathering with us! We welcome you to pay as you will. Also\, if you would like to donate an additional amount to support others\, we are so grateful. \nWe prefer ONLINE payments. If CHECKS are your preferred payment\, please mark the memo line with ‘Seeking Wisdom’ and mail them to: \nThe Retreat House \nP.O. Box \nChestertown\, MD   21620 \n  \nEnjoy this podcast about the author and the book: \nhttps://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.npr.org%2F2022%2F02%2F21%2F1082079065%2Fjulia-camerons-seeking-wisdom-goes-deeper-than-the-artists-way&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cda69246aaff940b29e7108deda0d9a4d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639187949117183130%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JtV7CO3E%2BBXbxUGDTFjai0DOfGlfMqjPK99vQeHywoQ%3D&reserved=0 \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/seeking-wisdom-a-mindful-intuitive-and-creative-approach-to-prayer/2026-10-12/
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CATEGORIES:Book Circle,Community Voice,Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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SUMMARY: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: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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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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