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SUMMARY:Gospel of Thomas
DESCRIPTION:The Gospel of Thomas\n\nTuesdays \nFebruary 25 – April 15\n3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nOn Zoom\n  \n\nGather together as we explore and listen to the Gospel of Thomas. Each week we will prayerfully listen to one of Jesus’ sayings from this ancient source and take time to reflect upon what rises for each of us. \n\nSuggested donation: $85 \nAll of our offerings are supported solely by individual donations. This circle is partially sponsored\, allowing us to offer it at a reduced amount. Please share what you feel led to share\, whether less\, or more to support another. Thank you for being part of a community that doesn’t let finances get in the way.  \nWe are grateful for the generous support of a friend of The Retreat House for partially sponsoring this event. \nRegister HERE.\nMore about the source:  The Gospel of Thomas was one of the manuscripts discovered in 1945 when the Nag Hamadi texts were discovered in Egypt. The Gospel of Thomas today is considered by many to be a rich resource for the deepening of a person’s relationship with God and Yeshua. Listening prayerfully to the sayings offers us an experience of Jesus as a wisdom teacher. The Gospel is different from the canonical Gospels of Matthew\, Mark\, Luke and John as Thomas does not offer any type of narrative about the life of Jesus. Instead it contains one hundred and fourteen sayings of Jesus or Yeshua.  Each saying stands alone and offers a great deal of wisdom into the sayings of Jesus and is an invitation to the student of Thomas to go deeper into what is being said.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/gospel-of-thomas-2/2025-04-15/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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SUMMARY:PRAYER GATHERING OF RESILIENCE IN COMMUNITY  
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 14 \nPlease join us for a \nPRAYER GATHERING OF RESILIENCE IN COMMUNITY   \nwith \nshort readings and poetry \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon EST \non Zoom \nThe gift of your presence in the circle will mean so much to all who gather.  \nWith our world in such a time of change\, we invite you to spend an hour among like-hearted people of prayer. We will gather on Zoom for a time of community and silent meditation. Join us to be together\, holding our hearts open to the Great Love of the Divine and listening deeply in the quiet for the guidance\, encouragement and love that we can all lean into as we start walking the long road into the unknown. \nCome when you can\, leave when you must. We will be together from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon EST. \nFind the Zoom link HERE. \nPhoto by Shane Rounce. Unsplash.com.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/prayer-gathering-of-resilience-in-community-2/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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SUMMARY:Wisdom Café welcomes Debra Donnelly- Barton!
DESCRIPTION:Wisdom Café welcomes Debra Donnelly- Barton!\nDebra is a seminary-trained Spiritual Director with 20 years of experience and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Public Theology and Creative Writing\, based on what Rowan Williams calls “an essential restlessness in the enterprise of Christian utterance. This degree explores how to write and speak about theology that expands the realities of God’s active loving presence. The public sphere\, especially now\, obscures the generosity of divine love; public theology endeavors to reveal what is already here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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\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\n\nCome and go as you please!\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. \nHere’s the Zoom link.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/wisdom-cafe-welcomes-debra-donnelly-barton/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Community Voice,Meditation,Spoken Word Event,Wisdom Circles
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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SUMMARY:Prayer Gathering for Resilience in Community - on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nPlease join us \nMonday\, January 20 \nfor  a \nPRAYER GATHERING FOR RESILIENCE IN COMMUNITY \nwith  \nshort readings and poetry \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon EST on Zoom\nWith our world in such a time of change\, we invite you to spend an hour among like-hearted people of prayer. We will gather on Zoom for a time of community and silent meditation. Join us to be together\, holding our hearts open to the Great Love of the Divine and listening deeply in the quiet for the guidance\, encouragement and love that we can all lean into as we start walking the long road into the unknown. We invite you to spend an hour among like-hearted people of prayer.  \nCome when you can\, leave when you must.  \nWe will be together from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon EST.  \nThe gift of your presence in the circle  \nwill mean so much to all who gather.  \n\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88042304235?pwd=5FQHU5soV0iUi67ginKAodIpAnlQEt.1 \nMeeting ID: 880 4230 4235 Passcode: 427539 \n—\nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,88042304235#\,\,\,\,*427539# US (Washington DC) +13052241968\,\,88042304235#\,\,\,\,*427539# US\n—\nDial by your location\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 360 209 5623 US \n• +1 386 347 5053 US\nMeeting ID: 880 4230 4235\nPasscode: 427539\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kouQUcrCs
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/prayer-gathering-for-resilience-in-community-on-zoom/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Community Voice,Meditation,Prayer Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T130000
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SUMMARY:Living the Tension - Holding Opposites Together in Love
DESCRIPTION:Living the Tension – Holding Opposites Together in Love\nFebruary 26 on Zoom\n1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST\n  \nWe navigate our external lives around multiple opposites; for example\, early/late\, inside/outside\, fast/slow. In our inner life we tend to hold opposites within a space that considers their significance or impact on our lives; for example\, freedom/constraint\, silence/sound\, enigma/answer. \nThe tension inherent in opposites can be creative or destructive. Hence\, inside tension there is innate power. Only a non-dual mind can reconcile the tension creatively. Race\, politics\, culture and religion are breeding grounds for opposition to become explosive.Therefore\, within the context of our polarized country\, we will ponder these questions: \n  \n  \nHow are we to hold the innate power of tension?  \nWhat are the consequences if we choose to hold the tension in love?  \nHow might we be agents for transforming polarization into reconciliation? \nJoin us as we rest and wonder in the presence of Spirit and spiritual guide Phil Cover. This 2-hour retreat will offer time to listen to Phil’ wisdom\, be lead by his questions and share in silence and conversation with others. \nA Zoom link will be sent to all registrants before the start of the retreat. \nThis event has been funded by a generous donor. Registration is required for planning purposes. Register HERE.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/living-tension-holding-opposites-together-with-love/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Prayer Gatherings,Retreats,Wisdom Circles
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T130000
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SUMMARY:Being the Beloved: A Winter Weekend Women’s Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Being the Beloved: A Winter Weekend Women’s Retreat\nFriday\, February 21  –  Sunday\, February 23\, 2025\nHosted by The Retreat House\nAt the Foehliage Retreat Center in Galena\, MD\nGuided by Linda Mastro\n  \nJesus said\, “Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence.  \nThis is the most important\, the first on the list. But there is a second to set alongside it: ‘Love others as well as you love yourself.’ These two commands are pegs; everything in God’s law and the Prophets hangs from them.”  \nMatthew 22:34-40 (The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language) \n  \nPraying with the greatest commandments\, we often focus on the love of God and neighbor. Despite our best intentions\, we can easily overlook that Jesus included us in this equation of love. Loving ourselves requires that we remember that we are the beloved children of God. We may have been programmed to judge ourselves harshly and to downplay our worth. These standards\, designed to keep us humble\, also undermine accepting our divine goodness. How on earth can we truly extend love to others if we do not stand on a firm foundation of love for ourselves? \nIn his classic book\, Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World\, Henri Nouwen\, Catholic priest\, professor\, psychologist\, and prolific writer\, says\, “As long as ‘being the Beloved’ is little more than a beautiful thought or a lofty idea that hangs above my life to keep me from becoming depressed\, nothing really changes. What is required is to become the Beloved in the commonplaces of my daily existence\, and bit by bit to close the gap that exists between what I know myself to be and the countless realities of everyday life. Becoming the Beloved is pulling the truth revealed to me from above down into the ordinariness of what I am thinking of\, talking about\, and doing from hour to hour.” \nIn this retreat\, we will explore what it means to embrace our Belovedness. Together we will reconsider self-care as an act of love that can transform our relationships in all domains of life. The retreat will include time for silent rest and reflection\, heart-enriching conversation\, and mindful prayer and movement. You will take home practices that will inspire you to live each day more fully into your one\, precious life. \nThe retreat begins with dinner on Friday evening and ends with a prayer service and brunch on Sunday. The cost of the retreat includes five nutritious meals\, lodging\, and all materials. \n  \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/WINTERBELOVED \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/womens-weekend-retreat-living-into-our-self/
LOCATION:Foehliage Retreat Center\, 31450 Sassafras River Ave\, Galena\, MD\, 21635
CATEGORIES:Aging,Quiet Day,Retreats,Weekend Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T183000
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SUMMARY:Mary Magdalene
DESCRIPTION:Mary Magdalene – \ntelling her story\,  \ntelling our story \nplumbing the depths of the Christianity we haven’t tried yet\nWednesday Evenings\nJanuary 8 – February 12\n5:00 – 6:30 p.m. on Zoom\nJoin for the first time\, or continue our exploration from the fall and/or winter circle. With the help of the Gospel of Mary\, and Meggan Watterson’s book Mary Magdalene Revealed: The First Apostle\, Her Feminist Gospel\, & the Christianity We Haven’t Tried Yet\, we will dive into the depths of the earliest days of Christianity\, known as “The Way.”  Gather for contemplative listening and conversation and discover with us in community: What would it look like if we truly followed the way of Jesus without hierarchy and power? How would our engagement with the Holy be different? How would prayer be different? \nAll of our offerings are supported solely by individual donations. This circle has been sponsored in part by a friend of our community. This allows us to invite you to offer a donation that feels right to you\, and that may be used to help others participate in offerings like this. Thank you for being part of a community that doesn’t let finances get in the way.  \nThis offering is underway. Please register for the Mary Magdalene circle beginning on February 26. \nIf you don’t have the book\, please order Mary Magdalene Revealed: The First Apostle\, Her Feminist Gospel\, & the Christianity We Haven’t Tried Yet by Meggan Watterson. Please read the introduction and through page 68\, if possible. It can be purchased from our Retreat House Bookshop (link below) or your favorite bookseller. We will send the Zoom link\, which will arrive before our first gathering. \nThe Retreat House Bookshop – Every book purchased from our bookshop provides both a discount to you\, and a stipend for The Retreat House.It can be found on the front page of our website or here: \nhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/mary-magdalene-revealed-the-first-apostle-her-feminist-gospel-the-christianity-we-haven-t-tried-yet-meggan-watterson/15458953?aid=19040&ean=9781401954284&listref=community-favorites& \n  \nIcon artwork by Laura Neal.  \n\n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/mary-magdalene/2025-02-12/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T150000
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SUMMARY:Gospel of Thomas
DESCRIPTION:The Gospel of Thomas\n\nTuesdays \nJanuary 8 – February 11\n\n3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nOn Zoom\n\n  \n  \n  \nGather together as we explore and listen to the Gospel of Thomas. Each week we will prayerfully listen to one of Jesus’ sayings from this ancient source and take time to reflect upon what rises for each of us. \n\nSuggested donation: $85 \nAll of our offerings are supported solely by individual donations. This circle is partially sponsored\, allowing us to offer it at a reduced amount. Please share what you feel led to share\, whether less\, or more to support another. Thank you for being part of a community that doesn’t let finances get in the way.  \nWe are grateful for the generous support of a friend of The Retreat House for partially sponsoring this event.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/gospel-of-thomas-3/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Wisdom Circles
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T120000
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SUMMARY:PRAYER GATHERING OF RESILIENCE IN COMMUNITY  
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, February 10 \nPlease join us for a \nPRAYER GATHERING OF RESILIENCE IN COMMUNITY   \nwith \nshort readings and poetry \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon EST \non Zoom \n\n\nThe gift of your presence in the circle will mean so much to all who gather.  \n\nWith our world in such a time of change\, we invite you to spend an hour among like-hearted people of prayer. We will gather on Zoom for a time of community and silent meditation. Join us to be together\, holding our hearts open to the Great Love of the Divine and listening deeply in the quiet for the guidance\, encouragement and love that we can all lean into as we start walking the long road into the unknown. \nCome when you can\, leave when you must. We will be together from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon EST. \nFind the Zoom link HERE. \n\n\nPhoto by Shane Rounce. Unsplash.com.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/prayer-gathering-of-resilience-in-community/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193829
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY AND SILENT MEDITATION
DESCRIPTION:Please join us \nMonday\, January 20 \nfor an hour of  \nCOMMUNITY AND SILENT MEDITATION  \nwith  \nshort readings and poetry \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon EST on Zoom\n  \nOn a day of importance for our country and the world\,  \nwe invite you to spend an hour among like-hearted \npeople of prayer.  We will gather on Zoom for a time to be \ntogether\, holding our hearts open to the Great Love of the Divine  \nand listening deeply in the quiet for \nthe guidance\, encouragement and love  \nthat we can all lean into as we start walking \nthe long road into the unknown. \n  \nCome when you can\, leave when you must.  \nWe will be together from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon EST. \n  \nThe gift of your presence in the circle  \nwill mean so much to all who gather.  \nJOIN HERE: \nTopic: Prayer Gathering for 1-20-2025\nTime: Jan 20\, 2025 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81615556563?pwd=poDeiCjoI8mZbfuro6g5kdNEYstAo9.1\n\nMeeting ID: 816 1555 6563\nPasscode: 046415\n—\nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,81615556563#\,\,\,\,*046415# US (Washington DC)\n+13126266799\,\,81615556563#\,\,\,\,*046415# US (Chicago)\n—\nDial by your location\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n\nMeeting ID: 816 1555 6563\nPasscode: 046415\n\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kVdrcjbt0
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/community-and-silent-meditation/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T130000
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SUMMARY:Sacred Saturday Mornings ~ Gathering of the Greens
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled due to a family emergency in our Retreat House community. Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to seeing you at another Retreat House offering. \nSacred Saturday mornings are an invitation to step out of your busy days and gather in community for reflection\, conversation and stillness. Come and join us for warm drinks\, a short sharing of poetry and/or readings\, silence\, sharing of responses and time on your own in the beauty of nature. The labyrinth will be available for quiet walking meditation. There will also be the opportunity to create greenery decor for your home from the bounty of the resident trees at Evergreen.  Sharing connection over a box lunch will be part of the peaceful day’s journey. Come be part of community as we pause\, and breathe\, and Gather the Greens. \nIn case of inclement weather\, please visit this webpage for any updates. \nSuggested donation: $45 \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/GatheringGreens
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/sacred-saturday-mornings-gathering-of-the-greens/
LOCATION:Evergreen\, 770 PORT STREET\, Easton\, MD\, 21601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Prayer Gatherings,Retreats,Weekend Retreat,Wisdom Circles
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193829
CREATED:20240215T131843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T141245Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our Hermitage on the shore of the Sassafras River for this weekend of stillness and grounding.\nDuring each silent weekend\, there will be free-flowing time for resting\, silence\, journaling\, and nourishing food\, all at your own pace. We will begin and end our weekend with a gentle conversation\, for evening supper on Friday and breakfast on Sunday. With a small gathering of only three participants\, each person will have their own bedroom and the communal use of the spacious living and dining rooms\, the kitchen\, and the beautiful grounds and riverside spaces. If you have dietary needs\, please let us know when you register by emailing heather@retreathousehillsboro.org. Each participant will have the opportunity to sign up for a spiritual companionship conversation with one of our spiritual directors. \nSign up soon\, as silent retreats have limited availability. \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/gvk352p\nIf you’d like to learn more about the Retreat House Hermitage and taking a personal retreat\, please visit our website: https://retreathousehillsboro.org/personal-retreat-days/ \n \n  \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/silent-weekend-retreat-4/
LOCATION:Foehliage Retreat Center\, 31450 Sassafras River Ave\, Galena\, MD\, 21635
CATEGORIES:Quiet Day,Retreats,Weekend Retreat
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T200000
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SUMMARY:Poetry by the Fire
DESCRIPTION:Join us with our friends at the Talbot County Free Library for this evening of Poetry by the Fire on November 21st.  All are welcome! Bring your own poem\, or a found poem\, and/or settle in to listen!  We’ll listen to poems that sing out our human story with respect for each person. We’ll listen together as community in this cozy setting and be woven by what we hear.  For more information\, please reach out: heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/poetry-by-the-fire/
LOCATION:Talbot County Free Library\, Easton\, 100 West Dover Street\, Easton\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Voice,Spoken Word Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193829
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SUMMARY:Gospel of Thomas
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n\nThe Gospel of Thomas\nOctober 1 – November 5\, 2024\n3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nOn Zoom\nGather together as we explore and listen to the Gospel of Thomas. Each week we will prayerfully listen to one of Jesus’ sayings from this ancient source and take time to reflect upon what rises for each of us. \n  \n  \nSuggested donation: $85 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/GOTonZOOM \nAll of our offerings are supported solely by individual donations. This circle is partially sponsored\, allowing us to offer it at a reduced amount. Please share what you feel led to share\, whether less\, or more to support another. Thank you for being part of a community that doesn’t let finances get in the way.  \nWe are grateful for the generous support of a friend of The Retreat House for partially sponsoring this event. \n  \nMore about the source:  The Gospel of Thomas was one of the manuscripts discovered in 1945 when the Nag Hamadi texts were discovered in Egypt. The Gospel of Thomas today is considered by many to be a rich resource for the deepening of a person’s relationship with God and Yeshua. Listening prayerfully to the sayings offers us an experience of Jesus as a wisdom teacher. The Gospel is different from the canonical Gospels of Matthew\, Mark\, Luke and John as Thomas does not offer any type of narrative about the life of Jesus. Instead it contains one hundred and fourteen sayings of Jesus or Yeshua.  Each saying stands alone and offers a great deal of wisdom into the sayings of Jesus and is an invitation to the student of Thomas to go deeper into what is being said.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/gospel-of-thomas/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Prayer Gatherings,Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193829
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T133051Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our Hermitage on the shore of the Sassafras River for this weekend of stillness and grounding.\nDuring each silent weekend\, there will be free-flowing time for resting\, silence\, journaling\, and nourishing food\, all at your own pace. We will begin and end our weekend with a gentle conversation\, for evening supper on Friday and breakfast on Sunday. Each participant will have their own spacious bedroom and the communal use of the living and dining rooms\, the kitchen\, and the beautiful grounds and riverside spaces. If you have dietary needs\, please let us know when you register. Each participant will have the opportunity to sign up for a spiritual companionship conversation with one of our spiritual directors. Sign up soon\, as silent retreats have limited availability.\nPlease register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jteyms3\nIf you’d like to learn more about the Retreat House Hermitage and taking a personal retreat\, please visit our website: https://retreathousehillsboro.org/personal-retreat-days/\n \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/silent-weekend-retreat-3/
LOCATION:Foehliage Retreat Center\, 31450 Sassafras River Ave\, Galena\, MD\, 21635
CATEGORIES:Quiet Day,Retreats,Weekend Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T193000
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SUMMARY:Summer Book Circle --- Mary Magdalene Revealed by Meggan Watterson
DESCRIPTION:Summer Book Circle\non Zoom \nMary Magdalene Revealed\nby Meggan Watterson \nJuly 9\, July 30\, and August 20 \n6:00 – 7:30 p.m. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoin us for this summer book circle as we explore and reflect on the life and heart of Mary Magdalene. Megan Watterson’s book Mary Magdalene Revealed presents “The First Apostle\, Her Feminist Gospel & the Christianity We Haven’t Tried Yet.” We will meet over Zoom on three evenings\, with plenty of room in between for reading. Feel free to come and go as you are able. After registering\, we will send the reading schedule and the Zoom link. \nPlease register here.\n  \n  \nFind the book online\, or order it from our bookshop: Retreat House Book Shop. \nTo learn more about the icon being created above\, visit the American Association of Iconographers.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/12604/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193829
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SUMMARY:Silent Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our Hermitage on the shore of the Sassafras River for this weekend of stillness and grounding.\nDuring each silent weekend\, there will be free-flowing time for resting\, silence\, journaling\, and nourishing food\, all at your own pace. We will begin and end our weekend with a gentle conversation\, for evening supper on Friday and breakfast on Sunday. Each participant will have their own spacious bedroom and the communal use of the living and dining rooms\, the kitchen\, and the beautiful grounds and riverside spaces. If you have dietary needs\, please let us know when you register. Each participant will have the opportunity to sign up for a spiritual companionship conversation with one of our spiritual directors. Sign up soon\, as silent retreats have limited availability.\n\nEach Silent Weekend Retreat offers four registrations for four rooms. Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/j9t2ev9\nIf you’d like to learn more about the Retreat House Hermitage and taking a personal retreat\, please learn more here: https://retreathousehillsboro.org/personal-retreat-days/\n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/silent-weekend-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Foehliage Retreat Center\, 31450 Sassafras River Ave\, Galena\, MD\, 21635
CATEGORIES:Quiet Day,Retreats,Weekend Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193829
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T201821Z
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SUMMARY:Healing Garden Dedication and Community Blessing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/healing-garden-dedication-and-community-blessing/
LOCATION:Foehliage Retreat Center\, 31450 Sassafras River Ave\, Galena\, MD\, 21635
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193829
CREATED:20240215T133212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T211747Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Retreat: Viriditas - The Divine "Greening" Life Force in the Lives of Hildegard of Bingen and Harriet Tubman
DESCRIPTION:Viriditas: The Divine “Greening” Life Force in the lives of Hildegard and Harriet —\nThese two holy women\, healers\, were separated by 650 years and the Atlantic Ocean. One was a white Benedictine nun\, the other a black enslaved person dubbed “the Moses of her people.” What can Hildegard of Bingen and Harriet Tubman possibly have in common? What might these remarkable women have to share with us in the 21st century? Come spend a weekend exploring the lives and faith of Hildegard and Harriet and the viriditas that connects and enlivens them\, us and all of creation. There will be time for learning and conversation\, journalling\, quiet\, delicious meals\, and movement on the beautiful river-side grounds of The Foehliage. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRegister here: \nhttps://tinyurl.com/RHVIRIDITAS\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Anita Davidson has over 30 years of experience in the field of spirituality in various roles.  She is a graduate of Shalem Institute’s Spiritual Guidance Program and is currently serving as adjunct staff for that program. She works as a spiritual director\, retreat leader and preacher based in Columbus\, Ohio.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/weekend-retreat-the-healing-garden-together-with-hildegard-of-bingen-and-harriet-tubman/
LOCATION:Foehliage Retreat Center\, 31450 Sassafras River Ave\, Galena\, MD\, 21635
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Weekend Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193829
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T165012Z
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SUMMARY:The Gospel of Thomas
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe Gospel of Thomas \nMay 14 – June 18\, 2024 \n3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. \nChestertown\, Maryland and on Zoom \nOur first and last gatherings for this six week series will be held in person in the spirituality room within Emmanuel Church\, Chestertown.  \nThe four sessions in between will meet on Zoom. \n  \nGather together as we explore and listen to the Gospel of Thomas. Each week we will prayerfully listen to one of Jesus’ sayings from this ancient source and take time to reflect upon what rises for each of us.  \nThe Gospel of Thomas was one of the manuscripts discovered in 1945 when the Nag Hamadi texts were discovered in Egypt. The Gospel of Thomas today is considered by many to be a rich resource for the deepening of a person’s relationship with God and Yeshua. Listening prayerfully to the sayings offers us an experience of Jesus as a wisdom teacher. The Gospel is different from the canonical Gospels of Matthew\, Mark\, Luke and John as Thomas does not offer any type of narrative about the life of Jesus. Instead it contains one hundred and fourteen sayings of Jesus or Yeshua.  Each saying stands alone and offers a great deal of wisdom into the sayings of Jesus and is an invitation to the student of Thomas to go deeper into what is being said. \n  \nPlease register here: https://tinyurl.com/RHTHOMAS\n  \n \nABOUT THE FACILITATOR:  \nThe Rev. David Andrews a retired Episcopal priest from Wilmington\, Delaware.  David is a wisdom practitioner who attended the Living School and is currently participating in the Shalem Spiritual Guidance Program. David loves hiking and exploring through pilgrimage.  He lives in Wilmington with his wife\, the Rev. Emily Gibson.   \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-gospel-of-thomas/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Church\, 101 N. Cross St.\, Chestertown\, MD\, 21620\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T110000
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SUMMARY:Silent Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWelcome to The Retreat House Hermitage on the shore of the Sassafras River for this weekend of stillness and grounding. \nDuring each silent weekend\, there will be free-flowing time for resting\, silence\, journaling\, and nourishing food\, all at your own pace. We will begin and end our weekend with a gentle conversation\, for evening supper on Friday and breakfast on Sunday. Each participant will have their own spacious bedroom and the communal use of the living and dining rooms\, the kitchen\, and the beautiful grounds and riverside spaces. If you have dietary needs\, please let us know when you register. Each participant will have the opportunity to sign up for a spiritual companionship conversation with one of our spiritual directors. Sign up soon\, as silent retreats have limited availability. \nEach Silent Weekend Retreat offers four registrations for four rooms. Register here: \nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/taj79m3\nIf you’d like to learn more about the Retreat House Hermitage and taking a personal retreat\, please learn more here: https://retreathousehillsboro.org/personal-retreat-days/\n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/silent-weekend-retreat/
LOCATION:Foehliage Retreat Center\, 31450 Sassafras River Ave\, Galena\, MD\, 21635
CATEGORIES:Quiet Day,Retreats,Weekend Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193829
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SUMMARY:Finding Hope in the Journey of Dementia\, with Dorothy Linthicum
DESCRIPTION:St. Anne’s Parish House Library\nAnnapolis\, Maryland \nThursday\, April 18: 10:30 a.m. – noon\, Tea and Conversation\n  \n  \nWe 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? \nBrené 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. \nWe 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. \nPlease register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/t5usxtz\n\nVisit our website calendar for information on three other locations:\nChestertown\, Maryland – Tuesday\, April 16: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.\, Lunch and Conversation\, Emmanuel Church\, ($35) \nChestertown\, Maryland – Tuesday\, April 16: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (free)\, Tea and Conversation\, Upper Shore Aging: Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center \nOxford\, Maryland – Wednesday\, April 17: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.\, Lunch and Conversation\, Church of the Holy Trinity ($35)
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/finding-hope-in-the-journey-of-dementia-3/
LOCATION:St. Anne’s Parish House Annapolis\, 199 Duke of Gloucester Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aging,Retreats,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193829
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SUMMARY:Finding Hope in the Journey of Dementia\, with Dorothy Linthicum
DESCRIPTION:Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center\nChestertown\, Maryland\nTuesday\, April 16: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.\nTea and Conversation\n  \n  \n  \nWe gratefully offer this conversation in collaboration with Upper Shore Aging. \nJoin 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? \nBrené 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. \nWe 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. \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6r7b7ka\nVisit our website calendar for more information on three other locations:\nChestertown\, Maryland – Tuesday\, April 16: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.\, Lunch and Conversation\, Emmanuel Church\, ($35) \nOxford\, Maryland – Wednesday\, April 17 : 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.\, Lunch and Conversation\, Church of the Holy Trinity ($35) \nAnnapolis\, Maryland – Thursday\, April 18: 10:30 a.m. – noon\, Tea and Conversation\, St. Anne’s Parish House Library ($25)
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/finding-hope-in-the-journey-of-dementia/
LOCATION:Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center\, 200 Schauber Rd\, Chestertown\, MD\, 21620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aging,Retreats,Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193829
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SUMMARY:Finding Hope in the Journey of Dementia\, with Dorothy Linthicum
DESCRIPTION:Emmanuel Church\nChestertown\, Maryland\nTuesday\, April 16: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.\nLunch and Conversation\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe gratefully offer this conversation in collaboration with Emmanuel Church\, Chestertown. \nJoin 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? \nBrené 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. \nWe 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. \nPlease arrive by 11:30 a.m. and enjoy a simple lunch before the presentation and conversation begin at 12 noon.\nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7gam2xw
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/finding-hope-in-the-journey-of-dementia-with-dorothy-linthicum/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Church\, 101 N. Cross St.\, Chestertown\, MD\, 21620\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T123000
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SUMMARY:Spring Quiet Morning on Zoom - Soul Gardening: Preparing our Hearts for the Spirit's Fruits
DESCRIPTION:Soul Gardening: Preparing our Hearts for the Spirit’s Fruits\nwith Julia Morris-Myers\nFriday\, April 12\n9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\non Zoom\nGather 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.\n  \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/57psxpj\n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/spring-quiet-morning-soul-gardening-preparing-our-hearts-for-the-spirits-fruits/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Quiet Day,Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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SUMMARY:The Well - a time to gather in community online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-well/2024-03-19/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Prayer Gatherings,Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T150000
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SUMMARY:Black History and Arts Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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/\nThe 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.\nLearn more about how to participate here: https://carolinearts.org/call-for-poets/\n  \n \nGroove to the beats of Teran as he serenades us throughout the day! \nThroughout the Event: \n\nIndulge your taste buds with delicious offerings from Royal T Catering.\nEngage in the interactive “Art Ball” Activity hosted by Mizzlehouse Foundation and Not a Phase Clothing.\nExplore the rich cultural heritage displayed by the Sankofa Bus with Chesapeake Heartland Foundation.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/black-history-and-arts-celebration/
LOCATION:Caroline Arts\, 401 MARKET ST\, DENTON\, MD\, 21629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Spoken Word Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193829
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Poetry Night - Celebrating Love!
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/open-mic-poetry-night-celebrating-love/
LOCATION:Talbot County Free Library\, Easton\, 100 West Dover Street\, Easton\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Voice,Spoken Word Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193829
CREATED:20240115T163142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T163158Z
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SUMMARY:God's Peace Group - a January Reset
DESCRIPTION: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.\nWe began gathering on Wednesday evenings\, January 10th. Our January 17 gathering will be postponed until January 24th and we will continue meeting until February 7th!\n\n\nA simple supper will be included. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/PEACE2024\nFor more information\, please contact heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/gods-peace-group-a-january-reset-2/2024-01-31/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Church\, 101 N. Cross St.\, Chestertown\, MD\, 21620\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193829
CREATED:20231106T155418Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Christmas\nJanuary 6\, 2024\n9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nheld at\nThe Foehliage\, Galena\, Maryland\n  \n  \nGive 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.  \nMeg 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.   \nAn 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 \n  \n“I do not know \nHow to keep it all together \nOr by what patterns this world might  \nFinally\, hold. \n  \n…And what shines \nThrough all this darkness \nShines through us\, \nSetting every shattered thing \nInto a new constellation \n  \nAnd we can turn  \nOur faces \nTo that light\, \nTo the grace of  \nThose stars \nThat turn in us.” \nJan Richardson.  From “Those Stars That Turn in Us\, A Blessing for Women’s Christmas”. sanctuaryofwomen.com. \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/womens-christmas-4/
LOCATION:Foehliage Retreat Center\, 31450 Sassafras River Ave\, Galena\, MD\, 21635
CATEGORIES:Quiet Day,Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Strang":MAILTO:heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
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