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SUMMARY:Seeing the Word: Women of the Bible
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 1-22 at 6:30-7:30 pm\, via Zoom \nSeeing the Word: Women of the Bible is a contemplative prayer practice using illuminations from the St John’s Bible. These images bring to life passages from Scripture\, helping us to engage with the Word\, encounter the Divine\, and enact the Message in our daily lives. As we journey through this Lenten season\, we’ll explore often overlooked women of the Bible. Their faith\, hope\, courage and love are highlighted in the St John’s Bible. As we contemplate their stories in the scripture and illuminations\, we begin to see where they journey with us and how our journey is paved by them. \nWe gather each week to share our journeys through guided reflections. The illuminations from the Saint John’s Bible draw us further into contemplative prayer. As we open “the eyes of our heart” (visio divina) and “the ears of our heart” (lectio divina)\, we discover what the Word means to us and what the Holy Spirit is calling us to do in the world today. The Saint John’s Bible is the first of its kind in 500 years. Commissioned by the Benedictine monks at St. John’s Abbey\, as a tribute to the new millennium\, this handwritten NRSV Bible has over 160 illuminations to bring the Word of God to life today. By praying with the illuminations\, we may search deeper into the meaning for our lives. \n\nRegister online at https://tinyurl.com/RHWCWomen by Friday\, February 26.\n  \n\nHEATHER HALL is graduate of Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction\, an ecumenical and multi-faith program. She is a lifelong learner and seeker who graduated from Education for Ministry and JustFaith. While living in Anchorage\, Alaska\, Heather was active with St Mary’s Episcopal Church\, where she led Adult Education – developing and facilitating classes\, workshops and retreats – and Outreach programs. Born and raised in Maryland\, where she taught college and started her career in environmental science\, Heather recently returned to the Shore to establish her encore career as a life coach\, spiritual director and storyteller through arts & crafts. Email Heather at heather@discoverwithheather.com.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/seeing-the-word-women-of-the-bible/2021-03-22/
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SUMMARY:Being Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, February 22 – March 8 at 7:30-9:00pm\, via Zoom \nWith a deep breath I ask: in our noisy world\, where is sanctuary? How can I bring the healing of sanctuary into these times—in my home\, my work and my community? \nJoin in this mid-winter pause as we anticipate beginning again in our world. In this Wisdom Circle\, we will share in holy listening\, and invite a space to hear the sacred rumblings that we each bring. Then\, we will shape a blessing of going forth\, a Celtic practice when moving from one place to another. \nGather with curiosity—what will this time invite? Our circle will offer the refreshment of listening and reflection inspired by the voices of Brother Lawrence\, a 17c. cook and Carmelite lay brother\, Macrina Wiederkehr\, beloved poet and monastic\, and Howard Thurman\, philosopher and theologian. \nThe suggested donation is $75 per person\, but please don’t let finances keep you from attending. All are welcome. You will receive the Zoom link once you register. \nRegister online at https://tinyurl.com/RHSanctuaryWC\n\n \n  \nHEATHER STRANG is a graduate of the Shalem Institute Spiritual Guidance Program and is a spiritual companion\, retreat leader\, chef and culinary teacher. After receiving a most surprising and humble Christmas gift of a rock inscribed with ‘laugh’\, Heather begins this year with a new spiritual practice—laughter. She resides with her husband in Annapolis\, Maryland.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/5657/2021-03-08/
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SUMMARY:Winter Wisdom Circle: Creative Spirit
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION CLOSED\n \n\n\n\n\nThursdays\, January 21-February 18 6:30-8:00pm\, via Zoom \nOur souls speak many languages: words\, sights & sounds\, textures or movement\, just to name a few. While writers\, composers\, artists and performers may speak these languages more eloquently\, we all have Creative Spirit. \nJoin us for this unique opportunity to dialogue with the Divine in new ways. Each week\, we’ll explore a different medium: storytelling\, visual arts\, lyrics & poetry\, voice & rhythm\, and prayer in motion. Learn to access your Creative Spirit and discover the message God is sharing with you. \nNo experience required! This Wisdom Circle is a safe space to play\, to release expectations and judgements\, and to embrace the Creative Spirit within each of us. A suggested donation of $75 per person will be gratefully accepted. This amount is just a guideline—please don’t let finances keep you from attending. All are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHEATHER HALL is graduate of Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction\, an ecumenical and multi-faith program. She is a lifelong learner and seeker who graduated from Education for Ministry and JustFaith. While living in Anchorage\, Alaska\, Heather was active with St Mary’s Episcopal Church\, where she led Adult Education – developing and facilitating classes\, workshops and retreats – and Outreach programs. Born and raised in Maryland\, where she taught college and started her career in environmental science\, Heather recently returned to the Shore to establish her encore career as a life coach\, spiritual director and storyteller through arts & crafts. Email Heather at heather@discoverwithheather.com.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/winter-wisdom-circle-creative-spirit/2021-02-18/
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SUMMARY:Winter Quiet Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this peaceful retreat day for quiet time\, prayer and thoughtful conversation. \n\n\n\n \nUsing scripture\, poetry\, readings and music\, we will gently reflect on the experiences of the past year. What have we learned? Then\, we’ll consider the darkness of winter\, looking for seeds of hope and inspiration. \nSome time will be spent together in conversation\, perhaps in small groups; and other times we will step away from the screen to read\, journal or be silent. You will receive copies of the readings in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\nA suggested donation of $30 per person will be gratefully accepted. This amount is just a guideline — please don’t let finances keep you from attending. All are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE REGISTER at https://tinyurl.com/RHQDWinter or send an email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org. Once you register\, you will receive the Zoom link. \n\nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Julia Morris-Myers loves discovering the sacred in 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 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.
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SUMMARY:Women's Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Image: Wise Women Also Came © Jan Richardson\n\nWednesday\, January 6\n2:00 – 4:30 p.m.\nOn Zoom\n\nThe Feast of the Epiphany is also known as Women’s Christmas. Originating in Ireland\, it is a day of rest for women after weeks of preparing for Christmas Day. Inspired by Jan Richardson’s annual Women’s Christmas Retreat\, we created this celebration just for you.\n\nPlease join us for this special retreat and time of spiritual relaxation. We’ll read poetry (bring your favorites\,) tell stories\, do some journaling and meditate together.\n\nThis is time for YOU. Bring your needlework\, coloring\, or another project. Make a pot of tea\, light a candle\, and settle in for a delightful afternoon.\n\nRegister
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/womens-christmas/
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SUMMARY:Sacred Ground: July-Sept. series
DESCRIPTION:A film-based dialogue series on race and faith\nThe Retreat House invites you to participate in Sacred Ground\, an experience of reading\, watching and learning about the history of race and racism in America and the impact it has on our world today. \nOn six Monday afternoons\, we will explore a rich online curriculum focused on Indigenous\, Black\, Latino and Asian Pacific American as their histories intersect with European American history. Each week\, we will be given documentaries to watch and articles to read to help inform and enlighten us. We then gather on Zoom for conversation to help us peel away the layers that have contributed to the challenges and divides of the present day—all while grounded in our call to faith\, hope and love. \nLearning about the origins of the inequities and injustices so deeply embedded in our lives today will provide valuable insight into the deep anger that fuels the protests happening across the country. \nThis amazing series\, developed by The Episcopal Church and Katrina Browne\, director of the documentary Traces of the Trade\, has been especially designed to help white people engage in conversation about the history of race in America. The series is part of The Episcopal Church’s Becoming Beloved Community which is the church’s long-term commitment to racial healing\, reconciliation and justice. \nRegistration is required at https://bit.ly/SacredReg\, or by email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org. A suggested donation of $50 per person is requested. All are welcome to attend regardless of finances.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/sacred-ground-july-sept-series/2020-09-21/
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SUMMARY:Making Peace with Money
DESCRIPTION:Making Peace with Money\n4 sessions: Monday evenings\, August 3 – 24\n7:00 – 8:00 p.m. via Zoom\n\n  \nImagine having conversations about money that are encouraging instead of frustrating. In this Wisdom Circle\, we will consider how spiritual practices can help us shift our attitudes and thoughts about money. A spiritual perspective has the potential to help us feel more peaceful and less stressful about how we live with money. \nIn this online group\, we will inspire and support each other as we look within for a better understanding of money as a God-given tool. Sessions will include themed readings and reflection\, asking questions\, and space for sensing God’s presence and guidance. Each week\, we will take home a new practice to try and then have an opportunity to share our experience with the group. \nRegistration is required at https://bit.ly/RHmoney or by sending an email to info@retreathousehillsboro.com\, or calling (410) 364-7069. A suggested donation of $75.00 per person is requested\, however all are welcome regardless of finances. Upon registration\, you will receive the Zoom link. \nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Meg Gallagher is a life coach\, retreat leader and writer. Meg has enjoyed her transition from a corporate career to the gentler non-profit world. She is also delighted to serve as manager of The Retreat House at Hillsboro where she is learning the contemplative way of life. She and her husband\, Pat\, live in Hillsboro.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/making-peace-with-money/2020-08-24/
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SUMMARY:A Cup of Tea
DESCRIPTION:Drinking tea and sharing our hearts has long been a regular thing at The Retreat House. Please join us in this during the month of April\, “virtually” coming together for conversation\, reflection and a little prayer over a cup of tea. \n\n\nIt could be just the thing if you are seeking some heart connection during this time of quarantine and social distancing. Come\, even if this is your first time to a Retreat House gathering! It will do us a world of good to hear each other’s voices\, laugh\, share a prayer and be ourselves. \nOur Cup of Tea host will be Heather Hall\, a woman of compassion and good humor who is also trained in spiritual guidance. There is no charge for attending; however\, donations are welcome. And there is no need to register\, though if you want to stay in contact with us\, please use the link at the bottom of the page. \n\n\nSo…next Tuesday at 2 o’clock\, make yourself a nice cup of tea and sign in to Zoom to relax and hang out! (If Zoom is new to you\, we will be there 15 minutes early in case you need any technical support.) \n\n\n\nJoin the Zoom meeting. – Zoom Meeting ID: 214 917 940\non your computer\, tablet or mobile phone.\n\nCall in/Audio only:\n    +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n    +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n    +1 301 715 8592 US\n    +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n    +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\nMeeting ID: 214 917 940\n\nJoin the Cup of Tea contact list
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/a-cup-of-tea/2020-04-28/
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