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SUMMARY:Prayer Gathering for Resilience in Community
DESCRIPTION:Please join us\nMonday\, September 8\nfor  a\nPRAYER GATHERING FOR RESILIENCE IN COMMUNITY\nwith \nshort readings and poetry\n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon EST on Zoom\n\n  \n  \n\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. 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\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\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-3/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Prayer Gatherings
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SUMMARY:The Well
DESCRIPTION:Gather with us for this online community of prayerful listening to scripture for the upcoming Sunday lectionary readings\, and listening to one another.\n\n\n  \nThis event is brought to you by the department of Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary in partnership with The Retreat House. \nThis drop-in Tuesday evening gathering will meet online via Zoom\, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. eastern from Oct 1\, 2024 – Jun 17\, 2025 (with some Tuesdays off – see below.) Register once for the entire season\, regardless of when you can make it! \nThe 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. \nThe Well will be led on Zoom by the spiritual directors of the Retreat House at Hillsboro\, under the coordination of Director Francie Thayer. Although this program occurs weekly\, feel free to treat it as a “drop in”\, attending as often as you are able. We will send weekly reminders with the Zoom link to the unrecorded online meeting\, making it easy to drop in! \n  \n\nFor more info and to register: https://the-well-2024-2025.eventbrite.com \n\nWe will not be meeting the following Tuesdays\, due to holidays\, etc.: \n\n11/26/24\n12/24/24 and 12/31/24\n3/4/25\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \nPhoto by mrjn photography. Unsplash.com.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-well-2/2025-06-24/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Voice,Prayer Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Day's End Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Wherever you are\, listen\, breathe\, and be still. Move peacefully into your evening each evening. \nWeekdays 5:15 – 5:45 p.m. \nFeel free to log in to hear a beautiful prayer or poem followed by just the right amount of quiet meditation time. Come a few minutes early and say hello. \n  \n“It has been a way to honor the shift in the demands of the day\, \nbreathing in God’s Love\, \nbreathing out gratitude for the Divine Mystery…” \n  \n  \nJoin online: https://zoom.us/j/212677840 \nPassword: 944568 \nCall in/Audio only: +1 301 715 8592
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/days-end-meditation-5/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Quiet Day - Tending the Seeds of the Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Tending the Seeds of the Spirit\n\nThursday\, July 6th\n\n 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\n\nIn-person at The Retreat House at Hillsboro\n\n\nWe look forward to gathering with you at The Retreat House for our Summer Quiet Day.  How do we care for and grow the spiritual seeds of love\, patience\, kindness and peace? We will use the metaphor of gardening to see how we might grow in God’s goodness. \nOur Spring Quiet Day will offer time for journaling\, silence\, time outdoors\, and gentle conversation.  We will enjoy exploring together using scripture\, poetry\, music\, and the gifts of Mother Nature.\n\nIN-PERSON QUIET DAY – Register at https://tinyurl.com/SummerQUIET  or by contacting us at heather@retreathousehillsboro.org. This gathering will take place inside The Retreat House and on the beautiful grounds. We ask that participants be fully vaccinated.  A light breakfast and lunch will be served. A suggested donation of $50 per person will be gratefully accepted. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending! \nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Julia Morris-Myers loves discovering the sacred in relaxed conversation and everyday life. She is a musician\, teacher and spiritual director on the Eastern Shore of Maryland\, where she lives with her husband and assorted pets. Julia is the Director of Music and Organist at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Centreville and has certificates in leading groups and in spiritual direction from the Shalem Institute in Washington\, DC\, and Bon Secours Retreat Center in Marriottsville\, MD.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/tending-the-seeds-of-the-spirit/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Poetry in the Park
DESCRIPTION:  \nGather with others on this spring evening for Poetry in the Park\, a spoken word event held in Denton\, Maryland\, Friday\, May 19\, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. We will gather in the Denton Community Garden very near The Foundry. See the map below…. \nWhat poet reminds you of where you come from?  \nAll are welcome to bring a self-written poem or a found poem and/or settle into the space to listen. If you’d like to compose an “I Am From”  poem for this gathering\, enjoy this link that offers a format for writing one –  I Am From Poem – Freeology For more information about this collaboration of The Retreat House at Hillsboro and Caroline Arts\, contact Heather@retreathousehillsboro.org \n  \n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/poetry-in-the-park/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Retreat House 9-Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Retreat House\n9 – Year\nCelebration\nHillsboro\, Maryland\nSunday Afternoon\nMay 7\n1:00 – 4:00 p.m.\n\nJoin with us for this special day as we remember our rich community that has formed in Hillsboro and look forward to the growth to come. We’ll walk the beautiful grounds and labyrinth\, share stories\, laugh and engage in a blessing of our going forth. Bring your stories! Our circle of remembrances and blessings will begin at 2:30.\nYour presence would be a gift!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/retreat-house-9-year-celebration/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Quiet Day
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to gathering with you at The Retreat House for our Spring Quiet Day. Using prayers and meditations from John Philip Newell’s Celtic Benediction\, we will discern what seeds the Spirit may be planting in us. What can we do to nurture these and bring them to fruition? \n\n\n\n\nOur Spring Quiet Day will offer time for journaling\, silence\, time outdoors\, andgentle conversation. We will enjoy exploring together using poetry\, music\, and the gifts of Mother Nature.\n\nThis gathering will take place inside The Retreat House and on the beautiful grounds. We ask that participants be fully vaccinated. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. A suggested donationof $50 per person will be gratefully accepted. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending! \n\n\n\n  \nIN-PERSON QUIET DAY – Register at \nhttps://tinyurl.com/SpringQuietDay2023 or by contacting us at heather@retreathousehillsboro.org. \n\n  \nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Julia Morris-Myers loves discovering the sacred in relaxed conversation and everyday life. She is a musician\,teacher and spiritual director on the Eastern Shore of Maryland\, where she lives with her husband and assorted pets. Julia is the Director of Music and the Organist at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Centreville. She has certificates in leading groups and in spiritual direction from the Shalem Institute in Washington\, DC\, and Bon Secours Retreat Center in Marriottsville\, MD.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/spring-quiet-day/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:2023 Women's Wellness Retreat - with Wye Oak Therapeutics
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThe Retreat House at Hillsboro welcomes Wye Oak Therapeutics for this special retreat for women Sunday\, April 23 from 9-3 am. We hope you will join us for this lovely day of celebrating women and focusing on how we can take care of our physical and mental wellness. Together we will share and discover how to improve your health and well-being with local female integrative and lifestyle healthcare specialists.  REGISTER HERE: https:ccharities.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?event_date_id=1265
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/2023-womens-wellness-retreat-with-wye-oak-therapeutics/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T123000
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SUMMARY:Retreat House New Directions - Bag Bag Lunch in Hillsboro
DESCRIPTION:Retreat House\nNew Directions\nBrown Bag Lunch\nThursday\, April 13\n12:30 – 2:30 p.m.\nHillsboro\n\n\nJoin us for lunch (BYO) to learn more about our new directions and to share your ideas. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/retreat-house-new-directions-bag-bag-lunch-in-hillsboro/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T103000
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SUMMARY:New Directions at the Retreat House
DESCRIPTION:The Retreat House\nNew Directions\na Conversation on Zoom\nGather for a conversation about our new directions! Bring your questions\, ideas and wonderings.\n  \n\n\n  \n  \n\nTuesday morning\nApril 4\, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.\nWednesday evening\nApril 5\, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nIf you’d rather share your thoughts and questions by email\,\nreach us at: reflections@retreathousehillsboro.org
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/retreat-house-new-directions-2/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Lenten Journey with Barbara Brown Taylor
DESCRIPTION:stories and spiritual practices for deepening our humanity and broadening  \nour connection with others \nFebruary 28 – March 28\, 2023 \nTuesday Evenings 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  \non Zoom \n  \n  \n“What is saving my life now is the conviction that there is no spiritual treasure to be found apart from the bodily experiences of human life on earth. My life depends on engaging the most ordinary physical activities with the most exquisite attention I can give them. My life depends on ignoring all touted distinctions between the secular and the sacred\, the physical and the spiritual\, the body and the soul. What is saving my life now is becoming more fully human\, trusting that there is no way to God apart from real life in the real world.” \n  \nAcclaimed author and pastor\, Barbara Brown Taylor in An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith\, shares stories about her encounter with God far beyond the walls of the church and how we might discover the Holy in our complex world. Using the book as our reference\, we will invite the author’s work to guide our exploration as we notice the sacred in the small things we do and see\, from simple practices such as walking\, working\, and prayer. Daily chores can become an act of meditation if we pay attention and take the time to notice. Soon we begin to discover altars everywhere we go\, in nearly everything we do. \n  \n\n\n\n\nJoin Mary Carol Tazewell\, Francie Thayer\, Heather Strang\, and friends for this retreat journey as we learn together from the stories and try out new spiritual practices. Order the book in advance (HERE). A Zoom link will be sent before the start of the series. \nREGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/ALentenJourney. This Lenten circle has limited enrollment offering individual participation. The suggested donation for the series is $95; ask about our group rate of $75. Scholarships are available; please contact heather@retreathousehillsboro.org.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/a-lenten-journey-with-barbara-brown-taylor/2023-03-28/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:4th Trimester with Mary
DESCRIPTION:A Retreat House Wisdom Circle \nwith Alli Gannett \nWednesdays 6-7pm EST\non Zoom \nMarch 1 – 22\, 2023\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPregnancy and birth are life-changing experiences for the person who physically endures it and those who are supportive loved ones. Bringing forth new life changes the way we see ourselves and our role in our family and community\, and it can stir up a miscellany of emotions\, expectations\, and anticipations. And for those who witness a birth – especially for the first time – it changes you as well.  \nGather with other mothers to explore together this tender time of transformation. We will focus on themes common to one’s postpartum experience: grieving the past\, embracing a new identity\, struggling with societal expectations\, and connecting with the new. And we will be turning to Mary as a companion along this journey. While this course will be organized around postpartum themes\, you do not need to be in a postpartum period or have given birth recently or ever. “Birth” and “postpartum” can be fluid terms – and I invite you to see them as such. Significant change and how we receive it and work with it is the center point of this conversation. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/4thTrimesterWithMary A suggested donation of $75 will be gratefully accepted. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending! For more information\, please email heather@retreathousehillsboro.org \n  \nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: \nAlli Gannett is a creator\, wife\, mother\, hiker\, potter\, runner\, and lover of deep conversations. She is a proud laywoman who has had a lifelong (and at times complicated) relationship with The Episcopal Church. She holds an M.Div. from Yale University\, a certificate in Anglican Studies from Berkeley Divinity School\, and a B.A. in Religion from the University of Pittsburgh. Professionally\, she is the director of communications for the Episcopal Church in Western Oregon. She lives in Portland\, Oregon with her partner\, son\, and two cats.  \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/4th-trimester-with-mary/2023-03-22/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wisdom Circles
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SUMMARY:Conversations With a Hospice Nurse
DESCRIPTION:  \nLife… it’s really amazing\, isn’t it? We are faced with challenges from the moment of birth until our deaths. Some challenges are just part of the natural order\, like learning to walk and talk. Illness and death are also part of that natural order. In between\, we experience joy\, sadness\, love\, freedom\, learning\, friendship\, spirituality\, loss\, and grief. The list goes on. This is where we learn who we are—where we write our story. \nSometimes our challenges are confusing\, and we don’t really know what to do or where to turn. Sometimes it is just nice to have someone to talk to and be able to ask questions and get some answers. \nIt’s funny that\, in general\, people don’t have difficulty talking about their lives and making plans\, yet there is very little discussion about the end of life. It is almost universal—people have great difficulty talking about the end of life\, and it is funny in a sense because it is the one thing that is certain—at some point we will all die. \nThis is almost tragic because fear prevents us from having the conversations that will guide us in making the best decisions that will allow us to live our lives to the fullest. Are you struggling with some questions around your health\, your best living arrangements\, or having certain tests or procedures? Do you have a family member\, friend\, neighbor\, or person in your congregation who is struggling with these questions? \nYou are invited to attend an informal group for conversations about these topics. The Retreat House at Hillsboro offers a quiet\, friendly atmosphere where you can sense the Holy Spirit at work among us. Have a cup of tea or coffee and something sweet to eat\, then join the conversation. We are in a safe space to ask our questions and learn from each other.  \nDot Mayorga\, RN\, a former hospice nurse\, will guide the conversation and answer questions. She has had 10 years of experience working with people with terminal illnesses and their families. She has seen firsthand the difference it makes when those involved are brave enough to have the conversations and\, conversely\, the added burden placed on the group when no planning took place. \nREGISTER HERE:  https://tinyurl.com/hospicenurseconverstions. For more information\, please email heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/conversations-with-a-hospice-nurse/
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SUMMARY:Quiet Morning - Winter’s Hush
DESCRIPTION:Quiet Morning – Winter’s Hush\nwith Heather Strang\nThursday\n February 16\, 2023\n9:30 – Noon\n  \n  \nOur quiet morning will begin with a reading and end with a blessing. In between\, the flow of time will be yours\, and with it\, the invitation to find a rhythm that begins within\,  This is an opportunity to be quiet for reflection\, prayer\, listening\, and presence while holding the space in community.  There will be time for journaling\, walking\, reading\, mediation and/or creative collage. We will begin with a cup of tea or coffee\, and end before lunch. All are welcome to bring a favorite lunch item\, and join in a community lunch at noon.  \nREGISTER HERE:  https://tinyurl.com/wintershush. A suggested donation of $40 will be gratefully accepted. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending! For more information\, please email heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/quiet-morning-winters-hush/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quiet Day
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SUMMARY:Winter Quiet Day
DESCRIPTION:Same Time Next Year\nwith Julia Morris-Myers\n\n  \n  \n  \nJoin us at The Retreat House for our seasonal quiet day. We’ll notice and delve into the gifts of winter\, with time for listening and conversation. Arrive a few minutes early and enjoy a hot beverage and lite breakfast fare. \nWhere do you want to be in your life when the calendar rolls over to 2024? Is the Spirit leading you to make changes\, take on a new project\, let something go? We will dream and plan with the help of scripture\, poetry\, music and silence. \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/RHWinterQD23 or heather@retreathousehillsboro.org. For this event\, we ask that participants be fully vaccinated. Masks are optional. A suggested donation of $45 would be gratefully accepted\, but please don’t let finances keep you from attending. For more information\, please contact us at heather@retreathousehillsboro.org \nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Julia Morris-Myers loves discovering the sacred in relaxed conversation and everyday life. She is a musician\, teacher and spiritual director on the Eastern Shore of Maryland\, where she lives with her husband and assorted pets. Julia is the Director of Music 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.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/winter-quiet-day-3/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women's Christmas
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n\n\n\n\nThe Feast of the Epiphany is also celebrated as “Women’s Christmas” – a day of rest for women after weeks of preparing for the holidays. Inspired by Jan Richardson’s Celtic Women’s Christmas\, we have created this retreat day just for you. \nWe hope you will give yourself this special time to refresh your spirit and rest in the company of other women. Bring along your needlework\, sketchbook\, journal\, or any simple project that makes you happy. There will be poetry\, prayer\, art\, and quiet walks on the grounds to inspire a sense of peace and comfort. We will reflect on the idea of ‘life as journey’ and see what this reveals for each of us. \nSuzanne Foehl and Meg Gallagher will be the retreat leaders. This gathering will take place inside the Retreat House and on the grounds. A simple breakfast and lunch will be included. \nFor this event\, we ask that participants be fully vaccinated. Masks are optional. A suggested donation of $45 would be gratefully accepted\, but please don’t let finances keep you from attending. All are welcome! Register online at https://tinyurl.com/RHWoman or send an email to heather@retreathousehillsboro.org.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/womens-christmas-3/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Illumination
DESCRIPTION:  \nDress warmly for the Hillsboro Luminaries Night\, this Saturday\, Dec 17th from 5:30-8:30 pm! Stroll the neighborhood to see the hundreds of beautiful luminaries lining the streets. \nThen join us at the Retreat House for a candlelight labyrinth walk\, a crackling fire\, and the warm spirit of Christmas. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/illumination-3/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blue Christmas
DESCRIPTION:While December is filled with delight for many\, it can be a difficult time for some of us\, especially if we’ve said goodbye to beloved hopes\, people in our lives\, or communities we’ve grown close to. Please come and join us for a time of prayer and comfort as we gather to remember. With the lighting of candles\, we will remember those whom we love who are no longer near\, or who have died. We will hold space for naming both struggles and gratitudes through listening and prayer. With the strength and comfort of community\, we will share in opening our hearts to receive the Great Love of the Holy One\, practicing together receiving from God. \nThis service of prayer and praise will be held at St. Paul’s in Hillsboro. We hope you can be with us for remembering\, receiving\, and comfort.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/blue-christmas/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T093000
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday
DESCRIPTION: \n\nJoin us as we meet the unexpected in the unfolding day.\n\nWe’re looking forward to quiet mornings this fall at The Retreat House – strolling under the statuesque trees\, walking the labyrinth\, and simply being present as we notice nature’s transformation around us. When the air chills\, we’ll light the fire.\n\nThe Sacristy Book Shop will be open. Come\, sip a cup of tea\, and peruse our books. On this day\, we’ll have a table for those drawn to the gentle process of crafting from found objects: October is a wonderful time for gathering leaves for autumn mandala making; November invites sharing gratitude cards\, and\, December is our season for Gathering of the Greens on the Retreat House grounds.\n\nWe’ll close our fall days with a Celtic Prayer Gathering at 12 noon. All are welcome to bring a bag lunch for the close of the day.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/second-saturday-2/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Advent Quiet Morning
DESCRIPTION:    \n with Heather Strang \nWalking through our Story\nThursday  \nDecember 8\, 2022  \n 9:30 am –  \n12:00 pm  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe will gather for this quiet morning and listen to our story. We will begin with time to connect and sip a cup of coffee or tea before enjoying a reading to frame our morning. Then we’ll each find a space at The Retreat House to listen to our Christmas story. Led by the peaceful voice of our friend The Rev. Dina Widlake\, we will follow her recorded storytelling from scripture in nine separate stations. Either follow amid the mature trees on the grounds\, or find a soft place to land in the house or in St. Paul’s Church. Throughout our pilgrimage of story\, we will have time to ponder questions\, to reflect and to journal.  \n  \nPlease register for this free offering to receive the link for listening to the Christmas story. If you are not able to join us in-person on this day\, listen where you are and any time that works for you.  \n  \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/QuietAdvent or heather@retreathousehillsboro.org. This gathering will take place inside and outside the Retreat House\, weather permitting. We will practice covid-safe protocols and ask that participants be fully vaccinated; masks are optional.  A suggested donation of $25 per person will be gratefully accepted to support our practice of welcoming all\, not letting finances keep anyone from attending.  \nABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Heather Strang is a graduate of the Shalem Institute Spiritual Guidance Program (https://shalem.org)\, a contemplative small group facilitator and member of the Retreat House staff. Heather is active in the healing prayer ministry with St. Anne’s Episcopal Church. She is the parent of two young men and resides with her husband in Annapolis\, Maryland.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/advent-quiet-morning/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quiet Day,Retreats
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SUMMARY:Sisters on the Journey
DESCRIPTION:Sisters on the Journey continues as we gather on the 2nd Sunday of each month to open the gifts of time and quiet. We invite a free flowing meditative journey\, including journaling\, walking the labyrinth\, restful stretching and tea. \nCome and be nourished\, relax into the Holy stillness and rhythm of the unfolding season. \nREGISTER TODAY\nA suggested donation of $30 per session would be gratefully accepted upon your arrival\, but please don’t let finances keep you from attending. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/sisters-on-the-journey-2/2022-11-13/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T093000
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we meet the unexpected in the unfolding day.  \nWe’re looking forward to quiet mornings this fall at The Retreat House – strolling under the statuesque trees\, walking the labyrinth\, and simply being present as we notice nature’s transformation around us. When the air chills\, we’ll light the fire. The Sacristy Book Shop will be open. Come\, sip a cup of tea\, and peruse our books. On this day\, we’ll have a table for those drawn to the gentle process of crafting from found objects: October is a wonderful time for gathering leaves for autumn mandala making; November invites sharing gratitude cards\, and\, December is our season for Gathering of the Greens on the Retreat House grounds. We’ll close our fall days with a Celtic Prayer Gathering at 12 noon. All are welcome to bring a bag lunch for the close of the day.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/second-saturday/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T093000
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SUMMARY:Autumn Quiet Day - Autumn's Enigma
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 29 9:30am – 2:00pm\, in-person at The Retreat House at Hillsboro   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe will explore the enigma of autumn – bright blue skies; crisp\, cool air; the plethora of beautiful colors – and how this means that darkness\, cold\, and even death are just around the corner. We will talk of how we can see autumn as a threshold and how best to cross it. Ecclesiastes 3 will be our inspiration as well as other poetry and music. Weather permitting we will spend time outdoors and craft a symbol of autumn’s enigma with Mother Nature’s materials.   \n  \n IN-PERSON QUIET DAY – Register at https://tinyurl.com/AUTUMNquiet or heather@retreathousehillsboro.org. This gathering will take place inside the Retreat House with outdoor time on the beautiful grounds\, weather permitting. We will practice covid-safe protocols and ask that participants be fully vaccinated; masks are optional.  A light breakfast and lunch will be served. A suggested donation of $40 per person will be gratefully accepted and a portion of the proceeds will be used for program scholarships. Please don’t let finances keep you from attending! (Photo by Aaron Burden\, Unsplash.com.) ABOUT THE RETREAT LEADER: Julia Morris-Myers loves discovering the sacred in relaxed conversation and everyday life. She is a musician\, teacher and spiritual director on the Eastern Shore of Maryland\, where she lives with her husband and assorted pets. Julia is the Director of Music 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.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/autumn-quiet-day-autumns-enigma/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celtic Prayer Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Come as you are. We’ll gather in community and share in the simple blessings in our midst\, both in nature and those nearby.  Join us in this contemplative\, gentle time under the brances of the Crepe Myrtle and the awning of the prayer flag\, weather permitting.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/celtic-prayer-gathering/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T143000
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SUMMARY:The Wisdom of Aging - "Letting Go\," with guest speakers Mary Carol and Lit Tazewell
DESCRIPTION:We will gather on Saturday\, August 13 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. with guest speakers Mary Carol and Lit Tazewell. We welcome Mary Carol and Lit as they guide us and explore with us the importance of “Letting Go.” \nThe idea of “letting go” can be exciting or scary\, depending on how we look at it and what we are being asked to relinquish. This is where our wisdom can save the day!\n \nPlease join us for an insightful and light-hearted conversation about the elements of letting go\, such as acceptance and emptying to receive. We are delighted to have Mary Carol and Lit Tazewell as our discussion leaders. Mary Carol and Lit are long-time friends of the Retreat House. Their wisdom and good humor have been lifting up many hearts along their fascinating global journeys.\n \nThe suggested donation for The Wisdom of Aging session is $20 per person\, and space is limited.\nPlease register here – https://tinyurl.com/wofa4. For more information or to register by email please contact: heather@retreathousehillsboro.org.\n \nAbout this gathering – This gathering will take place inside the Retreat House with outdoor time on the beautiful grounds\, weather permitting. We will practice covid-safe protocols and ask that participants be fully vaccinated; masks are optional. \nThe Wisdom of Aging is an ongoing offering\, each gathering with a unique focus and registration. Feel free to come to one or all Wisdom of Aging gatherings.The Wisdom of Aging forums will continue through the summer\, coinciding with Summer With Us community days\, held on 2nd Saturdays. All are welcome to drop by anytime from 10am to 4pm. The suggested donation for each summer session is $20 per person\, and space is limited. \nFor more information or to register by email\, please contact: heather@retreathousehillsboro.org.  \n  \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS: LINDA MASTRO is a graduate and on the faculty of the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute in Marriottsville\, MD. She is a liturgical minister at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Easton. Linda is a spiritual companion for individuals and groups and a women’s retreat facilitator. She is coauthor of the book Petite Retreats: Renewing Body\, Mind\, and Spirit without Leaving Home. MEG GALLAGHER is a writer\, retreat leader\, and life coach. She also enjoys her work as Innkeeper at the Retreat House at Hillsboro where she is learning about the contemplative way of life. She and her husband\, Pat\, live in Hillsboro. \n\n Add to Google Calendar \n Add to iCalendar\n\n  \n 
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-wisdom-of-aging-guest-speaker/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sacristy Bookshop - Meet Linda Mastro
DESCRIPTION:We’ll gather in the sacristy of St. Paul’s\, located on the grounds of The Retreat House. On August 13\, at 11:00 a.m.\,  all are invited as we welcome Linda Mastro\, coauthor of Petite Retreats: Renewing Body\, Mind\, and Spirit without Leaving Home. Linda will share with us from her book\, and join us in a leisurely conversation about her book and her work.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/sacristy-bookshop-meet-linda-mastro/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Second Saturdays - Summer with Us
DESCRIPTION:Second Saturdays – Summer with Us – Come as you are. Join us for this family-friendly easy day.  Come for a short time or the entire day: sink into the peaceful grounds; sip a cup of coffee; visit the Sacristy Bookshop; enjoy a picnic; take a labyrinth walk; and\, otherwise wander and relax amid the stately\, mature trees and beautiful flowers that grace our grounds. \nWe’ll enjoy conversation starting at 10:00 a.m.\, with coffee from our friends at Rise Up Coffee and other treats. At 11:00 a.m.\, we’ll gather at the Sacristy Bookshop\, peruse our collection\, and share conversations with authors and friends from our community in a time called Meet the Author. Throughout the day\, all are welcome to bring a picnic and to spread out a blanket. We’ll close the day with a Celtic Prayer Gathering starting at 3:00 p.m. Check out these other offerings by visiting our calendar. \nWe’re looking forward to seeing you! \nFor more information contact heather@retreathousehillsboro.org
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/second-saturdays-summer-with-us/2022-08-13/
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SUMMARY:Wisdom Café
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join in this Retreat House gathering –  \n \nthe Wisdom Café\, held each Monday from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on Zoom.\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. Come 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. \n \nHere’s the Zoom link.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/wisdom-cafe/
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SUMMARY:The Wisdom of Aging - Living with Curiosity
DESCRIPTION:We wil gather for this event on July 9 inside The Retreat House\, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. We expect rain for this day. Please dress for the weather and arrive a few minutes early so that we may begin as planned. Registration is required. Because space is limited\, all are encouraged to sign up here\, to assure a seat. https://tinyurl.com/WOA-CURIOSITY\nMore about Living with Curiosity ~\nIt feels good to talk about this rich and interesting time of our lives with other women and men who are on the same journey. Come and join this light-hearted conversation about the unique experiences of our “elderhood.” During our time together\, we’ll consider the mysteries and goodness of what we don’t know and how this can lead us to new and interesting places. Be prepared to do a little listening\, thinking\, sharing\, and–above all–laughing!  \n“The Wisdom of Aging” forums will continue through the summer\, coinciding with Summer With Us community days\, held on 2nd Saturdays. All are welcome to drop by anytime from 10am to 4pm. In addition to the July 9th session\, we will gather on Saturday\, August 13 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. We are pleased to welcome Mary Carol and Lit Tazewell\, as our guest speakers and to explore with them “Letting Go.” \nThe suggested donation for each summer session is $20 per person\, and space is limited. Please register in advance – https://tinyurl.com/WOA-CURIOSITY.  The Wisdom of Aging is an ongoing offering\, each gathering with a unique focus and registration. Feel free to come to one or all Wisdom of Aging gatherings. For more information or to register by email\, please contact: heather@retreathousehillsboro.org.  \n  \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS: LINDA MASTRO is a graduate and on the faculty of the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute in Marriottsville\, MD. She is a liturgical minister at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Easton. Linda is a spiritual companion for individuals and groups and a women’s retreat facilitator. She is coauthor of the book Petite Retreats: Renewing Body\, Mind\, and Spirit without Leaving Home. MEG GALLAGHER is a writer\, retreat leader\, and life coach. She also enjoys her work as Innkeeper at the Retreat House at Hillsboro where she is learning about the contemplative way of life. She and her husband\, Pat\, live in Hillsboro.
URL:https://retreathousehillsboro.org/event/the-wisdom-of-aging-living-with-curiosity/
LOCATION:The Retreat House\, 22005 Church Street\, Hillsboro\, MD\, 21641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet Heather Hall - The Retreat House
DESCRIPTION:We’ll gather on this day inside The Retreat House at 11:00 a.m. All are invited as we welcome Heather Hall\, author of Step Up and Stand Out: 20 Tips for Aspiring Introverted Leaders.Heather will share with us from her book\, and join us in a leisurely conversation about her book and her work. \nMore about the book: For introverted leaders to thrive in corporate cultures\, they need to embrace their secret superpowers and stay true to themselves\, while increasing their visibility. Those who are serious about developing leaders need a way to access the wisdom and contributions of their introverted employees\, and this book will show them how to do just that. \nStep Up and Stand Out: 20 Tips for Aspiring Introverted Leaders will show quiet leaders how to own their strengths\, trust their story\, and live success on their own terms – without straying too far from their comfort zones. It will also equip organizational leaders to access the many gifts that introverts bring to their teams. \nHeather L Hall\, leadership coach and founder of Discover With Heather\, is your guide to thriving and rising as an introverted leader in an extroverted workplace.  \nAbout the Author:  Heather L Hall is a leadership coach who shows rising leaders\, that feel unseen and unheard\, how to own their strengths\, trust their story\, and live success on their own terms. During her 20+ year corporate career\, she learned to embrace her secret superpowers\, speak up about what matters\, and influence others – without conforming to the extroverted model. Now\, she’s on a mission to create workplaces where everyone feels like their contributions matter.www.DiscoverWithHeather.com
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