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Praying in Community at Retreat House

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As a community we live by a rhythm and rule of of life.  We covenant to pray with and for one another and the world.  You are always welcome to join us for morning (9ish am), midday (12ish pm), and/or afternoon (3ish pm ) prayer.

We walked the labyrinth for the first time yesterday during morning prayer.  It was such a blessing!  As I walked, I began to see the faces of all the workers, contractors, professionals and volunteers who have given so many hours to the restoration and transformation of the manse at Saint Barnabas Presbyterian Church to Retreat House Spirituality Center.  We are so blessed.  I pray that they were also blessed by working here.

We move from renovation to the daily rhythm and rule of life at the house.  Come join us when you are in need of some prayer time.

RH Vision: …so that we may lead lives worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to God, as we bear fruit in every good work and as we grow in the knowledge of God. – rooted in Colossians 1:10

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We will pray daily.

We will tend the house rhythm of prayer: morning, midday, evening.

We will stop and pray with those seeking prayer.

We will invite and honor all offerings of prayer.

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We will accompany one another to take a long loving look.

We will tend the interior space of garden of the soul.

We will seek and savor the fruit of the Spirit in all things.

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We will welcome all to the table.

We will provide a safe space for authentic relationship.

We will provide time and space for relationship with God and one another.

We will invite play into our work.

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