As an interfaith community, Retreat House Spirituality Center will hold space this holiday season to "Spread the Light" as, together, we honor the faith traditions of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Each week, we'll explore the sacred stories of these traditions through reflections, meditations prayers and events. If you're new here, sign up to receive these weekly offerings!
Here is a listing of our gatherings this month (central time). Each offering will consider the theme “Spreading the Light.” Click on the hyper links to register/learn how to join:
Wednesday, December 1 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Silent Retreat (virtual and in person). Trained Spiritual Directors Cathy Irby and Emily Turner will hold space for participants to prepare space for the season. Judy Ritchie will offer a flute meditation at NOON. Join us on Facebook LIVE or our ZOOM ROOM.
Thursday, December 2 at NOON - Interfaith Prayer (virtual)
Sunday, December 5 at 4 p.m. - Lighting of the last Hanukkah candle and the 2nd Sunday of Advent candle. Join us on Facebook LIVE or our ZOOM ROOM for reflections and prayers.
Wednesday, December 8 at NOON - Harp Meditation. and Souper Soul. Music Practitioner Patsy Sadowski will play music for the season and Trained Spiritual Director Cathy Irby will provide a meditation on Advent. Rev. Sherry Ward providing soup for those who wish to gather at the house. Join us on Facebook LIVE or our ZOOM ROOM for music and at Retreat House for soup! Music will be livestreamed from the Retreat House for those who desire to gather for soup.
Monday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m. - Trained Spiritual Director Tonya Minton leads the community in Yoga Nidra. Join us on Facebook LIVE or our ZOOM ROOM.
Tuesday, December 14 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. - A Day of Healing
10 a.m. - Retreat House opens. Enjoy coffee and community. Traveling Grief Memorial Arch will be set up on the front lawn RH throughout the day. The art room will be open for participants to write prayers on ribbons to tie on arch. Trained Spiritual Directors will be on the lawn to pray with those who desire companionship in this way.
NOON - Soup Soul lunch served for those at the house.
1 - 5 p.m. - Faith and Grief Facilitator training. Email Program Director Shelley Craig for details. (in person)
6-7 p.m. - Faith and Grief Support Gathering. Learn more and register. (in person)
7 p.m. Healing Service and Community worship. Join us on Facebook LIVE or our ZOOM ROOM. (virtual and in person)
Tuesday, December 15 at NOON - Annual Retreat House Holiday Lunch and Open House. Email Lil for details/questions. Stay tuned for more information!
Tuesday, December 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. - Contemplative Painting with Clay Brantley . Join us on Facebook LIVE or our ZOOM ROOM. (virtual and in person at Retreat House)
Tuesday, December 15 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. House of Peace Release Party and Author Readings. (virtual and in person at Retreat House)
Thursday, December 16 at NOON - Interfaith prayer. Join us on Facebook LIVE or our ZOOM ROOM (virtual)
Wednesday, December 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Retreat House will open on this day for those who desire to gather in the company of others as together, we share the light. Questions about what to expect or bring? Email Lil. (in person)
Thursday, December 23 at NOON - Interfaith Prayer. Join us on Facebook LIVE or our ZOOM ROOM (virtual)
Retreat House will be honoring KWANZAA December 26 through January 1 through written meditations and reflection! Check out our blog on those days.
We pray blessings on you, your family and friends today and everyday, and invite you to consider - How can you spread the light this holiday season? Questions or prayer requests? Send us a note!