WISDOM CIRCLE:
Prayerful Listening in Community

Wednesday evenings
June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 2020
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

“… the Spirit of Truth is at work in the depths of our hearts –
helping, searching, knowing, and interceding.
 [Prayerful listening] is an invitation to bend a prayerful, listening ear
 toward that Spirit who is with us always.”
– L.A. Lindbloom, “Prayerful Listening: Cultivating Discernment in Community”

This Wisdom Circle will be enjoyed by anyone seeking spiritual companions with whom to listen and respond to the call of the Spirit. Together we will learn and practice the three essential parts of a prayerful listening group:

~ Pray silently, and listen for how God speaks to us.
~ Listen attentively as others seek discernment for a specific situation.
~ Pray on behalf of another and respond prayerfully to that person.

In the last session we will bring together all three practices and experience the process used in a prayerful listening group. We ask that you attend all four sessions. Come on your own, bring a partner, or join with a few friends. People of all faith traditions and spiritual experiences are welcome.

Register online at https://bit.ly/RH-WC-Reg ,
or by email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org . Once you register
for the series of four sessions, we will send you the Zoom meeting link.

QUIET DAY ~ Discovering God at Home
Thursday, June 11
9:30 a.m.-12 noon

During this Retreat House Quiet Day, we will look at our everyday activities in a whole new way. Guided by Gunilla Norris' book,  Being Home , we will take time to notice the Spirit in the simple things we do all the time. In 4-5 mini-sessions, we will use the activities themselves to examine their relationship to the Divine.

What new thoughts or sensations could we have
while walking or preparing a meal?

How might our everyday activities serve as metaphors
for bigger things in our lives?

The Zoom session will include time for readings, quiet time and conversation. Each mini session will be focused on a specific daily activity and everyone will step away from the screens for a period of time to complete an assignment. Upon returning, we will share our experiences. The last session will be about preparing our lunch!

Register online at https://bit.ly/QuietReg ,
Register soon to reserve your spot. Participation limited to 10.
Once you register, we will send you the Zoom meeting link.

Day's End
Evening Meditation

Listen, breathe, be still.
A peaceful way
to move into your evening.


Weekdays 5:15 - 5:45 p.m.*
Join us tonight!

Join online:  https://bit.ly/RHDays
Meeting ID: 212 677 840, Password: 944568
Call in/Audio only: +1 301 715 8592
PLEASE NOTE! New Zoom Link-password required.


*Wednesday meditations will include prayers focused on special concerns:
1st Wednesday - Prayers for Our Nation and The World
2nd Wednesday - Prayers for Reconciliation, Forgiveness & Transformation
3rd Wednesday - Prayers for Those Impacted by Addiction
4th Wednesday - Prayers for Inner Peace in these Uncertain Times