Seeing the Word:
Women of the Bible
Mondays, March 1-22
6:30-7:30 pm, via Zoom
Space is limited!
This Wisdom Circle is a contemplative prayer practice using illuminations from the St John’s Bible. These beautiful 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.

Journey with us through the Lenten season and explore the often-overlooked women of the Bible. We will get to see their faith, hope, courage, and love highlighted in the St John’s Bible.

Click here to register online.
Click here to see the flyer.

Celebrating Black History Month
Game Changer
By Meg Gallagher

“How was it possible that I was both a ‘good person’ and utterly clueless?”

On the surface, this book doesn’t seem to be about Black history, but it describes my history with Black people and racism. So much in this book shocked and embarrassed me; a sense of visceral truth ran through my body over and over as I read Debby Irving’s revealing story about her white blindness. I also felt the great relief that comes with confession, and my mind was free to really learn from her story. I don’t want to take my freedom for granted any longer and I am trying to live into a new consciousness of loving and dignifying all human beings. Thank goodness that there are many wonderful books for me to read, many gracious teachers, especially those of color, who will show me the way.

Check out the Retreat House Bookshop to see this and other great books! With every purchase, 10% goes to the Retreat House and to independent booksellers.
In honor of Black History Month we are giving away one of the above books to one lucky winner! 

You can enter the giveaway via Facebook or Instagram. Visit either and follow the simple instructions there!




We've extended the giveaway! It now ends ends 2/28/21 at 8:00pm EST. Winner will be announced 3/1/21!
For more books or resources by Black authors, visit The Retreat House Bookshop website.
Day's End
Evening Meditation
Weekdays 5:15 - 5:45 p.m.
Listen, breathe, be still.
A peaceful way
to move into your evening.

Feel free to log in to hear a beautiful prayer or poem followed by just the right amount of quiet meditation time.

Zoom link: https://bit.ly/RHDays
Meeting ID: 212 677 840
Password: 944568
Call in/audio only: 301 715 8592
The Wisdom Café
The Retreat House is pleased to announce the opening of the Wisdom Café, held each Monday from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on Zoom. It's an hour of friendly companionship--no commitment, no charge. Come and go as you please! 

If you would like to receive an email reminder on Monday mornings (which will include the zoom link,) please sign up here. 

We hope to see you Mondays at noon! Here's the Zoom link  
Winter Calendar
FEBRUARY
Mondays, February 22 - March 8
7:30-9:00pm
Being Sanctuary, with Heather Strang, via Zoom

MARCH
Mondays, March 1-22
6:30-7:30pm
Seeing the Word: Women of the Bible, with Heather Hall, via Zoom

Thursday, March 25
9:30am - 1:00pm
Seasonal Quiet Day
with Julia Morris Myers, via Zoom

APRIL
Fridays, April 16-May 21
1:00-2:30pm
Conscious Aging Wisdom Circle
with Beth Knight, via Zoom

WEEKLY OFFERINGS
PLEASE NOTE: All AA meetings will be online only for the foreseeable future. Click here to attend AA meetings through Zoom.
Fridays: 7:30 pm, AA Big Book
Saturdays: 7:00 pm, AA Women's Candlelight
Sundays: 5:30 pm, AA Step 
The Retreat House gates are always open.
Please visit us soon!
All are welcome at The Retreat House to take quiet walks among the beautiful old trees, to visit historic St. Paul's Cemetery, or enjoy a labyrinth meditation.