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The House Next Door offers a safe space and a place of grace

for all who are seeking healing, wholeness, and transformation.

We do this by:

creating a welcoming environment that nurtures spiritual growth and emotional well-being.
providing spiritual direction, therapy, retreats, and workshops that deepen spiritual and mental wellness.

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Dale Selover

Director of the House Next Door

Dear Beloved Community,

There are a lot of changes happening in my family in the upcoming weeks and months. My husband, Peter, is retiring on June 14 after forty years of ministry; and our daughter, Sara, is marrying her fiancé, Nevin, in September. So much joy…so much to celebrate! Lots of changes…and transitions.

Transitions have always been challenging for me. It takes me a while to shift gears and to process. I would guess that is true for most of us. My mind is going a mile a minute as we plan for both of these celebrations and as I anticipate the changes that both of these life events will bring.

When I was sharing all that is on my mind with my best friend, Elaine, she wisely said: Why don’t you put aside all of your lists and all of your worries, so that you can just be present to Peter and to Sara and to these wonderful celebrations? Sometimes the spiritual director needs to be the directee.

The spiritual practice of letting go and releasing is crucial if we are to be present to the people and events around us. Perhaps you are stepping into a season of change or are anticipating a time of transition. We are all about to experience a new season with the arrival of summer. What are you being invited to lay down, to put aside? What do you need to release and let go that you might be present to yourself and to God?

I pray you every blessing and a summer filled with moments of sabbath rest.

With love,

Dale

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In-Person at the House Next Door

Communicating Love

Sunday, June 28

4 PM to 6 PM

Facilitated by Dr. Zan Struebing

Calling PARENTS of the LGBTQIA+ community who could use support in facilitating honest, caring, attuned conversations with their children.

In-Person at Cross Roads

Women's Retreat

October 9-11

CHECK-IN: FRI. 4 PM / CLOSING WORSHIP: SUN. 10 AM

Washing with water and anointing with oil, women’s hands have blessed human bodies with their touch for centuries. So did Mary when she anointed Jesus for his burial. So did Jesus when he washed his friends’ feet in the Upper Room.

What are our own experiences with water and oil, with cleansing and consecrating bodies? How has our touch conveyed the love and life of the Spirit?

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Online

Beyond Book Club

First Wednesday of the Month - 6:30- 8 PM

Space is Limited!

Beginning Nov. 4

Led by Laurie Matarazzo

and Dale Selover

Sliding scale: $80 - $100

In-Person at the HND

Day of Respite

for Pastors

Wednesday, October 21

10 am - 3 PM

Led by Dale Selover

Join us as we experience God's grace through scripture and song, conversation and silence, bread and wine.

Sliding scale: $50 - $100

Ongoing Opportunities at the HND

The House Next Door offers a safe space and a place of grace

for all who are seeking healing, wholeness, and transformation.

Individual and Group Spiritual Direction

• Where are you on your journey of faith?

• Are you in a time of discernment?

• Does the well feel dry?

• Do you hunger for a relationship with God?

Group Direction

Labyrinth

The Labyrinth is open to the public from dawn until dusk. If you would like to schedule an event or group walk, please email us.

Guests are invited to park at "the church next door" Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

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Respite and Retreats at the House Next Door

For more information about staying at the House Next Door, please email our House Manager, Laura Glatz, at hnd@popnj.org.

The HND can accommodate groups of twelve or less, as well as one or two overnight guests. Clergy are welcome to stay for free.

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