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The Girl Who Baptized Herself

Wednesdays

October 7 - November 11

12:05 - 12:55 p.m. ET

on Zoom

Join us on this exploration of the Acts of Paul and Thecla. As we follow Saint Thecla's story we have the opportunity to explore a story within ourselves. The invitation to shed ego's powers and the opportunity to lean into living from our intrinsic worth await. This circle will be collaboratively led by Mindy Wolfe and Francie Thayer.

Learn more and register HERE.

Gather with the Lord’s Prayer in Aramaic

an Advent mini-retreat for this time of waiting 

Dec 1 and 8, 2026

3:00 to 4:30 p.m. EST on Zoom

Join us for this two-week series on Zoom for the beginning of Advent. We will explore together the Lord’s Prayer as translated directly from the original Aramaic spoken by Jesus. We will be guided by Dr. Neil Douglas-Klotz’s translation and commentary-rich book Prayers of the Cosmos. Join us and listen for new breath, new meaning, and new energy when praying “The Lord’s Prayer.”

Learn more and register HERE.

Quiet Morning

An invitation to a Holy Autumn Harvest

October 16, 2026

9:00 am - noon

Held at Old Wye Church

14114 Old Wye Mills Road

Wye Mills, MD  21679

followed by an optional lunch

Gather with us on this gentle fall morning for quiet reflection, connection, and restorative conversation. We will pause to honor the harvest of our personal journeys—reflecting on both our challenges and our gratitudes. With time spent both indoors and out (weather permitting), you are invited to “be still” and rest in God’s presence as we gather in grace and hope. There will be ample open time for prayer, outdoor walking, and personal journaling (feel free to bring your favorite journal). We will be guided by scripture, poetry, silence, conversation, journaling prompts, and most of all, by Mother Nature. 

Learn more and register HERE.

Harvest Moon Open Mic

Poetry Night

Thursday, October 1

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST

Held at 3659 Riva Road, Davidsonville MD 21035-1931

As the harvest moon rises and the season turns toward gratitude, we invite you to gather with us for an evening of poetry and shared reflection. On October 1st from 7 to 8 pm, The Happy Seed and The Retreat House are co-hosting a Poetry Open-Mic in Davidsonville — a simple, unhurried evening where voices come together and words find their place.

Bring a poem that means something to you, whether it is something you have written or a verse that has carried you through the years. 

Learn more and register HERE.

PRAYER GATHERING FOR 

RESILIENCE IN COMMUNITY

with 

short readings and poetry

October 12

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon ET

on Zoom

The gift of your presence in the circle 

means so much to all who gather. 

With our world in such a time of change, we invite you to spend an hour among like-hearted people of prayer. We will gather on Zoom for a time of community and silent meditation. Join us to be together, holding our hearts open to the Great Love of the Divine and listening deeply in the quiet for the guidance, encouragement and love that we can all lean into as we start walking the long road into the unknown.

Come when you can, leave when you must. We will be together from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon EST.

Find the Zoom link HERE.

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For more information or questions on any of our upcoming programs, please visit our website at http://retreathousehillsboro.org or email us at mrockwell412@gmail.com

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P.O Box 1171, Chestertown, Maryland 21620