FindtheDivine Retreat Picks – Fall 2010: Washington DC Metro and surrounding area
September 18th, 2010 gonkerThe following events and workshops are listed in date sequence with links for more information. This list includes events that are day events (not overnight). This is a great way to sample wonderful spiritual retreats with outstanding topics and speakers. There are many more but these are suggested as starters for those looking to experience the Divine in the surrounding area. Speakers include Richard Rohr, Cynthia Bourgeault, Laurence Freeman, Sharon Parks, Martin Laird and more…
For more information visit www.findthedivine.com and www.seekaretreat.com
| Date | Host | Location | Title | Link |
| Sep 24
3:30 PM |
John Main Center, Georgetown U | Washington, DC | Fr. Laurence Freeman, OSB
Christian Meditation |
meditationcenter@georgetown.edu |
| Sep 24
9:30 AM |
Bon Secours Spiritual Center | Marriottsville, MD | Compassion: From the Franciscan Tradition |
www.bonsecoursspiritualcenter.org |
| Sep 25
10 AM |
Shalem Institute | Washington, DC | Contemplative Voices for 21st Century, with Sharon Daloz Parks | www.shalem.org |
| Sep 28
10 AM |
Dominican Retreat | Mclean, VA | Breakfast with Teresa of Avila | www.dominicanretreat.org/ |
| Oct 1
10 AM |
Benedictine
Center |
Bristow, VA | “Falling leaves: a reminder of our human mortality” | www.benedictinepastoralcenter.org
First Friday Series |
| Oct 2
9 AM |
Contemplative Outreach DC | Silver Spring, MD | Centering Prayer and Spiritual Enrichment | www.comwcp.org |
| Oct 3
10 AM |
Am Kolel Sanctuary and Renewal Center | Beallsville, MD | Living in Harmony with the Seasons | gilah@am-kolel.org |
| Oct 5
7:30 PM |
Shalem Institute | Alexandria, VA | Mystic Series: Julian of Norwich | www.shalem.org |
| Oct 9
9 AM |
Contemplative Outreach VA | Vienna, VA | St Teresa of Avila – Brenda Cattell | www.conova.org |
| Oct 16
9 AM |
National Cathedral | Washington, DC | Autumn Monastic Quiet Day | www.nationalcathedral.org/ |
| Oct 16
9 AM |
Contemplative Outreach | Richmond, VA | Into the Silent Land, Martin Laird presents | www.saintstephensrichmond.net
click on “Learn” and “Retreats and workshops |
| Oct 16 | Rolling Ridge | Harpers Ferry, WV | Fall Meditative Arts Retreat | www.rollingridge.net |
| Oct 18
7 PM |
National Cathedral | Washington, DC | School of Prayer with Shalem Institute | www.nationalcathedral.org/ |
| Oct 23
9:30 AM |
Bon Secours Spiritual Center | Marriottsville, MD | Compassion Series: Celtic Beliefs | www.bonsecoursspiritualcenter.org |
| Oct 23
7 PM |
Franciscan
Mission |
Washington
DC |
“How to Be in a World That Does” – Richard Rohr | www.myfranciscan.org
look for PDF form |
| Oct 29
9 AM |
Dominican Retreat | Mclean, VA | Centering Prayer Fr. Bill Sheehan | www.dominicanretreat.org |
| Nov 7
10 AM |
Sevenoaks | Madison, VA | Awareness of Being is Bliss with Donovan and Susan Thesenga | www.sevenoakspathwork.org |
| Nov 14
4 PM |
Shalem Institute | TBD | Contemplative Voices with Cynthia Bourgeault | www.shalem.org |
| Nov 16 | Dayspring Silent Retreat | Germantown, MD | Quiet Day | www.dayspringretreat.org |
| Dec 3
10 AM |
Benedictine
Center |
Bristow, VA | “Homecoming: each of us has our inner exile” | www.benedictinepastoralcenter.org
First Friday |
| Dec 11
9 AM |
Contemplative Outreach VA | Vienna, VA | Thomas Merton with Jerry Donovan | www.conova.org |