An Advent "Taste of Silence" Retreat
Hosted by St. Philip's Centering Prayer Group & Contemplative Outreach of Greater Vancouver
All are invited to a personal retreat day, a taste of silence during this sacred time of year. Please join us for an opportunity to be alone with God in the presence of others in our Centering Prayer Community.
The schedule will include Centering Prayer periods, Lectio Divina practice in community and personal retreat time for sacred reading, reflection and walking:
- 9:30 a.m. - Registration and refreshments
- 10:00 a.m. - Silence begins
A simple lunch of soup and bread will be provided, along with refreshments throughout the day.
Suggested donation: $30.00. A contribution of any amount, in accordance with your means, is appreciated to cover costs of the day and the work of Contemplative Outreach of Greater Vancouver.
Pre-Registration:
To pre-register, please contact Margaret Huggan, 778-839-8885 or mhuggan@telus.net. Donations may be sent by e-transfer to Margaret at her email address. Cash or cheque will also be accepted on the day.
For additional information, contact Christine (604-944-7447 / chris.kesans@gmail.com) or Gloria (604-809-4195 / gloriasutcliffe@shaw.ca)
You may wish to bring a journal and any other contemplative tools that enrich and inspire you. Layered clothing works best as room temperature can vary. There are lovely neighbourhood and forest walks nearby.
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Image: The Annunciation (Botticelli, c1485-92). Metropolitan Museum of Art (Robert Lehman Collection). New York (1975.1.74)