A retreat for spiritual directors, pastoral care counselors, and healing prayer ministers. This retreat is a wonderful opportunity for you to get to know others who serve in a different capacity at Richmond Hill. There will be time for fellowship, prayer, and ministry with plenty of time for rest and reflection. You will leave this retreat with a greater sense of community and refreshed for ministry in the new year. Let’s strengthen our ministries and encourage one another in the Lord. God’s blessings are upon us when we dwell together in unity. How good and pleasant it will be to see you all there! Get your reservations in today.

The cost of the retreat is $55, which includes stay at Richmond Hill, and all meals.

Grief Hurts... Grace Heals

4:00 p.m. Friday April 16th 4:00 p.m. Sunday April 18th

The death of a loved one can leave our sense of self and purpose shattered. This 48-hour retreat will provide a sacred, safe place to sort through the hurting pieces of our lives. Various healing ministries will be available (healing prayer, massage, expressive arts) as well as physical activities (e.g. nature walks, working in God’s good earth) for retreatants to participate in at their own pace. Facilitator led presentations on coping with bereavement will be a part of each session. Small group opportunities for sharing reflections and personal experiences will be led by experienced facilitators. Though the way goes through darkness we embark in trust that God’s healing presence will bring a measure of light to our path and healing to our hearts.

Primary facilitator: Sandra Gramling, Ph.D., LCP. Sandra has been married twice and bereaved twice. She lost an older brother when she was 12. She is a licensed clinical psychologist on the faculty in the Department of Psychology at VCU. She has co-authored articles and books in the area of stress and coping. Sandra is a graduate of Richmond Hill’s RUAH School of Spiritual Guidance and serves on Richmond Hill’s healing prayer team.

The cost of the retreat is $135, which includes stay at Richmond Hill, and all meals.

Lenten Retreat: Finding the Way of the Cross

4:00 p.m. Saturday March 6th to 4:00 p.m. Sunday March 7th

A silent, contemplative retreat for Lent, giving opportunity for quiet; as well as reflection on mercy and vocation.

The cost of the retreat is $80, which includes stay at Richmond Hill, and all meals.

FIRST FRIDAYS:
A Day of Retreat for Ministers and Other Servants

9:00 a.m. Fridays, beginning February 5th, 2010

If you are serious about your spiritual life, it has been recommended that you spend a minimum of one-hour-a-day, one-day-a-month, and one-week-a-year in prayer and reflection.

We are delighted to respond to this call by offering a monthly opportunity, a day of retreat, for quiet reflection and spiritual renewal. Structure and guidance will be provided for those who want it as well as the option for one-on-one spiritual direction, or you can choose to simply spend the day in silence. We will offer this retreat monthly beginning February 5th!

Facilitator: Mimi Weaver, formerly Richmond Hill’s Director of Development, is a RUAH graduate and has practiced spiritual direction for 12 years. She is the founding director of GraceMoves, with a full-time practice in life coaching and spiritual direction.

This retreat will be offered each month for the rest of 2010. Join us each time if you can!

The cost of the retreat is $20, which includes lunch.

click here to register for these retreats