4:00 pm Friday, December 2— 4:00 pm Sunday, December 4, 2016 Waiting isn’t easy, but each year at Advent we’re reminded again to do just that. Jewish author, Simone Weil, said, “Waiting patiently in expectation is the foundation of the spiritual life.” The anticipation of Jesus’ birth and the promise of his return testify to…
Offered from 4 pm Saturday, October 8 through 4 pm Sunday, October 9 — This retreat is designed to be a time apart for rest, renewal, learning, reflection and healing for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. There will be a range of guided and self-paced activities that individuals all along…
Saturday, July 30, 4 pm – Sunday, July 31, 4 pm This retreat is about spending time in quiet reflection, prayer, or meditation while listening for God in your life. This time of prayer can be guided or on your own as long as you remain in silence. Come and enjoy for a day the beauty…
As we prepare to follow Jesus through his Passion and his Resurrection during this Lenten season, you may find that it is a time for simplifying and slowing down. Perhaps a time to even ask ourselves, “What is really important?” and “What keeps me from it?” Based on Jesus’ teaching, the Church has prescribed three…
4:00 pm Friday June 19, 2015 — 4:00 pm Saturday June 20, 2015 Spend some time at Richmond Hill with a remarkable teacher and scholar, Dr. Cliff Edwards, as he shines a light into the deep spiritual side of the brilliant, complicated, and misunderstood artist, Vincent Van Gogh. Edwards also lets us know that Van…
Saturday March 14, 2015 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Come for a day where you can tap into your own creative spirit as you make a Message of Hope for another or yourself. You can decorate your own works of art to help others on their journey using your favorite Bible verse, poem, prayer…
Un-plugged: Saturday, March 7, 4 pm — Sunday, March 8, 4 pm Smartphones, laptops, tablets, internet, email, Facebook, Twitter, electronics for work and entertainment — Unplugging from our devices and our high-speed life seems impossible. Join us and unplug for 24-hours of silent prayer, group discussion, and relaxation. We will explore how the traditional Christian…
A 24-Hour Retreat at Richmond Hill: Sat. 4 pm – Sun. 4 pm This retreat is designed to be a time apart for rest, renewal, learning, reflection and healing for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. There will be a range of guided and self-paced activities that individuals all along the post-bereavement journey may…
9 am –3 pm, Sat. Jan 10, 2015 Stained Glass & Illuminated Manuscripts Alma Thomas, an African-American painter known for her use of color said, “Color is life.” Bring a fresh look and light into your spiritual life through the color, symbolism, and richness of stained glass and illuminated manuscripts. Our art room becomes a…
October 17, Saturday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm “Creativity constitutes the ultimate intimacy for it is the place where the Divine and the Human are most destined to interact.” — Matthew Fox Awaken your spirit and be transformed. Spend a day immersed in the beautiful grounds and inspiring art space at Richmond Hill while you…