Silent Retreats
in the manner of Friends
June 8 - 11, 2012, at Powell House, Old Chatham, NY
September 27 - 30, 2012, at the Transfiguration Spiritual Center, Cincinnati, OH
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ABOUT THIS RETREAT
Come and simply be with God and attend to the divine stirrings of the soul.
In these days of fast-paced living, multi-tasking, and continual connectivity, more than ever we need times apart; times of “retirement” as early Friends used to say, for communion with God and the refreshment of the soul.
During this retreat, participants will experience the distinctly Quaker manner of knowing solitude in community. Along with individual times for prayer, reflection, a walk in nature and meeting one-on-one with retreat leaders, participants will share meals in silence and bring handiwork, reading, journaling, drawing, letter writing to the gathered group in times of “active silence.”
There will also be opportunities for group spiritual reflection and devotional reading when participants will share out of the silence. As we sink down into the silence, we may give voice to what is encountered there and longs to be shared. In our sharing we touch that place of silence in another and find ourselves gathered together in blessed community.
Space is limited, so please consider registering early. There is an incentive for doing so. If cost is a concern, consider double occupancy (3 double rooms available) and/or a scholarship. Thanks to the generosity of the Tyson Memorial Fund, the Shoemaker Fund, and the Legacy Granting Group, you may claim a level of scholarship that fits your circumstances. You may consider the cost of travel in estimating your scholarship need. Please include a brief explanation to substantiate your scholarship request. You may also include a donation to support another’s attendance.
Retreat Leaders
Linda Chidsey is a recorded minister in New York Yearly Meeting and former clerk of that yearly meeting. Carolyn Moon is a member of Gwynedd Friends Meeting, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, and a member of the School of the Spirit Board. Together, Linda and Carolyn have been leading silent and contemplative retreats for many years.
Opportunities to be Mentored
It is our hope that Linda and Carolyn will be accompanied by and mentoring one or two persons who may be called to the facilitation of silent retreats. If you believe you may have such a calling, please read about our Mentoring Program.
