• Morning Reflections
• Men's Spiritual Journey Group
• Women's Spiritual Journey Groups
• Advent Preparation Retreat       
• Contemplative Winter Retreat
• Summer Garden Retreat

We believe that Contemplative Practices:

            ...are essential for our life
           ...encourage a person to slow down
           ...bring solace in times of trouble
           ...enable a person to listen to God
           ...deepen our prayer life
           ...nurture a sense of community
           ...lead to action and service following Jesus
           ...promote an experience of wonder
           ...inspire artistic responses
           ...are sacred practices that nourish our faith



Summer Garden Retreat 2008
To be held at the Amstutz home in Orinda
Register (925) 283-8722, ext 228
Saturday, June 7, 2008

Morning Reflections
Today's Scripture for our Lives
This is a time of prayer and worship in the quiet, sacred setting of the Chapel. A time to listen to the Word of God and reflect on the deeper meaning of selected scripture. A time of guided listening and sharing thoughts with others, as the Spirit leads.         All are welcome.
Sundays, 8:15 - 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel
Ongoing - September 21, 2008 through
May 17, 2009  (some exceptions apply)

       
Men’s Spiritual Journey Group
A group of men meet to discuss current life experiences, focusing on the spiritual quest. Selected books form the basis for most discussions.
Generally 3rd Monday, 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Meets in members’ homes
Contact: Larry Rose

           
Women’s Spiritual Journey Groups
These groups offer women a community of prayer support, friendship, worship, and quiet study once a month. Visitors and new members are always welcome.
Contact: Sue Gibbons

Second Monday Group
This women’s group meets in the Chapel Narthex for coffee, tea and fellowship and later moves to the chapel. Using the Companions in Christ book, Exploring the Way, six spiritual practices are introduced to the group during the year, to hear God’s call more clearly.
September 15, 2008 through June 8, 2009 (no meeting in December)
10 a.m. - noon, Chapel
 
Third Sunday Group
Leaders of this women’s group rotate and share God’s presence in their lives through selected scripture, readings, reflective silence, and sharing spiritual journeys.
September 21, 2008 to May 17, 2009 (no meeting in February)
3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Chapel

           
Contemplative Retreat: on President’s Day Weekend
This retreat offers a time to draw closer to God through a variety of spiritual practices: worship in the chapel, extended periods of silence, music and singing, T’ai Chi Chih, Spirit Clay, times of sharing in community, and other contemplative practices. Each year a theme guides the process.
Friday, February 13 - 15, 2009
Santa Sabina Center in San Rafael
Retreat Leaders: Marv Hiles, Director, and Nancy Hiles, of Iona Center
Rev. Judy Durff offers individual spiritual direction sessions
Contact: Kaaren & Larry Rose