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SUMMARY:The Widow's Might - A Retreat Day for Widows
DESCRIPTION:Finding Strength for the Journey \nCome experience time away from the wilderness of widowhood and seek solace at a retreat that has been designed with you in mind. This retreat will aid you and encourage you to look forward and upward as you travel this widow’s walk and remind you that you are not alone. Gain new insights about how God made you to survive and thrive through reflection\, self-assessment\, and interaction with women who have experienced similar loss — and with a God who has the power to renew your strength\, heal your broken heart\, and give you hope for tomorrow. Lunch is included. Guided by Rev. Terrye Moore. \n[Want to extend your retreat experience? With at least 48 hours’ notice (and subject to availability)\, Bon Secours offers “private retreats” with lodging and meals. Register for two back-to-back retreats and add an overnight stay as a private retreatant for the night between. Call the Welcome Center at 410-442-3120 to inquire about booking a private retreat.] \n Rev. Terrye Moore’s life and ministry are anchored in the divine calling of Isaiah 49:1-6: to be a servant of the Lord and carry God’s salvation “to the ends of the earth.” With a heart for people and a passion for purpose\, she has spent decades building ministries that uplift\, empower\, and transform lives. She is a mother and grandmother who describes herself as a “remarried widow.” A proud graduate of Tuskegee University (Class of 1981)\, Rev. Moore was ordained in 2005 and quickly became a driving force in establishing impactful ministries for men\, women\, and youth. In 2011\, she was consecrated to pastoral ministry and installed as Assistant Pastor. Soon after\, she took a leap of faith — leaving behind a successful career in Information Technology to fully dedicate her life to God’s work. In 2012\, Rev. Moore founded The Virtuous Woman’s Institute\, a God-given vision to minister to the “total woman”— spirit\, soul\, and body. Her commitment to community collaboration led to the formation of the Northwest Faith-Based Community Partnership in 2013\, a united effort among Baltimore congregations to bring healing and hope to the city. She deepened her theological foundation with a Master of Arts in Church Ministries from the Ecumenical Institute of St. Mary’s Seminary & University in 2014. In 2017\, she was installed as Senior Pastor of New Solid Rock Fellowship Church\, leading the congregation with boldness\, compassion\, and prophetic insight. Rev. Moore’s influence has not gone unnoticed. In 2020\, she received an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from St. Thomas Christian University. In 2021\, she was honored as one of “The Guardians of Baltimore\,” a powerful photo documentary celebrating unsung female leaders who have been pillars of strength in their communities. Most recently\, in 2023\, she was ordained to the Office of Prophet through Jackie Miller Ministries. Rev. Terrye Moore continues to serve faithfully — equipping the saints\, engaging the community\, and extending God’s love with unwavering conviction.                                                           
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/the-widows-might-a-retreat-day-for-widows/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T160000
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SUMMARY:Making Key Changes
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: There is a NEW DATE for this retreat. Making Key Changes will be held on FRIDAY\, APRIL 17.\nMentorship & Motivation UNLOCKED! \nChange can be challenging — but it’s within reach! In this empowering retreat day\, participants will reflect on their personal journeys\, identify the key people in their stories\, and explore how each one contributes to their growth. Together\, we’ll define what meaningful change looks like and how to take actionable steps toward it. Through a creative and compelling lens\, we’ll explore key changes that help beat burnout\, boost confidence\, build effective routines\, and align a shared vision. Participants will be guided to envision the next chapter of their evolving story and uncover the changes that can unlock their fullest potential — both personally and professionally — in partnership with those they love\, serve\, and lead. Lunch is included. Guided by Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl. \nDr. Lori Schwartz Reichl is the visionary thought leader behind Making Key Changes\, LLC\, a consultancy dedicated to mentorship and motivation\, and the founder of The Confidence Camp\, a summer program empowering youth. As an accomplished author\, educator\, podcaster\, and former public school music teacher and band director (2001–2015)\, Lori has always centered her work on transformation — through music\, leadership\, and human connection. Today\, she leads a “global classroom\,” guiding organizations\, teams\, and individuals to unlock their greatest potential by making key changes that help them grow alongside those they love\, serve\, or lead. Lori is a sought-after speaker and consultant who has delivered hundreds of learning sessions and keynote addresses across the nation. She hosts the Making Key Changes podcast and produces its companion newsletter\, offering weekly actionable insights across multiple media platforms. Lori lives in Maryland with her husband and their two active children. Learn more at MakingKeyChanges.com.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/making-key-changes/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T130000
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SUMMARY:Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute Cohort 7 - Session 2 OVERNIGHT Option
DESCRIPTION:This page is for the OVERNIGHT option for Cohort 7.\nPlease click the following links if you prefer the\nCOMMUTER option or the VIRTUAL option.\nIntensive Training Program for Those Interested in Spiritual Direction \nThe second week-long session of the Spiritual Direction Institute will provide a deeper foundation for understanding and engaging in the practice of spiritual direction in the Christian tradition. It is intended to enhance the students’ understanding of the spiritual life\, with attention given to developing the basic skills required for this ministry. Classes will include presentations\, discussions\, and interactive experiences. There will be time for quiet reflection throughout the week. \nLodging room check-in for overnight guests will begin at 4pm\, and the program will start after dinner. Check-out on Friday is 11am\, but participants will depart after lunch. \nPrerequisite: \nCompletion of the week-long introductory intensive (September 2025) or permission of the instructor. \nCourse Learning Objectives: \n– Gain an understanding of the spiritual life — its breadth\, depth\, and language — in order to understand the context of spiritual direction ministry. \n– Examine and understand the core principles of effective spiritual direction\, noting the implications for both the director and the directee. \n– Enhance and practice the basic interpersonal skills necessary for the exercise of this ministry\, such as maintaining appropriate boundaries\, dealing with transference and counter-transference\, etc. \n– Explore a range of issues for which people might find themselves when seeking spiritual direction: loss\, grief\, spiritual darkness\, alienation from the church\, and abuse. \nRequired Texts:   \n-Henri Nouwen\, Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming (New York: Doubleday\, 1992). \nFollowing This Session:  \nIn the months between Session 2 and Session 3\, students will offer spiritual direction as “interns” and will write up two case studies for the final week. \nThe third week-long intensive in the program is scheduled for September 26-October 2\, 2026. Registration for this final session will be available soon. A certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion of the entire program\, which includes these three week-long sessions and the required course work. \nQuestions: If you have questions\, please contact Sr. Bernie Claps at Bernadette.Claps@CBSParis.org. \nGuided By: Kathy Brown and Sr. Bernie Claps\, CBS. \nKathleen Hope Brown\, D.Min. teaches spiritual direction and other courses in spirituality at the Virginia Theological Union. Her doctorate in Adult Spiritual Formation is from Catholic University. \nSister Bernadette Claps\, a Sister of Bon Secours\, provides spiritual direction and spiritual companionship at the Retreat and Conference Center at Bon Secours. She holds graduate certificates in Spiritual Direction\, Spirituality and Aging. She has done graduate studies in theology and received a Master of Social Work from New York University.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/bon-secours-spiritual-direction-institute-cohort-7-session-2-overnight-option/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Just Added,Overnight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T130000
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SUMMARY:Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute Cohort 7 - Session 2 VIRTUAL Option
DESCRIPTION:This page is for the VIRTUAL option for Cohort 7\nfor those unable to attend in person.\nPlease click the following links if you prefer the\nCOMMUTER option or the OVERNIGHT option.\n  \nIntensive Training Program for Those Interested in Spiritual Direction \nThe second week-long session of the Spiritual Direction Institute will provide a deeper foundation for understanding and engaging in the practice of spiritual direction in the Christian tradition. It is intended to enhance the students’ understanding of the spiritual life\, with attention given to developing the basic skills required for this ministry. Classes will include presentations\, discussions\, and interactive experiences. There will be time for quiet reflection throughout the week. \nPlease plan to attend the virtual sessions in real time. The program begins at 7pm on the first day. \nPrerequisite: \nCompletion of the week-long introductory intensive (September 2025) or permission of the instructor. \nCourse Learning Objectives: \n– Gain an understanding of the spiritual life — its breadth\, depth\, and language — in order to understand the context of spiritual direction ministry. \n– Examine and understand the core principles of effective spiritual direction\, noting the implications for both the director and the directee. \n– Enhance and practice the basic interpersonal skills necessary for the exercise of this ministry\, such as maintaining appropriate boundaries\, dealing with transference and counter-transference\, etc. \n– Explore a range of issues for which people might find themselves when seeking spiritual direction: loss\, grief\, spiritual darkness\, alienation from the church\, and abuse. \nRequired Texts:   \n-Henri Nouwen\, Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming (New York: Doubleday\, 1992). \nFollowing This Session:  \nIn the months between Session 2 and Session 3\, students will offer spiritual direction as “interns” and will write up two case studies for the final week. \nThe third week-long intensive in the program is scheduled for September 26-October 2\, 2026. Registration for this final session will be available soon. A certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion of the entire program\, which includes these three week-long sessions and the required course work. \nQuestions: If you have questions\, please contact Sr. Bernie Claps at Bernadette.Claps@CBSParis.org. \nGuided By: Kathy Brown and Sr. Bernie Claps\, CBS. \nKathleen Hope Brown\, D.Min. teaches spiritual direction and other courses in spirituality at the Virginia Theological Union. Her doctorate in Adult Spiritual Formation is from Catholic University. \nSister Bernadette Claps\, a Sister of Bon Secours\, provides spiritual direction and spiritual companionship at the Retreat and Conference Center at Bon Secours. She holds graduate certificates in Spiritual Direction\, Spirituality and Aging. She has done graduate studies in theology and received a Master of Social Work from New York University.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/bon-secours-spiritual-direction-institute-cohort-7-session-2-virtual-option/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Just Added,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T130000
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SUMMARY:Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute Cohort 7 - Session 2 COMMUTER Option
DESCRIPTION:This page is for the COMMUTER option for Cohort 7\nfor those who live locally and choose not to stay overnight.\nPlease click the following links if you prefer the\nVIRTUAL option or the OVERNIGHT option.\n  \nIntensive Training Program for Those Interested in Spiritual Direction \nThe second week-long session of the Spiritual Direction Institute will provide a deeper foundation for understanding and engaging in the practice of spiritual direction in the Christian tradition. It is intended to enhance the students’ understanding of the spiritual life\, with attention given to developing the basic skills required for this ministry. Classes will include presentations\, discussions\, and interactive experiences. There will be time for quiet reflection throughout the week. \nThe Commuter Option does not include overnight lodging or breakfast.\nThe program begins with dinner at 6pm on the first day. \nPrerequisite: \nCompletion of the week-long introductory intensive (September 2025) or permission of the instructor. \nCourse Learning Objectives: \n– Gain an understanding of the spiritual life — its breadth\, depth\, and language — in order to understand the context of spiritual direction ministry. \n– Examine and understand the core principles of effective spiritual direction\, noting the implications for both the director and the directee. \n– Enhance and practice the basic interpersonal skills necessary for the exercise of this ministry\, such as maintaining appropriate boundaries\, dealing with transference and counter-transference\, etc. \n– Explore a range of issues for which people might find themselves when seeking spiritual direction: loss\, grief\, spiritual darkness\, alienation from the church\, and abuse. \nRequired Texts:   \n-Henri Nouwen\, Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming (New York: Doubleday\, 1992). \nFollowing This Session:  \nIn the months between Session 2 and Session 3\, students will offer spiritual direction as “interns” and will write up two case studies for the final week. \nThe third week-long intensive in the program is scheduled for September 26-October 2\, 2026. Registration for this final session will be available soon. A certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion of the entire program\, which includes these three week-long sessions and the required course work. \nQuestions: If you have questions\, please contact Sr. Bernie Claps at Bernadette.Claps@CBSParis.org. \nGuided By: Kathy Brown and Sr. Bernie Claps\, CBS. \nKathleen Hope Brown\, D.Min. teaches spiritual direction and other courses in spirituality at the Virginia Theological Union. Her doctorate in Adult Spiritual Formation is from Catholic University. \nSister Bernadette Claps\, a Sister of Bon Secours\, provides spiritual direction and spiritual companionship at the Retreat and Conference Center at Bon Secours. She holds graduate certificates in Spiritual Direction\, Spirituality and Aging. She has done graduate studies in theology and received a Master of Social Work from New York University.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/bon-secours-spiritual-direction-institute-cohort-7-session-2-commuter-option/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T104500
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
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SUMMARY:Quiet Mornings - In Person Session
DESCRIPTION:Due to a scheduling issue\, this month’s In-Person Quiet Mornings session will be held April 21.\nQuiet Mornings sessions are currently being held IN-PERSON on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. \n(It is also held virtually on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday and 4th Saturday. Every virtual session is held from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon.)\nPlease email Joanne at jmcahooneph3@gmail.com for the Zoom sessions invitation for Virtual sessions. \nQuiet mornings provide an opportunity for quiet – for reflection\, prayer\, listening\, presence – in common with others. Perhaps you’d like to carve out time\, but could use the support of a structure that is also flexible? Most of us could! And there is encouragement and strength in coming together in this way. You are welcome whenever matches your schedule/desire/need. \nEach gathering is bracketed by an opening and closing prayer. The quiet hour at its heart is not scripted or guided. Each one enters the quiet and utilizes or follows it as she/he desires to do so. Some opt to journal\, read\, walk; to engage in meditation; imaginative prayer or centering prayer; art or collage; or physical movement. The commitment to enter the quiet with some regularity as an ongoing practice is the point. By doing so in companionship with others\, we support each other’s journey just by willingly being present in God’s presence together\, and hoping good for each other. In our closing prayer\, we pray a blessing for each other. Please feel welcome! Guided by Joanne Cahoon. \nJoanne Cahoon\, D.Min. – spiritual director\, retreat leader\, coach – facilitates the Quiet Mornings. 
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/quiet-mornings-in-person-session-27/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added,Silent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20250924T162738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T182620Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Deepening Connections\, Weaving Reciprocity \n“The divine communicates to us primarily through the language of the natural world. Not to hear the natural world is not to hear the divine.” ~Thomas Berry \nIn this week of Earth Day celebrations\, we’re invited to remember and reweave ever-deeper\, sacred connections to the living world around us. Our souls long to reclaim full communion with all life\, to re-establish rich relationships too-often hidden beneath cultural expectations\, distractions\, and chaotic times. \nAs we open to deepening connections to the land and lives around us — our kith and kin — we also open to beauty\, joy\, wisdom\, and gratitude. And within us awakens a sense of loving generosity toward those who have given so much. We see that we live within an ecosystem\, participate in a cycle of reciprocity\, and are called to support mutual well-being. \nJoin us on this day-long retreat to slow our busy minds\, tune our senses to the more than human life around us\, and remember that all are held within a living\, sacred web. Our day will include opportunities for shared conversation\, contemplative silence\, and wandering the paths outdoors. Your guide will offer contemplative practices to deepen your spiritual practice and encourage connecting to the beauty and wisdom of the sacred community in which we live. Lunch is included. Guided by Leah Rampy. \nLeah Rampy\, PhD is a writer\, speaker\, and experienced retreat leader who weaves ecology\, spirituality\, personal stories\, and practices to help others deepen their relationship to the natural world. She authored the award-winning Earth & Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos\, co-authored with Beth Norcross Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees\, and is a frequent speaker on spiritual ecology and leadership in these uncertain times. Leah is the founder and leader of Church of the Wild Two Rivers that meets regularly to deepen spirituality through time in the natural world. She has led over a dozen pilgrimages to sacred places in the US and internationally for the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation\, where she previously served as the Executive Director and continues to serve as an adjunct staff member. Her essays on living more fully connected to Earth in these uncertain times appear weekly on Substack in Reweaving Earth & Soul.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/earth-awareness/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T120000
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SUMMARY:MORNING Saints Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Meet Mary of Magdala — St. Mary Magdalene \nSt. Mary Magdalene is one of the most inspiring models for women disciples. Hear her story of healing and her role as the first apostle — an apostle to the apostles. She is first witness to the Resurrection\, being the evangelist to the apostles. Her faithfulness is mirrored in her role at the foot of the cross\, never abandoning Jesus. Bring your Bibles\, and we will explore the four gospel narratives of St. Mary Magdalene’s great devotion and personal relationship with Jesus. Come meet Love! \nNote: The same program will be offered in the Morning Session and Afternoon Session as part of this Weekday Workshop event. When registering\, be sure to select/indicate your preferred time slot. This registration page is for the Morning Session. \nExplore our website for other morning and afternoon workshops offered on this same date.\nRebecca Quinn is a mother of four and a grandmother of five and was a former Secular Discalced Carmelite. She loves to act and was with The Women of the Bible\, Alive production for years. Her mission now is to portray women saints and mystics. By enacting and telling their stories\, she believes our stories will be transformed.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/morning-saints-workshop-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T180250Z
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SUMMARY:MORNING Creative Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Art Hearts \nThe word\, “encourage” is a heart word. It is rooted in the Latin word for heart and means “to make strong\, to hearten\, to inspire\, to fill with hope.” Art Hearts are heart shaped mini-messages of encouragement\, love\, and light. In this workshop\, we will begin our creative process with a short meditation to connect with our own beautiful hearts and then use paint\, stamping\, stenciling\, collage\, and mark-making to transform blank watercolor paper into 8-10 unique messages\, perfect to inspire yourself or give as small gifts. All supplies included. No art experience needed. \nNote: The same program will be offered in the Morning Session and Afternoon Session as part of this Weekday Workshop event. When registering\, be sure to select/indicate your preferred time slot. This registration page is for the Morning Session. \nExplore our website for other morning and afternoon workshops offered on this same date.\nMichelle Lisenbee\, RN\, BSN\, HNB-BC\, LMT is a Holistic Registered Nurse\, a Board-Certified Licensed Massage Therapist\, and mixed media collage artist from Savage\, Maryland. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from George Mason University\, her massage training at the Baltimore School of Massage\, and her Board Certification from the American Holistic Nurses Association. Her training has included various bodywork and holistic therapies over the years. Michelle is also a self-taught mixed media artist who believes that connection is where healing happens. Exploring ways to cultivate space for connection both in her own life and the lives of others is her calling\, and she is currently developing her own healing arts practice.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/morning-creative-workshop-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20250924T171934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T180315Z
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SUMMARY:MORNING Yoga Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Restorative Yoga and Sound Healing \nThis restorative yoga and sound healing workshop invites participants of all ages and abilities to slow down\, release tension\, and reconnect with their bodies and minds. Using gentle\, supported poses\, soothing sound vibrations\, and mindful breathwork\, the practice promotes relaxation\, stress reduction\, and emotional balance. Participants will experience restorative yoga stretches that calm the nervous system\, vibrational sound healing with crystal bowls\, chimes\, and drums to deepen focus and serenity\, and simple breathwork and mindfulness exercises to cultivate presence and inner peace. No prior yoga experience is required. Bring a yoga mat and props such as blankets or pillows to support comfort and alignment\, ensuring you can fully rest and receive the benefits of the practice. Please dress comfortably and come with an open mind. \nNote: The same program will be offered in the Morning Session and Afternoon Session as part of this Weekday Workshop event. When registering\, be sure to select/indicate your preferred time slot. This registration page is for the Morning Session. \nExplore our website for other morning and afternoon workshops offered on this same date.\nTeara Booker\, MPH\, CD\, E-RYT 300 is a seasoned wellness practitioner and maternal health expert with over 20 years of experience in public and maternal health. She holds degrees in health\, dispute resolution\, and behavioral management and is extensively trained and certified in a variety of movement and restorative practices. Teara has dedicated her career to supporting individuals and communities through education\, empowerment\, and holistic wellness\, blending her deep understanding of health with evidence-based practices and intuitive guidance. A passionate interdisciplinary educator\, Teara is trained in Ashtanga\, Yin\, Vinyasa\, Restorative Yoga\, and Yoga Nidra\, creating workshops that cultivate mindfulness\, healing\, and self-awareness. Her approach integrates movement\, meditation\, and somatic practices to help participants connect with their bodies\, release tension\, and nurture overall well-being. Through her workshops\, Teara inspires individuals to embrace balance\, cultivate resilience\, and harness their inner strength for lasting wellness.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/morning-yoga-workshop-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20250924T172703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T175951Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch at Bon Secours on April 27
DESCRIPTION:Meal Ticket for Lunch in the Dining Room \nEnjoy a self-serve\, buffet lunch in our Dining Room. Your meal includes the entree of the day\, salad bar\, dessert\, and beverage. \nPlease pick up your meal ticket at the front desk when you check-in. \nLunch is served in the Dining Room on the first floor from 12pm-1pm. Your meal ticket is only valid on April 27\, 2026. \nWe’re sorry\, but meal tickets are not refundable. \nRegistrations for meal tickets will be accepted until noon on 4/20/26. \nExplore our website for various morning and afternoon workshops offered on this same date.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/lunch-at-bon-secours-on-april-27/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20250924T170208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T180339Z
UID:11790-1777296600-1777303800@bonsecoursrcc.org
SUMMARY:AFTERNOON Saints Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Meet Mary of Magdala — St. Mary Magdalene \nSt. Mary Magdalene is one of the most inspiring models for women disciples. Hear her story of healing and her role as the first apostle — an apostle to the apostles. She is first witness to the Resurrection\, being the evangelist to the apostles. Her faithfulness is mirrored in her role at the foot of the cross\, never abandoning Jesus. Bring your Bibles\, and we will explore the four gospel narratives of St. Mary Magdalene’s great devotion and personal relationship with Jesus. Come meet Love! \nNote: The same program will be offered in the Morning Session and Afternoon Session as part of this Weekday Workshop event. When registering\, be sure to select/indicate your preferred time slot. This registration page is for the Afternoon Session. \nExplore our website for other morning and afternoon workshops offered on this same date.\nRebecca Quinn is a mother of four and a grandmother of five and was a former Secular Discalced Carmelite. She loves to act and was with The Women of the Bible\, Alive production for years. Her mission now is to portray women saints and mystics. By enacting and telling their stories\, she believes our stories will be transformed.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/afternoon-saints-workshop-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20250924T171423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T180410Z
UID:11795-1777296600-1777303800@bonsecoursrcc.org
SUMMARY:AFTERNOON Creative Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Art Hearts \nThe word\, “encourage” is a heart word. It is rooted in the Latin word for heart and means “to make strong\, to hearten\, to inspire\, to fill with hope.” Art Hearts are heart shaped mini-messages of encouragement\, love\, and light. In this workshop\, we will begin our creative process with a short meditation to connect with our own beautiful hearts and then use paint\, stamping\, stenciling\, collage\, and mark-making to transform blank watercolor paper into 8-10 unique messages\, perfect to inspire yourself or give as small gifts. All supplies included. No art experience needed. \nNote: The same program will be offered in the Morning Session and Afternoon Session as part of this Weekday Workshop event. When registering\, be sure to select/indicate your preferred time slot. This registration page is for the Afternoon Session. \nExplore our website for other morning and afternoon workshops offered on this same date.\nMichelle Lisenbee\, RN\, BSN\, HNB-BC\, LMT is a Holistic Registered Nurse\, a Board-Certified Licensed Massage Therapist\, and mixed media collage artist from Savage\, Maryland. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from George Mason University\, her massage training at the Baltimore School of Massage\, and her Board Certification from the American Holistic Nurses Association. Her training has included various bodywork and holistic therapies over the years. Michelle is also a self-taught mixed media artist who believes that connection is where healing happens. Exploring ways to cultivate space for connection both in her own life and the lives of others is her calling\, and she is currently developing her own healing arts practice.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/afternoon-creative-workshop-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20250924T172312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T180440Z
UID:11801-1777296600-1777303800@bonsecoursrcc.org
SUMMARY:AFTERNOON Yoga Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Restorative Yoga and Sound Healing \nThis restorative yoga and sound healing workshop invites participants of all ages and abilities to slow down\, release tension\, and reconnect with their bodies and minds. Using gentle\, supported poses\, soothing sound vibrations\, and mindful breathwork\, the practice promotes relaxation\, stress reduction\, and emotional balance. Participants will experience restorative yoga stretches that calm the nervous system\, vibrational sound healing with crystal bowls\, chimes\, and drums to deepen focus and serenity\, and simple breathwork and mindfulness exercises to cultivate presence and inner peace. No prior yoga experience is required. Bring a yoga mat and props such as blankets or pillows to support comfort and alignment\, ensuring you can fully rest and receive the benefits of the practice. Please dress comfortably and come with an open mind. \nNote: The same program will be offered in the Morning Session and Afternoon Session as part of this Weekday Workshop event. When registering\, be sure to select/indicate your preferred time slot. This registration page is for the Afternoon Session. \nExplore our website for other morning and afternoon workshops offered on this same date.\nTeara Booker\, MPH\, CD\, E-RYT 300 is a seasoned wellness practitioner and maternal health expert with over 20 years of experience in public and maternal health. She holds degrees in health\, dispute resolution\, and behavioral management and is extensively trained and certified in a variety of movement and restorative practices. Teara has dedicated her career to supporting individuals and communities through education\, empowerment\, and holistic wellness\, blending her deep understanding of health with evidence-based practices and intuitive guidance. A passionate interdisciplinary educator\, Teara is trained in Ashtanga\, Yin\, Vinyasa\, Restorative Yoga\, and Yoga Nidra\, creating workshops that cultivate mindfulness\, healing\, and self-awareness. Her approach integrates movement\, meditation\, and somatic practices to help participants connect with their bodies\, release tension\, and nurture overall well-being. Through her workshops\, Teara inspires individuals to embrace balance\, cultivate resilience\, and harness their inner strength for lasting wellness.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/afternoon-yoga-workshop-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20251205T191443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T191443Z
UID:12109-1777402800-1777406400@bonsecoursrcc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person\, Evening Centering Prayer Session
DESCRIPTION:Held IN PERSON on the \n\n2nd and 5th Tuesdays of the month\, 1-2pm and\n4th Tuesday of the month\, 7-8pm.\n\nFor these in-person sessions\, registration is required and preferred in advance. \n(Virtual Zoom sessions will be the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 1-2pm. Register for Virtual Sessions by emailing facilitator Amy Sorensen Kulesa at kulesa.neshama@gmail.com.) \nCentering Prayer is a form of Christian contemplative prayer\, in which one abides in the Presence of God in interior silence. Centering Prayer emphasizes the indwelling Presence of the Holy Trinity within and among us\, and our openness\, through receptive silence and restful surrender\, to God’s action and healing grace. For our one-hour sessions\, we will gather to pray together in silence\, attentive to the stillness within\, and reflect together on readings related to our prayer life. The sessions are relaxed and informal. You are invited to dress comfortably and use a meditation cushion\, if you would like. \nFacilitation for each Centering Prayer session will be led by an experienced member of the group\, both staff and from the community. We follow a consistent format from week to week\, with variability each session in the reflective reading that is shared. Coordinated by Amy Sorensen Kulesa.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/in-person-evening-centering-prayer-session-28/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Just Added,Silent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20250924T173104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T192459Z
UID:11807-1777627800-1777651200@bonsecoursrcc.org
SUMMARY:Awareness of God’s Presence Through Mindfulness and Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness is paying attention to what is happening in the present moment\, nonjudgmentally\, and with compassion. The present moment is where we meet God. Paying attention to our experiences gives us valuable information we can use to live better. Living mindfully allows us to live more connected with God and to more effectively do what God is calling each of us to do. \nCentering prayer is resting in God’s presence in silence\, consenting to God’s presence and action within. We experience the fruits of regular practice in our daily lives. Come learn about and experience practices you can use to become more aware of God’s presence. \nWear comfortable clothing. You may want to bring a blanket or shawl. If you have one\, please bring a yoga mat or something soft to lay on\, a cushion or pillow to sit on\, and a journal or paper. Please note\, however\, that it is not necessary to lay down or sit on the floor to participate. Lunch is included. Guided by Dr. Heather Alexander. \nHeather Alexander\, MD has a passion for encouraging and empowering people to live well by becoming more present to the moments of their lives and living with more compassion. She sees this as her way of offering peace to our world that is so in need of healing. Initially learning mindfulness to reduce stress\, she found that practicing mindfulness helped her to be more aware of God’s presence. Dr. Alexander has led workshops on practicing mindfulness for stress reduction and connecting with God\, mindfulness for parents\, and mindfulness for teens. Dr. Alexander received her undergraduate degree from Haverford College. She received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed her pediatric residency at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington\, DC. She currently practices in Columbia\, MD. She has trained with the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine. Dr. Alexander has also trained with the Mindful Schools program to teach mindfulness to children. \nWant to extend your retreat experience? With at least 48 hours’ notice (and subject to availability)\, Bon Secours offers “private retreats” with lodging and meals. Register for two back-to-back retreats and add an overnight stay as a private retreatant for the night between. Call the Welcome Center at 410-442-3120 to inquire about booking a private retreat.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/awareness-of-gods-presence-through-mindfulness-and-centering-prayer/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20250924T175042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T175042Z
UID:11813-1777712400-1777723200@bonsecoursrcc.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Continuing Education for Spiritual Directors - May
DESCRIPTION:Enneagram Personality Types: An Introduction for Spiritual Directors \nAs spiritual directors\, we are aware that one’s personality\, experiences\, and relationships strongly influence a directee’s perception of his/her relationship with God. Gaining knowledge of a client’s personality leanings can assist directors while navigating a spiritual direction session. \nThis workshop will include the history\, structure\, and uses of Enneagram typing\, along with identifying the basics of Enneagram personality typing. The schedule will allow for small group work using examples of the enneagram typing with short biographies. Through this activity\, you will have the opportunity to discover how Enneagram personality typing might assist you as you work with a client. \nPrior to the workshop\, you will be provided with the materials needed to discover your own personality type. It is common to find a little of yourself in all nine types. However\, one of them may stand out as being closest to yourself. This is your basic personality type. \nThis workshop is only an introduction to the Enneagram type. With the basic knowledge acquired through this workshop\, you may be motivated to explore the subject further. \nThis is a virtual program\, open to all spiritual directors. When registering for this virtual program\, please provide the email address to which we should send the Zoom Meeting link. If you don’t receive the Zoom Meeting information by the day before the session\, please contact the Welcome Center at 410-442-3120. \nDonna Bilek\, a 2018 graduate of the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute\, is a spiritual director and companion with over fifteen years’ experience. As an Associate with the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND)\, she serves on the Ongoing Personal Development in Community Committee for the SSNDs\, presenting reflections and prayer on various topics\, including grief and loss. Donna teaches and guides prayer at “earthwalk Center for Wholeness\,” which she founded in 2005. For thirteen years\, Donna taught Spirituality\, Biblical Studies\, and Death and Dying at Notre Dame of Maryland University. She has a master’s degree in Theology from St. Mary’s Seminary & University.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/virtual-continuing-education-for-spiritual-directors-may/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20250924T173625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T192557Z
UID:11809-1777714200-1777737600@bonsecoursrcc.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Uncovering the Blessings of the Caregiver Journey – A Day of Retreat & Reflection \nThis spring\, spend some intentional time in sacred community with fellow caregivers\, being reaffirmed and supported as a caregiver for someone with a long-term illness or condition. This retreat utilizes a lens for understanding and naming the spiritual dimension of the caregiver role and its myriad emotions and experiences and is tailored to uplift participants who may or may not provide hands-on care for their loved one\, but who are involved in their lives. Topics that will be explored are intrinsic to the caregiver journey\, especially the necessity of self-care and compassion\, burnout\, family dynamics\, grief\, and the often-conflicting emotions that accompany this reality. \nThroughout the program\, participants will be invited to engage in storytelling\, prayer/meditation\, writing\, and other contemplative exercises that validate the caregiver’s experience and provide therapeutic tools for the ongoing commitment of caregiving. The morning and afternoon sessions will envelop the themes of caregiver grief\, healing\, and hope within each participant’s respective circumstances\, while also envisioning endurance and renewal. Resources will be offered related to what is examined and for ongoing nourishment on the journey. A journal is a great companion for this program in addition to comfortable walking shoes for optional times of healing in nature. Lunch is included. \nWe also offer a bi-monthly support group for caregivers on Zoom in January\, March\, May\, July\, September\, and November. \nGordon Creamer\, MA\, creator of the Mission Bridge\, currently serves as Program Director at Well for the Journey\, a spiritual wellness center in Lutherville\, MD. As a creative and contemplative builder\, he has held leadership roles in healthcare programming and operations since 2001 at various assisted living\, skilled nursing\, and hospice communities. He earned a Master of Arts in Spiritual & Pastoral Care from Loyola University and a Master of Arts in Theology from the Ecumenical Institute of St. Mary’s Seminary & University. Currently\, he is a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry Program at the Ecumenical Institute. Gordon has facilitated numerous retreats and workshops that focus on creating opportunities for participants to explore and enhance their spirituality and well-being through various media and formats. He also participates as a peer group leader in the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation’s Transforming Community Program. His passions include uplifting the journey of adults\, individuals with memory impairment\, and members of the LGBTQ+ community\, as well as fostering support groups and programs for caregivers and those who are grieving losses. Trained as a spiritual director/companion\, end-of-life doula\, and Reiki practitioner\, Gordon welcomes all in discovering the spiritual life as a means of healing\, expanding\, and flourishing. For more information\, visit TheMissionBridge.com.  \nWant to extend your retreat experience? With at least 48 hours’ notice (and subject to availability)\, Bon Secours offers “private retreats” with lodging and meals. Register for two back-to-back retreats and add an overnight stay as a private retreatant for the night between. Call the Welcome Center at 410-442-3120 to inquire about booking a private retreat. 
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/caregivers-retreat-5/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20250924T175724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T175724Z
UID:11815-1778059800-1778079600@bonsecoursrcc.org
SUMMARY:Friends Day of Prayer: MJ Park
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Peace: A Day of Reflection and Renewal \nThis special retreat day invites you to pause\, breathe\, and reconnect with the peace that already lives within you. Through gentle guidance\, reflection\, and shared practice\, we will explore what it means to cultivate inner peace — and how that inner calm can become a source of strength\, compassion\, and clarity in daily life. Participants will leave not only refreshed\, but also equipped with accessible tools to continue growing in peace beyond the retreat. \nCome as you are. Leave grounded\, connected\, and renewed. \nMorning Session – Peace Begins Within: Creating Inner Stillness\nThis session explores how cultivating peace starts from the inside out. Through reflection\, breathwork\, and simple practices\, participants will be invited to quiet the noise of the outside world and listen inward. When we begin to connect with our true selves\, we lay the foundation for deeper peace in our lives and our communities. \nAfternoon Session – Living the Practice: Embodying Peace in Daily Life\nBuilding on the morning’s inner work\, this session turns toward practice. How do we carry peace with us into our relationships\, routines\, and responsibilities? Through experiential learning\, journaling\, and small-group conversation\, we will explore ways to embody peace in everyday moments — and strengthen our commitment to living as instruments of peace in the world. \nAll are welcome to attend the Friends Day of Prayer retreats\, held monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. It is not required to attend every month\, so register for one or more sessions as your schedule allows. While the presenters and topics vary\, each Friends Day of Prayer typically includes pastries and informal conversation at 9:30am\, a morning presentation at 10am\, an optional Mass\, a delicious lunch\, short periods of free time to enjoy the grounds or shop in the bookstore\, and an afternoon presentation. Guided by MJ Park. \nMJ Park is a respected peace educator\, retreat facilitator\, and co-founder of Little Friends for Peace (LFFP). For over 40 years\, she has created transformative spaces where individuals of all ages can explore\, experience\, and practice peace — from classrooms and community centers to prisons and sacred retreats. Grounded in the belief that “peace begins with me\,” MJ brings a unique blend of spiritual reflection\, experiential learning\, and restorative practices to her work. Her facilitation style is both gentle and empowering\, guiding participants to connect inward\, reflect honestly\, and build the tools they need to foster peace in their daily lives. MJ’s approach is rooted in faith and animated by a lifelong commitment to justice\, nonviolence\, and human connection. Through her leadership at LFFP\, she has impacted tens of thousands of lives across the US and internationally\, partnering with schools\, churches\, universities\, and organizations seeking to nurture more compassionate and resilient communities. Whether she is leading a peace circle with children or facilitating a contemplative retreat with adults\, MJ creates spaces that are welcoming\, healing\, and deeply transformative. 
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/friends-day-of-prayer-mj-park/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Friends Day of Prayer,Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20250924T180142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T165142Z
UID:11820-1778319000-1778342400@bonsecoursrcc.org
SUMMARY:Walking the Inner Path
DESCRIPTION:A Labyrinth Walk and the Wisdom of SoulCollage® \nIn the season of spring — when the earth stirs with new life and the soul leans toward light — we invite you into a sacred day of reflection\, creativity\, and inner journeying. Through the ancient practice of labyrinth walking and the intuitive process of SoulCollage®\, you’ll be guided to listen deeply\, reflect gently\, and honor the sacred story unfolding within you. The labyrinth walk offers a moving meditation\, inviting you to slow down and step into sacred space\, releasing what no longer serves\, and opening space to receive something new. As you follow the ancient path\, you may find clarity\, comfort\, or simply a place to lay something down. In quiet conversation with this movement\, SoulCollage® offers a creative way to process your walk and uncover what is stirring beneath the surface. Using your intuition and simple materials — magazines\, scissors\, glue — you will create personal collage cards to reflect on your walk and express the truths that live beneath words. Together\, these practices become companions on your inward path. Whether you’re navigating transition\, grief\, or growth — or simply craving stillness — this retreat offers a gentle and spacious container for your spirit to breathe\, create\, and be. \nYour day will include: \n\nBrief introductions to the labyrinth and SoulCollage® process\nA contemplative labyrinth walk (rain or shine)\nUnhurried\, silent space for making collage cards\nGuided journaling and reflection with your cards in sacred community\n\nNo prior experience with the labyrinth or SoulCollage® is necessary. All supplies to create your cards will be provided and no artistic skills are needed. If you can cut and paste\, you can do SoulCollage®. Come just as you are. The path is waiting. Lunch is included. Guided by Lorie Conway. \nLorie Conway\, MA\, Spiritual Companion has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys through spiritual companionship\, contemplative small groups\, and spiritual retreats. Lorie received her certificate in spiritual direction from the Kairos School of Spiritual Formation and holds a master’s degree in Religion from Lancaster Theological Seminary and a master’s degree in Behavioral Management & Human Resources from Johns Hopkins University. Lorie is on the programming staff at Well for the Journey and is the director of the Transforming Community: Leading Contemplative Spiritual Groups & Retreats program at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. Lorie’s spirituality is rooted in the Christ tradition and is welcoming of the many paths and unique journeys enfolded within Divine Mystery.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/walking-the-inner-path/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T104500
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20251205T193856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T193856Z
UID:12133-1778578200-1778582700@bonsecoursrcc.org
SUMMARY:Quiet Mornings - In Person Session
DESCRIPTION:Quiet Mornings sessions are currently being held IN-PERSON on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. \n(It is also held virtually on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday and 4th Saturday. Every virtual session is held from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon.)\nPlease email Joanne at jmcahooneph3@gmail.com for the Zoom sessions invitation for Virtual sessions. \nQuiet mornings provide an opportunity for quiet – for reflection\, prayer\, listening\, presence – in common with others. Perhaps you’d like to carve out time\, but could use the support of a structure that is also flexible? Most of us could! And there is encouragement and strength in coming together in this way. You are welcome whenever matches your schedule/desire/need. \nEach gathering is bracketed by an opening and closing prayer. The quiet hour at its heart is not scripted or guided. Each one enters the quiet and utilizes or follows it as she/he desires to do so. Some opt to journal\, read\, walk; to engage in meditation; imaginative prayer or centering prayer; art or collage; or physical movement. The commitment to enter the quiet with some regularity as an ongoing practice is the point. By doing so in companionship with others\, we support each other’s journey just by willingly being present in God’s presence together\, and hoping good for each other. In our closing prayer\, we pray a blessing for each other. Please feel welcome! Guided by Joanne Cahoon. \nJoanne Cahoon\, D.Min. – spiritual director\, retreat leader\, coach – facilitates the Quiet Mornings. 
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/quiet-mornings-in-person-session-28/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added,Silent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20251205T180718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T181303Z
UID:12076-1778590800-1778594400@bonsecoursrcc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Centering Prayer Session
DESCRIPTION:Held IN PERSON on the: \n\n2nd and 5th Tuesdays of the month\, 1-2pm and\n4th Tuesday of the month\, 7-8pm.\n\nFor these in-person sessions\, registration is required in advance\, due by the Monday before each in-person session.  \n(Virtual Zoom sessions will be the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 1-2pm. Register for Virtual Sessions by emailing facilitator Amy Sorensen Kulesa at kulesa.neshama@gmail.com.) \nCentering Prayer is a form of Christian contemplative prayer\, in which one abides in the Presence of God in interior silence. Centering Prayer emphasizes the indwelling Presence of the Holy Trinity within and among us\, and our openness\, through receptive silence and restful surrender\, to God’s action and healing grace. For our one-hour sessions\, we will gather to pray together in silence\, attentive to the stillness within\, and reflect together on readings related to our prayer life. The sessions are relaxed and informal. You are invited to dress comfortably and use a meditation cushion\, if you would like. \nFacilitation for each Centering Prayer session will be led by an experienced member of the group\, both staff and from the community. We follow a consistent format from week to week\, with variability each session in the reflective reading that is shared. Coordinated by Amy Sorensen Kulesa.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/in-person-centering-prayer-session-26/
LOCATION:Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center\, 1525 Marriottsville Road\, Marriottsville\, MD\, 21104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20250924T180956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T192702Z
UID:11822-1778837400-1778860800@bonsecoursrcc.org
SUMMARY:Spiritual Practices to Help Tame Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Do you worry and overthink? Does your mind race — especially at night — and you can’t shut it off? You are not alone. This retreat will explore spiritual practices to help settle down or tame the anxieties that so often steal our peace. Lunch is included. Guided by Marcia McMullin. \nMarcia McMullin\, MA\, RN\, CBCN is a retired registered nurse. In her 42 years of nursing\, she has been a breast cancer navigator\, a psychiatric nurse\, an educator\, and a hospice nurse. Marcia conducts an annual overnight retreat at Bon Secours for cancer survivors. Marcia has discovered some common challenges as well as strengths people have\, mainly by working for so many years as a nurse. She enjoys presenting retreats in an interactive and contemplative approach and desires to make space for others to find encouragement and inspiration. \nWant to extend your retreat experience? With at least 48 hours’ notice (and subject to availability)\, Bon Secours offers “private retreats” with lodging and meals. Register for two back-to-back retreats and add an overnight stay as a private retreatant for the night between. Call the Welcome Center at 410-442-3120 to inquire about booking a private retreat.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/spiritual-practices-to-help-tame-anxiety/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20250924T181318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T192755Z
UID:11824-1778923800-1778947200@bonsecoursrcc.org
SUMMARY:Grief Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This retreat will explore the journey of your soul through the experience of grief and loss. You will have the opportunity to reflect on the nature of your soul and how to companion others in their soulful experience of grief. We will participate in prayerful reflections on what direction and steps you may now take in your life during this grieving process. Our time together will include spiritual exercises and journaling\, as well as group teaching and opportunities for soulful discussion. Lunch is included. Guided by Rev. Dr. Ken Patrick. \nRev. Ken Patrick\, DMin has a lifelong interest in the teachings and practices of Zen Buddhism\, as well as the contemplative tradition of the Christian faith. His graduate education includes a Master of Divinity Degree and Doctor of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary\, Washington\, DC. He has also done doctoral level studies in theology and spirituality at New College\, The University of Edinburgh\, Scotland and is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church. Ken is a graduate of the US Army Chaplain School and the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. He hiked the Appalachian Trail 2\,000 miles from Georgia to Maine to help open a shelter for the homeless. Ken is the author of Mountain Meditations\, My Walk With Christ on the Appalachian Trail\, and Journeying to the End of Life: Discovering the Ancient Hospice Way of Companioning the Dying. Ken has served as a hospice chaplain for nearly 20 years at Blue Ridge Hospice in Winchester\, VA and has led workshops and seminars on being a compassionate spiritual companion on the journey to the end of life. He currently also serves as a rural parish minister. Ken recently founded The Association of Hospice Spiritual Masters to provide education and coaching in care of the soul at the end of life’s journey. Learn more at HospiceSpiritualMaster.com. \nWant to extend your retreat experience? With at least 48 hours’ notice (and subject to availability)\, Bon Secours offers “private retreats” with lodging and meals. Register for two back-to-back day retreats and add an overnight stay as a private retreatant for the night between. Call the Welcome Center at 410-442-3120 to inquire about booking a private retreat.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/grief-retreat-10/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
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SUMMARY:In-Person\, Evening Centering Prayer Session
DESCRIPTION:Held IN PERSON on the \n\n2nd and 5th Tuesdays of the month\, 1-2pm and\n4th Tuesday of the month\, 7-8pm.\n\nFor these in-person sessions\, registration is required and preferred in advance. \n(Virtual Zoom sessions will be the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 1-2pm. Register for Virtual Sessions by emailing facilitator Amy Sorensen Kulesa at kulesa.neshama@gmail.com.) \nCentering Prayer is a form of Christian contemplative prayer\, in which one abides in the Presence of God in interior silence. Centering Prayer emphasizes the indwelling Presence of the Holy Trinity within and among us\, and our openness\, through receptive silence and restful surrender\, to God’s action and healing grace. For our one-hour sessions\, we will gather to pray together in silence\, attentive to the stillness within\, and reflect together on readings related to our prayer life. The sessions are relaxed and informal. You are invited to dress comfortably and use a meditation cushion\, if you would like. \nFacilitation for each Centering Prayer session will be led by an experienced member of the group\, both staff and from the community. We follow a consistent format from week to week\, with variability each session in the reflective reading that is shared. Coordinated by Amy Sorensen Kulesa.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/in-person-evening-centering-prayer-session-29/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Just Added,Silent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20250924T182121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T192826Z
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SUMMARY:Being the Beloved Women's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Jesus says\, “Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence. This is the most important\, the first on the list. But there is a second to set alongside it: ‘Love others as well as you love yourself.’ These two commands are pegs; everything in God’s law and the Prophets hangs from them.” ~Matthew 22:34-40 (The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language) \nPraying with the greatest commandments\, we often focus on the love of God and neighbor. Despite our best intentions\, we can easily overlook that Jesus includes us in this equation of love. Loving ourselves requires that we remember that we are the beloved children of God. In his classic book\, Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World\, Henri Nouwen — Catholic priest\, professor\, psychologist\, and prolific writer — says\, “As long as ‘being the Beloved’ is little more than a beautiful thought or a lofty idea that hangs above my life to keep me from becoming depressed\, nothing really changes. … Becoming the Beloved is pulling the truth revealed to me from above down into the ordinariness of what I am thinking of\, talking about\, and doing from hour to hour.” \nIn this retreat\, we will reconsider self-care as an act of love that can transform our relationships in all domains of life. The retreat will include time for silent rest and reflection\, heart-enriching conversation\, and mindful prayer and movement. You will take home practices that will inspire you to live each day more fully into your one\, precious life. Guided by Linda Mastro. \nCheck-in begins at 4pm. There will be a brief welcome session at 5:30pm\, followed by dinner at 6pm. The retreat begins after dinner at 7pm on Friday and concludes before lunch on Sunday. Mass will be available Sunday morning for those who wish to attend. \nLinda Mastro is a graduate of the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute in Marriottsville\, MD\, where she now serves as a faculty member. In addition to being an Associate of Bon Secours\, Linda is a spiritual companion for individuals and groups and brings a spirit of compassion and light-heartedness to her work as a women’s retreat facilitator\, pilgrimage leader\, and workshop guide. Linda is co-author of the book Petite Retreats: Renewing Body\, Mind\, and Spirit Without Leaving Home. Learn more about Linda and her ministry at LivingPilgrimage.com.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/being-the-beloved-womens-retreat/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Just Added,Overnight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20250924T182241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T182241Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Caregiver's Support Group - May
DESCRIPTION:Soul Care of Self for Caregivers: A Bi-Monthly Spiritual Support Group on Zoom \nScheduled for varying Saturdays every other calendar month (January\, March\, May\, July\, September\, November)\, this two-hour online program is an invitation for caregivers of all types to converge and engage in a safe\, sacred community and with various spiritual practices around a topic relevant to the caregiver experience. Each session will include time for a spiritual practice (including body prayer\, silence\, mantras\, etc.)\, personal reflection\, and group sharing. \nThe underlying focus for each gathering will be on creating meaning for each one’s respective journey while uncovering blessings and cultivating what each participant needs the most at that station in their caregiving. The topics explored will flow from what is expressed by participants during scheduled sessions and feedback. Various resources and materials for further consideration\, connection\, and support will be provided during and in between sessions. \nParticipants are not required to register for all bi-monthly sessions but are encouraged to attend as many as desire and availability allow. When registering for this virtual program\, please provide the email address to which we should send the Zoom Meeting link. If you don’t receive the Zoom Meeting information by the day before the session\, please contact the Welcome Center at 410-442-3120. \nGordon Creamer\, MA\, creator of the Mission Bridge\, currently serves as Program Director at Well for the Journey\, a spiritual wellness center in Lutherville\, MD. As a creative and contemplative builder\, he has held leadership roles in healthcare programming and operations since 2001 at various assisted living\, skilled nursing\, and hospice communities. He earned a Master of Arts in Spiritual & Pastoral Care from Loyola University and a Master of Arts in Theology from the Ecumenical Institute of St. Mary’s Seminary & University. Currently\, he is a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry Program at the Ecumenical Institute. Gordon has facilitated numerous retreats and workshops that focus on creating opportunities for participants to explore and enhance their spirituality and well-being through various media and formats. He also participates as a peer group leader in the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation’s Transforming Community Program. His passions include uplifting the journey of adults\, individuals with memory impairment\, and members of the LGBTQ+ community\, as well as fostering support groups and programs for caregivers and those who are grieving losses. Trained as a spiritual director/companion\, end-of-life doula\, and Reiki practitioner\, Gordon welcomes all in discovering the spiritual life as a means of healing\, expanding\, and flourishing. For more information\, visit TheMissionBridge.com.  \n 
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/virtual-caregivers-support-group-may-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Just Added,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20250924T184048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T171159Z
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SUMMARY:SoulCollage®
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in a weekend of exploring your intuition and imagination through collage making. The SoulCollage® process invites you to browse through piles of images and magazines to find pictures which call to you. Create or expand upon your visual journal through your personal deck of collaged cards. With SoulCollage® cards\, you can illustrate your lived experiences\, personality parts\, companions and supports\, archetypal patterns\, and spiritual guides. Insights emerge as you engage in “stepping into” imagery and speaking from it in a safe and supportive community of fellow collage-creators. This retreat is open to those just beginning to work with SoulCollage®\, as well as to those experienced in using it. Instruction on the concepts and structure of the SoulCollage® technique will be provided\, while those who are already familiar with it can expand their work with collage. Roberta customizes her annual retreats with a theme that offers a further deepening of the SoulCollage® experience. Ample time will be provided for self and soul-tending through labyrinth walks\, mindful relaxation\, and exploration of the beautiful grounds of the Retreat Center. Connect with the vibrancy and renewal of the spring/summer season by “watering your soul” with SoulCollage®! Guided by Roberta Rook. \nCheck-in begins at 4pm. There will be a brief welcome session at 5:30pm\, followed by dinner at 6pm. The retreat begins after dinner at 7pm on Friday and concludes before lunch on Sunday. Mass will be available Sunday morning for those who wish to attend. \nRoberta Rook\, MA\, LCPC is a professional counselor with over 30 years of experience in the counseling field. For the past 24 years\, she has worked as a bereavement counselor and program coordinator for Hospice of the Chesapeake in Maryland. She has been a SoulCollage® Facilitator since 2006\, and she was a SoulCollage® Facilitator Trainer from 2008-2016. She currently leads SoulCollage® groups\, both privately and in the hospice bereavement setting.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/soulcollage/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Just Added,Overnight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20250811T135623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T142508Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Directed Retreat - June 2026
DESCRIPTION:An individually directed retreat focuses on the way God is active in the individual’s life\, and each retreat follows a uniquely personal path. Retreatants meet with a spiritual director once a day to reflect on God’s presence and movement in their life as revealed in prayer\, the events and relationships in their life\, and the response to God that is being made. The spiritual director may make suggestions (prayer forms\, Scripture\, reading materials\, etc.) to support and deepen the retreatant’s awareness of and response to God. Aside from the introductory session and daily spiritual direction meetings\, retreatants are on their own to experience a week of quiet\, peace\, and personal reflection in the Retreat Center and around our beautiful grounds. Mass will be available throughout the week. \nThis is a silent retreat. Check-in begins at 4pm\, and the retreat will begin with an orientation session at 5pm. Silence will begin after dinner. The retreat ends before lunch on Saturday. \nPlease indicate your preference for a spiritual director in the “Special Needs” part of the online registration form. \n  \nSr. Bernadette Claps\, MSW is a Sister of Bon Secours and provides spiritual direction and spiritual companionship at the Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center. She holds graduate certificates in Spiritual Direction\, Spirituality\, and Aging. She has done graduate studies in theology and received a Master of Social Work from New York University. \nNOTE: Fr. Phil’s directee schedule is full. Please select one of our other excellent directors.\nFr. Phillip Cover is an experienced retreat leader\, spiritual director\, pilgrimage leader\, and author. He has led retreats at Bon Secours for most of the past thirty years. He previously served at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Washington\, DC and as an adjunct staff member for the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. He is co-author of Journey with Purpose\, Through Exile into the Heart of God and The Inner Work of Lent. \nFr. Patrick Bergquist\, M.Div.\, MFA.\, MATW — after nearly twenty years as a missionary priest along the Yukon River of Northern Alaska ؅— has turned to look into a wilderness far less charted\, but far more wondrous — that of the human heart and soul. Now a retired priest of the Missionary Diocese of Northern Alaska\, Fairbanks\, he spends his time as a spiritual and retreat director. He holds master’s degrees in Divinity\, Creative Writing\, and Theopoetics\, as well as two certificates in spiritual direction\, including the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. As a writer\, a poet\, and a priest\, he’s written for publications such as Spiritual Life and America Magazine\, as well as authoring a book\, The Long Dark Winter’s Night: Reflections of a Priest in a Time of Pain and Privilege. He is currently working on a spiritual memoir called Springtime Beneath the Snows: Confessions of a Priest-Turn-Poet. \nJoanne Cahoon\, D.Min. holds a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies\, master’s degree in Religion/Pastoral Ministry\, graduate certificates in spiritual direction and in spirituality studies\, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago\, where her specialization was spirituality and practical theology. Along the way\, Joanne has taught in elementary\, secondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate school settings. She has also served as youth minister\, high school campus minister\, consultant\, writer\, national trainer\, diocesan staff member\, staff member of a graduate school\, spiritual director\, facilitator of retreats\, and professional coach. Joanne has welcomed and worked with many individuals and groups\, serving them as they listen for God’s invitations in their personal and corporate lives. She finds it a privilege to be involved in spiritual and human formation — bringing deep listening\, presence\, creativity\, and a commitment to her own ongoing formation to her work. \nAmy Sorensen Kulesa\, OFS\, M.Div.\, MSW is a spiritual director\, retreat leader and certified Introspective Breathwork™ facilitator. She earned a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University. She is a graduate of the Epiphany Academy of Formative Spirituality\, the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute\, and One Breath Institute. Immersed in both the Bon Secours and Franciscan charisms\, Amy enjoys facilitating retreats in which participants have the opportunity to discern the narrative of their own lives within the larger story of God’s abundant healing\, grace\, and mercy. \nGinny Novak\, MA is an experienced spiritual director and retreat leader with a strong background in Ignatian spirituality. She is specifically trained in guiding the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. Ginny has directed several retreats at the Bon Secours Retreat Center and leads annual summer retreats at Loyola on the Potomac in Southern Maryland. She also serves as a Spiritual Reflector with the Ignatian Volunteer Corps and as a Spiritual Advisor for the Cursillo Movement in Washington\, DC. A widow\, mother\, and grandmother\, Ginny brings a deep reverence for God’s presence in each person’s life\, offering support\, active listening\, and quiet companionship to those she accompanies on retreat.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/silent-directed-retreat-june-2026/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Just Added,Overnight,Silent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T214707
CREATED:20250924T185616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T192939Z
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SUMMARY:Calling Upon Sophia – A Weekend Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:“Wisdom calls aloud in the streets. She raises her voice in the public squares: She calls out at the street corners. She delivers her message at the city gates.” Proverbs 1:20-21 \nThere is a voice that rises above the noise of these uncertain and complex times. Hagia Sophia\, Holy Wisdom\, is crying out in the very heart of it all. \nIn Christian theology\, Sophia—the Greek word for wisdom — is often personified as a feminine divine figure representing God’s wisdom and creative power. She is sometimes associated with the Holy Spirit\, and in some traditions\, to Mary\, mother of Jesus. Sophia embodies the active\, loving presence of God in both creation and redemption\, offering insights into divine mysteries and inspiring righteous action. Her voice\, ancient and true\, still echoes through the streets and alleyways of our lives\, inviting us — almost desperately it seems—to turn\, to tune in\, and to listen. \nThis silent retreat weekend is an invitation to answer that call. Together\, we will step away from the noise of the world and gently enter into spacious silence — making room to encounter Sophia as she moves among us. In the soft unfolding of the weekend\, we will welcome Sophia as guide and companion — listening for her messages of love and hope in the whisper of stillness\, in the stirrings of the heart\, in the breath between words. We will gather for a time of welcome and introduction of the theme on Friday evening and then enter into silence for the weekend. Short reflections will be offered on Saturday morning and evening\, with an optional time for tea and music on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday morning\, we will gather to share out of the silence and gently gather the graces of the weekend. Come and rest. Come and listen. Come and be guided by the voice that sings at the city gates and the edges of your soul. Guided by Lorie Conway. \nCheck-in begins at 4pm. There will be a brief welcome session at 5:30pm\, followed by dinner at 6pm. The retreat begins after dinner at 7pm on Friday and concludes before lunch on Sunday. Mass will be available Sunday morning for those who wish to attend. \nLorie Conway\, MA\, Spiritual Companion has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys through spiritual companionship\, contemplative small groups\, and spiritual retreats. Lorie received her certificate in spiritual direction from the Kairos School of Spiritual Formation and holds a master’s degree in Religion from Lancaster Theological Seminary and a master’s degree in Behavioral Management & Human Resources from Johns Hopkins University. Lorie is on the programming staff at Well for the Journey and is the director of the Transforming Community: Leading Contemplative Spiritual Groups & Retreats program at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. Lorie’s spirituality is rooted in the Christ tradition and is welcoming of the many paths and unique journeys enfolded within Divine Mystery.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/calling-upon-sophia-a-weekend-silent-retreat/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Just Added,Overnight,Silent
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