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SUMMARY:Autumn Tree Speak
DESCRIPTION:Learning and Reverencing the Life\, Language\, and Spiritual Lessons of Trees in Autumn \nHave you often wished to connect with nature on a deeper level? Do you already have a practice of spending intentional time in nature while gardening\, hiking\, or being active? Responses to these questions reveal a frequently-expressed desire — shared among so many of us who have experienced the impact of stress and busyness — to pause and immerse ourselves in the rhythms and lessons of the natural world around us. If this resonates with you\, join us for a day-long retreat on the life cycle\, language\, and spiritual teachings of trees. \nAs we gather in sacred community on the Bon Secours campus\, some intentional time will be spent outdoors among the trees in their autumn glory and woven into an interactive dialogue around readings from forester and author Peter Wohlleben’s work\, The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel\, How They Communicate—Discoveries from a Secret World. Poetry and other enriching materials will also be included for creating personal meaning as the day unfolds. A season-specific ritual will be facilitated during the program that incorporates the sacred energies of trees and the transformative cycle of fall. Participants will be invited into times for personal reflection\, contemplative prayer and meditation\, writing\, and other creative exercises that explore and further ground and empower them as they harness the cherished stirrings and connections they form within nature\, themselves\, and with one another. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes for walking the grounds and spending time in nature. Lunch is included. Guided by Gordon Creamer. \n\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 contemplative theologian and creative 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.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/autumn-tree-speak/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added,Nature
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SUMMARY:Healthcare Workers Retreat
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URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/healthcare-workers-retreat/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T130000
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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-31/
LOCATION:Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center\, 1525 Marriottsville Road\, Marriottsville\, MD\, 21104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lunch at Bon Secours on October 13
DESCRIPTION:Registration for Meal Tickets on October 13 is now closed. Our next meal ticket date is November 10\, 2026 with a registration deadline of noon on November 3.\nMeal Ticket for Lunch in the Dining Room \nOn specified Tuesdays\, enjoy a self-serve\, buffet lunch (entrée of the day\, salad bar\, dessert\, and beverage) in our Dining Room. \nDeadline to purchase meal tickets is one week prior to the lunch date at noon. \nRegistration is required and meal tickets are not refundable and are only valid for the specified date. \nPlease pick up your meal ticket at the front desk when you check-in. Lunch is served in the Bon Secours Dining Room on the first floor from 12pm-1pm.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/lunch-at-bon-secours-on-october-13/
LOCATION:Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center\, 1525 Marriottsville Road\, Marriottsville\, MD\, 21104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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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-30/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added,Silent
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SUMMARY:Friends Day of Prayer: Tony Tamberino
DESCRIPTION:Jesus’ Ministry and Our Call to Justice \nSince the time of the Reformation\, there have been disagreements about social justice and personal piety. How do we balance the call to discipleship and personal holiness with Jesus’ strong concern for the poor and disenfranchised\, especially considering current events? \nOur discussion will focus on Jesus’ proclamation of the Reign of God in the Gospel\, with particular emphasis on the Judgement of the Nations in Matthew 25\, his Mission Statement in Luke 4\, and the implications for our living as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Guided by Tony Tamberino. \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 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. \nTony Tamberino has worked in church ministry for 50 years in the areas of youth and young adult ministry\, catechetics\, campus ministry\, and publishing. He served as Events Coordinator for the 2020 Mid Atlantic Congress and retired from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School as Director of Campus Ministry in 2019. He is a member of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Columbia and lives in Ellicott City with his wife Therese Brown.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/friends-day-of-prayer-tony-tamberino/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Friends Day of Prayer,Just Added
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Writing as Spiritual Practice
DESCRIPTION:To Pray Into Beauty \nTerry Tempest Williams writes that “Finding beauty in a broken world is creating beauty in the world we find.” Finding beauty in a broken self\, a broken heart\, and a broken community is also an affirmation that we are the image of God\, wonderfully made\, beautiful and beloved. \nDaily writing can help move us into our heart’s song. We begin with a word or a thought and then let it bloom; as we ponder\, pray\, and write\, we receive healing for our tired souls — we begin to see the beauty within. We notice and we wonder\, then write it down. \nDuring this day-long retreat\, we will practice contemplative silence together\, complemented with reflections that invite us to practice looking and seeing with curiosity. Writing prompts will be offered\, and we will write and share as we feel led. Lunch is included. Guided by Debra Donnelly-Barton. \nDebra Donnelly-Barton\, MA has led pilgrimages\, workshops and retreats across the country for several Christian denominations. She has a private practice in spiritual direction\, which informs all her ministries\, emphasizing deep listening with others for whispers of the Spirit. Debra is a seminary trained spiritual director with 30 years of experience. She has studied at Stillpoint\, Sewanee\, University of the South\, and General Theological Seminary in New York. Her master’s degree in Theology is from the Ecumenical Institute\, St. Mary’s Seminary & University. She is a Doctor of Ministry candidate in Creative Writing and Public Theology. Debra writes a daily meditation\, which she shares through social media.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/contemplative-writing-as-spiritual-practice-2/
LOCATION:MD
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