by Amanda Akes-Cardwell | Nov 6, 2025
Join Young Adult Episcopalians (20’s & 30’s) for this diocesan facilitated retreat afternoon at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church on Dec. 6.
In a world full of uncertainty and noise, Advent calls us to slow down and listen for the quiet rhythm of promise. This 3.5-hour retreat provides the opportunity for young adults to pause, breathe, and reflect on God’s unwavering love, and the hope that it brings. Retreat leader, The Rev. Sally Slater, will guide the group through scripture, prayer, and silence, in creatively exploring the quiet ways God’s love is at work in our lives and in the world around us.
Participants are invited to wear comfortable clothing, bring a journal, and an open heart. A draft schedule for the day is available. To participate, register here.
by Keely Thrall | Jul 25, 2025
Dive into God’s abundant ecology in this hands-on, feet-wet, soul-filled retreat hosted by Water and Wilderness Church! Adults of all ages and youth 12+ are invited to immerse into the marine environment with trained educators who will teach us about marine ecology, including a nocturnal hike and a boat trip to discover what’s under the surface–last year we caught a sea horse! Kayaking and fishing are optional. Each day begins with prayer and ends with soulful discussions and a campfire. Make lasting friendships with wonderful people who love God and the environment. Lodging, food, and excursions included. $600 single, $550 couple, $500 each for family of 3+. Scholarships are available. This is for anyone, anywhere who loves the ocean and feels at peace there.
by Keely Thrall | Jan 21, 2025
Have you ever wanted to learn to meditate, or would you like to deepen your practice?
Join us at St. John’s Norwood on Saturday, January 25, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, for a half-day experiential retreat and fundraiser for this summer’s J2A youth pilgrimage!
A suggested donation of $60-120 to benefit the J2A pilgrimage will be collected at the door. (But one will be turned away for lack of funds!)
This retreat is geared toward older teens and adults. To help us plan, please register at january25meditation.rsvpify.com
About our retreat facilitator: Tanory Ateek is a licensed social worker, trauma therapist, and long-time yoga and meditation practitioner and teacher.
by Keely Thrall | May 6, 2024
On June 15, the feast of Evelyn Underhill, Prof. Robyn Wrigley-Carr will lead us in a Day of Quiet Reflection, entitled “Evelyn Underhill’s “Spiritual Kindergarten.” Focusing on the Prayer Group that the Anglican Spiritual Writer and Mystic led in the late 1930’s, as war was erupting in Europe, we will reflect on the importance of the life of prayer in fragile times.
This traditional Quiet Day will feature brief meditations interspersed with periods of corporate silence and time for prayer. Co-sponsored by St. Alban’s Church and the Evelyn Underhill Association, this Day of Reflection offers an opportunity for retreat in the midst of a busy season.
The retreat will take place in Nourse Hall at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, DC. treattre
by Keely Thrall | Mar 26, 2024
Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington
Reflecting on the teachings of Fr. Thomas Keating and Beatrice Bruteau, Colleen Thomas will lead us in exploring the heart of Jesus’ teaching in the Gospel of John 17. In this Gospel, Jesus’ final prayer can be summed up as “that they may be one, as we are one.” As we commune with God through Centering Prayer, we become one with God.
Yet like the prayer itself, becoming one with others is not always so easy. Together we will reflect on the contemplative path as a movement beyond personal healing and transformation towards a prophetic and collective healing.
