All retreats and quiet days at St. John’s Convent take place in the milieu of a contemporary monastic community which has a daily rhythm of prayer. All guests are invited to take part in the daily Eucharist, and those staying overnight may like to join us in the Divine Office (Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and Compline). See the regular chapel and meal schedule here »
2019 - Fall
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Food for the Soul 2019-2020 retreats - View and/or download the booklet pdf here » or browse individual webpages for retreats, starting from the link to any one of the retreats listed below:
- Personal Retreats - Spend as much time as you like in a private retreat or simply enjoying some peace and quiet, fellowship, and the liturgies of the community - see here »
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VIDEO of SPECIAL EVENT 'Further Up and Further In' - Anglicans and Orthodox in Conversation with CS Lewis - with Dr. Edith M. Humphrey & Dr John Bowen held Thursday, January 25, 2018 - click YouTube logo bottom right to view larger screen in new tab/window Visit the SSJD YouTube channel here » |
- Compassionate Chair Yoga twice a month - Led by Barb Rosen, certified Kripalu (Compassionate) Yoga teacher - see here »
- TWO RETREATS WITH MARGARET SILF
Born to Fly - Led by Margaret Silf: Friday–Sunday, September 20–22, 2019 - see here » please note: Guest House registrations are now filled to capacity for "Born to Fly"; commuter registrations are still available- Sacred in the City - Led by Margaret Silf: Tuesday–Thursday, September 24–26, 2019 - see here »
- The Soil of Your Soul - A quiet day based on the parable of the sower- Led by the Rev. Samantha Caravan: Saturday, October 26, 2019 - see here »
- The Book of Esther - Led by Marion Taylor: Friday–Sunday, November 1–3, 2019 - see here »
- Silent Directed Retreat - Tuesday–Thursday, November 12–14, 2019 - see here »
- Quiet Saturday: Great Women of the New Testament - Led by Josephine Lombardi: Saturday, November 16, 2019 - see here »
- Advent Quiet Day: Seek Justice, Love Kindness, Walk Humbly - Led by the Rev. Sister Constance Joanna Gefvert, S.S.J.D.: Saturday, December 7, 2019 - see here »
- Christmas Retreat - Monday–Thursday, December 23–26, 2019 - see here »
- New Year’s Retreat - Tuesday–Wednesday, December 31, 2019–January 1, 2020 - see here »
2020
- For retreats and workshops in 2020, see the Food for the Soul booklet - here »
- NEW! Silent Directed Retreat - Tuesday–Thursday, May 29-31, 2020 - see here »
- Quiet Garden Days 2020 led by SSJD Sisters- see here »
- Women at a Crossroads - A residential program for women at a crossroads in careers, study or lifestyle - July 3 – 26, 2020 - see here ».
Personal retreats or times for your church or fellowship group
- The Sisters welcome guests for rest, refreshment, retreat, and participation in the Community's prayer and liturgy. Spend as much time as you like in a private retreat or simply enjoying some peace and quiet, fellowship, and the liturgies of the community. These are self-directed, but individual spiritual direction can also be arranged. Personal sabbatical time can be considered. Also group retreats, quiet days, and workshops scheduled to suit your church or fellowship group. Bring your own leader or ask for a Sister (if one is available) to lead.
- See details on the personal retreats page here »
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