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 - Spring & Summer
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Food for the Soul 2018-2019 retreats - View and/or download the booklet (revised) pdf here » or browse individual webpages for each retreat, 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 »
- Compassionate Chair Yoga - Alternate Tuesdays - Led by Barb Rosen, a certified Kripalu (Compassionate) Yoga Teacher - twice a month until the end of June - see here »
- What Trees Teach Us about Love - Led by Sr. Mary-Ellen Francoeur, A Sister of Service: Saturday, May 18, 2019 - see here »
- Stepping out on the Contemplative Path: A Silent Themed Retreat - Led by Barbara Sheppard, Oblate of SSJD: Friday-Sunday, May 31–June 2, 2019 - see here »
- Quiet Garden Day led by SSJD Sisters - Saturday, June 22, 2019 - see here »
- A TALK: The Making of an Icon - iconographer Symeon van Donkelaar will tell us what goes into the making of an icon: Sunday, June 30, 2019 @ 7pm - see here »
- Icon Writing Workshop - Taught by Symeon van Donkelaar: Monday–Friday, July 1–5, 2019 - see here »
- Please note: the icon-writing workshop is now full but accepting names for a waiting list.
- Quiet Garden Days led by SSJD Sisters - Saturdays, July 13, August 10, 2019 - see here »
- Women at a Crossroads - There will be no women at a Crossroads program in the summer of 2019. The next program is scheduled for July 3 – 26, 2020 - 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 » |
2019 - Fall
Fall 2019 retreats have full descriptions online not found in printed guide.
- Silent Directed Retreat - Tuesday–Thursday, September 10–12, 2019 - see here »
- Quiet Garden Day led by SSJD Sisters - Saturday, September 14, 2019 - see here »
- Born to Fly - Led by Margaret Silf: Friday–Sunday, September 20–22, 2019 - see here »
- Sacred in the City - Led by Margaret Silf: Tuesday–Thursday, September 24–26, 2019 - see here »
- The Soil of Our 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
- Quiet Garden Day led by SSJD Sisters - see here »
- Women at a Crossroads - There will be no women at a Crossroads program in the summer of 2019. The next program is scheduled for 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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