Contemplative Outreach of Northern Virginia
MONTHLY "SECOND SATURDAY" MORNING RETREAT
"Advent: An Invitation to Hope"
with Colleen Thomas
Saturday
December 13th
8:45-9:15am Gathering Time
9:15am-12pm Retreat
LOCATION:
Church of the Holy Comforter
543 Beulah Rd, NE
Vienna, VA
What is Hope? And how does one Hope? Through guided reflection and small group sharing, this Advent quiet day of prayer will explore the meaning of Hope - not as something to do in times of crisis, but rather hope as a way of being.
You are warmly invited to join us for this in-person gathering to share time in
centering prayer, reflection, and fellowship.
We hope you can join us!
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Are you new to Centering Prayer? Welcome!
You are invited to click here for some helpful info & guidelines. We will have extra copies of the 4 guidelines available at the retreat.
Colleen Thomas
Colleen Thomas is an ordained minister, Spiritual Director, writer, and podcast host who delights in companioning others on their spiritual journey, leading contemplative prayer groups, and spiritual formation workshops and retreats.
She serves as the Diversity Outreach Coordinator for Contemplative Outreach Ltd. You can hear her in conversation about Centering Prayer and the contemplative life on their podcast "Opening Minds, Opening Hearts".
In 2020 she founded Soul Care LA to offer contemplative prayer groups, workshops, and retreats for young professionals, creatives, and BIPOC communities. https://soulcarela.com
After graduating from Fuller Theological Seminary with a MA in Theology and Art, she worked in television in Los Angeles for 15 years before relocating back to her hometown of Washington, D.C.
Mark your Calendar
Our next "2nd Saturday Gathering" will be held on:
SATURDAY JANUARY 10th
Video: “Invitation from God” (29min)
Danish film director Marie Louise Lefevre with Fr. Keating in 2006
Details still TBA:
If in-person: 9am-12pm (Location TBD)
If on-line: 9am-11am