There is an ancient tradition in Christianity to set aside days or hours in particular seasons to listen and search for God, time for special devotion, meditation, and reflection.
This is a time set apart from our regular lives - in which we’re often busy, stretched too thin, unable to stop, surrounded by noise and chatter, constantly wrapped in sound, in the demands of the day, in plans for the future, and in all the things that make life work. And sometimes because of these demands, we don't have a chance to pay enough attention to our spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental health. We need then to just push pause for a while. And a retreat or “Quiet Morning” is a chance to do just this.
During the session on December 8th you might expect to engage with sacred texts or images, and reflect both individually and as a group in a period of guided sharing. And we’ll share in prayer, contemplation and silence of a unique quality, because we consent to enter that silence together.
Led by Richard Stetson, retired rector of the SSI Anglican Parish and co-founder of Star of the Sea.
This event is open to everyone, with no charge. A small donation towards the upkeep of the building will be gladly accepted. Donations may be made at the event or as outlined on our home page.
Participants are asked to bring indoor footwear (slippers, socks, whatever) since shoes are removed at the door. Please bring your own drinking water since the potable water system isn't available in the church at present.
Star of the Sea requests registration for this event. However, if you have not registered, you are still welcome to attend. Please register by clicking on the link below. Some browsers disable the clickable link; in that case send an email to staroftheseassi@gmail.com to register.