First Friday Day Retreat – Feb 2, 2024

“A retreat is moving consciously and by my own choice into a space where I can be alone with the Divine.”

Marian Woodman, Ph.D.

If you are serious about your spiritual life, it has long been recommended that you spend a minimum of one-hour-a-day, one-day-a-month, and one-week-a-year in prayer and reflection. We are delighted to respond to this call by offering “First Friday Day Retreat”, a monthly opportunity for quiet reflection and spiritual renewal.  Our next will take place February 2, 2024.

Come enjoy time in solitude or quiet fellowship with other companions in a place of beauty and peace: walk the labyrinth, rest in the garden, meditate in the prayer rooms.  You are welcome to attend noon prayers in the chapel and a delicious lunch afterwards in the refectory.

We will begin with a short time of centering prayer in the Novitiate, then you will be free to wander and spend your day as you like.  Bring what you need to follow your own spiritual practice, or engage in a more structured creative practice “starter” provided by the facilitator.

For those who wish, we will gather again toward the end of the day at an agreed-upon time to share insights, joys, and experiences of the day, followed by another short time of centering prayer. Let us know how we can help you make the most of your retreat using the comment/question section of the registration form below.

Please use the form below to register.  The suggested donation is $40 which includes lunch. It can be paid online* when you register or at the door when you arrive.  For more information, please contact Rev. Sheryl Johnson at sjohnson@richmondhillva.org.

*Please note: we are working on a new registration system and do not as yet have payments synced to registration. You may complete the form below to register; we will contact you to confirm and offer an online payment option if requested.