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Tea with the Abbess August 2024

Published: August 16, 2024
Categories: Gatherings, Tea with the Abbess

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We had a lovely time as a community gathering for tea, poetry, lectio divina, writing exploration, program updates, and questions. View our calendar for full listings of our 2024-2025 academic year. You are most welcome to join us!

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