Harriet Tubman: Public Mystic and Lover of Her People
Feb 25, 2023 @ 5:00 pm GMT – 8:00 pm GMT – with Therese Taylor-Stinson Saturday, February 25, 20239am-12 pm Pacific12-3 pm Eastern5-8 pm Ireland/UK time Register Now Program Description This retreat is part of our 10-month series The Mystical Heart: Love as a Creative Force. If African Indigenous thought is correct that our purpose lies in our communities, then what is uniquely ours to do today? This retreat […]
The Mystical Heart: Love as a Creative Force
Sep 17, 2022 – Oct 2, 2022 @ 5:00 pm IST – 8:00 pm IST – A monthly series of retreats on the mysticswith Christine Valters Paintner, Betsey Beckman, Carl McColman, Claudia Love Mair, Lerita Coleman Brown, Sister Laura Swan, Sophfronia Scott, Kenneth Steven, & Therese Taylor-StinsonOne Saturday a month, September 17, 2022 – June 3, 20239am-12pm Pacific12-3pm Eastern5-8pm Ireland Register Now Program Description At the heart of mysticism is a profound sense […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Natalie Salminen
I am delighted to share a beautiful submission to our Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Natalie Salminen’s reflection on creativity, faith, and painting the liturgy of the hours. I was exhausted in every sense of the word. As a mother to three, foster parent, visual artist, pastor’s […]
Praying with Poppets: Rediscovering the Sacred Art of Doll-Making as Prayer
Sep 10, 2022 @ 5:00 pm IST – 8:00 pm IST – with Polly Paton-Brown, MA UKCP Saturday, September 10, 20229am-12pm Pacific12-3pm Eastern5-8 pm Ireland/UK time Register Now Program Description Many of us have been brought up to think of prayer in terms of words, be that spoken or written. But there was a time when prayer was often made using our hands. The use of such […]
Monk in the World Guest Post: Anne Buck – Awakening the Creative Spirit
I am delighted to share this beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read for Anne Buck’s reflection on finding her creative voice at the Awakening the Creative Spirit retreat. This retreat is being offered live April 21-26, 2024 in the Pacific Northwest with Kayce Stevens Hughlett and […]
Yoga with Melinda: Yoga Nidra
Dec 15, 2022 @ 3:00 pm GMT – 4:00 pm GMT –
with Melinda Thomas
In our Abbey yoga classes Melinda blends principles of Benedictine and inclusive spirituality with gentle, fluid asanas (yoga postures) for an experience of contemplative movement. No prior yoga background necessary. All bodies welcome.
Yoga with Melinda: Yin Yoga
Nov 17, 2022 @ 3:00 pm GMT – 4:00 pm GMT – with Melinda Thomas Thursday, November 17, 2022 3-4 pm Ireland/UK time 10-11am Eastern 7-8am Pacific Register Now Program Overview Enter the holiday season with a quiet yin inspired practice. Expect seated and supine poses held for 3-5 minutes each allowing the body, mind and heart to settle into sacred time. Two blocks, a strap or scarf, […]