There is a divine Abyss within us all, a holy Infinite Center, a Heart, a Life who speaks in us and through us to the world. We have all heard this holy Whisper at times. At times we have followed the Whisper, and amazing equilibrium of life, amazing effectiveness of living set in. But too many of us have heeded the Voice only at times. Only at times have we submitted to His holy guidance. We have not counted this Holy Thing within us to be the most precious thing in the world.
----Thomas Kelly
Share extended periods of silence in silent retreats sponsored
by the BYM Committee for the Nurture and Recognition of
Ministry and the BYM Worship and Ministry Committee.
Retreats scheduled are:
Come open yourself to the Divine Whisper for a whole weekend, April 23-25, 2004, at Dayspring. In a beautiful setting of woods, ponds, streams and meadows, in the company of other silent Friends, deer and red foxes, hear again the Voice that speaks to your heart. We will keep the silence from Friday evening until after worship on Sunday, serving and sharing meals in silence, reading, walking, finding our own rhythms.
Location: Dayspring
Retreat Center
Sponsor: Ministry and Pastoral Care
Dates: April 23-25
Arrival time: 4-7 p.m. (Dinner at 7 p.m.)
Cost: $140
The cost includes 6 meals, bed linens, blankets and towels. You will be enrolled in the order in which checks are received.
REGISTRATION: If we do not have the 10 minimum participants by then the retreat will be cancelled. Maximum number of participants: 18.
For a registration form, click here.
Bring a Bible, Friends writings or other devotional literature, toilet articles, washcloth, casual clothes, walking shoes, and a flashlight.
Questions? Jean Christianson at 410/544-1912 or Nan Elsbree 410/647-3591
The telephone number for Dayspring is (301) 428-9348 in case of emergency. (emergency only - there is no phone near where we will be)
Directions to the Dayspring Retreat Center: From I-270, take the Damascus exit, Route 118. Go 8/10 of a mile on Route 118 to MD Route 355. Turn left on MD Route 355 and go a VERY SHORT block. Turn right on Neelsville Church Rd. Continue 6/10 of a mile on Neelsville Church Rd. to Dayspring Center.
Dates: October 8-11, 2004
Location: Dayspring
Retreat Center
"Let each of us find a way into the silence which
allows us to deepen our awareness of the divine and to find
the inward source of our strength."
-- Advices and Queries, 1.02-3
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