In-Person Retreats

Jesus, Buddha, and the Shared Ground of Contemplation Retreat

A scholar of world religions, Huston Smith says that Jesus and the Buddha were the only two individuals in history who caused people to ask “What are you?” rather than “Who are you?” On this retreat, we will examine how the religions that have emerged from the teachings of these two spiritual giants can mutually enrich one another. With both conceptual learning and contemplative practice, this retreat will explore how interfaith dialogue moves beyond an exchange of ideas to practice and compassionate action.

Led by Clay Williams.

Holy in the Ordinary: A Day of Contemplative Photography & Practice Daylong Retreat

Experience the quiet joy of contemplative photography as a spiritual practice. Using a camera or cell phone, participate in creative exercises designed to develop an eye for recognizing the holy in the ordinary. No prior experience necessary. Emphasis will be on seeing with “the eyes of the heart,” rather than on developing photography skills.

Led by Dr. Kathy Bozzuti-Jones, formation specialist, spiritual director, interfaith minister, and avid practitioner of contemplative photography at Trinity Retreat Center.

For more information or to reserve your spot, email Samantha Trolice or call 917-816-6316.

Create. Contemplate. Write from the Heart Retreat

Life is like a river, often flowing strong and constant and at times hindered by obstacles, churned by storms, and diminished by drought. As we move through life, we gather experiences and create stories that need telling. How do we communicate those stories with honesty, courage, imagination, and a willingness to be surprised by grace? Come for personal writing time and leave with a deeper understanding of your life.

Led by Anne A. Simpkinson.

Eco-Spirituality: Liberating Creation Retreat

In Genesis, God calls creation “good” six times before humans are even created. In a season when that good creation is damaged and crying out, with the poor and oppressed often suffering most, we gather for a retreat exploring the ecological crisis through the lens of scripture and theology. From the retreat center’s farm, forest, and riverbanks, we’ll draw from the Book of Common Prayer’s Baptismal Covenant to ponder how we can extend our Creator’s liberating, redemptive activity to the natural world.

Led by the Rev. Dr. Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones and Laura Alexander.

Kintsugi Spirituality & the Art of Mending

Retreat led by Kintsugi Academy

Join leaders from Makoto Fujimura's Kintsugi Academy for a weekend to learn the traditional Japanese artistic method of kintsugi, in which broken or shattered objects are mended with gold. Along with reflecting on beauty in brokenness and self-compassion, retreatants will consider implications for peacemaking and restoration in our times.
 

Poetry of Faith: Lives of Seeking and Mindfulness Retreat

Poetry is sacred writing and can deepen our faith. Inherent in all poetry is the task of seeking, noticing, being mindful, and knowing ourselves. With readings from St. Teresa of Calcutta, St. Theresa of Avila, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Augustine of Hippo, and St. John of the Cross, this retreat will explore the life of paying attention, faith, prayer, and journaling.

Led by the Rev. Dr. Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones.

Unlocking God’s Love Through Forgiveness Daylong Retreat

Forgiveness through God can free us of our debtors or even our own debts, but it can be a difficult process. We’ll explore the power of forgiveness through scripture and personal experiences, allowing God to heal us spiritually, physically, and emotionally.

Led by Jason Coppola, Director, Trinity Retreat Center.

For more information or to reserve your spot, email Samantha Trolice or call 917-816-6316.

Reggae and Samba: Spirituality and Dance Retreat

What does it mean to say that Jesus is Lord of the Dance? How is dance a metaphor for spiritual living? What is the relationship between movement and prayer? This retreat explores those questions and more, considering the spirituality of the popular dance music forms of reggae and samba, as expressed in the music and lyrics of Bob Marley and Peter Tosh (Jamaica) and Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso (Brazil). Bring comfortable shoes; you’ll be dancing the night away!

Led by the Rev. Dr. Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones.

The Ground Beneath Our Feet: The Spirituality of Wendell Berry Daylong Retreat

Amidst an ongoing climate crisis, how can we grow our affection for this planet? The poetry of Wendell Berry will guide us in expanding our hearts and awakening our minds to the mysteries and divinity of creation.

Led by Samantha Trolice, Program Manager of Spiritual Formation at Trinity Retreat Center.

For more information or to reserve your spot, email Samantha Trolice or call 917-816-6316.

Mission Advocacy, Racial Justice, and Reconciliation Retreat

Come pray, reflect, and consider your unique gifts for mission advocacy, racial justice, and reconciliation. By means of deep reflection, unlearn the norms of white supremacy culture, and untether from principalities and powers. You will also explore how rest can enable the theological imagination to move from simply professing faith to embodying it. See how God is calling you to a deeper level of spiritual commitment to love and serve the Lord.

Led by the Rev. Cn. Ranjit K. Matthews.