Kairos: Silence, Contemplation, and Scripture

Jul 11-14, 2019

A spiritual retreat based on the monastic practice of worshiping, working, and studying while experiencing the dynamic of solitude and community living.

(Thursday evening through Sunday noon.)

$475/private room; $410/shared room; $225/commuter

Fee covers food, lodging, and program.

If you are seeking financial assistance to participate in this program, please click on the link for our Financial Assistance Application form, below. Do NOT register online.

This program was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer, the Elizabeth Ann Bogert Memorial Fund for the Study and Practice of Christian Mysticism, and the Bible Association of Friends in America.

www.trustformeditation.org

The term kairos (καιρός) is an ancient Greek noun describing an opportune and decisive moment; a combination of time and place that generates the opportune environment for actions, words, and/or movements. This retreat aims to create such a unique space for spiritual growth by combining key practices from Quaker and other faith traditions. This kairos is rooted in meeting for worship and worship sharing, lectio divina (divine reading), silence, community, work, study, and celebration. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in contemplative praying of the Scriptures as they experience the deep practice of worship sharing.

This retreat is designed for nurturing and embracing daily life with courage, simplicity, gratitude, hope, and a deep sense of connection.

Leader(s)

Francisco Burgos is the Director of Education at Pendle Hill and has facilitated spiritual retreats and lectio divina sessions for different audiences. Francisco was a De La Salle Christian Brother for almost 10 years serving in Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Costa Rica, and has been a Friend since 2004. He is a member of Harrisburg Friends Meeting and has attended several monthly meetings including Monteverde Friends Meeting in Costa Rica and Adelphi Friends Meeting in Maryland.

Financial aid may be available. If you are seeking funds to participate in this program, click to review and complete our Financial Assistance Application and a Pendle Hill staff member will follow-up with you shortly (please do NOT register online). Thank you for your interest.

Travel directions to Pendle Hill. FAQs about Short-Term Education Programs (please read before calling). Click to view the flyer.

Leader(s)

Most of our wonderful lectures and presentations are streamed live over the internet. We also record them for those who are unable to watch the live session.

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