Online Morning Meditation & Prayer
Join us Weekdays Monday-Friday
Morning meditation and prayer is open to all who wish to pause and connect with God and/or your name or understanding of God. The offering is up to the morning leader. It could be poetry, sacred text, silence, breath prayer, etc. Prayer requests are invited.
If you have questions, please reach out to Tammy@retreathousecommunity.org
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Midday Prayer through Lent (Copy)
During the Christian season of Lent, Rev. Nancy Sherman Carter will be offering a midday pause for prayer. Follow the prayer link to join.
This midday prayer will include Christian scripture with a pause for prayer.
Join us Mondays on Zoom at Noon.
February 23
March 2
March 9
March 16
March 23
March 30
At Retreat House we welcome all offerings of prayer. You are invited to bring your own name/image of God.
Noon Prayer Link
What might Lenten Prayer include? A few themes include:
Turning and Returning to God
Simplicity and Letting Go
Wilderness and Uncertainty
Compassion and Service
Repairing the World Together
If you have questions, please reach out to Rev. Nancy Sherman Carter.
Gratefulness Gatherings
Join others as we explore the transformative possibilities of grateful living, and discover greater meaning, purpose, and joy in our lives. Grateful Gatherings will take place every month at Retreat House. We will gather every third Tuesday from 10:30 to noon.
Informed by spiritual wisdom, scholarship, and scientific research, the Gatherings provide community connection, invigorating reflection and conversation, and practical tools for living a meaningful and flourishing life.
Living gratefully helps you navigate the joys and difficulties that accompany life. This is not an exercise in avoiding the hard stuff you experience by pretending things are okay when they are not. Instead, living gratefully is being fully present to your life so that your perspective can be expanded, your compassion enhanced, and your purpose discovered in this moment. This is what makes every day more meaningful.
The Gatherings will be hosted by Richard Mickelson, a trained facilitator. We will utilize robust materials provided by the Grateful Living organization (grateful.org). The gathering is open to anyone seeking inspiration, resources, and fellowship for living life with purpose and joy.
The Grateful Living organization supports daily life during challenging and joyful times with programs, resources, and skills for being more fully alive. They have a revolutionary spirit like their founder, the internationally beloved “Grandfather of Gratitude,” Br. David Steindl-Rast. They are a global nonprofit organization that empowers people to live meaningful lives through the transformative practice of grateful living.
Contact Richard at 123ramick@gmail.com; or contact inquiry@retreathousecommunity.org
Consider making a donation to Retreat House to help us tend spaces for little to no cost.
Harp Meditation with Patsy
On the third Wednesday of each month, our local harpist, Patsy Sadowski, fills our souls with the sound of contemplative harp at noon. Accompanied by poetry, prayers and other meditative readings, you won’t want to miss this experience. Then stay for soup and conversation. Let us know you’re coming so we set up space for you.
SouperSoul Lunch
Each Wednesday soup’s on at RH as we gather lunch (12:30 pm) and a contemplative practice (check the calendar each week). If you have time to pre-plan, please sign up. If you come at the last minute, this is okay, too! We hope to see you soon at RH.
Volunteers bring a vegan soup with bread options including GF. Soup makers are always needed. You are welcome to cook at the house or bring it by Noon. To sign up for a day to make soup, please email us.
Common Ground: Interfaith Conversation and Lunch
Join us 3rd Thursdays of each month for community-wide interfaith and multicultural conversations, sharing stories around various themes from our different faith and cultural experiences and traditions. Complimentary lunch for all participants. Bring your ideas and questions to this warm gathering. Let us know you’re coming so we save you a space at the table.
On Thursday, March 19, we invite participants to learn with us as Shazia Anwar facilitates our interfaith conversation about Sufism. If you have favorite Sufi texts - or any questions - feel free to bring them to our discussion. All are welcome to join in the conversation, to listen, learn, share with one another.
Stepping into Spring Stillness Retreat
On Friday, March 20, you are invited to join us as we cross the threshold from Winter to Spring, embracing the new season with all its possibility and brightness. We are excited to welcome Patsy and her new harp for a prayerful meditation at noon. In the morning, we will have a variety of activities, invitations to prepare yourself for this Spring Equinox, marking new beginnings. We will have a great lunch, conversation, time for solitude, nature work, and other activities for participants.
Coffee, tea and refreshments will be available throughout the day, in addition to a delicious lunch after harp. Register here.
Midday Prayer through Lent (Copy) (Copy)
During the Christian season of Lent, Rev. Nancy Sherman Carter will be offering a midday pause for prayer. Follow the prayer link to join.
This midday prayer will include Christian scripture with a pause for prayer.
Join us Mondays on Zoom at Noon.
February 23
March 2
March 9
March 16
March 23
March 30
At Retreat House we welcome all offerings of prayer. You are invited to bring your own name/image of God.
Noon Prayer Link
What might Lenten Prayer include? A few themes include:
Turning and Returning to God
Simplicity and Letting Go
Wilderness and Uncertainty
Compassion and Service
Repairing the World Together
If you have questions, please reach out to Rev. Nancy Sherman Carter.
Soulful Art
Join us on Wednesday, March 25 as Clay Brantley returns to Retreat House to facilitate a day of Contemplative Painting. Whether you’ve been with us in the past, or this is the first time, Clay will be guiding us in soulful ways using contemplation, intention and paint in the Artist Within space.
Every 4th Wednesday of the month, we explore in Artist Within. Whether it’s with paint, collage, other medium, and our own inner explorations, we have different facilitators each month, offering us new approaches to tapping into our artists within. We start with intention-setting, creative art expression and then reflection time if desired.
Due to popular requests, we have three options each month: Morning Session (10-Noon), Afternoon Session (1:00-3:00 p.m.) or you can join us for the full day - enjoining our Souper Soul lunch in between the two sessions. Check back regularly to learn more about each month’s activities. Registration is $10 for supplies.
Together at the Table
Are you looking for . . . .
a caring, inclusive community committed to a world that works for everyone?
a place you feel welcomed and safe to share your story?
a reminder that peace of mind is possible, even in our complicated world?
Join us for Together at the Table, a gathering to build community and provide support for diverse, open-minded people in troubled times. We’ll meet, greet, and share food. Then we’ll have a group conversation based on ideas submitted by those who attend.
Bring a small plate (finger food, tapas) to share if you are able; and know you are welcome whether or not you bring food! Coffee, tea, and water provided.
Questions? Want to volunteer to help out? Contact Gretchen Martens
Midday Prayer through Lent (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
During the Christian season of Lent, Rev. Nancy Sherman Carter will be offering a midday pause for prayer. Follow the prayer link to join.
This midday prayer will include Christian scripture with a pause for prayer.
Join us Mondays on Zoom at Noon.
February 23
March 2
March 9
March 16
March 23
March 30
At Retreat House we welcome all offerings of prayer. You are invited to bring your own name/image of God.
Noon Prayer Link
What might Lenten Prayer include? A few themes include:
Turning and Returning to God
Simplicity and Letting Go
Wilderness and Uncertainty
Compassion and Service
Repairing the World Together
If you have questions, please reach out to Rev. Nancy Sherman Carter.
Writer's Gathering online
We all have a story to share. As writers of stories, it is good to join with others to share our journeys, thoughts, ideas, struggles, and “aha"s. Writers often compose in solitude but get energy, inspiration, and insight when we meet in community with other writers. In this online gathering we discuss what we are writing, why we are writing, where our hopes and struggles are, and who we are when we write. No experience is necessary to join in the fun. Writers’ Gathering is for all writers in all genres - beginner, novice, experienced.
This gathering is a sacred space of giving and receiving. Facilitated by Gretchen Martens
Have you considered sharing your writing more widely? This fall you have a special opportunity to submit your poetry, prose or any style of writing for our upcoming book entitled, House of Creativity. For more information, contact Gretchen.
SouperSoul Lunch
Each Wednesday soup’s on at RH as we gather lunch (12:30 pm) and a contemplative practice (check the calendar each week). If you have time to pre-plan, please sign up. If you come at the last minute, this is okay, too! We hope to see you soon at RH.
Volunteers bring a vegan soup with bread options including GF. Soup makers are always needed. You are welcome to cook at the house or bring it by Noon. To sign up for a day to make soup, please email us.
Story Kitchen
Now that Gretchen is back in Dallas, we’re excited to spend more time in person with her at Retreat House!
Beginning October 8, Gretchen will be offering free “drop-in” office hours for all your writing questions and concerns before Souper Soul Lunch.
2nd Wednesdays of each month, from 10:00 a.m. until Noon, you have the opportunity to come by Retreat House and join Gretchen in the kitchen. While making soup for our Souper Soul Lunch, Gretchen will offer her expertise as a writer, editor and creator of Village of Care Press, the publishing company for all our “House of…” books.
Want more information? Contact Gretchen here.
Midday Prayer through Lent
During the Christian season of Lent, Rev. Nancy Sherman Carter will be offering a midday pause for prayer. Follow the prayer link to join.
This midday prayer will include Christian scripture with a pause for prayer.
Join us Mondays on Zoom at Noon.
February 23
March 2
March 9
March 16
March 23
March 30
At Retreat House we welcome all offerings of prayer. You are invited to bring your own name/image of God.
Noon Prayer Link
What might Lenten Prayer include? A few themes include:
Turning and Returning to God
Simplicity and Letting Go
Wilderness and Uncertainty
Compassion and Service
Repairing the World Together
If you have questions, please reach out to Rev. Nancy Sherman Carter.
Interspiritual Meditation
Jackie Linden Schade, pastor, spiritual director and trained ISM facilitator joins Fran Shelton, author, pastor and spiritual director, as they bring InterSpiritual Meditation back to Retreat House this fall. ISM brings ancient teachings to modern day, allowing individuals space for personal practice.
We will gather in person at Retreat House, 2nd Sunday of each month, 5-7 p.m.
Open to all. Questions or RSVP here.
SouperSoul Lunch
Each Wednesday soup’s on at RH as we gather lunch (12:30 pm) and a contemplative practice (check the calendar each week). If you have time to pre-plan, please sign up. If you come at the last minute, this is okay, too! We hope to see you soon at RH.
Volunteers bring a vegan soup with bread options including GF. Soup makers are always needed. You are welcome to cook at the house or bring it by Noon. To sign up for a day to make soup, please email us.
Music & Meditation with Judy
Start your month with a meditative music practice on the First Wednesdays at Noon. Judith Ritchie-Annis, certified music practitioner, brings us an array of musical instruments that we use with accompanying poetry, texts or themes each month. Then, join us for lunch at Souper Soul Wednesdays at 12:30
Midday Prayer through Lent
During the Christian season of Lent, Rev. Nancy Sherman Carter will be offering a midday pause for prayer. Follow the prayer link to join.
This midday prayer will include Christian scripture with a pause for prayer.
Join us Mondays on Zoom at Noon.
February 23
March 2
March 9
March 16
March 23
March 30
At Retreat House we welcome all offerings of prayer. You are invited to bring your own name/image of God.
Noon Prayer Link
What might Lenten Prayer include? A few themes include:
Turning and Returning to God
Simplicity and Letting Go
Wilderness and Uncertainty
Compassion and Service
Repairing the World Together
If you have questions, please reach out to Rev. Nancy Sherman Carter.
Together at the Table
Are you looking for . . . .
a caring, inclusive community committed to a world that works for everyone?
a place you feel welcomed and safe to share your story?
a reminder that peace of mind is possible, even in our complicated world?
Join us for Together at the Table, a gathering to build community and provide support for diverse, open-minded people in troubled times. We’ll meet, greet, and share food. Then we’ll have a group conversation based on ideas submitted by those who attend.
Bring a small plate (finger food, tapas) to share if you are able; and know you are welcome whether or not you bring food! Coffee, tea, and water provided.
Upcoming Dates: February 28 - March 28
Questions? Want to volunteer to help out? Contact Gretchen Martens
SouperSoul Lunch
Each Wednesday soup’s on at RH as we gather lunch (12:30 pm) and a contemplative practice (check the calendar each week). If you have time to pre-plan, please sign up. If you come at the last minute, this is okay, too! We hope to see you soon at RH.
Volunteers bring a vegan soup with bread options including GF. Soup makers are always needed. You are welcome to cook at the house or bring it by Noon. To sign up for a day to make soup, please email us.
Soulful Art
Join us on Wednesday, February 25 for a return to Contemplative Painting. Whether you’ve been with us in the past, or this is the first time, Lil Smith will be facilitating Soulful Art this month, with a focus on Contemplative Painting in the Artist Within space.
Every 4th Wednesday of the month, we explore in Artist Within. Whether it’s with paint, collage, other medium, and our own inner explorations, we have different facilitators each month, offering us new approaches to tapping into our artists within. We start with intention-setting, creative art expression and then reflection time if desired.
Due to popular requests, we have three options each month: Morning Session (10-Noon), Afternoon Session (1:00-3:00 p.m.) or you can join us for the full day - enjoining our Souper Soul lunch in between the two sessions. Check back regularly to learn more about each month’s activities. Registration is $10 for supplies.
Midday Prayer during Lent
During the Christian season of Lent, Rev. Nancy Sherman Carter will be offering a midday pause for prayer. Follow the prayer link to join.
This midday prayer will include Christian scripture with a pause for prayer.
Join us Mondays on Zoom at Noon.
February 23
March 2
March 9
March 16
March 23
March 30
At Retreat House we welcome all offerings of prayer. You are invited to bring your own name/image of God.
Noon Prayer Link
What might Lenten Prayer include? A few themes include:
Turning and Returning to God
Simplicity and Letting Go
Wilderness and Uncertainty
Compassion and Service
Repairing the World Together
If you have questions, please reach out to Rev. Nancy Sherman Carter.
Common Ground: Interfaith Conversation and Lunch
Join us 3rd Thursdays of each month for community-wide interfaith and multicultural conversations, sharing stories around various themes from our different faith and cultural experiences and traditions. Complimentary lunch for all participants. Bring your ideas and questions to this warm gathering. Let us know you’re coming so we save you a space at the table.
On January 15, we invite participants to bring any sacred text from their faith traditions as we explore the role of Sacred Scripture in our traditions and practices. Bring your questions and we’ll spend time together learning what the role of sacred text is in different faiths. All are welcome to join in the conversation, to listen, learn, share with one another.
SouperSoul Lunch
Each Wednesday soup’s on at RH as we gather lunch (12:30 pm) and a contemplative practice (check the calendar each week). If you have time to pre-plan, please sign up. If you come at the last minute, this is okay, too! We hope to see you soon at RH.
Volunteers bring a vegan soup with bread options including GF. Soup makers are always needed. You are welcome to cook at the house or bring it by Noon. To sign up for a day to make soup, please email us.
Harp Meditation with Patsy
On the third Wednesday of each month, our local harpist, Patsy Sadowski, fills our souls with the sound of contemplative harp at noon. Accompanied by poetry, prayers and other meditative readings, you won’t want to miss this experience. Then stay for soup and conversation. Let us know you’re coming so we set up space for you.
Gratefulness Gatherings
Join others as we explore the transformative possibilities of grateful living, and discover greater meaning, purpose, and joy in our lives. Grateful Gatherings will take place every month at Retreat House. We will gather every third Tuesday from 10:30 to noon.
Informed by spiritual wisdom, scholarship, and scientific research, the Gatherings provide community connection, invigorating reflection and conversation, and practical tools for living a meaningful and flourishing life.
Living gratefully helps you navigate the joys and difficulties that accompany life. This is not an exercise in avoiding the hard stuff you experience by pretending things are okay when they are not. Instead, living gratefully is being fully present to your life so that your perspective can be expanded, your compassion enhanced, and your purpose discovered in this moment. This is what makes every day more meaningful.
The Gatherings will be hosted by Richard Mickelson, a trained facilitator. We will utilize robust materials provided by the Grateful Living organization (grateful.org). The gathering is open to anyone seeking inspiration, resources, and fellowship for living life with purpose and joy.
The Grateful Living organization supports daily life during challenging and joyful times with programs, resources, and skills for being more fully alive. They have a revolutionary spirit like their founder, the internationally beloved “Grandfather of Gratitude,” Br. David Steindl-Rast. They are a global nonprofit organization that empowers people to live meaningful lives through the transformative practice of grateful living.
Contact Richard at 123ramick@gmail.com; or contact inquiry@retreathousecommunity.org
Consider making a donation to Retreat House to help us tend spaces for little to no cost.
Writer's Gathering online
We all have a story to share. As writers of stories, it is good to join with others to share our journeys, thoughts, ideas, struggles, and “aha"s. Writers often compose in solitude but get energy, inspiration, and insight when we meet in community with other writers. In this online gathering we discuss what we are writing, why we are writing, where our hopes and struggles are, and who we are when we write. No experience is necessary to join in the fun. Writers’ Gathering is for all writers in all genres - beginner, novice, experienced.
This gathering is a sacred space of giving and receiving. Facilitated by Gretchen Martens
Have you considered sharing your writing more widely? This fall you have a special opportunity to submit your poetry, prose or any style of writing for our upcoming book entitled, House of Creativity. For more information, contact Gretchen.
SouperSoul Lunch
Each Wednesday soup’s on at RH as we gather lunch (12:30 pm) and a contemplative practice (check the calendar each week). If you have time to pre-plan, please sign up. If you come at the last minute, this is okay, too! We hope to see you soon at RH.
Volunteers bring a vegan soup with bread options including GF. Soup makers are always needed. You are welcome to cook at the house or bring it by Noon. To sign up for a day to make soup, please email us.
Story Kitchen
Now that Gretchen is back in Dallas, we’re excited to spend more time in person with her at Retreat House!
Beginning October 8, Gretchen will be offering free “drop-in” office hours for all your writing questions and concerns before Souper Soul Lunch.
2nd Wednesdays of each month, from 10:00 a.m. until Noon, you have the opportunity to come by Retreat House and join Gretchen in the kitchen. While making soup for our Souper Soul Lunch, Gretchen will offer her expertise as a writer, editor and creator of Village of Care Press, the publishing company for all our “House of…” books.
Want more information? Contact Gretchen here.
Interspiritual Meditation
Jackie Linden Schade, pastor, spiritual director and trained ISM facilitator joins Fran Shelton, author, pastor and spiritual director, as they bring InterSpiritual Meditation back to Retreat House this fall. ISM brings ancient teachings to modern day, allowing individuals space for personal practice.
We will gather in person at Retreat House, 2nd Sunday of each month, 5-7 p.m.
Open to all. Questions or RSVP here.
SouperSoul Lunch
Each Wednesday soup’s on at RH as we gather lunch (12:30 pm) and a contemplative practice (check the calendar each week). If you have time to pre-plan, please sign up. If you come at the last minute, this is okay, too! We hope to see you soon at RH.
Volunteers bring a vegan soup with bread options including GF. Soup makers are always needed. You are welcome to cook at the house or bring it by Noon. To sign up for a day to make soup, please email us.
Music & Meditation with Judy
Start your month with a meditative music practice on the First Wednesdays at Noon. Judith Ritchie-Annis, certified music practitioner, brings us an array of musical instruments that we use with accompanying poetry, texts or themes each month. Then, join us for lunch at Souper Soul Wednesdays at 12:30
Together at the Table
Are you looking for . . . .
a caring, inclusive community committed to a world that works for everyone?
a place you feel welcomed and safe to share your story?
a reminder that peace of mind is possible, even in our complicated world?
Join us for Together at the Table, a gathering to build community and provide support for diverse, open-minded people in troubled times. We’ll meet, greet, and share food. Then we’ll have a group conversation based on ideas submitted by those who attend.
Bring a small plate (finger food, tapas) to share if you are able; and know you are welcome whether or not you bring food! Coffee, tea, and water provided.
Upcoming Dates: January 31 - February 28 - March 28
Questions? Want to volunteer to help out? Contact Gretchen Martens
SouperSoul Lunch
Each Wednesday soup’s on at RH as we gather lunch (12:30 pm) and a contemplative practice (check the calendar each week). If you have time to pre-plan, please sign up. If you come at the last minute, this is okay, too! We hope to see you soon at RH.
Volunteers bring a vegan soup with bread options including GF. Soup makers are always needed. You are welcome to cook at the house or bring it by Noon. To sign up for a day to make soup, please email us.
Soulful Art
Join us on 4th Wednesdays as we explore in Artist Within. Whether it’s with paint, collage, other medium, and our own inner explorations, we have different facilitators each month, offering us new approaches to tapping into our artists within. We start with intention-setting, creative art expression and then reflection time if desired.
Due to popular requests, we have three options each month: Morning Session (10-Noon), Afternoon Session (1:00-3:00 p.m.) or you can join us for the full day - enjoining our Souper Soul lunch in between the two sessions. Check back regularly to learn more about each month’s activities. Registration is $10 for supplies.
SouperSoul Lunch
Each Wednesday soup’s on at RH as we gather lunch (12:30 pm) and a contemplative practice (check the calendar each week). If you have time to pre-plan, please sign up. If you come at the last minute, this is okay, too! We hope to see you soon at RH.
Volunteers bring a vegan soup with bread options including GF. Soup makers are always needed. You are welcome to cook at the house or bring it by Noon. To sign up for a day to make soup, please email us.
Harp Meditation with Patsy
On the third Wednesday of each month, our local harpist, Patsy Sadowski, fills our souls with the sound of contemplative harp at noon. Accompanied by poetry, prayers and other meditative readings, you won’t want to miss this experience. Then stay for soup and conversation. Let us know you’re coming so we set up space for you.
Gratefulness Gatherings
Join others as we explore the transformative possibilities of grateful living, and discover greater meaning, purpose, and joy in our lives. Grateful Gatherings will take place every month at Retreat House. We will gather every third Tuesday from 10:30 to noon.
Informed by spiritual wisdom, scholarship, and scientific research, the Gatherings provide community connection, invigorating reflection and conversation, and practical tools for living a meaningful and flourishing life.
Living gratefully helps you navigate the joys and difficulties that accompany life. This is not an exercise in avoiding the hard stuff you experience by pretending things are okay when they are not. Instead, living gratefully is being fully present to your life so that your perspective can be expanded, your compassion enhanced, and your purpose discovered in this moment. This is what makes every day more meaningful.
The Gatherings will be hosted by Richard Mickelson, a trained facilitator. We will utilize robust materials provided by the Grateful Living organization (grateful.org). The gathering is open to anyone seeking inspiration, resources, and fellowship for living life with purpose and joy.
The Grateful Living organization supports daily life during challenging and joyful times with programs, resources, and skills for being more fully alive. They have a revolutionary spirit like their founder, the internationally beloved “Grandfather of Gratitude,” Br. David Steindl-Rast. They are a global nonprofit organization that empowers people to live meaningful lives through the transformative practice of grateful living.
Contact Richard at 123ramick@gmail.com; or contact inquiry@retreathousecommunity.org
Consider making a donation to Retreat House to help us tend spaces for little to no cost.
Common Ground: Interfaith Conversation and Lunch
Join us 3rd Thursdays of each month for community-wide interfaith and multicultural conversations, sharing stories around various themes from our different faith and cultural experiences and traditions. Complimentary lunch for all participants. Bring your ideas and questions to this warm gathering. Let us know you’re coming so we save you a space at the table.
On January 15, we invite participants to bring any sacred text from their faith traditions as we explore the role of Sacred Scripture in our traditions and practices. Bring your questions and we’ll spend time together learning what the role of sacred text is in different faiths. All are welcome to join in the conversation, to listen, learn, share with one another.