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New Skete hosts a small number of annual events and workshops that invite visitors to experience the life of the monastery.

Schedule of the Day
8:45 a.m.
Matins
Holy Wisdom Church
9:45 a.m.
Divine Liturgy
Meet in the Meditation Garden and process together to Holy Wisdom Church.
Immediately Following the Divine Liturgy
Welcome & Announcements
Brother Christopher
The Labyrinth: An Introduction
Sister Rebecca will offer a brief explanation of the onsite Labyrinth and its connection to her afternoon presentation.
The Labyrinth, located behind the monks' residence, will be available for personal use throughout the day.
11:45 a.m.
Holy Wisdom Church Tour
Brother Brennan
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Lunch will be available. Donations are welcome.
1:30 p.m.
Guest Presentation
Science and Faith: Partners in the Journey
Dr. Ioana Popa
Integrating body, mind, heart, and soul to live and serve Christ.
Location: Holy Wisdom Church
3:00 p.m.
Introduction/Lesson Folk Dancing
Brother Brennan
Location: Along the edge of the cemetery (near the driveway)
4:00 p.m.
The Labyrinth
An informal presentation and discussion with Sister Rebecca.
Location to be announced.
5:00 p.m.
Vespers with Healing Service
Holy Wisdom Church
Throughout the Day
Join us for a day of prayer, worship, learning, and fellowship as we gather for New Skete's annual Pilgrimage. Throughout the day, participants are invited to experience the rhythm of monastic life through the Divine Liturgy, a church tour, opportunities for quiet reflection in the Labyrinth, and a presentation that explores the relationship between faith and daily life. We are honored to welcome Dr. Ioana Popa, whose afternoon presentation, Science and Faith: Partners in the Journey, will invite us to reflect on the integration of body, mind, heart, and soul in our journey with Christ. Whether you plan to attend or are unable to join us in person, we invite you to share your prayer intentions with our monastic community. If you would also like to make a freewill donation in support of the Pilgrimage and the ministries of New Skete, you may do so using the button below.
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Guest Speaker:
Dr. Ioana Popa is a physician-psychiatrist educator, executive coach, Christian spiritual-care provider, speaker, trainer, a mother, wife, and grand-mother. She is the co-founder and CEO of Team For The Soul® Institute, where she helps Christian professionals and servant leaders prevent burnout, move from grief to hope, and grow toward their highest potential in Christ. Dr. Ioana also holds a Master of Theological Studies from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Through her Thriving In Christ podcast, conferences, workshops, and retreats, she equips servant leaders to support others with renewed strength, clarity, and purpose.

August 8, 2026
Science and Faith: Partners in the Journey [Integrating body, mind, heart and soul to live and serve Christ]
Guest speaker, Dr. Ioana Popa
CEO & Co-founder Team For The Soul Institute.
Details above.

October 3, 2026
Our annual animal blessing service in honor of the Feast of Saint Francis.
Please check back for details of the day.

June 05, 2027
Join us at our Annual Open House held in conjunction with the Cambridge Valley
Balloon Festival.
Please check back for details of the day.

September 15 to 19, 2026 (5 full-days)
🐾 Transform Your Dog’s Training Experience
Whether you're a dog owner or a professional trainer, join Brother Christopher and Marc Goldberg—co-authors of the bestselling The Art of Training Your Dog—for a workshop that teaches our uniquely gentle, spiritual, and effective approach to e-collar training.
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