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Lenten Retreat 2026

March 14, 2026


 BELLS: Awakening the Mindful Spirit 



 

Pre-registration is Required by March 7th or max of 40 people. Whichever comes first.

Bells have long been a sacred signal of God’s voice—a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms. Their sound breaks through mindlessness and lethargy, awakening us like a herald or wake-up call that draws our attention back to spiritual awareness and restores order amid chaos.


In our fast-paced, digitally saturated world, this retreat is offered as an intentional stepping away from daily routines in order to prioritize peace of mind and heart. We are not seeking to escape these realities, but to enter a quiet, sacred pause—a spiritual oasis in the desert—where we can unplug from constant noise, release mental and emotional overprocessing, and become attentive to the living presence of God.


Am I soul-conscious today?
Is God alive and active in my life?
Can I listen for the bells of the Spirit, calling me to awaken?

Agenda - subject to change

8:00 am

Matins (morning service) Holy Wisdom Church

9:00 am

Registration and Lite Continental Breakfast

9:45 am

Welcome and General Preview of the Day - Brother Christopher

10:00 am

Conference by Sister Rebecca


12:00 pm

Lunch in silence.  Monks' refectory

1:15 pm

Mid-day Service (Tersext), Transfiguration Temple

1:45 pm

Time for personal silent meditation, walking, or self-guided hiking.

3:15 pm

Conference by Brother Christopher 


5:00 pm

Vespers and Healing Service, Holy Wisdom Church

Pre-registration required. Click here to register.

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