Amerson House of Hospitality, Contemplative LIfe & Anglican Studies

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Hospitality, Contemplative Life and Anglican Studies

Overseen by a group of contemplative parishioners from St. Bartholomew’s, Amerson House seeks to serve the parish and the wider community as well. Group and individual retreat days are offered, as well as programming focused on contemplative living. Meeting space and overnight retreat space is available by inquiry. Located at the back of St. Bartholomew’s property, Amerson House offers the following programs:

Into Great Silence
Saturday October 18, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
David Rensberger, contemplative, writer, retreat leader and recently retired professor of New Testament, will lead the day. The morning will entail exploration of the nature and place of silence, including a period of silent prayer. The afternoon will involve a showing of the documentary “Into Great Silence”, followed by discussion. The mostly silent but visually stunning film follows the life of the Carthusian monks of the Grande Chartreuse monastery in France. Cost $35. Register through the main church office. Bring your own lunch.

An Introduction to Embodied Contemplation
Saturday November 8, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Debra Weir, spiritual director, dancer and teacher will lead the day. Debra is especially interested in improvisational performance. The retreat will be an introduction to contemplative practices that connect body, mind and spirit, namely movement and story telling. Expressiveness and improvisation will thread through a day that is designed for all. Cost $35. Bring your own lunch and dress comfortably. Register through the main church offices.

Advent Quiet Day
Saturday December 6, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
This annual retreat day will include prayer, guided reflection, silence, and rest. The theme and retreat conductor will
be named closer to the date. Cost $35. Lunch provided.

BENEDICTINE SPIRITUALITY GROUP
1^st Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Leader :The Rev. Paul Elliott, Th.D., OSB oblate
For all those in the parish and beyond who want to explore Benedictine spirituality, or who are currently living under the Rule of Benedict. Each month the program includes prayer, study of the Rule of Benedict and Benedictine spirituality, instruction and practice of Lectio Divina and an introduction to Benedictine authors of note. Paul is the rector of St. Michael and All Angels in Stone Mountain. Contact Fr. Paul at rector@stmichael.cc if you are planning to attend.