Please click on our events to find out more about these retreats, which are sponsored by the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center. If you would like information about scheduling a group conference to come to our Center, please contact our Sales Manager, Rainey Taylor, at 410-442-3144. Conferences are distinguished from retreats because the group comes to our center for the facilities, lodging and/or meals, but they have their own presenter and attendees. Retreats are events that we plan here at the Center and are open to the public to attend.
For more details, additional programs and registration information please call: 410.442.3120
Sacred Tears: Holding the Gift of our Loved Ones A Holiday Bereavement Retreat Day The Advent and Christmas seasons are often tinged with sadness and sometimes intense grief for those mourning the presence of a loved one. How do we traverse the holidays in a way that acknowledges both our grief and the joy present in the celebrations around us? We can start by being fully present to our experience, accepting where we are. This may include recognizing that our tears…
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“The Lord will come and he will not delay.” (Cf. Habakkuk 2:3) Advent is about waiting and preparing for the coming of Jesus; commemorating his birth and first coming and also anticipating the second coming of Christ. But our Christian faith tells us that God is with us, already and still. This holy season also invites us to encounter God in the present, in the day-to-day of our lives. Set aside some personal time for this and join us for…
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Ever wish you had time set apart for quiet prayer? Or, perhaps a mini-morning retreat? Do you desire structure to support an ongoing practice, but need flexibility too? We will hold these every month. You can take part whenever you’d like to match your schedule/desire/need. Interested adults are invited to gather with us at 9:30am for introductions and a short gathering prayer. We will move into silence from 9:45 to 10:35am. During that time, individuals might elect to stay in…
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Centering Prayer sessions are held weekly. On the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month it is held from 1-2pm and then on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month it will be held in the evening. If there is a 5th Tuesday in a month, it will be held at 1pm. If lunch is being served at our Center on this day, you are welcome to arrive at noon and purchase a meal ticket too ($10). Please call us…
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Church of the Resurrection in Ellicott City has a vibrant music ministry which will be showcased in their annual Christmas Concert on December 20, at 7:30pm. Come out and enjoy listening to the Traditional Choir and Contemporary Ensemble as they praise God with music, old and new. Free will offering. A light reception will be held, immediately following the concert.
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Welcoming Grace: Discerning Divine Direction in our Days As the old year turns to the new, we gather on this retreat day to take a scenic and discerning view of the past twelve months of our journey and begin to set our compass for 2020. What did we learn in 2019 that expanded our vision and heart for the blessings and call of God in our lives? What joys, losses, disappointments and surprises guided us onto unexpected, and perhaps fruitful,…
Find out moreCentering Prayer sessions are held weekly. On the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month it is held from 1-2pm and then on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month it will be held in the evening. (If there is a 5th Tuesday in a month, it will be held at 1pm.) If lunch is being served at our Center on this day, you are welcome to arrive at noon and purchase a meal ticket too ($10). Please call us…
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Our Making All Things New retreat will provide you with plenty of tools to improve your health, deepen your faith, and enjoy life to the fullest. Our healthy living retreat is rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, which focuses on a whole person approach to being well: body, mind, and spirit. This retreat is perfect for anyone who is ready to make some changes in their life, especially in the areas of prayer, diet and exercise. The New Year…
Find out more* While we recommend our overnight lodging option for a more complete retreat experience, we realize that not everyone has that capability. The retreat will begin before dinner at 5pm and dinner is included. Lunch and dinner on Saturday and lunch on Sunday are also included. Guided by Paul Gallagher. Our Making All Things New retreat will provide you with plenty of tools to improve your health, deepen your faith, and enjoy life to the fullest. Our healthy living retreat is rooted…
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LOST and FOUND in 2020 Discovering Strength in Love and Faith “I once was lost but now I’m found” is a familiar line from the timeless hymn Amazing Grace. If you are a woman who has ever felt a little (or a lot) lost, you are not alone. Find direction, hope, and companionship for 2020 with this enriching one-day retreat. Jesus tells us in the Great Commandment to “Love the Lord our God….and to love others as we love ourselves.”…
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