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February 2020
Baking Sourdough Breads
This program is currently full. Please fill out the waitlist below and we will contact you if there are any openings or if we open a new class. Thank you for your interest! Sourdough breads are a delicious, nutritional treasure and are easier to make than you may think. Students will learn bread making basics, tips and tricks for creating and maintaining starters, and ideas for how to incorporate sourdough into a variety of other baked goods. Samples, instructions and…
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Springtime Scripture
Join together to unpack the richness and beauty of the Scripture passages used during Lent. We will meet every Thursday evening from February 27 through April 2. Come for one session or make it a great Lent/Spring and come to all sessions as your Lenten practice. The Scriptures will come alive in new ways!
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The Weaver’s Helper: Rigid Heddle and Floor Loom Workshop
Friday, Feb. 28; 6-8 p.m. & Saturday, Feb 29; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. This workshop will help you get your weaving skills back in shape! If you've done a bit of weaving in the past, but feel like you need a refresher course or just some hand-holding as you warp your loom--this is the class for you. We will warp looms on Friday evening from 6 p.m. -8 p.m. and weave a series of mug rug coasters on Saturday…
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Sundays at the Woods: Feasting on Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a gift from God to us, for us, and through us to share with others. This afternoon experience will give you the sacred space and time to reflect upon this special gift.
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Art to Lift your Spirit!
October 2019 (EDT) – March 2020 (EDT/EST) Choose either the first Wednesday (9:30 a.m.) or the first Thursday (6:30 p.m.) of the month. (except for January when we will meet on the second Wednesday or Thursday) Do you have a love of art and a desire to charge up your creativity? Then plan on joining our Art and Soul Creating Guild. The guild is open to all regardless of art expertise. Many communities have art groups which meet regularly to…
Find out more »Springtime Scripture
Join together to unpack the richness and beauty of the Scripture passages used during Lent. We will meet every Thursday evening from February 27 through April 2. Come for one session or make it a great Lent/Spring and come to all sessions as your Lenten practice. The Scriptures will come alive in new ways!
Find out more »Art to Lift your Spirit!
October 2019 (EDT) – March 2020 (EDT/EST) Choose either the first Wednesday (9:30 a.m.) or the first Thursday (6:30 p.m.) of the month. (except for January when we will meet on the second Wednesday or Thursday) Do you have a love of art and a desire to charge up your creativity? Then plan on joining our Art and Soul Creating Guild. The guild is open to all regardless of art expertise. Many communities have art groups which meet regularly to…
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Healing from Sexual Abuse: – A Retreat for Women Religious
(This retreat is cancelled.) Women Religious who have experienced any type of sexual abuse or trauma, are invited to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for a weekend retreat that focuses on healing and empowerment. This retreat is an opportunity for women religious to come together and share their experience with sexual abuse in a safe, restorative and anonymous environment. In addition to sharing stories, participants will have an opportunity to learn more about recovery, healing and empowerment. There will also be time for…
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Teen Volunteer opportunity
Are you 12-to-18 year olds? Come share your time and talents with our retired Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
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Taizé Prayer Service
Slow down and unplug at this hour-long service that began in Taizé, Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy, France. Each service includes prayer, simple beautiful music, a time for silence and inspirational readings. Songs are sung many times over as a prayer of the heart. All faith traditions are welcome. The theme for the year 2020 is "Act justly, Love tenderly, Walk humbly" from Micah 6:8. A freewill collection is taken at each service and donated to a different nonprofit organization or charity. Taizé prayer…
Find out more »Springtime Scripture
Join together to unpack the richness and beauty of the Scripture passages used during Lent. We will meet every Thursday evening from February 27 through April 2. Come for one session or make it a great Lent/Spring and come to all sessions as your Lenten practice. The Scriptures will come alive in new ways!
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The world is in truth a holy place: Providence Associates spring retreat
Understanding Earth as a sacred and holy place is critical to our call to preserve and care for all Creation. Sister Paul Bernadette Bounk, CSJ, will present possibilities for spiritual engagement through reflection, table talk and ritual. This yearly retreat brings together Providence Associates and Sisters of Providence for deepening reflection and community time. Sister Paul Bernadette brings to the retreat her years of experience in eco-justice and her ministry as a spiritual guide.
Find out more »We want to inspire and encourage you with our upcoming Retreats, Programs, Events and Opportunities here at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. With a variety of offerings for families and individuals, we hope there are several that you'll consider attending from September 2019–August 2020.
Whatever the occasion, we invite you to visit the Sisters of Providence and our beautiful grounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve you!
Download & plan ahead!
Get our 2019-2020 Retreats, Programs, Events and Opportunities booklet below, or request one be mailed to you by emailing jfrost@spsmw.org.