Pierce Center Soul Sabbath (Tuesday, November 8, 2022)

30 Jeffrey's Neck Road,Ipswich MA 01938

08 November, 2022

Description

The Pierce Center for Disciple-Building at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary (Hamilton) is offering Soul Sabbath and we invite you to join us for a day of silence, worship, and prayer especially designed to nurture your soul. When to Arrive, What to Bring Plan to arrive at the retreat center no later than 8:45 a.m. (light refreshments will be provided). At 9:00 we will gather as a large group for an introduction of the day and instructions on how you will use the remainder of your day. You will have your own time of silence and solitude indoors or outside, as well as group worship, a noon meal, and the option of meeting one-on-one with a spiritual director. The Soul Sabbath will conclude at 4:00 p.m. Please bring your Bible, a journal, and a pen. That’s all unless you have a devotional book you want to bring. Leave behind the distractions. In the slowing, we pray you will hear God’s still, quiet voice. We are in prayer for you as you prepare for this day of Soul Sabbath. About Your Meal Lunch will be provided for each participant. Do you have any dietary restriction(s)? Please email your dietary note(s) to James Hauptman, at [email protected] or 978-646-4026, by noon EDT on Friday, October 21, 2022. The kitchen director at this retreat center requests our list of participants' food allergies two weeks before the event date. From the Kitchen Director: "We are able to accommodate the following dietary restrictions: Vegetarian/Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Dairy Free. I'm sorry for any inconvenience this may cause for your participants. If anyone has dietary needs outside of these restrictions, I would encourage them to bring their own food. Salad is also available. Thanks!"  Notre Dame Spirituality Center 30 Jeffreys Neck Road Ipswich, MA 01938

September, 2021 Dear Retreatants, We look forward to welcoming you to the Spirituality Center. As public health guidelines evolve during the pandemic, we hope that the following information is helpful as you plan your upcoming retreat. This is our current situation: The Center is currently open for daytime retreat programs. FOOD SERVICE Breakfast 8:00am - 8:45am, mid-day dinner 12:00 noon - 12:45pm, beverages and snacks will be made available per guidelines. Guest meals can be enjoyed in the Julie Hall Dining Room and the Ghent Room.SPIRITUALITY CENTER FACILITIES Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.Due to the need to maintain separation from the Sisters’ Care Facility which is located in the same building, guests are NOT permitted to use the Chapel or the elevator. For now, the Spirituality Center is unfortunately NOT handicap-accessible.There is a quiet space in the Social Hall which guests are welcome to use for their own liturgies, upon prior arrangement.Some rooms have air-conditioning, including the individual bedrooms and the Auditorium. The rest have fans and windows that can open.The Spirituality Center follows safety standards outlined in MA.gov/covid. If you have specific questions or would like to discuss your retreat with us, please contact me, Sr. Mary Boretti, at 978-380-1574 or [email protected]. Thanks and blessings to you, Sr. Mary Boretti, SNDdeN Director