SILENT RETREAT 

Oh Lord, My God, when I in awesome wonder, Consider all the worlds thy hands have made; I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed.  When through the woods and forest glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze, Then sings my soul…How Great Thou Art!!

Stuart Hine, 1953

If there is an antidote to the ills of the world, the rat race, and the chaos around us, then it is in the wonder of creation. It allows us to be insignificant and magnificent at the same time.  Wonder is available to us anywhere. If we peer closely. If we stand back quietly and observe.  If we look through telescopes or microscopes. If we close our eyes and listen. If we shut down our bodily senses and sink into our souls.  From observing the vastest reaches of the universe and the smallest particles in accelerators.

Britain Yearly Meeting advises, “Be aware of the spirit of God at work in the ordinary activities and experience of your daily life. Spiritual learning continues throughout life, and often in unexpected ways. There is inspiration to be found all around us, in the natural world, in the sciences and arts, in our work and friendships, in our sorrows and in our joys. Are you open to new light from whatever source it may come? Do you approach new ideas with discernment?”

We invite you to join us in wonder at the miracles and mysteries of life.