Our lives and world are still experiencing the urgency of several pandemics and yet here in parts of the United States, elements of life shuttered are gradually opening. In this season of Eastertide, we hear the stories of Jesus appearing to those who knew him, and of his Ascension and of the Holy Spirit, the Advocate sent to come among us. Powerful stories and powerfully, life is stirring.

We have witnessed and experienced much this year in our lives, our communities, and our world. How is it changing us? How do you desire to live in light of all that you have witnessed? Maybe we are not unlike those early followers of Jesus. What is the hope that now calls to you, guides you?

Join us for two Friday mornings, May 21 and May 28, taking time to reflect, pray, and be aware with others of this significant moment of reentering life anew in Easter and Pentecost. Come, wonder and notice with “ the eyes of your heart enlightened, the hope to which you are called.”

 Bethany Colleagues will guide two morning contemplative offerings with meditations, silences, shared reflections and prayers.

 May 21: 10:30 – Noon EST (via Zoom) Led by The Rev. Anne Deneen, Helen Netos, The Rev. Cathy Venkatesh, and The Rev. Karen Montagno Morning retreat with visio divina and meditation as well as silence, shared reflections and prayer.

 May 28: 11:00 – Noon EST (via Zoom) Led by The Rev. Susan Richmond and Kimberly Cloutier Green Meditations, Silence, Shared Reflections and Prayer will guide our time.

Registration required online to receive the Zoom link. Register by May 19 or the Weds. before the Friday offering.

Suggested fee: $50 includes both or $30 for an individual morning Payment can be by check, made payable to Bethany House of Prayer and mailed or made online.