Mini Retreat: Preparing for the Longest Night
December 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Celebrate the wondrous cycles of nature and of our souls on the day of the Winter Solstice. We will embrace the darkness of the season and look to the return of the light through guided meditations, music, poetry, teachings, and quiet contemplation. Treat yourself to a long, calming deep breath and time for reflection as we prepare for Christ’s appearance in the world. (In person only; Led by Chris Bell)
Follow this link to register in advance.
About the facilitator: The Rev. Chris Bell earned his M.Div from Harvard Divinity School in 2005, then led the Unitarian Universalist congregation in Santa Rosa, California for 15 years. Since moving to Portland in 2021, he first served as a hospice chaplain and is now the coordinator of the volunteer program for BeLoved Hospice. In 2023, after completing the Rinzai Zen koan curriculum, he was designated a Zen Teacher by Roshi Rachel Mansfield-Howlett.
Contemplative Mini-Retreats take place every 3rd Saturday, 9 am–noon. Join us for meditation, contemplative prayer as we sit together in community, with time for reflection, learning, and support, with guest teachers to help us explore the contemplative path. Mini-Retreats are free, but donations are gratefully accepted.
