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A Day of Prayer and Reflection Mini-Retreat

Ginger Martin Duarte, Neighbor

The Martha's Vineyard Order of St. Lukes is sponsoring a mini-retreat of mindful contemplation and spirituality. Presenter Ethel Fraga has been a daily meditator and student of contemplative spirituality for 45 years. She has studied many wonderful teachers including Dom Bede Griffiths, Fr. Thomas Keating, Thich Nhat Hahn and Sharon Salzberg. After retiring from her profession as an English teacher/librarian, she focused on teaching workshops on Christian contemplative spirituality and Jon Kabat Zinn's "Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course.  She serves on the board of Contemplative Outreach of Boston.

10-12 Morning Session: Universe as Friendly Place

12-1   Lunch: Bring a brown bag lunch. Drinks and dessert provided.

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1-3     Afternoon Session: Mindful and Contemplative Living

3-3:30 Prayer Opportunities: Chaplain Alden Besse and the OSL Prayer Team.

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Pre-registration and info: Susan Kelly 508-627-9946

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