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SUMMARY:Information Meeting: 2027 St. Cuthbert’s Way Pilgrim Walk
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location: 6:00 p.m. on Zoom\nAn Information Meeting will be held on Zoom on Wednesday\, July 29\, at 6:00PM. If you need to discuss it individually\, please reach out to Rev. Anna Miller to schedule a separate meeting. You will be sent a Zoom link when you fill out the Sign Up Form. \nRiver Road Church Board of Christian Education & Spiritual Formation is offering an opportunity for those who wish to participate in a pilgrim walk in 2027\, similar yet different than the Camino Inglés walked by others in 2025. We will be partnering with Rev. Anna Miller through her new LLC\, Wild Compass Creatives. She will serve as host to the group and provide the necessary walk information\, preparation details\, presence on the trail\, and materials for spiritual reflection. \nAbout the Walk\nPotential Dates: April 27-May 6\, 2027 \nSt. Cuthbert’s Way is a 62-mile long-distance trail that is a well-marked\, easy-to-moderate walk through the border regions between Scotland and England. Weaving through varied landscapes of woods\, hills\, moorlands\, and along the coast\, this route follows the footsteps of St. Cuthbert\, from Melrose Abbey where he began his religious journey in 650AD\, and travels to his final resting place on Holy Island\, also known as Lindisfarne. There are historical sites along the way such as medieval abbeys\, castles\, battlefields\, villages\, and ancient market towns. The walk finishes with a walk across the tidal sands to Lindisfarne\, one of England’s most famous early Christian sites. \nSt. Cuthbert\, in his younger years was a shepherd who entered the Northumbrian monastery of Melrose in 651AD. After successfully overcoming the plague\, he succeeded the prior there\, who succumbed to the illness. He assisted plague victims\, served the people across the countryside\, and evangelized the Northumbrian region. He protected birds\, was known as a miracle worker\, and by nature was a hermit\, which led him to a life devoted to prayer following his 676AD retirement. \nFollowing his burial on the Holy Island\, his body was removed in 875 to protect it from Viking raids\, being carried throughout northeastern England and finally placed at Durham Cathedral. It was a pilgrim site until it was destroyed by King Henry VII in 1538. A small chapel that was built in the 14th century now stands on the site of his final hermitage. \nThere are prayers and writings of the Northumbrian community that are able to serve as guides for reflection on this meaningful journey\, of which several will be made available to those who participate. \nCost for the Walk\nThese are approximate figures which will be adjusted when formal the reservation is made with local entities and based on exchange rate from U.S. dollar to euro. \n$1845/person – double room (double bed or 2 twins)\n$2485/person – single room (includes single supplement cost) \nWe do not want cost to be a barrier for anyone who wishes to go on this Pilgrimage. If you are in need of assistance\, you may speak to Daniel Glaze privately. \nWhat the cost Includes: \nComfortable hotels or inns w/ private restrooms\nDaily breakfast\nDaily luggage transfers\nItinerary & walk details\nPilgrimage host expenses \nWhat the cost DOES NOT include: \nPassport fees\nETA (Electronic Travel Authorization\nAirline Ticket & Ground Transportation\nLunches & Dinners\nIncidentals. Souvenirs. Additional taxi services requested to shorten a walk. \nInsurance: \nTravel Medical and Repatriation Insurance is required to participate. A copy of your issued insurance is required by March 1\, 2027 to pilgrimage host. \nCancelation Insurance – is not required but recommended. WCC\, LLC can only reimburse that which the company will provide and may require full payment if canceling within 30 days of the trip. Deposits are non-refundable. \nDeposit: $400/person \nPlease make your deposit by August 9\, 2026. Checks should be made out to RRCB with “St. Cuthbert” in the memo.
URL:https://rrcb.org/event/information-meeting-2027-st-cuthberts-way-pilgrim-walk-2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting (Online)
CATEGORIES:Events,Recreation,Retreat
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SUMMARY:Women's Retreat 2026: Cultivating Joy
DESCRIPTION:February 20-22\, 2026 at Chanco on The James near Williamsburg\nSign Up Here (deadline February 10) \nCultivating Joy \nThe list of the fruits of the Spirit in Galatians 5 has joy is near the top\, just after love. Joy is something that we cultivate throughout our life of faith; a spiritual practice that can serve as fuel for the sharing of our unique gifts and light with the world. What is your relationship with joy? \nCome aside for a weekend of rest\, play\, and deep connection. Together\, we’ll explore ancient wisdom\, the whispers of creation\, modern science and the voice of the Loving One – all nudging and inviting us to cultivate to joy. \nRev. Monica Citty Hix \nRev. Monica Citty Hix is a musician\, minister\, artist\, spiritual companion. and the Founding Director of Inner Ground\, Inc.—a nonprofit whose mission is to nourish the human heart and spirit through contemplative practices and expressive arts. She is passionate about cultivating spaces where folks can discover community\, explore a variety of spiritual practices and tend their inner lives. In addition to her work with Inner Ground\, she facilitates classes in the spirituality program at Columbia Theological Seminary. Monica is married to her college sweetheart\, Phil\, who shares her love of travel and dark chocolate. She finds nourishment in tending her backyard garden\, walks with her Wheaten Terrier\, Frankie\, practicing yoga and being MomMom to her grandson\, Otis. \nChanco on The James near Williamsburg \nWe will begin with dinner on Friday at 6:30 pm and end Sunday morning by 10 am. Chanco on the James is a lovely retreat center about an hour away offering single or double occupancy\, each room with its own bathroom. The center is flat and accessible and offers lovely views of the James River. \nAll rooms are double occupancy\, $220 person\, with twin beds and\, and a private bath to share. You are welcome to select a roommate (indicate this when signing up)\, or we will pair you with someone we believe will be a good fit. \nWhen signing up please also any dietary needs. (gluten\, vegetarian\, etc.) \nReach out to Marnie Fisher-Ingram with any questions: marnie@rrcb.org
URL:https://rrcb.org/event/womens-retreat-2026-cultivating-joy/
LOCATION:Chanco on the James\, 394 Floods Drive\, Spring Grove\, VA\, 23881\, United States
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SUMMARY:Camino Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:Trip: May 4-15\, 2025\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				A wonderful group from River Road has been preparing to head to Spain to walk on one portion of a long-traveled road\, which part of a sacred journey to the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. This is where the bones of Saint James are said to buried. Pilgrim pathways make their way to this sacred space from many countries and have been walked on for centuries. Many people walk for spiritual reasons\, carrying a concern from their life in prayer as they walk\, or to create openness within themselves to seek closeness with God. Others walk to learn and grow or to work out some issues within themselves. The motivations and purposes can vary widely depending on the individual. \nOur group first met in March of 2024 as an interest group. Out of this meeting a group of twelve individuals committed to undertaking this journey. They have been walking\, praying\, reading\, and planning in order to be ready for this adventure\, which will begin on May 4th. \nAs our church family\, we humbly ask for your prayerful support as we make our way there and as we walk several days towards Santiago. We will be grateful if you join us in prayer for: \n\nthe release of anything that holds us back or can keep us from being fully present before God\, one another\, or the experience.\nrelationships and connections within our group\nexchanges we will have with those we will meet along the way\nsafe travels and walking\nstrength for each days’ journey and wisdom to know our limits\nour openness to receive from the Lord\, whatever we need\nthe learning\, growth\, blessings\, and challenges that will meet us\n\nEven as we hope to be in your hearts while we are there\, we will carry you in ours. Along the way\, many pilgrims will carry with them\, prayers of others who would like to have someone or some circumstance remembered by their friend who is walking. These concerns will be carried as we walk and we will plant them along the way of leave them at an altar there\, holding with you the needs. If you wish to simply put your name on a slip of paper without an explanation\, we will remember your unmentioned concern and carry you on our hearts and in our prayers. We will carry your shared concerns and be eager to tell you about our pilgrimage after we return. To submit a prayer concern\, you can do one of the following before we leave: \n\nemail a concern to annapmiller@rrcb.org which will be given to someone within the group to carry\nwrite a note and offer it to one of our pilgrims who are going\n\nPilgrim Participants\nLaura Lee ChandlerMike ClingenpeelVivian ClingenpeelBrad EthingtonPam EthingtonBev GeisslerNorma HaysSteve LarsonAnna MillerDean MillerGreg SmithSue Smith \nBlessing in the Courtyard on Sunday\, May 4\, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
URL:https://rrcb.org/event/camino-pilgrimage-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Events,Fellowship,Retreat
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SUMMARY:Women's Retreat 2025: Cultivating Joy
DESCRIPTION:February 21-23\, 2025 at Chanco on The James near Williamsburg\nSign Up Here \nCultivating Joy \nThe list of the fruits of the Spirit in Galatians 5 has joy is near the top\, just after love. Joy is something that we cultivate throughout our life of faith; a spiritual practice that can serve as fuel for the sharing of our unique gifts and light with the world. What is your relationship with joy? \nCome aside for a weekend of rest\, play\, and deep connection. Together\, we’ll explore ancient wisdom\, the whispers of creation\, modern science and the voice of the Loving One – all nudging and inviting us to cultivate to joy. \nRev. Monica Citty Hix \nRev. Monica Citty Hix is a musician\, minister\, artist\, spiritual companion. and the Founding Director of Inner Ground\, Inc.—a nonprofit whose mission is to nourish the human heart and spirit through contemplative practices and expressive arts. She is passionate about cultivating spaces where folks can discover community\, explore a variety of spiritual practices and tend their inner lives. In addition to her work with Inner Ground\, she facilitates classes in the spirituality program at Columbia Theological Seminary. Monica is married to her college sweetheart\, Phil\, who shares her love of travel and dark chocolate. She finds nourishment in tending her backyard garden\, walks with her Wheaten Terrier\, Frankie\, practicing yoga and being MomMom to her grandson\, Otis. \nChanco on The James near Williamsburg \nWe will begin with dinner on Friday at 6:30 pm and end Sunday morning by 10 am. Chanco on the James is a lovely retreat center about an hour away offering single or double occupancy\, each room with its own bathroom. The center is flat and accessible and offers lovely views of the James River. \n\nCost:\nSingle Occupancy – $265\nDouble Occupancy – $225\nCost includes 2 nights housing\, 5 meals and retreat programming.\n\nWhen signing up please indicate if you are single or double occupancy and if you know your roommate. Also\, any dietary needs. (gluten\, vegetarian\, etc.) \nReach out to Marnie Fisher-Ingram with any questions: marnie@rrcb.org
URL:https://rrcb.org/event/womens-retreat-2025-cultivating-joy/
LOCATION:Chanco on the James\, 394 Floods Drive\, Spring Grove\, VA\, 23881\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 Women's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Retreat at Eagle Eyrie\nFebruary 23-25\, 2024\nRegister Here!\nAll adult women are invited to join us the weekend of February 23-25\, 2024 at Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Centerfor a Women’s Retreat! We will center our focus on Play: Finding Wholeness and Rest led by Reverend Suzanne L. Vinson. \nReverend Suzanne L. Vinson (she/her/hers) is an artist\, retreat leader\, and minister living an intentional life toward wholeness\, kindhearted listening\, and compassionate care.  Suzanne has served in roles as a pastor\, chaplain\, bereavement group facilitator\, and minister over the last 20 years.  At the heart of her ministry is walking alongside others in times of grief\, crisis\, and every day living as they experience healing through creativity\, reflection\, and mindful practices.  Find her art\, book\, Broken Wide Whole: Prayers for Daily Living\, and info at suzannelvinson.com \nDetails:\nAs caring human beings\, we long for connection and belonging. We often long for a break in the pace of our daily living. During our retreat\, those gathered will experience mindfulness as soul care through micro practices of free writing\, guided meditation\, mark-making\, doodling\, and play\, while listening to inner wisdom.  We will encounter ourselves as we are in this moment and reflect on the spaces of care and play we recognize that we need for ourselves. Through our shared experience\, you will have a toolkit with which to engage in playful\, creative soul care for yourself and share with others. \nWhen:\nWe will begin between 7:30 and 8 p.m. at Eagle Eyrie on Friday\, February 23. You can expect to be home by early afternoon\, Sunday\, February 25. \nCost:\nDouble occupancy\, $200 a person and single occupancy\, $250 a person. This cost covers program leadership\, supplies\, 4 meals (Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast) and housing.  By signing up\, you are committing to paying the full amount. The registration and payment deadline is February 14\, 2024. Payments can be made by cash\, check (made out to RRCB)\, or credit card.* If paying with cash or check\, you can drop off your payment to the church office and indicate that it is for the Women’s Retreat. \nWhen signing up below\, please indicate in the comments the following: \n\nDietary preferences\nPayment method of choice (cash\, check\, or credit card*)\nSingle or Double Room & Roommate Request (if you know their name already)\n\n*Additional fees will be added to your payment if using a credit card. \nReach out to Beth Bailey at bethrbailey@rrcb.org if you have any questions. \nAbout Rev. Suzanne L. Vinson\nReverend Suzanne L. Vinson (she/her/hers)  is an artist\, retreat leader\, and minister living an intentional life toward wholeness\, kindhearted listening\, and compassionate care.  Suzanne has served in roles as a pastor\, chaplain\, bereavement group facilitator\, and minister over the last 20 years.  At the heart of her ministry is walking alongside others in times of grief\, crisis\, and every day living as they experience healing through creativity\, reflection\, and mindful practices.  Suzanne creates soul wisdom art\, meant to deepen the experience of life\, delight\, and connection. \nSuzanne holds a Master of Education from Mississippi College and a Master of Divinity from Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond\, VA\, with post-grad coursework done in bereavement care and chaplaincy. She completed coursework in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) with the Center for Mindfulness Studies at UMass. She has facilitated bereavement groups\, retreats\, and studio gatherings since 2003\, and finds group facilitation to be endlessly fascinating and rewarding. She has led mindfulness retreats for young adult cancer survivors\, healthcare staff\, and faith-based community groups. Suzanne specializes in short-term ministry based in pastoral care\, chaplaincy\, and creative spirituality. She just completed a role in a local congregation after nearly six years of pastoral ministry. \nSuzanne is a sensitive and gracious facilitator of the healing arts utilizing guided meditation\, visualization\, and mindful creative practice as primary tools to engage both the intellect and the human spirit. Suzanne’s soul work – gathering folks – is invitational with a sincere intention that those who gather release burdens and fears of expectations and begin to engage in self care with a table set as a creative banquet. Suzanne helps open the heart for self healing. She engages people at the depth of her core for the healing energy of the world to manifest. Retreats and gatherings in Suzanne’s studio focus on spirituality\, mindfulness\, and creativity. She loves traveling and carries her “traveling studio” as she leads retreats\, facilities workshops\, and speaks to groups. Suzanne offers her art to others as a means of daily delight and soul care. Her art\, retreats\, and gatherings are creative yoga for the soul. \nA creator since the early days of mud pies\, and grass and blooming soups in rain water\, Suzanne would paint or color and play\, play play. 4H was an avenueof exploring through travel\, conversation\, and working with her hands. Suzanne started as a minister in the church in her early 20s\, but before that\, she babysat and sold plants at a nursery\, which carried her through college. During her undergraduate days and her first masters degree\, she worked at the preschool at the college – cooking and teaching in the afternoons. She enjoyed gathering the art supplies and creating projects for the 3-\, 4-\, and 5-year-olds to create. Her calling expanded from those times. When ministering in church Suzanne facilitated bereavement groups before moving more into chaplaincy. A call to the heart led her to move towards a space of her own\, and so she found and moved into her current studio space so she could welcome groups into the home of her art. She relies strongly upon the intersection of art and spirituality\, the healing work of gathering folks together\, and showing up for speaking engagements\, retreats\, and groups… believing that something wonderful happens when all are sharing the same air and space for a period of time. \nFind her art\, book\, Broken Wide Whole: Prayers for Daily Living\, and info at suzannelvinson.com
URL:https://rrcb.org/event/2024-womens-retreat/
LOCATION:Eagle Eyrie\, 1 Eagle Eyrie Dr.\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Retreat
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