How do people in ministry remember that they, too, are children of God when there are so many pressures to respond first to the needs of others? Here are resources for spiritual formation in the Mid-Atlantic region. To read related story, click here.
For more information on these or to add others, please contact Nancy Waldo at newtrust@rocketmail.com or 804.402.0422.
Bay Center for Spiritual Development, Kilmarnock, VA
Spiritual directions and other programs
Carol Burke, info@bayspiritualdevelopment.com
http://www.bayspiritualdevelopment.com
http://www.baycenterva.com/
Center for Congregational Health, Winston-Salem, NC
congreg@wfubmc.edu
http://www.healthychurch.org/ministries/spiritual-formation
Center for Spiritual Development, Monkton, MD
Spiritual direction, retreats
Debra Donnelly-Barton, dbarton@saintjames.org
http://www.saintjames.org/CSD/index.html
Contemplative Worship at Ginter Park Baptist Church, Richmond, VA
Quiet sacred space with God and others, Sundays at 7 p.m.
1200 Wilmington Ave., Richmond, VA 23227
Stephen Dareing, morningstarpoet@gmail.com
Nancy Waldo, newtrust@rocketmail.com
Contemplative Outreach (national office)
Centering Prayer groups
office@outreach.org
http://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/
Contemplative Outreach of Richmond
Centering Prayer groups
Henry Burke, henryburke@verizon.net
April Swofford, aswofford@upsem.edu.
http://www.cochapters.com/richmond.htm
GraceMoves, Richmond, VA
Life coaching and spiritual direction
First Fridays: a monthly opportunity, a day of retreat, for quiet reflection and spiritual renewal. Structure and guidance will be provided for those who want it as well as the option for one-on-one spiritual direction, or you can simply spend the day in silence—your choice. Takes place at Richmond Hill.
Mimi Weaver, mimi@gracemoves.com, 804.513.3167
http://www.gracemoves.com/home.html
Ministering to Ministers, Richmond, VA
Advocates for clergy and their families in all faith groups who are experiencing personal or professional crisis due to deteriorating employment or congregation-clergy relationships.
Charles Chandler, mtmfoundation@verizon.net, 804.594.2556
http://mtmfoundation.org/index.htm
Ministry of Spiritual Direction at Ginter Park Baptist Church, Richmond, VA
Spiritual direction, retreat leadership, programs on spirituality
My passion is to assist you in becoming the person you are being created to be, to help you find the greatest freedom to live your life authentically with joy and purpose.
Nancy Waldo, newtrust@rocketmail.com, 804.402.0422
www.centeringingod.blogspot.com
PresencePlace, Richmond, VA
Presence Place provides safe spaces—guided by the Holy Spirit—where individuals can experience presence with God and inner healing. We assist people in …
Healing past hurts
Attaining Christ-centered lives
Having a secure relationship with God
Loving themselves and really knowing that God loves them
Elnora Allen, elnora@presenceplace.com, 804.230.2999
http://www.presenceplace.com
Richmond Hill, Richmond, VA
Retreats, spiritual direction, and other programs.
“An ecumenical Christian fellowship and residential community who serve as stewards of an urban retreat center within the setting of a historic monastery. Our mission is to advance God’s healing of Metropolitan Richmond through prayer, hospitality, racial reconciliation and spiritual development.”
Community Worship, Mondays, 5:30
Taize Service, First Mondays at 7:30
Soaking Prayer, Fourth Mondays at 7:30
Generational Healing Service, Fifth Mondays at 7:30
Also see First Fridays under GraceMoves.
Deborah Cannady, guestmaster@richmondhillva.com, 804.783.7903
http://richmondhillva.org/home.html
Shalem Institute for Spiritual Development, Washington, DC
Spiritual direction, retreats, programs and training
info@shalem.org
http://www.shalem.org
Shalom House Retreat Center, Montpelier, VA
Shalom House provides a quiet pastoral setting for a variety of retreat experiences. It is ideal for an individual retreat or for churches or other organizations to present their own retreats for their members. Time commitments vary from one day to more than a week.
Minister Mondays at Shalom House
Who: Pastors, Ministers, Church Staff who need time away for silence.
What: You are invited to Shalom House for a day of peace and quiet. Lunch can be provided. Hot and cold drinks are always available.
Where: Shalom House Retreat Center, 15340 Robert Terrell Road, Montpelier, VA 23192
When: Any Monday. If you would like lunch, the fee is $8, otherwise there is no charge.
How: Just let us know you would like to come for the day. An email or phone call will suffice.
Mary Alexander, malexander@richmonddiocese.org, 804.833.6149
http://www.shalomhouseretreatcenter.com/
The Sanctuary, Ashland, VA
An ecumenical haven for those seeking the presence of God in their lives.Spiritual direction and other programs available.
Catherine Cawley cbcawley721@gmail.com, 804.306.0193
4025 Yoga & Wellness, 4025 MacArthur Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227
A place for everyone in the community to practice regimens that promote peace, well-being and harmony. Yoga, tai chi, massage, and other healing arts.
Helen Campbell, 804.515.8642
http://www.4025yoga.com/4025_Yoga/Home.html