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Several times during the year we invite you to Wellspring for some sabbath rest while sharing companionable silence and a cabin with others..........click here for more information and dates for 2010 days of rest and prayer.

March 19-21
Courageous Creating!

"Join us as we explore ways through which the divine gift of creating is nurtured: When we ask God how we can give these gifts new life, God's answer is always the same: 'Follow me. Dare to become and be. Delight in me, and I will give you the desires of your heart.'That command is the foundation upon which we will build this week-end."..... click here for more about the Courageous Creating! event.

April 30- May 2
Recovering from Our Cultural Addictions
through the Berkshire Servant Leadership Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

"Why is life on our planet fraught with a sense of scarcity in the midst of God's abundance?"......click here for more about the Recovering from Our Cultural Addictions event.

May 21-23
The Economy: A Higher Spiritual Consciousness or Bust

"The kind of market capitalism practiced in the United States and imposed upon much of the developing world is based on a series of assumptions—such as self-interest, distribution according to wealth, and others—that are diametrically opposed to the Good News of the Gospel. We tend, however, not to expect morality of economics "…click here for more about this event led by David Hilfiker on the economy.

July 23-August 22
A Pilgrimage of Peace - led by Br. Stefan Andre Waligur

Come to the party! Come to the feast! Come for a day or two, a week or two, the entire month or anything in between! Inspired by the spirit of Taize in France, Brother Stefan invites us to join him in a rhythm of life that includes sung prayer, work, rest, common meals and conversations about what is important to you. Click here to learn more about this experiment in a new monasticism.

October 8-11
Prayer of Embodiment Retreat

"Through a twice daily rhythm of gentle yoga stretches followed by periods of centering meditation, communal silence, worship, daily Eucharist, prayerful reading of the scriptures, rest, play, instructions and presentations, fellowship and deliciously healthy food, participants will renew and deepen their bodies, minds and spirits in the deeply embodied rhythm of God's love in Christ."......... click here for more about the Prayer of Embodiment Retreat.

October 21-24
World Within/World Without
In this foundational event of Wellspring's we will experience covenant community, meet with one of the founders of The Church of the Saviour, Gordon Cosby, and see the work of call enfleshed in various ministries located in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC. Back on campus at Wellspring, there will be a time for soaking in the wisdom and love of God through the gift of companionable silence.
Short presentations, small group work, communal meals, and time for holy rest all culminate in an experience of spiritual nurture, challenge and refreshment. World Within - World Without provides an environment in which to touch your "world within" - one that is that is safe and conducive to the work of the spirit that may result in practical applications of service to those who live in the "world without...." click here for more information about Wellspring's foundational event.

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Wellspring Conference Center

11411 Neelsville Church Road, Germantown, MD 20876
phone: (301) 428-3373 / fax 301-428-3374

email: office@wellspringministry.org

We can't all afford to come to Wellspring .... Yes, a team of presenters can come from Wellspring to YOU and your church - Sometimes for a day, a weekend, with or without Sunday service. Let's talk about how we can support you in offering new life to yourself, your church. _______________________		Some of Wellspring's events for 2010 include: 2010 Days of Rest and Prayer Several times during the year we invite you to Wellspring for some sabbath rest while sharing companionable silence and a cabin with others..........click here for more information and dates for 2010 days of rest and prayer. March 19-21 Courageous Creating! "Join us as we explore ways through which the divine gift of creating is nurtured: When we ask God how we can give these gifts new life, God's answer is always the same: 'Follow me. Dare to become and be. Delight in me, and I will give you the desires of your heart.'That command is the foundation upon which we will build this week-end."..... click here for more about the Courageous Creating! event. April 30- May 2 Recovering from Our Cultural Addictions through the Berkshire Servant Leadership Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts "Why is life on our planet fraught with a sense of scarcity in the midst of God's abundance?"......click here for more about the Recovering from Our Cultural Addictions event. May 21-23 The Economy: A Higher Spiritual Consciousness or Bust "The kind of market capitalism practiced in the United States and imposed upon much of the developing world is based on a series of assumptions—such as self-interest, distribution according to wealth, and others—that are diametrically opposed to the Good News of the Gospel. We tend, however, not to expect morality of economics "…click here for more about this event led by David Hilfiker on the economy. July 23-August 22 A Pilgrimage of Peace - led by Br. Stefan Andre Waligur Come to the party! Come to the feast! Come for a day or two, a week or two, the entire month or anything in between! Inspired by the spirit of Taize in France, Brother Stefan invites us to join him in a rhythm of life that includes sung prayer, work, rest, common meals and conversations about what is important to you. Click here to learn more about this experiment in a new monasticism. October 8-11 Prayer of Embodiment Retreat "Through a twice daily rhythm of gentle yoga stretches followed by periods of centering meditation, communal silence, worship, daily Eucharist, prayerful reading of the scriptures, rest, play, instructions and presentations, fellowship and deliciously healthy food, participants will renew and deepen their bodies, minds and spirits in the deeply embodied rhythm of God's love in Christ."......... click here for more about the Prayer of Embodiment Retreat. October 21-24 World Within/World Without In this foundational event of Wellspring's we will experience covenant community, meet with one of the founders of The Church of the Saviour, Gordon Cosby, and see the work of call enfleshed in various ministries located in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC. Back on campus at Wellspring, there will be a time for soaking in the wisdom and love of God through the gift of companionable silence. Short presentations, small group work, communal meals, and time for holy rest all culminate in an experience of spiritual nurture, challenge and refreshment. World Within - World Without provides an environment in which to touch your "world within" - one that is that is safe and conducive to the work of the spirit that may result in practical applications of service to those who live in the "world without...." click here for more information about Wellspring's foundational event. ~~~ Wellspring Conference Center 11411 Neelsville Church Road, Germantown, MD 20876 phone: (301) 428-3373 / fax 301-428-3374 email: office@wellspringministry.org Home Who We Are Offerings Schedule Reflections News Rent Our Facility Directions to Wellspring