The next in the series of 3-day weekend retreats hosted by Father Meletios at the Monastery of Saint John are currently scheduled. Each retreat begins Friday afternoon at 5 pm and concludes Sunday afternoon at 1 pm on the last weekend of each month.

Young Adult Retreat: July 30 – August 1, 2010
Theme: Being present in the Presence

Clergy Wives Retreat: September 24 – 26, 2010
Theme: Spiritual Tools for the Presbytera

Prayer Retreat: October 29 – 31, 2010
Theme: Introduction to the Jesus Prayer #1

Recovery Retreat: November 19 – 21, 2010
Theme: “Carrying the Message.” Renewing our Commitment and Gratitude.
(For various stages in recovery).

Young Adult Retreat: December 17 – 19, 2010
Theme: Silence in the Age of Anxiety.

Prayer Retreat: January 28 – 30, 2011
Theme: The Jesus Prayer #2

Retreat: February 25 – 27, 2011
Theme: Our Lenten Journey: Our Pilgrimage to Pascha.

Cathecumens Retreat: March 25 – 27, 2011
Theme: Facing our Commitment to the Church of Christ.

Women’s Retreat: April 29 – May 1
Theme: Exploring our Spiritual Growth.

PK Retreat: May 27 – 29, 2011
Theme: Children of Clergy

Summer Silent Retreat: June 24 – 26, 2011
Theme: A time of prayers and meditation in silence

In addition to talks on the retreat theme given by our abbot, Fr. Meletios, retreatants will also participate in the monastic services and meals and stay at the monastery guesthouse. Also, there will be opportunity to spend quiet time walking the monastery grounds, as well as social time meeting others who seek a deeper commitment to Christ.

“…These retreats are a great way to visit the monastery, particularly if you have never been to a monastery before. Since everything is explained when you arrive, you do not have to fear doing the wrong thing, or not knowing what you should be doing. Actually, monastic life is usually at its best when it is very simple, yet very human. It is our duty, as monks, to offer hospitality to all our visitors, and to make them feel welcome and at their ease.” — Father Meletios

Space is limited in the monastery guesthouse, so please make your reservation early! The cost for each retreat weekend is $120, or whatever you can afford; some scholarships are available. For further information, or to make a reservation, please contact Father Nektarios at the monastery.

Additionally, the monastery hosts both guided and non-guided Individual retreats at other times under the spiritual direction of Father Meletios. Again, contact Father Nektarios to coordinate these special arrangements.

“We look forward to your visit!”

PO Box 439
Manton, CA 96059
Tel: 530-474-5964
Fax.: 530-474-3564
web: www.monasteryofstjohn.org
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