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Take a Load Off, or Do You Have an App for Sabbath?

Conference of the Laity

Friday, August 31 or Saturday, September 1 to Monday, September 3

This Labor Day will be fun! Reflect on the contemporary relevance of Sabbath through discussion, exercises for body, mind and spirit and fun activities. The secular wisdom of the “slow” movement and “take back your time” will enhance faith-based explorations, and there’ll be time for contemplation, recreation or porch sitting.

Workshop leader Maren C. Tirabassi is an ordained United Church of Christ pastor, the author of 17 books. She travels throughout the country facilitating workshops on creative worship, youth ministry, elder care and liturgical writing.

NOTE! Registrar and check information have been updated. See below for new details.

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Meditation & Simplicity

Meditation Week

Saturday, August 25 to Saturday, September 1

Join us for a week devoted to “practicing presence,” through formal silent group meditation, solitary nature contemplation, mindful socializing and savoring little moments throughout the day. Evening chapel services will explore facets of our “meditation and simplicity” theme. This retreat is suitable for beginning to advanced meditators from many traditions and faith backgrounds.

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A Contemplative Community Gathering

Meditation Week

Saturday, July 16 to Saturday, July 23

Our week will be devoted to “practicing presence” in various synergistic ways: formal silent group meditation, solitary nature contemplation, socializing and savoring little moments throughout the day.  This retreat is suitable for beginning to advanced meditators from a variety of traditions and faith backgrounds.  Families with children may attend by special arrangement. Contact the registrar for details.

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Nourishing the Goddess

Living in Beauty

Wednesday September 7 or Friday, September 9 to Sunday, September 11

Experience inner peace while you nurture, renew and celebrate spirit with gentle yoga, meditation, relaxation, journaling, massage oil therapies and Art from the Heart (healing self expression through the visual arts). Live in beauty on our island haven and fill your soul with joy as you heal, nourish, and transform your life. Learn techniques to live in harmony with nature, self and others. Embrace the majesty, wisdom, power and joy of your own true goddess nature.

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Star Island is one of the rocky, wind-swept Isles of Shoals, located off the coast of Rye, New Hampshire. For over 100 years, summers here have provided individuals and families with a welcome respite from their busy mainland lives.

Star Island Corporation is a nonprofit organization which maintains the island and its facilities and provides hospitality services for visitors.

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Phone: (603) 430-6272
Fax: (603) 430-6270
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Portsmouth, NH 03801

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