Welcome to Pathways Retreat
A spiritual retreat center for Rest, Reflection and Renewal.
With deep sadness, we at Pathways Retreat mourn Sara VonGunten’s death on June 4, following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer 11 days previously. Sara was married to Evan Miller, a Pathways co-director, and is survived by him as well as three children, their partners and children. She was a spiritual director and supported Pathways as a volunteer associate for a number of years. We miss her sense of humor, her ability to listen deeply and her wide, expansive love. Following a private family memorial service, an outdoor open house will be held at Walnut Hill Mennonite Church on Sunday, June 20 from 1-4pm. Her full obituary is here
Silent Auction Postponed
Silent Auction: August 21-28
Open House: August 28, 1-4 pm
Open House: August 28, 1-4 pm
Pathways Retreat's second silent auction fundraiser will be August 21-28. An open house from 1-4 on Saturday, August 28, will give you the opportunity to view the auction items in person and walk the beautiful grounds.
We welcome donations of items to be auctioned. Our goal for this year is to auction off 50 items! If you have something to donate, please contact Linda by August 15.
Join us in supporting Pathways Retreat as we work to create a space for rest, reflection and renewal so all God’s creation may experience love and wholeness.
July Sabbatical
Pathways has an annual rhythm of taking July as a sabbatical month.
The land with labyrinths and trails is always open from dawn to dusk.
Pathways will be closed for reservations of the Cottage and Retreat House from July 1-31.
Prayers will conclude on Friday, June 25 and resume Monday, August 9.
Sabbath observance invites us to stop.
It invites us to rest.
It asks us to notice that while we rest,
the world continues without our help.
It invites us to delight in the world’s beauty and abundance.
― Wendell Berry
The land with labyrinths and trails is always open from dawn to dusk.
Pathways will be closed for reservations of the Cottage and Retreat House from July 1-31.
Prayers will conclude on Friday, June 25 and resume Monday, August 9.
Sabbath observance invites us to stop.
It invites us to rest.
It asks us to notice that while we rest,
the world continues without our help.
It invites us to delight in the world’s beauty and abundance.
― Wendell Berry
Volunteers...Volunteers...Volunteers
Four youth and two sponsors from Walnut Hill Mennonite Church volunteered to pull the invasive weed, hairy vetch. Some comments from the group include:
In response to the last question - “How can we keep up with all these weeds?” We can't! That’s why Pathways is so grateful to have volunteers come and help. If you or a group you are a part of have interest in volunteering at Pathways, contact Betty Schrag, volunteer coordinator.
- “This is very satisfying.” (pulling the hairy vetch)
- “It was very hot but I’m glad I came.”
- “I’m glad I could help with creation care.”
- “How could anyone keep up with all these weeds?”
In response to the last question - “How can we keep up with all these weeds?” We can't! That’s why Pathways is so grateful to have volunteers come and help. If you or a group you are a part of have interest in volunteering at Pathways, contact Betty Schrag, volunteer coordinator.
Iona Healing Prayer
Join us for Iona Healing Prayer every Monday at noon via zoom.
To submit a request for prayer please click on the button below. See the Iona Healing Prayer page for more information.
To submit a request for prayer please click on the button below. See the Iona Healing Prayer page for more information.
Here is the liturgy from the past Monday’s prayer. It may be prayed individually or as a group.
Calendar
Join us for prayer
If Zoom asks for a pass code, it is "Pathways"
One of the benefits of virtual prayers is that they continue regardless of weather.
Only Friday’s prayer is cancelled if Goshen Community Schools have a 2-hour delay or cancellation.
Iona Healing Prayer
Mondays, 12-12:30pm
https://zoom.us/j/107942399
Contemplative Sit
Tuesdays, 8-8:30am
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/757123178
Lectio Divina
Wednesdays, 8:00-8:30am
(optional conversation from 8:30-8:50)
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/618288175
Centering Prayer
Thursdays, 8-8:30am
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/820891459
Creation Prayer
Fridays, 8-8:45am
The entire prayer time is outside (so dress accordingly);
Participants observe physical distancing, standing at least 6 feet apart during the gathering time.
Questions? Ask them online or call 574.202.2864
One of the benefits of virtual prayers is that they continue regardless of weather.
Only Friday’s prayer is cancelled if Goshen Community Schools have a 2-hour delay or cancellation.
Iona Healing Prayer
Mondays, 12-12:30pm
https://zoom.us/j/107942399
Contemplative Sit
Tuesdays, 8-8:30am
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/757123178
Lectio Divina
Wednesdays, 8:00-8:30am
(optional conversation from 8:30-8:50)
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/618288175
Centering Prayer
Thursdays, 8-8:30am
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/820891459
Creation Prayer
Fridays, 8-8:45am
The entire prayer time is outside (so dress accordingly);
Participants observe physical distancing, standing at least 6 feet apart during the gathering time.
Questions? Ask them online or call 574.202.2864
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O Ancient Beauty, primordial love,
seeded in the secret of every self.
You plant yourself permanently,
as the mainstay of each one’s life.
How frequently you reveal yourself,
in unexpected form and manner,
touching our hearts with quiet hope,
stirring the embers of our faith,
rousing us with your pure loveliness,
as you visit our lives ever anew.
Today: I watch for how your Beauty visits me.
seeded in the secret of every self.
You plant yourself permanently,
as the mainstay of each one’s life.
How frequently you reveal yourself,
in unexpected form and manner,
touching our hearts with quiet hope,
stirring the embers of our faith,
rousing us with your pure loveliness,
as you visit our lives ever anew.
Today: I watch for how your Beauty visits me.
Joyce Rupp, Fragments of your Ancient Name
The ministry of Pathways Retreat would not be possible without supportive donors like you. Thank you to all who contribute financially to make Pathways possible. Pathways Retreat is a registered 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.