Around the corner, is a world away. come refresh your spirit.
At Bethany House of Prayer you will find a deeply nurturing space for contemplation and renewal in a busy world. While our roots are with the Episcopal Church, we welcome all, from various faith traditions and none, who seek to deepen their spiritual life and engage in the world with integrity.
Upcoming Events & Retreats
Step into a gentle space of stillness and renewal through our upcoming events, retreats, and workshops. We invite you to join our community, whether in-person or online, to reflect and nourish your spirit.
Shared Quiet Day: “Be Still and Know” (September 30)
Tending Heart, Mind, and Body (6 Saturdays, October 3 to November 7)
Poetry Workshop (3 Wednesdays, October 7, January 13, and April 7)
Agape Retreat Service (October 18)
Shared Quiet Day: “Holy Darkness” (November 4)
RAIN: Meeting Life with Compassion and God's Loving Presence (November 4)
Women, You Wear Many Hats! (November 6 – 7)
The Journal as Meditation (November 14)
Directed Silent Retreat for First-Timers (April 2 – 4)
Directed Silent Retreat for Clergy and Seminarians (April 12 – 14)
Reflection from a Contemplative Heart
Each month, we share a reflection from the life of Bethany House of Prayer, offering space to pause, listen, and notice where God is moving in our midst. Rooted in prayer, silence, and contemplation, these reflections invite you into gentle spiritual renewal. We invite you to read, reflect, and carry what resonates into your daily life.
Regular Offerings
Spiritual grounding for daily action
The practice of contemplation invites us to experience a deeper self, quieter, more open to the underlying connections all around us. We invite you to explore some of our contemplative practices as a regular part of your week, helping you stay present to the life of the Spirit, wherever you find yourself. We offer a wide range of opportunities, both in-person and online.
“Peace meets you at the garden gate…
At Bethany every leaf and tree, every stone and flower seems infused with the prayers of the faithful.”
Photography Credits
We are grateful to the following photographers, whose artistry graces our website: Jordan Kessler, Alice Killian, rose june percy, Julia Slayton, Susie Smith White, and Gregory Wostrel