What You’ll Come Away With

Though we are gathering digitally, this day is distinct from online worship or a webinar. We will set the tone for the day so that you may enter into a retreat-like state and take a pause from “business as usual.” Many clergy are feeling burnt out or questioning their call to ministry in this season; this day will give you a chance to listen to God, rest and reset, and connect with others as a reminder that you’re not alone. Callie and Heidi will lead you in prayer, contemplation, connection, and soul-enriching conversation.

Quiet Day Schedule

The Advent Quiet Day will be hosted on Zoom video platform from 10 am - 4 pm EST on Thursday, December 10. We encourage you to set aside space and join us for the entire day; we will also have the two featured sessions—hosted by Heidi and Callie—available by video following the event.

10:00 am - 12:30 pm EST: Gathering #1, including opening meditation, reflection time, and interactive session with Heidi Carrington Heath

12:30 - 1:30 pm EST: Open time for food, rest, and optional activities and break-out groups

1:30 - 4 pm EST: Gathering #2, including interactive session with Callie Swanlund, reflection time, and closing meditation

Retreat Leaders

The Rev. Heidi Carrington Heath is an embodied theologian, chaplain, and holy mischief maker. She loves Jesus, Coffee, and making good trouble. Heidi is the curator of an online space at Notes from the Chaplain. She's affectionately known as "the Facebook Chaplain" and seeks to challenge the church to a place of truly radical hospitality.

The Rev. Callie Swanlund is an Episcopal priest serving in Philadelphia and helping others Find Their Spark. She leads individuals and groups in the work of Dr. Brené Brown as a Certified Daring Way Facilitator and has created virtual and traveling space—The Epiphany Space—for others to discover and use their creative gifts, and learn the digital tools to tell their story.

Logistics and Cost

To create a true quiet day, we invite you to find a space for the day where your mind can be focused, your body can be rested, and your soul can be stirred. All that’s required is a computer or tablet (phone is okay but not ideal) and a strong internet connection, but headphones may help you to better engage. Surrounding yourself with some favorite things—tea/coffee/snacks, a candle, blanket, journal, cozy slippers—and dressing comfortably is encouraged! As humans who oversee pets and children and ministries, we understand the demands on clergy women and will have great compassion for distractions that may arise.

In the space of this retreat, we commit to embracing antiracist practices, and strive to be inclusive of all ages, abilities, denominational backgrounds, social locations, and more.  We offer a special welcome to those who are LGBTQ+. You can note on your registration form or reach out directly about any needs for accommodations related to dis/ability.

The cost for the Advent Quiet Day is $95. Please be in touch if you’d like to contribute toward another woman’s registration fee or if you’d like financial assistance. Those individuals with continuing education or professional funds can use those to register; an email receipt will be sent.

Note: When completing registration, you’ll select “add to cart,” fill out your information and push “add to cart” again; then you’ll need to select the cart in the upper right corner to pay and check out.

We hope you’ll take a pause with us to reflect on Mary’s unexpected journey and find quiet in a season that’s been anything but quiet.