Our Practice of Hospitality
In the tradition of monastic hospitality, it is the intention of the sisters of the Order of St Helena to extend a welcome to you. For those seeking God in silence and prayer, our convent chapel is always open. Other places of welcome and refuge are our library for reading and reference [not for loan], reception room, and grounds with garden, labyrinth and gazebo and trails through the woods.
New Offering for Clergy
This Fall, we are offering one free night's stay for clergy, to get away for a few days of rest and refreshment, to soak up the peace of singing Gregorian chant, go for walks in the woods and to be among friends for whom spirituality is central to life. As you know, several sisters are gifted spiritual directors who’d be happy to meet with you during your stay.
GUEST INFORMATION
(Please note that the sisters' Sabbath will be Monday, as of November 28th)
LIGHT UPON LIGHT: INTRODUCING ISLAM, SUFISM, AND RUMI
Feb 10-12, 2012, led by Lynn Bauman
Program begins Fri Feb 10 at 7:00 pm and ends Sun Feb 12 with 1:00 pm dinner
Program cost: $125; a deposit of $65 will confirm your registration; meals are included.
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AWAKENING TO THE HEALER WITHIN
Feb 25, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., led by Linda Elston, OSH
We will awaken to the nurture and comfort of our Inner Healer by praying with two forms of contemplative prayer. Program fee of $25 is to be paid when you make your reservation.
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ICON WORKSHOP
Wed, Feb 29 2012 7:00 pm, Introduction to Iconography
Thurs am Mar 1 2012 - Sun pm Mar 4 2012, Workshop
Led by Fr. Damian Higgins
Program fee: Introductory presentation Feb 29, $15. Workshop Mar 1-4 $375 with $187 deposit, includes meals. Registration deadline Feb 22, 2012. All materials are provided and each participant will complete an icon. No previous experience or art training required! Register soon as space is limited to 11 people.
AWAKENING TO THE HEALER WITHIN
April 2, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., led by Linda Elston, OSH
We will awaken to the nurture and comfort of our Inner Healer by praying with two forms of contemplative prayer. Program fee of $25 is to be paid when you make your reservation.
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BIBLICAL WISDOM FOR POST-BIBLICAL TIMES:
LEARNING TO READ THE BIBLE LIKE A MYSTIC
Oct 12-14, 2012, led by Rabbi Rami Shapiro
Fri Oct 12: 6:30 pm registration and 7:00 – 8:30 program with Rabbi Rami. Location: Saint Augustine's Episcopal Church in Augusta GA.
Sat Oct 13: registration 9:00, 9:30 – 3:30 program with Rabbi Rami, also at Saint Augustine's; includes lunch.
Sun Oct 14 weekend concludes with Rabbi Rami preaching at the Eucharist at the Convent of Saint Helena. Morning Prayer is at 7:30 a.m. and Eucharist at 8:00 a.m.
Program cost: $135, with $65 deposit
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Rabbi Shapiro's website
Daily Schedule at the Convent of Saint Helena
7:30 a.m. Matins
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
8:30 a.m.Breakfast follows morning services
12 noon Diurnum
12:30 p.m. Lunch
5:30 p.m. Vespers
6:00 p.m. Supper
7:00 p.m. Compline
As of November 28th, Monday is the sisters’ sabbath, and there are no chapel services or served meals on Mondays.
No Compline on Sundays.
The sisters keep a silent day each week (Wednesday) and ask your participation in the quiet.
Information for Guests and Visitors
The Episcopal Convent of St. Helena welcomes women and men as guests for a time of spiritual refreshment and relaxation. Guests may come for scheduled retreats and conferences, for private retreats (with spiritual direction, if desired) or to share a few days in the sisters’ life of prayer, work, study and recreation.
We can offer overnight accommodations in our guesthouse, which has one single room and three rooms with twin beds. Three bathrooms are shared.
To make a reservation or plan a visit, please contact us:
By phone: 706 798 5201, ext 1
By email: augustaconvent@comcast.net
Or write to us:
3042 Eagle Drive
Augusta GA 30906-3326
Attn: Guest Registrar