Advent Mini-Retreat
Clearing the Way Forward: An Advent Mini-Retreat with Joe Barry
Saturday, December 5, 9:30 am to Noon
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
“Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” — Matthew 3:3
John the Baptist appears in all four Gospels with a vital, life-changing message: turn your heart toward God and clear away the obstacles that keep you from experiencing the light of love. While John’s rugged, ascetic lifestyle might seem intense, his radical focus shows us exactly what it takes to welcome God into our lives.
As we begin this Advent season, take a moment to look inward. What is cluttering your spiritual path? Imagine what may open up for you once that path is cleared?
You are invited to join us for a time of silent reflection and conversation as we explore John’s timeless call to open our hearts to the presence of Love.
LOCATION:
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Youth Room
FACILITATOR:
Joe Barry, MA
ABOUT OUR FACILITATOR
Joe Barry, MA
Joe Barry, MA, is a retreat leader, spiritual director, and facilitator. His Spiritual Formation ministry extends to higher education, healthcare, and congregational settings. Joe holds an MA in Applied Behavioral Sciences from City University of Seattle, Washington, and BA in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. He is a certified Master Practitioner for the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Enneagram Facilitator, and holds a Certificate in the Foundations of NeuroLeadership from the NeuroLeadership Institute.
