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“The soul is the God-given ‘sense’ through which we recognize God’s actions and presence in our lives. But the soul is something we easily lose sight of.” ~Rob Des Cotes Soul Care Ancient Streams is offering a weekend of reflection and prayer on the life and care of your soul. Ruth Des Cotes and Paul WoodyardContinue reading “Soul Care Retreat”

In all the busyness of the Christmas season and the chaos in our world, are you longing for a day to come away and spend time with God? Would you like some time and space to ground yourself in Advent themes?  Ancient Streams is offering a day to reflect on scripture, pray, and open ourselves toContinue reading “Advent Retreat 2023”

Dear Friends,As we head into fall, we want to let you know of the different ways you can connect with Ancient Streams. Our heart is to provide opportunities for you to deepen your relationship to God in prayer, personally and in community. Nancy Keery (for Ancient Streams)  Fall Outdoor RetreatSeptember 30, 2023 12:30-7pm“You Lord, are theContinue reading “Fall 2023 Newsletter”

“In a noise-polluted world, it is even difficult to hear ourselves think let alone try to be still and know God. Yet it seems essential for our spiritual life to seek some silence, no matter how busy we may be. Silence is not to be shunned as empty space, but to be befriended as fertileContinue reading “Guided Silent Retreat”

“How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is given…”  How unobtrusively Christ came into this world! The King of kings was born to a poor Jewish teenager in a cave with animals. There was no fanfare or royal announcement. “How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is given”- unless you were an underprivileged shepherd sleepingContinue reading “Advent Retreat 2022”

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty. The whole earth is full of his glory…” Isaiah 6:3 With the fall season upon us, and our schedules filling up, would you appreciate time to slow down and pay attention to creation and God’s presence all around and within us?  Ancient Streams is hosting a retreat outdoors,Continue reading “Outdoor Fall Retreat 2022”

Extravagant Love NOVEMBER  27, 2021 9:00am  – 4:00pm In-person and on Zoom “What marvelous love the Father has lavished on us…”   1 John 3:1a What is your pre–Christmas season usually like? Do you find yourself overextended and somewhat exhausted by the time Christmas arrives? How might the weeks before Christmas be more than shopping and rushingContinue reading ”  ADVENT RETREAT 2021:”

Ancient Streams Fall 2021 What a summer we’ve had–heat waves, fires, day after day of smoky skies, Covid numbers rising again, the tumultuous events around the world…I, certainly, have felt the need to continually find my grounding in God as the Source of life, love and peace in the midst of it all. I’ve also realized onceContinue reading “Ancient Streams Fall 2021 Newsletter”

“I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily.Like a cedar of Lebanon he will send down his roots;his young shoots will grow.” Hosea 14:5   As I sit down to write this invitation, I am reminded that it has been a year now since we all went into “shutContinue reading “Growing Deeper Roots & New Shoots Retreat via Zoom April 17, 2021”