Spiritual Resources
Counseling & Support
Our clergy is always available for private meetings or to visit with those in need.
Whether you are suffering with illness, struggling with faith or simply going through a rough patch we can provide a sympathetic ear and heartfelt Christian advice. We also can offer appropriate referrals to other specialists if additional help is needed. Counseling with a priest is a good first stop on any difficult journey.
People meet with clergy one-on-one for a variety of reasons:
abuse; advice on raising children; confession; discernment (discerning calls of ordination to the priesthood/diaconate, and vocational calls that involve major life decisions); education in the Christian faith; end-of-life conversations and preparation; faith challenges; family troubles; help, financial or otherwise; grief and sorrow; guilt; illness; infertility; life questions; marital troubles; prayer; pre-marital counseling; and more.
Guidance and Retreat
There are many local Episcopal options for spiritual discernment and formation, including:
Adelynrood in Byfield
A retreat center operated by the Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross, Adelynrood’s campus is located 40 miles north of Boston and provides rooms for self-directed retreat, as well as lodging for facilitated conferences and workshops.
Bethany House in Arlington
Home to the Sisters of St. Anne, Bethany House is a ministry of hospitality and prayer. Bethany is a place for groups or individuals to explore and deepen their relationship with God. Bethany offers spiritual direction, quiet days, refreshment days and workshops, and retreats for groups and congregations. They also assist in facilitating parish forums, colleague and leadership groups, and sabbatical consultations. Daily worship with the sisters happens during evening Eucharist in the Chapel.
The Society of Saint John the Evangelist in Cambridge and Newbury
SSJE is an Episcopal monastery providing retreat space, along with spiritual direction and educational programming. The monastery provides a beautiful opportunity to participate in worship services following the monastic hours.
The Sisters of St. Margaret in Duxbury
The Sisters of St. Margaret welcome individuals and groups to their beautiful Episcopal convent and campus for times of rest and refreshment.
