Trinity Lakeside Abbey News “I felt embraced by the Father, loved by Jesus, and nurtured by the Holy Spirit. Safe.” an Abbey retreatant. Register now for our next Guided Silent Retreat: Saturday, September 26, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. A restful day of prayer, silent reflection and gentle conversation at the Abbey. See Retreat for moreContinue reading “A Sanctuary of Rest”
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The Gift of Sabbath
Trinity Lakeside Abbey News 2026 Trinitytide Practice Sabbath-keeping with us. This summer we are leaning into the gift of Sabbath together. Join us in reading Keeping the Sabbath Wholly: Ceasing, Resting, Embracing, Feasting by Marva Dawn (read at your own pace). As you practice Sabbath, bring your thoughts, questions and prayers to our weekly SundayContinue reading “The Gift of Sabbath”
Practicing the Presence
Trinity Lakeside Abbey News 2026 Eastertide 2 Contemplative Walking Group Join us Saturdays at 8:00 am, May 16 – June 27. Each week we gather on the front porch to listen to a scripture passage, then walk silently (walk at your own pace), then gather back on the porch for prayer and conversation. Contact admin@trinitylakeside.orgContinue reading “Practicing the Presence”
Taken, Blessed, Broken, Given
Trinity Lakeside Abbey News Eastertide 2026 Guided Silent Retreat Register now for the Eastertide Silent Retreat: Taken, Blessed, Broken, Given, Saturday, April 25, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at Trinity Lakeside Abbey. Enjoy a restful day of prayer, silent reflection and gentle conversation. Each retreat features a unique written guide of meditations around scripture, art,Continue reading “Taken, Blessed, Broken, Given”
Reimagining Spiritual Disciplines
Trinity Lakeside Abbey Newsletter Epiphany and Lent 2026 Citing the rich formational life of monastic communities, author Jared Patrick Boyd, in Finding Freedom in Constraint: Reimagining Spiritual Disciplines as a Communal Way of Life, invites us to such a life today. He writes, “I have just one hope for you: that you can begin aContinue reading “Reimagining Spiritual Disciplines”
Keeping Space for Listening
Dear Friends of the Abbey, For years I’ve traveled to a small adobe monastery tucked between the Chama River and the copper cliffs of northwest New Mexico. In their simple daily life of prayer and work I find renewal and rest in Jesus. In the heavy silence of that humble hidden place, my soul stillsContinue reading “Keeping Space for Listening”
Safe, Known and Touched
Recently I met two lifelong friends for our annual breakfast. As always, we picked up where we left off, each of us sharing the long version of how it is with our soul. We have journeyed through many seasons together, from hopes to heartaches, high points to hard times. We treasure our enduring friendship. InContinue reading “Safe, Known and Touched”
A Sanctuary of Rest for the Weary
In conversations about the spiritual life I often hear people speak of deep weariness, weariness at a soul level. But I also hear a common struggle with making time for much-needed rest. Frequently I find myself “giving permission” to the weary to care for their own soul—to get away to a quiet place with Jesus,Continue reading “A Sanctuary of Rest for the Weary”
The slow work of God
I’m a gardener. Not a fussy or showy one, just average. I enjoy getting my hands in the dirt daily and nurturing life in the garden. I tend to grow tried and true, old fashioned plants like Turk’s Cap, Four-o-clocks or Chaste Tree, which grow well in almost any conditions, attracting bees and hummingbirds allContinue reading “The slow work of God”
Why Trinity Lakeside Part 1
One of my favorite seminary courses was Trinitarianism, because our coursework brought to life the unique and unsurpassed beauty of our mysterious Triune God. One God who exists in a community of three distinct Persons who live forever in complete mutuality and goodness. A God who is “perfect in power, in love and purity” asContinue reading “Why Trinity Lakeside Part 1”