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, then gather back on the porch for prayer. Contact admin@trinitylakeside.org with questions or to sign up. AContinue reading “Practicing the Presence”
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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”
Your Beauty and Love Chase After Me
October 2025 Trinity Lakeside Abbey News Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life.I’m back home in the house of God for the rest of my life (Psalm 23:6, MSG). Men’s Listening Group The Men’s Listening Group, led by Dr. Terry Mullins, will meet on the third Sunday of each month, 8:00 –Continue reading “Your Beauty and Love Chase After Me”
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”