Gather@Grand: Poetry as Prayer
Schedule
Sat Jun 06 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
1520 Grand Ave, San Rafael, CA, United States, California 94901 | San Rafael, CA
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Gather@Grand SeriesPoetry as Prayer
A Contemplative Retreat with Colette Lafia
Saturday, June 6, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Dominican Sisters Gathering Space
1520 Grand Avenue, San Rafael
Hosted by:
Pacific Center for Spiritual Formation
in partnership with the
Dominican Sisters of San Rafael
Description:
Drawing from her new book, Leaving the Shore: Experiencing Poetry as Prayer, Colette Lafia explores poetry as a contemplative practice of presence, listening, and deep connection with the Divine. The day will include periods of silence and reflection, Centering Prayer, lectio divina, visio divina, and spiritual journaling.
Participants will receive a copy of Leaving the Shore.
Cost:
Free retreat; please bring a bag lunch.
Donations to the Pacific Center for Spiritual Formation are gratefully accepted.
Registration:
Email: [email protected]
More Information:
415.515.0698
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