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Spaces are available for the Saturday, September 19 day program, “Christ in the Wild,” at Emery House.

Come spend a day listening to the Holy One in the forests, meadows, and rivers of this sacred place. We’ll draw guidance from scripture, tales of wilderness mystics and prophets, and the attunement of our senses to the beings all around us. Together, we’ll seek paths toward right relationship – one creature at a time. Please come prepared for all weather, and bring a spirit of adventure!

Register here, and view all our retreat and program offerings for the coming program year.

We Brothers are happy to welcome students throughout the week for our normal round of prayer and worship. We particularly invite you to enter into the rhythm of monastic life each Tuesday evening during the academic year (September through May). The evening begins with the Holy Eucharist at 6 p.m., followed by a simple supper and conversation. Most weeks the evening ends with the office of Compline, where we pray for a “peaceful night and a perfect end.” All are welcome to attend each of these offerings, in any combination. No RSVP is necessary.

Our normal schedule for the academic year resumes on Tuesday, September 8.

Learn more about this and other opportunities for students.

The Season of Creation is a time to renew our relationship with our Creator and all creation through celebration, prayer, and action. During the Season of Creation, we join our ecumenical family in prayer and action for our common home. The season began September 1, the Feast of Creation in Christ, and ends October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology beloved by many Christian denominations.

Read or listen to Br. Keith Nelson’s sermon for our first celebration of the Feast of Creation in Christ.

Explore supplemental liturgical materials developed by the Brothers for use during the season.

Discover more resources on our Season of Creation page.

God has given us the gift of prayer, but it can be so difficult to know where to begin. Indeed, many of us will feel that we are beginners in prayer our whole lives! Join Brothers throughout this program year for teaching on various prayer practices and themes. No prior experience is necessary; teaching is introductory but relevant for those who may want to recommit themselves to a particular practice or to discover more in the company of others. Come simply with a desire to learn and grow in your relationship with God.

This series is in-person only. All programs take place on Saturday mornings, following the 9 a.m. celebration of Holy Eucharist, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Learn more about each program and register by following the links below. You may register for any or all programs using the same registration form.

Praying with Scripture
October 24, 2026
Led by Br. Lucas Hall

Prayer and the Path to Healing
December 19, 2026
Led by Br. Jack Crowley

Contemplative Prayer for Beginners
January 16, 2027
Led by Br. Keith Nelson

Praying with Water
February 13, 2027
Led by Br. Jamie Nelson

Imagination, Prayer, and Encounter
April 3, 2027
Led by Br. Lain Wilson

Making Prayer
June 26, 2027
Led by Br. Luke Ditewig

You are invited to join the SSJE Brothers across the Church year for feast day worship, shared food, and conversation.

Thursday, August 6, 2026
The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ
6 p.m., followed by community supper

Saturday, August 15, 2026
St. Mary the Virgin
9 a.m., followed by refreshments

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Holy Cross Day (transferred)
6 p.m., followed by community supper

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
St. Michael and All Angels
6 p.m., followed by community supper

Sunday, November 1, 2026
All Saints
9 a.m., followed by refreshments

Sunday, November 22, 2026
Christ the King
9 a.m., followed by refreshments

Wednesday, January 6, 2027
The Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ
6 p.m., followed by community supper

Sunday, January 10, 2027
The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ
9 a.m., followed by refreshments

Tuesday, February 2, 2027
The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple
6 p.m., followed by community supper

Sunday, February 7, 2027
Sunday of the Transfiguration
9 a.m., followed by refreshments

Tuesday, April 6, 2027
Annunciation (transferred)
6 p.m., followed by community supper

Saturday, May 1, 2027
Saint John’s Day
11 a.m., followed by reception

Thursday, May 6, 2027
Ascension Day
6 p.m., followed by community supper

Sunday, May 16, 2027
Day of Pentecost
9 a.m., followed by refreshments

Sunday, May 23, 2027
Trinity Sunday
9 a.m., followed by refreshments

Thursday, May 27, 2027
Corpus Christi
6 p.m., followed by community supper

Thursday, June 24, 2027
Nativity of St. John the Baptist
6 p.m., followed by community supper

Tuesday, June 29, 2027
St. Peter and St. Paul
6 p.m., followed by community supper

We are pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of The Abiding Hope Grant. 

Three recipients were chosen out of 34 applicants for support in the 2026-27 grant cycle:

• Contemplative Action Network (Manchester, New Hampshire), for the “Ambassador Accompaniment Training” program

• Province V of The Episcopal Church (Midwest Region), for the “Parish-based Young Adult and Campus Ministry: From Chasing Relevance to Seeking Resonance” program

• The Claggett Center (Adamstown, Maryland), for launching a “Chesapeake Center for Contemplative Ecology” program

The Abiding Hope Grant aims to strengthen and support ministries of Christian spiritual formation within The Episcopal Church that are aligned with SSJE’s values, charism, and mission. Grant recipients will not only receive financial support but also enter into a collaborative relationship that includes spiritual accompaniment, shared programming, and participation in SSJE’s life of prayer and formation.

Complete information about the grant can be found here. Read more about it in Br. Keith Nelson’s letter for our Lent seasonal newsletter.