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Waiting in the Darkness: An Advent Quiet Day

Throughout the stories of Advent, God’s call comes in the dark — to Joseph in a dream, to shepherds under the night sky, to travelers guided by starlight. This Advent Quiet Day offers space to rest, reflect, and listen for God’s quiet presence in our own times of waiting and uncertainty. Through readings, poetry, and conversation, we will explore how the darkness can be not only a place of fear, but a place of guidance, calling, and new beginnings.  Please bring your own lunch.  We will eat together as a group.  Drinks will be provided.  

Date and Time: December 6, 2025, 9:30am – 1:30pm

Location: St. David’s Episcopal Church, 301 E. 8th St., Austin, TX

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Abbey Spiritual Discussion Group

  • Day: Tuesdays
  • Time: 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Central Time 
  • Location: Zoom
  • Leader: Rebecca Hall

This group reads books to deepen our spiritual lives and to build community among participants. We are currently reading Practice the Pause: Jesus’ Contemplative Practice, New Brain Science, and What It Means to Be Fully Human, by Caroline Oakes. Newcomers are welcome to join the group anytime. Register below and we will send you a Zoom link.

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The Gathering 

  • Dates: second and fourth Sundays of the month
  • Time: 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Central Time (optional discussion from 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.)
  • Location: Zoom
  • Leader: Rotating leadership

The Gathering is a Sunday morning time of contemplation and reflection in community. 

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Tuesday Morning Meditation

  • Time: 8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Central Time: meditation; 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.: optional discussion on the practice of meditation
  • Location: Zoom
  • Leader: Rebecca Hall

All meditators welcome! We are currently discussing the book The Five Invitations by Frank Ostaseski during the optional discussion time.

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Second Saturday of the Month In-Person Labyrinth Walk

  • Time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. 
  • Location: Covenant Presbyterian Church (Mopac/2222), Austin, TX. Easy parking and lots of shade! 
  • Leader: Janet Davis

Walk the labyrinth in a group with a short reflection and discussion.  

Register to receive a reminder email each month.

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Second Saturday of the Month Labyrinth Walk Online Discussion

  • Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Central Time
  • Location: Zoom
  • Leader: Janet Davis

Receive monthly reflection materials. Walk the labyrinth on your own. Join the Zoom discussion.

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