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The Wisdom of Proverbs

An at-home retreat

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Journey through some of the best-loved and little-known passages in the biblical Book of Proverbs to hear what wisdom they have for our modern life. Each session has a meditation on a different part of the book of Proverbs and a prayer practice to accompany it.

This retreat is led by the Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining, an Episcopal priest, author, seminary teacher, spiritual director, yoga & meditation instructor, bee keeper, and forest therapist. Hillary is the rector of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, and founder and regular instructor on The Hive. Many thanks to the Trinity Retreat Center for producing this course!

Starting Thursday, August 24th, 2023

FREE

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

The Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining

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Hillary currently serves as the Rector of St. Columba's Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. She’s an accomplished scholar and teacher, and is passionate about helping people deepen their connection to God through traditional and innovative means. She is the founder of The Hive, an online community focused on spirituality and wellness and holds a Master of Divinity from Yale University and the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, and a Doctor of Ministry from Drew University. Her academic work explores topics including leadership, reconciliation, preaching, trauma, and Indigenous theology—including meaningful research with her own tribe, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Native Americans, on ritual and intersectionality. As a pastor, Hillary is known for her warmth, deep listening, and creative spirit. She is also a spiritual director, yoga and meditation instructor, forest therapist, and beekeeper, and brings a holistic approach to ministry grounded in love, joy, and justice.


To learn more about Hillary, visit her personal website here.

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