The Chapel of the Cross is a historic Episcopal church in the Mannsdale area of Madison, Mississippi. The brick structure was built circa 1850–52 by enslaved people. It is noted for its Gothic Revival architecture, which draws heavily from 14th-century English country churches.
Advent Retreat in Jackson MS at Chapel of the Cross:
Holy Surrender and the Threshold to Incarnation
The Chapel of the Cross
674 Mannsdale Rd, Madison, MS 39110, USA
A 3rd Week Contemplative Advent Retreat
The manger of the heart is not always easy to say yes to. Join us for this half-day contemplative retreat, where we’ll follow Mary’s example of consent, practicing the contemplative prayers and practices of surrender and embodied incarnation.
Saturday, December 19th: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Cross, Madison MS.
Gather in the Old Chapel in silence by 8:45
Cost: $35-75 sliding scale; or pay what enables you to attend.
Vegetarian Lunch Included
Please plan to arrive by 8:45 and enter the Old Chapel in silence for an on-time beginning to the retreat.
Silence will be held through the morning. The themes of surrender and incarnation will be explored experimentally through our practice of Centering Prayer (surrender) and Embodied Mindfulness Practice (incarnation). Small group guided conversations provide an opportunity to prayerfully reflect on our experience. A vegetarian lunch of soup and bread will be provided; please bring whatever alternative nourishment you need to accommodate your dietary restrictions.
This day of retreat is hosted by The Chapel of the Cross, offered through The School for Contemplative Living, and will be lead by the School’s Director, David Prichard.
After registering, please visit the donation page to make your sliding scale donation.