Making Room for the Light: An Advent day of reflection inspired by the writings of Jan Richardson

Advent is an invitation to pause, to listen, and to make room for the light that is always seeking a place within us.

As the days grow shorter and the world around us becomes increasingly full, this retreat offers a quiet space to step away from the hurry of the season and turn inward. Drawing on the beautiful blessings, poetry, and reflections of Jan Richardson, we will explore the spiritual wisdom of waiting, longing, and hope.

Through contemplative prayer, poetry, guided reflection, silence, journaling, and time on the Cranaleith grounds, we will consider what it means to make room—in our hearts and in our lives—for the light of Advent. What are we being invited to release? What is waiting to be born? Where is hope quietly taking root?

Advent reminds us that light does not always arrive dramatically. Sometimes it comes gently, almost unnoticed—a small flame in the darkness, a moment of tenderness, a new possibility, a deeper awareness of love.

Come, listen for the light.

No previous experience with contemplative practice is necessary. All are welcome.