sanctuary for your Soul
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Advent Retreat
A Journey of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cupertino Room, Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality
Cost: $60 (includes coffee, pastries, and lunch)
Facilitator: Dr. Regina Proctor; Associate Director of Mount Saint Francis
Advent is a season of waiting, longing, and quiet preparation for the gift of Christ’s coming. In the midst of busy December days, we invite you to step aside for a sacred pause — a full day of reflection, prayer, and gentle creativity that will prepare your heart to welcome the light of Christmas.
What You'll ExperienceThroughout the day, we will move slowly and prayerfully through the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, entering the mystery of Advent through:
Art and Creative Expression — exploring how beauty opens us to God.
Reflection and Prayer — making room for Christ within.
Candle-lighting & Quiet Waiting — embracing the stillness of holy expectation.
Sacred Images of Mary, Elizabeth & the Angels — gazing with wonder and anticipation.
Painting a Nativity Scene — carrying the story of Christ’s birth into your own hands and heart.
As we move toward Holy Christmas Eve, may you experience the gifts of Advent — Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love — in a deeper and more meaningful way.
Meet Your GuideDr. Regina Proctor is the Associate Director of Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality. Dr. Proctor brings a gentle and creative spirit to her retreats, guiding us with reflection, prayer, and hands-on expression. She also serves as a Spiritual Director, Retreat Leader, Chaplain, United Methodist Minister, and hobby farmer. In her spare time, she raises chickens, cares for bees, travels, and keeps her 1976 sourdough starter alive. She loves to exercise her creative nature when hosting retreats.
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