Advent Quiet Day - Dec. 6

Prepare the Way O Zion: An Advent Quiet Day with Julian of Norwich

A Quiet Day is a day set aside for prayer, listening, and honest reflection, allowing for new clarity on life and a widening connection to God. On this Quiet Day, The Rev. Robert Fruehwirth, associate interim rector at St. Paul’s in Cary, will lead retreatants through reflections from the great medieval mystic and theologian, Julian of Norwich. Following the theme of Advent, we will be asking Julian for insight about how God comes anew into our lives (Even now! Exactly as they are!) and what our role might be in preparing for this.

Attendees will be invited to practice silence at periods during the day; our time together will be held in an easy rhythm of guided meditations, personal time for reflection and reading, and communal prayer. Refreshments and lunch will be provided, as will nursery care.

Cost: $50, scholarships available.
Retreat Limit: 20 attendees.
Where: The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Raleigh
When: Dec 6, 2025  10-4pm

To register: send an email to [email protected]

Biographical Note: The Rev. Robert Fruehwirth is a published author of two books  on spirituality and a well-known speaker and retreat leader on Julian of Norwich, the life of prayer, and God’s work in our lives. For many years he was a monk in the Episcopalian monastic community, the Order of Julian of Norwich. Following this, he trained as a therapist and served at the Julian Shrine in Norwich, England. For the past 10 years he has served in parishes in the Diocese of North Carolina, and maintains a practice of spiritual direction.