# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hope In The Dark: An Advent Day Retreat - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 05 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 am – Wed, 05 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: We welcome all clergy in the Episcopal Diocese of PA to come and enjoy a day of prayer and rest!About this EventWe welcome all clergy in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania to come and enjoy a day of prayer and rest, amid the Advent motifs of endings and beginnings, judgment and repentance, longing in the midst of darkness — and the coming of Christ. Two addresses by veteran retreat leader and spiritual director, the Rev. Julia Gatta, will explore these richly interrelated themes, each talk followed by an hour for silent reflection and prayer. There will also be time for questions, checking in, and responses from the speaker, who will also provide optional guidance for prayer times after each session.Silence will be encouraged throughout the day, except for quiet conversation during lunch.About The Living ChurchThe Living Church Foundation is proud to partner with the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania to sponsor this retreat. The Living Church is a communications ministry that has been serving the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion since 1878, with a focus on encouragement, leadership development, and Christian unity. You can find out more about us at livingchurch.org.About the SpeakerThe Reverend Julia Gatta is the Bishop Frank A. Juhan Professor of Pastoral Theology in the School of Theology in Sewanee. She holds a Ph.D. in Medieval Studies from Cornell University. Mother Gatta is the author of The Pastoral Art of the English Mystics (1987); The Nearness of God: Parish Ministry as Spiritual Practice (2010); with Martin Smith, Go in Peace: The Art of Hearing Confessions (2012); and Life in Christ: Practicing Christian Spirituality (2018). She has worked as a spiritual director and retreat leader for many years.Agenda9:15 AM Arrive and settle in. Light refreshments available.9:30 AM Welcome. Morning Prayer10:00 AM Introduce Julia, Session 110:45 AM Private prayer time11:45 AM Regather, reflect12:00 PM Lunch and free time for quiet conversation, rest, or prayer1:00 PM Session 21:45 PM Private prayer time2:45 PM Regather, reflect3:00 PM Blessing and DismissalScholarshipsScholarships are available for those in need. Please indicate when registering and follow the instructions provided. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/8f26cbe0-9fca-11f0-b935-e39921ed3a5e-rimg-w740-h740-dc030707-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norristown/hope-in-the-dark-an-advent-day-retreat/100001761033200709 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, spiritual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 75, max: 75, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Norristown - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania - **lat**: 40.11611889999999 - **long**: -75.34244629999999 - **full address**: The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, 23 East Airy Street, Norristown, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hope In The Dark: An Advent Day Retreat - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/19e87dc1823744d052d11bc3f4bc1cfb58183aeaf99e651f22e928713f8ed6c2-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc020707-gmir.jpg?v=1759435313 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hope In The Dark: An Advent Day Retreat being held? - **A:** Hope In The Dark: An Advent Day Retreat takes place on Wed, 05 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 am to Wed, 05 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm at The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, 23 East Airy Street, Norristown, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Hope In The Dark: An Advent Day Retreat? - **A:** Hope In The Dark: An Advent Day Retreat is organized by Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hope In The Dark: An Advent Day Retreat is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Norristown, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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