Retreat – a pause for the soul
Note: All Retreats are held in Swedish.
Life moves fast, often without offering many quiet pauses. Here, you have the opportunity to slow down and reflect. One key word is longing. In stillness, we can find rest and tune in to our deepest desires. We can ask ourselves: “How do I want to live my life? What brings me joy? What do I long for?”
“Retreat means to withdraw. Throughout history, people have sought out secluded places that offer space for rest and reflection, stillness and prayer.
In a culture where activity and efficiency are rewarded, we often forget the simple truth: human life is a rhythm of work and rest.
To be able to give, we must first receive. Only those who allow themselves to be loved are truly able to love.
During a retreat, we set aside our work, calendars, and ambitions.
At the centre is the heart’s conversation with God and with ourselves.
In stillness, something is allowed to happen deep within our lives.”
— Ecumenical Community of Bjärka-Säby
When
Saturday, November 8 at 10.00–15.30
Where
Immanuel Church, Stockholm
Kungstensgatan 17
Metro station: Rådmansgatan
Cost
200 SEK, payable on site via Swish or cash
For whom?
No prior knowledge or experience needed.
A day for both those who are new to the faith and those who have been on the journey for a long time – also open to anyone curious about the Christian faith.
We enter into silence after the morning coffee and turn off our phones for the day.
Questions
Charlotte Höglund, Pastor at Immanuel Church
charlotte.hoglund@immanuelskyrkan.se
Registration
Register by November 1 using the purple “Register” button.
Schedule for the Day
10:00 – Check-in & morning coffee
10:30 – Session 1: Brief introduction, followed by entering into silence with a set of reflection questions to ponder individually
12:00 – Session 2: Introduction to creative reflection on a biblical text
13:00 – Lunch accompanied by classical music
14:00 – Session 3: Music opens the session, followed by a new biblical text for reflection
15:00–15:15 – Afternoon coffee with classical music
15:15–15:30 – Summary of the day and a shared transition out of the silence
You are warmly welcome!
Charlotte Höglund
Pastor Immanuel & Universitetskyrkan
