On-Campus Spiritual Practices Retreat

Common Thread Church Campus

Come join us for a Spiritual Practices Retreat at Common Thread! We will be exploring embodied spiritual practices and diving deeper into the Self-Awareness Practice. Using the ancient Benedictine rhythm of "Ora et Labora" (prayer and work) to structure our time together, our retreat will include: Communal rituals Music and chants Movement such as Qigong and Dance Nervous system regulation exercises Body Scan Meditations A Drum Circle Opportunities to learn and practice Self-Awareness Coffee and snacks when you arrive A full lunch Childcare A detailed agenda will be emailed to folks who register the week prior to the event. Feel free to attend the entire event or just the parts that particularly interest you. Need childcare? Just let us know when you register. It will be available from 9-3. Children may also participate in the large group activities as well. There will be no registration fees for this event because we want this event to be accessible to everyone in our community. We will be HAPPY to accept donations of any amount to help us cover the cost of childcare, food, and any materials we might need that day. Should we have any funds remaining, they will go toward supporting […]

Volunteer at the Food Bank

Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina

Volunteers (age 5+) will be providing assistance in various activities. A great event to help our community while getting to know some friends from Common Thread and Ridge Road. This is a special opportunity open to children 5+ (normally only 12+ may volunteer). Closed-toed shoes required. How to Register 1. Register with Common Thread 2. Register with Food Bank so they know how many of us to expect You will need to click the "sign up" button next to the shift. Follow the website's prompts to create a personal new account or log in to an existing account and register. Once you sign up through this link, you will receive an email with further details. Each participant must have a personal account, including children. The event is first come, first serve! Explore additional info on the Food Bank of Eastern North Carolina here →   Register