A Letter from Our Director
“Autumn is an artist who uses an oak leaf on which to paint a masterpiece.”
(William Allen Ward)
Dear Friends,
Each season has its beauty, but Autumn’s colors cannot help but awaken the art lover in each of us. It’s as if the earth is an empty canvas that Autumn brushes with the bright, lively shades of yellow, orange, and red. Although there are many who are sad to see the more relaxed days of summer slip away, there is something intriguing about Autumn. The landscape changes right before our eyes as lush greens give way to a multitude of colors. The warm, humid air becomes crisp and cool. The long days of sunshine give way to shorter ones. Outdoor activities cease and are replaced by the comfort of the cozy indoors.
The change of seasons always reminds me of the seasons of life. Autumn usually is compared to the middle ages of our lives when we are more mature and life offers so many opportunities. Spiritually, Autumn reminds me that God can “color” my world with almost daily surprises - graces given in abundance. It is a time when my heart quickens to the working of the Spirit in me, moving me to gratitude for the wonders God works all around me and in me.
This Autumn, we hope to see you at the IHM Conference Center for some spiritual, physical, and mental refreshment. It is beautiful here this time of year. Come and see!
May the beginnings of these Autumn days amaze you, refresh you, and nourish you!
Our Fall/early Winter Brochure can be found here...please take a moment to click on the link to see the offerings that are coming up over the next several months. We hope you consider attending one or more...because we are always happy to welcome friends, new and "old," to our Retreat/Conference Center!
A reminder from the notice that was recently emailed to all who subscribe to our e-newsletter: we have changed our email address to: ihmconferencecenter@gmail.com. At the end of this month, we will discontinue using the previous one with Sister Marie's name in it. Thank you for updating your own records for us!
(William Allen Ward)
Dear Friends,
Each season has its beauty, but Autumn’s colors cannot help but awaken the art lover in each of us. It’s as if the earth is an empty canvas that Autumn brushes with the bright, lively shades of yellow, orange, and red. Although there are many who are sad to see the more relaxed days of summer slip away, there is something intriguing about Autumn. The landscape changes right before our eyes as lush greens give way to a multitude of colors. The warm, humid air becomes crisp and cool. The long days of sunshine give way to shorter ones. Outdoor activities cease and are replaced by the comfort of the cozy indoors.
The change of seasons always reminds me of the seasons of life. Autumn usually is compared to the middle ages of our lives when we are more mature and life offers so many opportunities. Spiritually, Autumn reminds me that God can “color” my world with almost daily surprises - graces given in abundance. It is a time when my heart quickens to the working of the Spirit in me, moving me to gratitude for the wonders God works all around me and in me.
This Autumn, we hope to see you at the IHM Conference Center for some spiritual, physical, and mental refreshment. It is beautiful here this time of year. Come and see!
May the beginnings of these Autumn days amaze you, refresh you, and nourish you!
Our Fall/early Winter Brochure can be found here...please take a moment to click on the link to see the offerings that are coming up over the next several months. We hope you consider attending one or more...because we are always happy to welcome friends, new and "old," to our Retreat/Conference Center!
A reminder from the notice that was recently emailed to all who subscribe to our e-newsletter: we have changed our email address to: ihmconferencecenter@gmail.com. At the end of this month, we will discontinue using the previous one with Sister Marie's name in it. Thank you for updating your own records for us!
IHM Conference Center
401 South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
ihmconferencecenter.com
610-581-0120
mdgipprich@gmail.com