June 17, 2026
SoulCare with Clergywith Larry Jay
Start
August 2, 2026
at
3:00 pm
End
August 2, 2026
at
4:30 pm
As we begin our 2026-27 theme at Rolling Ridge of "In ALL things, for EVERY one," we are looking to join our contemplation and action in the world.
Join us for our next book study as we consider Richard Rohr's 2025 book, The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage. Beginning on August 2nd through December 6th, we will meet ONLINE to deep dive this life changing book on the first and third Sundays of the month (with an occasional fifth) from 3:00-4:30 pm eastern.
Click here for a link to the book
Although there is no charge for our book study, your generous donation allows the Ridge to continue offering spiritually inspiring events to connect all people, God, and creation as we create safe and sacred space for deep listening and spiritual companionship. Thanks for your support!
About the book:
How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel in such an unjust world? In his most personal book yet, Richard Rohr turns to the writings of the Jewish prophets, revealing how some of the lesser-read books of the Bible offer us a crucial path forward today.
"The prophets’ writings reflect the full spectrum of human maturity. In almost every case, their initial rage and their accusatory words evolve into a profound pathos and lamentation about our shared human condition and the world’s suffering. Through astute critiques of culture and institutions, and their journey from anger to sadness, and ultimately compassion, the prophets exemplify what Rohr calls “sacred criticism”—a distinct approach to confronting evil and injustice that acknowledges the wholeness of history, the interconnectedness of every living being, and the reality of a divine and universal love. In this, they set the stage for Jesus, who follows this identical pattern."
Join us for our contemplative study of The Tears of Things beginning August 2nd for ten sessions, on the first and third Sundays (with the occasional fifth), through December 6th. You are invited to jump in and out as your schedule allows. And each time you will find ONLINE a warm and friendly community, open to exploring together the easy and more challenging concepts. Come with your questions and sharings, or simply sit and enjoy the conversation.
Our schedule for the first and third Sundays at 3 pm eastern:
As the Executive Director of Rolling Ridge, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Jay works in partnership with the staff to ensure that the guest experience at the Ridge is top quality. He also partners with retreat leaders to provide excellent programming at the Ridge, and is available to speak about the ongoing ministry and historic mission of Rolling Ridge as a place of rest, retreat, and transformation. A trained spiritual director and ordained American Baptist pastor, Larry (as he is known by friends) is a graduate of UCLA, Golden Gate Seminary, Franciscan School of Theology, American Baptist Seminary of the West, and the Gateways to God Missional Spiritual Direction Program. He is also Adjunct Faculty at Merrimack College in the Masters of Spirituality and Spiritual Direction programs. Eco-spirituality is his passion (and was his doctoral dissertation), encouraging everyone to live into the fullness of our connection with our True Self, nature, God, and all people.
Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center
660 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA, 01845
thestaff@rollingridge.org
Phone: (978) 682-8815
Fax: (978) 681-1162
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