Glastonbury Abbey Institute

The spiritual enrichment and adult faith education programs are offered by the Glastonbury Abbey Institute as part of its rich Benedictine monastic teaching tradition.

All our programs are offered free, but donations are gratefully received to cover the costs of producing our programs online. If you would like to make a donation, please click here.

If you have any questions, please call 781-749-2155 ext. 300. Please click here for the programs page for more information or to register. Or click here for the 2024-25 programs brochure.

 

"Hildegard of Bingen"                             In Person

Sr. Maureen Casey, SND

Wednesday, April 2, 9:30 AM - 3 PM

Suggested donation: $70, includes lunch

Come and gift God and yourself with a day to explore the life and spirituality of Hildegard of Bingen, a 12th century mystic, reformer, prophetess, musician and visionary.  She was a woman who listened deeply to the heart of God and her reverence and passion for God's dream for the universe can be a source of hope for us today as we continue be the flame that ignites God's desires in our world. Click here for more information or to register.

 

"Zentangle"                             In Person

Karen Kathryn Keefe

Sunday, April 6, 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Suggested donation: $75, includes materials and lunch

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is a fascinating meditative art form that is fun and relaxing. Zentangle provides artistic satisfaction, an increased sense of personal well-being and calm centeredness.  Zentangle can be enjoyed by a wide range of skills and ages.  The Zentangle tag line is “Anything is possible… one stroke at a time”; people leave class amazed at what they were able to create. See some art work and learn more at www.zentangle.com.

Click here to register.

 

Commonweal Conversations             Virtual 

Moderator: Maggie Olson - Mondays at 7:00 PM

April 7,"The Role of the Worker"

May 5, "Women 's Ordination"

Suggested donation: $20 per session

Commonweal Conversations is a program promoting thoughtful, expansive, intelligent dialogue on issues that matter – whether political, theological, cultural, or artistic.  We encourage all participants to offer their opinions respectfully while also generously considering opinions that do not match their own.  We learn by listening to others.  All conversations will be virtual. Please register for each date separately and you will receive articles to read when you register.  

 

What Do We (I) Really Believe?                   Virtual

Father Timothy Joyce, OSB 

Monday, April 14,  at 7:00 PM

Suggested donation: $20 per session 

This month's topic is "He is Risen!" A series of monthly conversations moderated by Fr. Timothy about faith, doubt, and belief.  These will be open discussions starting with reviewing an article or two given out for reading ahead of time.  All are welcome: Catholics, former Catholics, non-Catholics, Nones, or just the curious.  Only goodwill and openness to share and listen are needed. Click here to register.

 

Bible Study: Revealing the Book of Revelation    In Person

Dr. Regina Boisclair

Wednesdays, April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 10:30 AM

Suggested donation: $60 for the series - please bring a Bible to class.

 

"Mothers and Fathers of the Early Church"        Virtual

Sr. Julia Upton, RSM, PhD

Tuesday, April 29,  at 7:00 PM

Suggested donation: $20 

Do you remember learning or hearing about the “Fathers of the Church”? Did you ever wonder why no one mentioned or listed “Mothers of the Church”? There  are some who made contributions as valuable to the Church as the Fathers. In this webinar you will learn something about both Mothers and Fathers. Click here to register.

All our programs are offered free, but donations are gratefully received to cover the costs of producing our programs online. If you would like to make a donation, please click here.