A QUIET PLACE
Through the loving wisdom of the contemplative tradition, A Quiet Place
offers sacred space and solitude for any person seeking to answer the invitation
of Jesus found in Mark 6:31…”Come with me by yourselves to a quiet
place and get some rest.” Holy hospitality is offered in an environment
of prayer, listening and encouragement. In seeking to become whole in God, to
answer Jesus’ call and to live in the spirit, individuals can be self
directed or accompanied on their journey by a spiritual director.
Mission Statement:
The mission of A Quiet Place is to offer solitude and spiritual guidance in
a holy place for all those seeking to come away and discern ways to answer the
invitation of Jesus.
The mission of A Quiet Place is under-girded by these core values:
Prayer: A Quiet Place will be a ministry centered on prayer
that encourages the growth of the prayer life of individuals and small groups.
Listening: A Quiet Place will provide a sacred space for those
needing time and silence to hear the still small voice of God.
Accompaniment: A Quiet Place will offer staff to journey with
those seeking Jesus.
Contemplation: A Quiet Place will invite people into a deeper
level of faith through the experience of contemplative practices.
Encouragement: A Quiet Place will be a place where people
are encouraged to examine and share their faith journey as part of God’s
continuing creative work in this world.
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Quiet Place is located on Waubee Lake near Camp Mack, and has acres
of fields and forests, beautiful in every season available for hiking with mowed
paths. An exterior labyrinth sculpted in the grass in a nearby woods is
available for use as a discipline for meditation and walking prayer. Materials
are also available with suggestions for prayer. A butterfly trail with benches
is also available in the field area for meditation and prayer. The facility
has 3 bedrooms, kitchen, spiritual director’s office, chapel and gathering
room.
Quiet Days can be scheduled for day time or overnight retreats. The kitchen
is fully furnished if you desire to prepare meals.
For Pastors and Lay Leaders: A Quiet Place encourages pastors and lay workers to schedule
a Personal Sabbath Day. One day is provided to Church of the Brethren pastors
each year as a birthday gift. Directed events for groups up to ten persons can
be scheduled through the Spiritual Director.
Creating Community Groups: A variety of Creating Community Groups are set up each year for men, women, youth pastors and special interest groups around topics of spirituality. These groups each meet once a month from September through May. Contact the numbers below for further information on these programs.
Directions to the Quiet Place are as follows:
Take SR 15 to 1150 N. Turn East at the Camp Mack sign on 1150 N, come to a stop
sign, cross the railroad tracks and follow 1150 N to Camp Mack Road. Turn right
and follow the road around the lake to Shady Banks Lane (no road sign) which
veers right just before the Camp woods. It is the second house from the corner;
tan with white trim, with a green sign 891 on the NE end of the building.Parking
is just off the drive in front of the Quiet Place and the main entrance is the second
door up the walk.
For further information
or to schedule an event contact:
A Quiet Place Prayer
Center - 574-658-3342
Norma Miller, Spiritual
Director - 574 831-2423
Camp Mack - 574-658-4831
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