Discover (or perhaps Re-discover) the Benedictine Way

From August-October 2026, we will be exploring Benedictine spirituality. Monastic life in the Benedictine tradition flourished during troubled times and has endured for fifteen centuries. This way of living inspires us to find a balance in our own lives in community, centered on work and prayer. We'll create a personal "rule of life" that will create space for God in our busiest days, whether we're cooking a meal, gardening, or walking our dogs.

St. Benedict’s Rule itself is a tiny book with guidelines for living in community that is infused with scripture. These sessions include Bible study, spiritual direction, and prayer. We will glean insights from Esther de Waal’s Seeking God: The Way of St. Benedict (Chapters II-V, Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 163 pp.) and the writings of Joan Chittister.

For more information about the sessions, check weekly emails, the latest Constellation Quarterly, or ask Rev. Anne or SarahJean.

An optional pilgrimage to Quebec

Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac

Our pilgrimage began by attending mass in French at the Abbaye de Saint-Benoit-du-Lac, listening to Gregorian chant. We spent the first night in Magog, then some of us continued to Quebec City.

Le Monastère des Augustines

Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac

In Quebec City, we visited the museum at the Augustinian monastery where we learned about the Augustinian sisters who served here for 400 years. We also joined our Anglican brothers and sisters for evening prayer at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.

Welcome to All Saints Episcopal Church in South Burlington, Vermont

Discover (or perhaps Re-discover) the Benedictine Way

An optional pilgrimage to Quebec

Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac

Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac

Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac

Le Monastère des Augustines

Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac

Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac

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