Calm in the Chaos
Lessons and Practices from the Works of Barbara Holmes
November 5 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Spend a beautiful fall day with clergy colleagues as we are led in learning about and experiencing spiritual practices from the late Rev. Dr. Barbara Holmes. The day will include large and small group conversations, spiritual practices, times of silence, and a nourishing lunch. Read about Dr. Holmes, author of Crisis Contemplation and other books on contemplative life, here.
“When everything around you is beyond your control and you shatter, you find within you a space of solitude, peace, and refuge that allows you to begin to gather yourself again.“
-barbara holmes
This is the third in a series of three clergy support events sponsored by Peace Hill at Avila, The Resource Center for Women and Ministry in the South, and Duke University Chapel.
Retreat Facilitators
Dr. Dumas Harshaw, Peace Hill Board Treasurer
Dr. Dumas Harshaw has dedicated over five decades to Christian ministry, focusing on teaching, preaching, and spiritual formation. Ordained by the National Baptist and American Baptist conventions, he has preached globally and studied Christian thought extensively. He is a student and researcher of the thought and impact of Howard Thurman around “Contemplative Engagement,” allowing him to bring expertise as a board member that deepens the foundations of Peace Hill’s work.
Evelyn Craig, Peace Hill Board Chair
Evelyn Craig serves as a Spiritual Director for pastors and those studying at Duke Divinity School. She thrives on her ecumenical involvements with seekers from all denominations and those not affiliated with religious institutions. Evelyn enjoys long walks and Tai Chi. She found her “tribe” through Peace Hill at Avila, and appreciates learning from others in the Peace Hill community, allowing her to expand her awareness and experience.