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Autumn Splendor

It is October and very odd that I would be reflecting on the season of autumn...Read more!

Posted on 10/20/2020

Genesis COVID-19 Statement

Posted on 9/1/20

Lilies of the Field

Look at the lilies! They don’t toil and spin. ...Read more!

Posted on 2020-07-02

A New Reality

On March 16, the reality of the pandemic hit me suddenly....

Posted on 2020-07-20

A Vision of My Future

Some of you may know me through your visits to Genesis as I am the Genesis registrar...Read more!

Posted on 2020-08-24

Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God.

“Create in me a clean heart, O God.” ...Read more!

Posted on 2020-09-08

Feeling Israel

A few years ago, when I was in California visiting Fr. Peter Campbell, he shared with me an insight ...Read more!

Posted on 2020-08-01

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<h3>We welcome any questions regarding programming or physical distancing guidelines at 413-562-3627.</h3>
<li class="x_x_MsoNormal" style="color: #212121; margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;">Face masks must be worn in hallways and public areas inside Genesis. </li>
<li class="x_x_MsoNormal" style="color: #212121; margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;">Dining seating will be arranged to preserve physical distancing. Meals will be served individually at table.</li>
<li class="x_x_MsoNormal" style="color: #212121; margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;">Shower and toilet stalls will be assigned and a cleaning schedule will be posted to aide in planning your day.</li>
<li class="x_x_MsoNormal" style="color: #212121; margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;">Soap and hand-sanitizer will be provided in each guest room as well as throughout the buildings.</li>
<li class="x_x_MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">have been exposed to someone who is confirmed to have COVID-19.</li>
<li class="x_x_MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">have symptoms of illness, including cough, fever, loss of taste and smell, runny nose, vomiting or diarrhea. We will issue a full refund of fees you have paid.</li>
<li class="x_x_MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">have traveled by airline, train or bus within the past 14 days.</li>
<li class="x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;">As possible, bring your own chair. A limited number of sanitized chairs will be available from Genesis.</li>
<li class="x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;">At this time, we are restricting access inside Genesis buildings, including bathrooms - please plan accordingly. </li>
<li class="x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;">Coordinate your visit in advance with the Genesis office at 413-562-3627.</li>
<li class="x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;">We appreciate your taking any beverage containers or trash with you when you depart.</li>
<li>We continue to follow Massachusetts' physical distancing guidelines and are limiting the attendance for sessions held inside in accordance with regulations.</li>
you will see two registration buttons on the page. Select the option of your preference - on-site or live-stream from your home. If you are live-streaming from your home, after you register, an email will be sent to you prior to the start of the online program with Zoom access information.
For sessions held indoors, guest sign-in and temperature check are required.
Visitors are welcome to walk the grounds of Providence Arboretum at Genesis, observing physical distancing.
While the COVID-19 pandemic is not over, at Genesis we are preparing for a New Beginning!
Autumn is here and Genesis staff have been delighted to welcome many guests back on-site, even as we also continue on-line programming offerings. This information is current as of October 1st and will be updated regularly.
For overnight stays, in addition to the above:
For all visitors and guests - Please do not come to Genesis if you:
Groups meeting outdoors are required to practice physical distancing of 6 feet.
If an on-site program is also being offered as an online live-stream:
<a style="color: #000000;" href="https://www.genesisspiritualcenter.org/retreats-programs/calendar/">(Click here)</a>  to visit the list of our September 2020 to February 2021 program offerings.
“Create in me a clean heart, O God.”   -Psalm 51:10
On March 16, the reality of the pandemic hit me suddenly.... Read more!..
The words from the psalmist arise unbidden as my arm methodically pushes and pulls the vacuum cleaner along the long hallway floor in the guest wing. ...  “…a clean heart, O God.”
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