a dispersed, ecumenical Christian community inspired by the Celtic saints
Welcome to the Community of Aidan & Hilda USA The Community of Aidan and Hilda in the US is a dispersed, ecumenical body drawing inspiration from the lives of the Celtic saints. Our members seek to live out Christianity as a complete and holistic way of life. Though geographically dispersed, we each live by a... Continue Reading →
“Igniting the Flame” - News and Opportunities!Congratulations are in order to the “graduates” of the Class of2022 for the completion of their year-long commitment to study,and the development of a Way of Life: Lisa Baumgarten Lynn Galliano Don Hill Nancy Woodworth-Hill Kenneth Patenaude Although the first session of the 2023 study has already begun; our... Continue Reading →
The retreat was a success and not having had a retreat for a number of years this was very much an accomplishment. Also adding a virtual element for those who could not get to the physical location at St Christopher Retreat and Conference center in South Carolina, was appreciated by all online. Simon Reed and... Continue Reading →
PREPARING FOR RENEWAL OF VOWS ON ST HILDA’S DAY, November 17, 2022. Each year on the Feast of St. Hilda, November 17, vowed members of the Community of Aidan and Hilda renew their vows as Explorers, Pilgrims, and Voyagers. Ideally, we gather in community to do this – electronically or in person. A personal reflection... Continue Reading →
Go to St. Christopher Camp & Conference Center to Register The Community of Aidan and Hilda - USA is having one of the UK Community Guardians join us in leading the Celtic Advent Retreat. It is a great honor to have Simon Reed. Participants are invited to be blessed by: presentations by Simon Reed. Also... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/JlnTffwbYXk The website has undertaken a change at the end of September and the beginning of October 2022. At this time this is the communities web presence that we have to communicate with the world. There has been recently another social media platform added also, check Instagram out, it is new to us. Also, check... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/BoiQ1QJ5Y70 An overview that was given of the speaker before his talk Ray will probably talk for 15-20 minutes about his understanding of and vision for the USA, and how we as the US Community can respond to it. He has made a number of visits to North America and dialogued with Native American Christians. In... Continue Reading →
It’s been a very different summer in my household. My wife is a Pastor, and has just ended a (twice-postponed, but much needed!) sabbatical. I am a member of the church she pastors, but it was obviously right for me not to set foot there during this time; they had work to do while she... Continue Reading →
CofA&H Logo - Merchandise A logo is like a banner or a billboard. What is it saying - what are we saying? I’ve been thinking and to me, the colors are the green of the shamrock, the gold of the daffodils, and the purple thistle. Blessings, Esther-Marie Nagiel~Guardian CofA&H I have also been pondering the... Continue Reading →
Community of Aidan and Hilda, USANewsletter - Nov, 2020. wild-goose-winter-2021Download Go to WILDGOOSE tab if you want to see the most current Community news During the latest gathering of the Northwest Community, Tom Cashman wrote and shared a poignant reflection that his group felt strongly should be shared. I couldn’t agree more … and since... Continue Reading →
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