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We offer human, cultural and Christian enrichment to individuals and families to inspire them to live ordinary life in an extraordinary way.

ALLVIEW FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTER

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide Christian, ethical and cultural enrichment for families and individuals. Its spiritual activities are inspired by the teachings of St. Josemaria Escriva, founder of Opus Dei

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Men's Recollection
    Men's Recollection
    Multiple Dates
    Apr 09, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Allview, 6401 Allview Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
    A short, monthly retreat for men
  • Women's Recollection
    Women's Recollection
    Multiple Dates
    Mar 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:40 PM EDT
    Allview, 6401 Allview Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
    A monthly mini-retreat

RECURRING EVENTS

Allview offers several activities throughout the year.

Some of these activities are listed below.

Evening of Recollection for women
Women's Recollections

Recollections for Women take place on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10:00am to 12:30pm, with the Holy Mass celebrated at noon. The sacrament of reconciliation is available.

Kids at a Cooking class
Activities for Children

We provide engaging activities designed to build character in children. Our programs teach life skills in a fun environment, providing opportunities for friendships to form.

Evening of Recollection for men
Men's Recollections

Evenings of Recollection for Men take place on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7pm to 9pm. The sacrament of reconciliation is available. 

Longlea Retreat Site
Offsite Weekend Retreats

Retreats at Longlea (in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, VA) provide an atmosphere of personal prayer and recollection, inspired by the spirituality of Opus Dei.

Priest in a confessional

Confessions

A priest of Opus Dei is available to hear confessions most Fridays from 1-2 PM. Please check the Calendar to confirm and call Allview (443-276-7074) before you come so the priest doesn’t leave early.

Christmas Party at Allview
Social Activities for the Family

We offer various social activities for the whole family, including our annual Epiphany Party and Fall Picnic.

Our Story

Allview Foundation Inc. has been dedicated to serving the community for over three decades. Founded in 1987 by Dick and Lou Ella Ellis, our mission is to provide Christian, ethical and cultural enrichment for families and individuals. Spiritual activities are inspired by the teachings of St. Josemaria Escriva.

Volunteering Group
Impacting Lives

Just as Christ “went about doing good” throughout Palestine, so must you also spread peace in your family circle, in civil society, on the job, and in your cultural and leisure activities.”

- St. Josemaria Escriva

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