PASTELS
September 5-7
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 5: Open Fields
Wednesday, September 6: Rushing Rivers/ Falls
Thursday, September 7: Forest/ Trees
Presenter: Karen Kappell, FSPA
Using quality pastels allows you to create wonderful, colorful paintings. We will paint with them to create 16×20-inch paintings of the subject, similar to the pastel pictured. Bring soft pastels and pastel supplies if you have them. If you are a beginner, some general supplies are available. Also bring a lunch as well as related photos of moving streams, or waterfalls for the particular subject of the day. Fee: $30.00 each. Attend one session or all. Register by Friday, September 1.
“SHRINRIN-YOKU” (Forest Bathing)
September 7 – Thursday
9:00-11:30 a.m. Presenter: Pat Pintens If you like walking slowly, touching, looking and listening, discovering and wondering, you will like the Japanese approach to being in a forest called “Shinrin-Yoku,” in English “Forest Bathing.” We will meet at Marywood and proceed to the Fallison Lake trail. Call Marywood for further information. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Tuesday, September 5.
IONS: SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY
September 7 – Thursday
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Coordinators: Jan Lewis & Marla Lang, FSPA
IONS (Institute of Noetic Sciences) is an international group founded in 1973 by Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell. Noetic comes from the Greek, “noesis/noetikos” meaning inner/intuitive knowing. The gathering explores scientific findings with wisdom traditions to expand our understanding of consciousness and questions such as “who am I” and “who are we.” All are welcome to one or more meetings. Next gatherings will be October 5, November 2 and December 7. Suggested offering $10.00.
GOD’S PRESENCE IN The Mystical POETRY OF JESSICA POWERS
September 11 – Monday 9:30-11:30 a.m. Presenter: Pat Pintens Where do you see God’s presence? A painting? A flower? A child’s face? Poet Jessica Powers, a Carmelite nun, found God in each of these, but most especially in the human soul. Her poetry invites you to do the same. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Thursday, September 7.
LISTENING OURSELVES INTO LIFE
September 12 – Tuesday
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Presenters: Dick Bruesehoff and Marla Lang, FSPA
Together we will explore how listening shapes our relationships with God and with each other in our various faith communities. Various aspects of our listening will examine how it actively reflects the heart of God engaged with us and us with God. Listening will be explored also as a sacred form of hospitality in our relationships with the troubled, the sick and the dying in our families and beyond. Suggested offering $20.00. Bring a bag lunch. Register by Friday, September 8.
OUT OF DARKNESS & RUBBLE
September 15 – Friday
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Presenter: Marla Lang, FSPA
What messages flow from rubble? Why do we observe the feast of the Holy Cross and Our Lady of Sorrows today? Where is God in the mess? What is evident in the darkness that one cannot see in the light? How does one pray in darkness? Let us together examine such questions. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Wednesday, September 13.
DAY OF SELF AND SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
September 16 – Saturday
9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Julia Walsh, FSPA and Fern & Folk staff
Join us for a day of self-care and spiritual rejuvenation! On this mini-retreat day, we’ll meditate, experience gentle exercise, enjoy a vegetarian lunch, have time for private reflection, and savor some pampering from the staff of Fern & Folk Spa & Shop. Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothes. Fee: $75.00. Massages available for an additional fee. Register by Wednesday, September 13.
MOTHER TERESA: COME BE MY LIGHT
September 18 –
Monday
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Presenter: Marla Lang, FSPA
Mother Teresa of Calcutta’s private writings in “Come Be My Light,” and her extraordinary faith and strength in the face of emptiness, doubt and darkness, will be the focus of our discussion. We will explore how this is truly food for our own journey. The book is not necessary. Please bring a friend and a bag lunch for this four-hour session. Suggested donation $20.00 Register by Friday, September 15.
BREAD BLESSINGS
September 19 – Tuesday
9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Presenter: Pat Pintens Fresh, warm bread served with butter and honey is better than ice cream. If you’re not sure about that, join in making an artisan multigrain bread, a rye bread and Dutch raisin bread. You’re sure to discover and enjoy the blessings of making bread. Suggested offering $20.00. Register by Thursday, September 14.
PEACEMAKING IN AN AGE OF VIOLENCE
September 21 – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Facilitator: Julia Walsh, FSPA Jesus taught us to love our enemies and “turn the other cheek.” But, how can one be a peacemaker and live nonviolently in these tumultuous times? This workshop will explore the Christian tradition of peacemaking and ways to follow Jesus nonviolently. Suggested donation $15.00. Register by Monday, September 18.
RETREAT: THE SACRED GIFT OF LISTENING
September 22-26, 2017
Friday 5:30 p.m. – Tuesday 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Marla Lang, FSPA
The gift of listening is a key to cultivating peace in our relationships and, hence, peace in our world. Besides “listening beyond words,” we will examine ways to be more specific in how we connect and engage with God and with another as gift to the “other.” Each morning includes a presentation and communal prayer. Afternoons will be free for rest and to explore listening. After the evening meal there will be sharing and communal prayer. Spiritual direction will be available if desired as part of the retreat. Fee: $375 residents includes all needs and a private room in a shared lakeside cabin. Include a $100 deposit (refundable if reservation is cancelled by August 20). Commuters $175 (deposit $50). Register by Monday, August 28.
WRITING A SPIRITUAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY
September 27 – Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Facilitated by: Dick Brusehoff and Julia Walsh, FSPA For many, writing is a spiritual practice. When it comes to reflection on your past experiences and your future dreams, writing can be a practice that offers opportunities for integration and increased awareness. This workshop will provide an opportunity for you to begin the process. Suggested donation $20.00. Bring a lunch. Register by Friday, September 22.
REFLECTIVE FISHING
September 28 – Thursday
2:00-9:00 p.m. Facilitated by: Dick Brusehoff and Julia Walsh, FSPA An afternoon and evening of paddling and fishing on Trout Lake will offer all sorts of opportunities for connecting to the Creator. Bring your fishing gear and license. Suggested donation $30.00. Supper is provided. Register by Monday, September 2.
