Knotted
to God
Exploring
our Celtic Christian Roots
An Advent Retreat
Sponsored by the Commission on Prayer
and Healing, Diocese of
At Chanco on
the James
Open my eyes to your presence
Open my ears to your call
Open my heart to your love.
May I open my heart to others
That I may be open to you, Lord.
Open this day and for evermore.
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Aidan traced a few of
the ups and downs of the knotwork pattern.
How like life it was, full of ups and downs,
ins and outs, light and darkness. The
pattern rose and fell, was open then went under and was hidden, again
reflecting the openness and the hidden in our lives.
From Flame
in my Heart by David Adam
The Advent Retreat is an offering of the
Commission on
Prayer and Healing
in
the
Diocese of
and
takes place at the beautiful conference center,
Chanco on the James,
in
Retreat
Leaders are:
The Rev. Sandi Kerner Rector of St. Luke's, Blackstone, has many years of experience in
Christian healing ministry and a love of Celtic Spirituality.
The Rev. Bob Kerner Rector of St. Andrew's, Lawrenceville. Also has many years
experience in both healing and Celtic spirituality. Recently returned from a
visit to the Celtic lands with Sandi.
The Rev. Gary Barker
Rector of
The retreat will include a balance
of silence and talking, nature and prayer, experiential learning and discussion,
all ordered by the daily offices in community.
You will receive a confirmation letter with
directions to Chanco and other information before the retreat.
If you have questions
please call
Gary Barker at
(757) 357-2826 or email:
garyjmbarker@verizon.net
Please mail this
registration form
along with your full payment to:
The Rev. Dale Custer
Please make
checks payable to:
The Diocese of
Note that after November 17, $100 of your
payment is non-refundable.
Registration
Form
Due by Monday, November 17
Name:
______________________________
Address:_____________________________
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Phone:______________________________
Email:_______________________________
Do
you have any special dietary or other needs? (Please note if you are
vegetarian, for instance.)
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Double rooms are $175,
including meals and program. A limited
number of single rooms are available for $205.
To stay for the quiet day (Saturday
after lunch through Sunday lunch) please add $85. Please
include a check made out to the Diocese of Southern Virginia with this
registration.
I
prefer a double room. ______
My
roommate preference is: _________________
I
prefer a single room if available.
______
I
wish to stay for the extended quiet day:
_______
We will offer a list of attendees and their
contact information
to other attendees at
the retreat; please check here if you
would prefer we did not include your
information. __