VCCC Advent Retreat 2010: Holy Advent, Bidden Blessings
Exploring the advent themes of turmoil, wilderness, joy and expectation, each day will follow a quiet rhythm of silence, prayer, meditative readings and creative expression.
Monday, December 6 – Thursday, December 9, 2010
Cost: $265.00
Includes 3 nights lodging all meals and program
Facilitators: The Rev. Jeanne Finan and Danby Ludgate
Advent is a time of focusing ourselves on the holy that is present in our lives and the holy that will come.
Exploring the advent themes of turmoil, wilderness, joy and expectation, each day follows a quiet rhythm of silence, prayer, meditative readings and creative expression. All sessions are optional, offering participants time to focus on their own holy longing in this Advent season. Some participants use the time for a silent retreat; most enjoy the conversation and companionship with others.
Participants will also contemplate the dimensional meaning of prayer by creating small prayer containers incorporating beads and other embellishments. The Old English word for “bead”, biddan (which has evolved into our modern bidden) means to ask or to pray.
Episcopal priest Jeanne Finan will offer meditations, prayers and poetry and artist Danby Ludgate will guide the art exploration.
The holy ground of the Valle Crucis Conference Center offers a place for silence, walks in the woods, three different labyrinths, and the hospitality of simple delicious meals and comfortable, historic accommodations.
Join us for Word and worship, visual art and prayer, as we clear the way for the holy and focus on the blessings.
