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We recognize the great labor involved in serving as a spiritual leader committed to social justice. In an effort to support and foster your spiritual connection as you do for so many others, we extend an opportunity for you simply to relax and rejuvenate in a beautiful natural setting on crystal clear Higgins Lake. Here you can enjoy amazing food, a natural setting situated on 17 acres of forest with 600 feet of shoreline and the opportunity to commune in solitude or in fellowship. Lodging is comfortable and semi-private with 2 people to a room in small lodges throughout the property. The main lodge includes: fireplaces, indoor and outdoor lounges, television, internet, pool table and more. The beach includes comfortable setting as well. Leisure activities including: canoing, fishing, hiking, fitness, horseshoes, a local historic farm and other opportunities abound. *One clergy member from congregations working toward full inclusion and equality of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer people in Michigan are welcome to attend our Clergy Retreat in conjunction with our Together In Faith Collaborative. Lodging and Meals from Thursday - Sunday will be covered by the American Friends Service Committee's Inclusive Justice Program supported by the Arcus Foundation. We hope this time away from the usual demands is both restful and rejuvenating. In Peace with Justice, - Heather Grace, Interim Program Director *Space for the is limited to 20 clergy throughout Michigan. To register please contact Heather Grace directly by e-mail or phone: 248-250-1557. Clergy who register and are unable to attend without providing 2 weeks notice will be asked to cover 1/2 of the cost of the weekend. *Barrier Free Clergy Retreat: Thursday 3pm - Friday 7pm Thursday, October 16, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Together In Faith Collaborative Friday, October 17, 2008 6:00 PM – 1:45 PM
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Lights Out & Quiet Hours 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM Saturday, October 18, 2008 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Lights Out & Quiet Hours 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM Sunday, October 19, 2008 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
*Schedule Subject To Change |
| Together In Faith Collaborative |
| October 2008 Clergy Retreat |
| Welcome to our first annual Clergy Retreat. We hope the location, time, meals and massage offered here facilitates some relaxation and rejuvenation. Available to you between your check-in and the formal program Friday…
(life jackets available at center front desk) ● 8 Miles of Hiking/Running Trails ● Fitness Trail ● Volleyball, Horseshoes & Basketball ● Television in Main Lodge ● Pocket Billiards ● Cards & Board Games ● Trout Fishing ● Art Supplies ● And the opportunity just simply to be. _________________________________________________________________ Thursday, October 16, 2008 Check-In 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Dinner 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Welcome—Together In Faith Collaborative Clergy Retreat: Heather Grace, Inclusive Justice Director—7:00 PM – 7:15 PM Performances— Vanessa & Tamara Torres— 7:15 PM – 7:30 PM Lex Is Word—7:30 PM – 7:45 PM Optional Meet & Greet—7:45 PM– 8:30 PM Personal/Social Time FIRESIDE—8:30 PM – 11:00 PM Lights Out & Quiet Hours 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM *1/2 hour massage available at no cost with sign-up from: Thursday 5 – 9PM Friday 10AM – Noon; 2PM – 5PM Together In Faith Collaborative Continues Friday, October 17, 2008 — Sunday, October 18, 2008 _______________________________________________________________ Friday, October 17, 2008 Check-in 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Welcome—Using Personal Power Toward Peace: Heather Grace, Inclusive Justice Director—7:00 PM – 7:15 PM Creating Safe & Sacred Space—7:15 PM – 8:00 PM Activity—8:00 PM – 8:30 PM Performances— Vanessa & Tamara Torres— 8:30 PM – 8:45 PM Lex Is Word—8:45 PM – 9:00 PM Personal/Social Time FIRESIDE—9:00 PM – 11:00 PM Lights Out & Quiet Hours 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM _______________________________________________________________ Saturday, October 18, 2008 Breakfast 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM Activity 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM Building Personal Power—Nancy Davis 8:45 AM – 10:45 AM Break 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM Spoken Word as Spiritual Practice—Lex Beatty 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lunch 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Gender Identity Intro.—Tracey Hall 1: 00 PM – 2:15 PM Check-in/Activity 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Faith Action Network Reports—2:30 PM – 4:30PM Wayne County, Ronchele & Khristian Washtenaw County, Jim Toy Ingham County, Khristian Kalamazoo County, Heather Legislation: Safe Schools, Ronchele Health Care, Khristian Pro-LGBTQI Representatives, Phil Volk Peace Building Training Part I—Jim Toy 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Dinner 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Peace Building Training Part II—6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Break 7:30 PM – 7:45 PM Chant & Feel The Bliss—Jean Bedard 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM Activity 8:45 PM – 9:00 PM Personal/Social Time FIRESIDE—9:00 PM – 11:00 PM Lights Out & Quiet Hours 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM _______________________________________________________________ Sunday, October 19, 2008 Breakfast 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM Check-out: 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM (Please pack and move all belongings to your cars & join us for our concluding training and activities) Peace Building Part III – Jim Toy 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Inclusive Justice Opportunities 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Closing Affirmations 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM Closing Activity 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Closing & Evaluation Lunch 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Safe Travels Home! *Schedule Subject To Change |
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