Playing with God in the Field of Creation: A Weekend Retreat back
November 15 - November 17, 2019
Theme: PLAYING WITH GOD IN THE FIELD OF
CREATION. Holy Wisdom, called Sophia or
Hokhmah in the Hebrew Bible (Proverbs 8), will be
our guide as we explore how we can dance lightly
with God, “daily being God’s delight.” We will
explore bells, chants, slow-walking, healing touch
and meditation as ways to pray and open to the flow
of the Breath of Life as an antidote to despair.
Leader: Connie Ridgway is a singer, counselor and
meditator. She is a member of the New Creation
Mission group, part of 8th Day Faith Community,
which is committed to paving the way to direct
experience with the Spirit, through music, ritual and art.
Weekend retreats run Friday dinner through Sunday lunch. The silence begins Friday night after dinner when the leader opens the retreat and introduces the theme. The leader usually offers brief reflections with morning and evening prayers on Saturday. The silence ends after breakfast Sunday morning with a time of sharing and worship, followed by lunch and departure.
You must be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus in order to attend weekend retreats. We are requiring that masks be worn indoors except when dining or in your personal room.
The cost for weekend retreats is $250. A $100 deposit is required to register. (Let us know if you need financial assistance.) To reserve a space email Nat Reid at office@dayspringretreat.org, or send a check with a note indicating which retreat you wish to register for.
Dinner on Friday at 7 pm is the first official gathering. You are welcome to arrive and settle in between 3:30 and 6:30 pm on Friday. The retreat will end by 2 pm on Sunday. Please plan to stay for the entire retreat.