February 23, 2008
Mark your calendars!
The next Presbytery Network Day is
February 23, 2007!
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Note to Office Administrators: A PDF copy of the monthly "It's Happening in Halton" flyer, suitable for printing, is available here. Please help publicize these events by posting this flyer in your church.
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August 29, 2008
August 25-29 9:00a.m.-Noon |
Vacation Bible Camp 2008 - Run for your life!
Ages 4 - 10 - $10 per child
Everyone welcome!
Olympic Games, Music, Crafts and Fun, Fun, Fun! |
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The Five Oaks Education and Retreat Center provides programs for individuals of all ages, families, youth groups and congregations, to deepen their spirituality, broaden their knowledge of the Christian story in terms relevant to today's world and develop ways of living faithfully in God's world.
Here are some of the programs being offered:
The Greening of our Faith, May 9-11, Fri. 7pm - Sun. after lunch. Join keynote speaker Rosemary Radford Ruether & leaders Elizabeth May, Tony Maas, Stephen Dixon & First Nations elders for a discussion of the environmental issues affecting us locally and globally. Explore what faithful and practical responses we can embrace and implement in our lives & communities. Cost: $325 ($360 after Apr. 11). Adults who pay full price bring a youth/young adult under 30 for reduced rate of $200.
Delighting in God: Discerning what Matters Most in our Faith, June 13-15, Fri. 7pm - Sun. after lunch. A retreat with Nancy Cocks to reflect on God's invitation to take delight in times of rest and renewal. Cost: $275 ($305 after May 16)
Labyrinth Programs, June 20-24, various times. Choose from an overnight retreat, evening walk and facilitator's training with the Rev. Dr. Lauren Artress, Episcopal priest, spiritual director, therapist, and author. Family Camp, July 27-Aug. 1, Sun. 5:30 pm - Fri. after lunch. Join Day Camp staff for worship, swimming, canoe trip, hikes, games, crafts, singing, campfires, and more! Kristin Philipson will help families develop strategies for practicing faith at home.
Theatre Days: Mingled Yarn, Aug. 6-8, Wed. 9:30am - Fri. 3pm. Experience the enjoyment & insight of several plays with John Hartley. Includes ticket to see Hamlet in Stratford.
Woman's Wisdom: Sacred Treasure in Earthen Vessel, Aug. 10-12, Sun. 4pm - Tues. 12:30pm with lunch. A retreat led by Anne Simmonds for women to share stories, embodied prayer & healing ritual.
Writers in Residence, Aug. 11-15, Mon. 9:30am - Fri. after lunch. Andy & Donna Sinclair will nurture creativity as you seek to make your writing better.
Plus, our ongoing Guided Silent Retreats, Common Life Program, Spiritual Practices Certificate Series and Youth/Young Adult Ministry continue throughout the spring. For more information, check out our full program listings here.
More information about all of these events and others can be found here, or visit the Five Oaks web site.
The Centre hosts a great variety of church and community groups and we are also pleased to host personal and group retreats. Visit our web site for more information and on-line registration.
Five Oaks Centre
R.R.3, Paris, ON N3L 3E3
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