 “Receiving
the Day” is the theme of the third annual Georgia Disciples of
Christ Clergy Women’s Retreat scheduled at Camp Christian, August 22-23.
The title is taken from Dorothy Bass’ book, Receiving the Day:
Christian Practices for Opening the Gift of Time. Take a day – 24
hours – to deepen your relationship with clergy women sisters and with
God.Time is a big issue for most of us.
Depending on where we are in life, we either feel we have too little or
too much. In truth, we each have the same number of hours in a day; the
question is how we use it and how we view it. How we look at time and
its use affects our attitudes, our self-esteem, our relationships, and
our physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Does this conversation sound familiar? A friend or
relative calls and casually inquires, “What are you doing today?” If it
is a rare moment when you are actually just “being” and not “doing”
anything which society calls constructive, you are apt to get this
reply: “Well, lucky you!” with no small amount of sarcasm in his/her
voice. Or you might hear, “Must be nice! I wish I had that luxury.” Do
we take time for resting in God and do we model that for others?
How do we view time? What principles and approaches
shape our lives? How do we open the gift of time in a way that is
healthy and joyful? Each of us yearns for a life that is whole and holy.
Through discussion, fun learning activities, labyrinth walking,
journaling, prayer, meditation, and music, we will open the gift of
time.
Reading the book Receiving the Day would be beneficial
but is not required for participation. You may order through the Amazon
bookstore; your purchase benefits Camp Christian.
The 24-hour time of sharing, worship, and fellowship
begins Friday afternoon, August 22nd at 4:00, with a relaxed time at the
pool before dinner. The cost for housing, food, and registration is
$50.00 for a shared room and $58.50 for a single (as available).
Registration is available online by clicking one of
the buttons below, or you may
download the form
and mail it in. Your form and payment must be received by Monday, August
18. Please register as early as possible to help out the planning team!
Contact the
regional office or
Betty Brewer-Calvert for more information.
Fee includes housing, registration,
and three meals. |
