Cost: $50 This weekend retreat will engage those involved in ministries of creation care in deeper theological study, sharing of resources and ideas, opportunity for fellowship, nature contemplation, and spiritual renewal. The weekend event will include presentations, conversations, nature walks, and prayer on the beautiful grounds of the Sisters of Nazareth convent in Nazareth, Kentucky.
All those interested in creation care (from any province) are invited to participate. Cost: $50 (included meals. scholarships available)
We will have 31 rooms at the retreat center, where either singles or couples can stay. If more register, there are hotels nearby.
A note about travel: It is Kentucky Derby weekend and flying into Louisville is expensive. If you would like to fly, contact Heather via email or at 989-413-3229. We are working on a plan for flying into a nearby airport and providing transportation. Feel free to fill out the registration form and say "pay with check" and we'll confirm a travel plan before you pay for the retreat.
Schedule Friday, May 5 4 pm - arrive, snacks, informal intros 5 pm - dinner 6:30-8:30 - formal introductions and program introduction 8:15 – compline 8:30 pm – reception
Saturday, May 6 7:30 - 8:30 am - Continental breakfast 8:30 - worship / contemplation 9 am – program 11:30 - lunch 12:30 – program 3 pm - afternoon break 4:10 - vespers 5 pm - dinner 6:30 pm - evening program receptions / relaxation
Sunday, May 7 7:30 - 8:30 am - Continental breakfast 10 am - Eucharist 11 am - wrap it all up - takeaways, plans, goals, next steps 12 pm - lunch - go out together and then head home
Other things to note:
In alignment with the General Convention of the Episcopal Church, we require proof of vaccination against COVID.
Register using the form below.
When you hit submit, you will be taken to the payment page.
If you would like to pay by check, please write "Province V Creation Care" in the memo line and be make payable to: Diocese of Chicago 65 E. Huron St. Chicago IL 60611
The Retreat Center is in the Eastern time zone.
Things to pack:
Snacks to share
Bring your favorite non-alcoholic beverages (coffee and tea are provided and alcohol is not allowed at the retreat center)
