Retreat Leader: The Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas
The cry of the earth cries out for prayer. It cries out for the recognition that we belong to the Earth and that the web of life is holy. Spiritual resilience requires that we hear this voice among the clamor of our day and gain clarity about how to act. How does God speak to us through the natural world? What gives us energy and hope as we strive to repent and reconcile with that holy web? How do we move through denial and despair into the joy of resurrected living?
Join with your fellow seekers, activists, and people of faith as we gather to pray, learn, fellowship, and clarify our resolve to live and act faithfully on earth. This retreat will explore a theological framework for “holding” our concern for the Earth, its creatures, elements, and people. The weekend will include presentations, guided meditation, small and large group conversation, singing, and free time.
About Margaret:
The Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, Ph.D., is an Episcopal priest, author, retreat leader, and climate activist. She has been a lead organizer of many Christian and interfaith events about care for Earth, and she leads spiritual retreats on spiritual resilience and resistance in a climate emergency. Her latest book, Rooted and Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate Crisis (2019), co-edited with Leah Schade, is a collection of essays by religious environmental activists. She has been arrested in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere to protest expanded use of fossil fuels. She serves as Missioner for Creation Care (Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass. & Southern New England Conference, United Church of Christ) and as Creation Care Advisor (Episcopal Diocese of Mass.). Her website, RevivingCreation.org, includes blog posts, sermons, videos, and articles.
The cry of the earth cries out for prayer. It cries out for the recognition that we belong to the Earth and that the web of life is holy. Spiritual resilience requires that we hear this voice among the clamor of our day and gain clarity about how to act. How does God speak to us through the natural world? What gives us energy and hope as we strive to repent and reconcile with that holy web? How do we move through denial and despair into the joy of resurrected living?
Join with your fellow seekers, activists, and people of faith as we gather to pray, learn, fellowship, and clarify our resolve to live and act faithfully on earth. This retreat will explore a theological framework for “holding” our concern for the Earth, its creatures, elements, and people. The weekend will include presentations, guided meditation, small and large group conversation, singing, and free time.
About Margaret:
The Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, Ph.D., is an Episcopal priest, author, retreat leader, and climate activist. She has been a lead organizer of many Christian and interfaith events about care for Earth, and she leads spiritual retreats on spiritual resilience and resistance in a climate emergency. Her latest book, Rooted and Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate Crisis (2019), co-edited with Leah Schade, is a collection of essays by religious environmental activists. She has been arrested in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere to protest expanded use of fossil fuels. She serves as Missioner for Creation Care (Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass. & Southern New England Conference, United Church of Christ) and as Creation Care Advisor (Episcopal Diocese of Mass.). Her website, RevivingCreation.org, includes blog posts, sermons, videos, and articles.
Schedule
Pre-Event Begins
Thursday, Sept 12 - evening
6:30 pm – Registration for the pre-event
7:00 pm – Welcome and Introductions, Compline, Reception
Friday, Sept 13
9 am - 4 pm - Pre-event activities
7:30 - 8:30 am – Breakfast
8:30 am - Morning Program
12:15-1:30 pm - lunch
1:30 pm – Afternoon Program
4 pm - Registration for main event
5:15-5:45 pm - Supper
Main Event Begins
6:30 pm - Welcome and Introductions, Evening Program, Compline, Reception
Saturday, Sept 14
7:30 - 8:30 am – Breakfast
8:30 am - Morning Retreat
12:15-1:30 pm - lunch
1:30 pm – Afternoon Retreat
3:00 – Free time/Tour/hikes
4:00 Workshop (optional)
5:15-5:45 pm - Supper
6:30 pm - Evening Program
Sunday, Sept 15, 12 noon - Program Concludes
7:30 - 8:30 am - Breakfast and check out of rooms
9 am - Summarizing the Weekend and Making Plans
10:30 am - Eucharist
12 pm - Farewell! - optional lunch together in town
Thursday, Sept 12 - evening
6:30 pm – Registration for the pre-event
7:00 pm – Welcome and Introductions, Compline, Reception
Friday, Sept 13
9 am - 4 pm - Pre-event activities
7:30 - 8:30 am – Breakfast
8:30 am - Morning Program
12:15-1:30 pm - lunch
1:30 pm – Afternoon Program
4 pm - Registration for main event
5:15-5:45 pm - Supper
Main Event Begins
6:30 pm - Welcome and Introductions, Evening Program, Compline, Reception
Saturday, Sept 14
7:30 - 8:30 am – Breakfast
8:30 am - Morning Retreat
12:15-1:30 pm - lunch
1:30 pm – Afternoon Retreat
3:00 – Free time/Tour/hikes
4:00 Workshop (optional)
5:15-5:45 pm - Supper
6:30 pm - Evening Program
Sunday, Sept 15, 12 noon - Program Concludes
7:30 - 8:30 am - Breakfast and check out of rooms
9 am - Summarizing the Weekend and Making Plans
10:30 am - Eucharist
12 pm - Farewell! - optional lunch together in town
Registration Fees
Registration fees are subsidized by Province IV and Province V. If you need additional scholarship, please check with your parish or diocese.
$100 – Friday and Saturday night and program
$150 – Thur, Fri, Sat and program
$50 – program and meals (you provide your own housing)
$100 – Friday and Saturday night and program
$150 – Thur, Fri, Sat and program
$50 – program and meals (you provide your own housing)
Nazareth Retreat Center, 40 West Drive, Nazareth, KY 40048
A note about travel:
Driving and Flying are both options. As part of registration, we will ask if you'd like to be matched with people near you to figure out carpooling.
For any logistical questions, Contact Heather via email or at 989-413-3229.
Driving and Flying are both options. As part of registration, we will ask if you'd like to be matched with people near you to figure out carpooling.
For any logistical questions, Contact Heather via email or at 989-413-3229.
Presenters and Program Staff
The Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, Retreat Leader
Other things to note:
Things to pack:
- Registration opens June 1. You will find the registration form on this page after that date.
- 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 beverages for consumption throughout the weekend.
(coffee and tea are provided and alcohol is not allowed in the classroom where we are meeting.) - Re-useable water bottle and mug
- Books / resources for the "book" trading table - What resources do you have that you don't need / want any more, but could be useful to someone else? Bring them here! Pick up what would be helpful to you / people you know. ("Little Free Library" or "stuff I don't want" or "cleaning out my shelves")
- Masks - they are asking that we mask in the food line. We will not require masks for the program space, but encourage you to use one if that makes you more comfortable. Tests and masks will be available.
- Clothing - comfortable with layers (sweaters and long sleeves for outside or colder rooms) and comfortable walking shoes
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