Cost:

$250, includes accommodation in cabins and meals

$225, with own accommodations (dry camping area available) and meals

*limited space, register early

$75, for Wednesday evening (max 50 participants)

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WorkShops

David Giuliano

Postcards from the Valley: Encounters with Fear,Faith, and God, is a collection of short notes to fellow sojourners from David Giuliano.  Many  arise from the experience of the valley— his own and ours together.  Others essays reflect his deep love and hope for emerging communities of followers of Jesus.  There is fear and there is faith in the valley, and there are surprising encounters with the Holy One. 

Plenary One: Do Not Fear, Only Believe

What does it mean to be faithful when life seems to be bringing loss to our door, calling us to walk among the long shadows of the valley? How do we come to know God in new ways there?

Plenary Two: You Are with Me…

An invitation to contemplate healing, transformation, and the gift of life in faithful companionship in the valley.  What does it mean to be faithful in times of struggle?

Plenary Three: When Was It That We Saw You?

Where do you experience mystery, comfort, joy?  Where do you see the Spirit of Christ in the world?

Plenary Four: I Am the Resurrection and the Life. 

What new resurrection is happening in your life?  What new life are we being called to as a community?

The Very Rev. David Giuliano, (BA, MDiv, ThM, MSc, D.D.) is a Pastor, Spiritual Guide and Expressive Arts Facilitator.  He lives with his beloved Pearl, on the north shore of Lake Superior where he has served with the United Church community for the past 23 years.  David has published more than 60 articles, essays, op-eds and poems. His 2008 book Postcards from the Valley: Encounters with Fear, Faith and God is in second printing.  He was Moderator of The United Church of Canada from 2006 until 2009.

 

Workshop Leaders

Ross Smillie

Fear, Hope and Ecological Peril:

Given the enormous ecological challenges facing our world, hope can be challenging. On the one hand, denial and skepticism often masquerade as hope. On the other hand, it is easy to despair that we can make the changes needed in time. This workshop will explore some of the challenges, in order to identify a realistic hope and where faith communities can make a constructive difference.

Ross Smillie is a United Church minister who has taught courses in ecological ethics and theology through St. Stephen's College for over a decade, and is currently writing a book on the subject.

Fran Hare

Enneagram:

The Enneagram is a tool that gives us information about our favourite sins and best strengths, helps us work on self integration, and assists us in understanding others.  It is said to have roots in ancient Sufism, but has become useful for its spiritual insights and practical applications.

 Fran Hare is a nearly-retired minister at Gaetz Memorial United Church in Red Deer.  She has a long-time interest in people's personalities and characters, and loves to share information.  She also has a passion for any wisdom that aids folk in both personal growth and interaction with the world for the healing of humanity and the planet.

Lynn Wilson

Healing Touch:

In this workshop participants will receive an introduction to Healing Pathways. This will include a guided meditation to ground and connect with God and some exercise with energy. participants will be taught a full body energetic self connection.

Most folks come away from this experience relaxed and feeling a little more connected to their body.

Lynn Wilson has been practicing Healing Touch for 15 years through the United Church.  She completed the Healing Pathway in 2000 and is now working on her instructor's training for Level 1.  Lynn enjoys working in small groups to share her ongoing experiences with the Healing Pathway. 

Paul DuVal

The Masculine Spirit:

How men make connections with themselves, their families, and the world.

Paul DuVal is a Conference Staff Person for Alberta & Northwest Conference serving the Central region. For some years he has been curious about why men are less inclined to attend worship, and how we males satisfy our spiritual longings.

Kasota East Camp is located beside the cottage community of Half Moon Bay