2015 First Pres Women’s Retreat
While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went
with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to
them, ‘What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?’
Luke 24:15-17
Address Service Requested
1432 Washtenaw Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Pilgrimage:
The Sacred Journey
of Ordinary Life
Friday, April 24, 7:00 p.m.
to Saturday April 25, 4:00 p.m.
Maumee Bay Lodge - Oregon, Ohio
Register online at www.firstpresbyterian.org
Women of all ages gather one weekend a year for 24 hours of friendship, faith, and fun
at scenic Maumee Bay Lodge in Oregon, Ohio. If this is your first retreat, know that
this is a weekend to relax with sisters in Christ, re-energize through worship
and study, and experience God working in your heart and in your life.
Pilgrimage: The Sacred Journey of Ordinary Life
Why does the idea of pilgrimage speak to us? What is it
about the journey that calls to us? Some of us are led to
take an actual spiritual pilgrimage to a place, but others
can find the deeper meaning of the spiritual journey
in all aspects of life - even in the ordinary everyday
moments. At this retreat, we will explore the literal and
metaphorical meaning of pilgrimage, and how to draw
courage and strength from this idea of journey no matter where we find ourselves and what might be ahead of us. As Jesus was with the
disciples on the Road to Emmaus, where is Jesus with us on our journey? To what
pilgrimages is Jesus leading us even now?
Facilitators:
• Rev. Karen Ferguson Carl Ness, formerly of Kirk in the Hills PC, First Pres Wilmatte, Illinois, and the Presbytery of Detroit
• Rev. Melissa Anne Rogers, Associate Pastor, First Pres, Ann Arbor
• Workshop leaders and facilitators include Rev. Lois Colon, Rev. Kristin Riegel,
Sandy Talbott, Carol Gottliebsen, Kathy Wirstrom, Susan Reynolds and others.
Workshops:
• How Do I Take an Actual Pilgrimage?
• The Pilgrimage of Worship
• Journaling the Journey
• How to Walk the Camino
• Pilgrimage Spirituality
• Point me to Iona!
Also, please join us for a 45 minute walking pilgrimage on the Maumee Bay grounds.
Saturday, April 25
7:30 - 8:00 a.m.
8:00 - 8:15 a.m.
8:15 - 10:15 a.m.
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
1:15 - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
2:30 - 3:15 p.m. 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Breakfast
Break
Pilgrimage: Phase II
Pilgrims on the Way
Check-out / Stretch Break
Breakout Discussion
Lunch
Workshop # 1
Break
Workshop # 2
Walking Pilgrimage
Closing Worship and Communion with Rev. Rogers
Registration Form
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Dietary Needs (circle all that apply): Vegetarian
Gluten-free
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Room Preference - please circle: Double - $120 Triple - $105 Quad - $100
Single - $180
Roommate Preference:
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Friday, April 24
New to Maumee Bay? Check out the beautiful facility and grounds online at
http://www.maumeebaystateparklodge.com/maumee-bay-state-park-2/
Vegan
Emergency Contact (Name and phone number)
Draft Schedule of Events:
3:00 p.m. (Room Check-in Begins at Maumee Bay. Enjoy the grounds!)
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Retreat Check-in/Registration Begins
7:00 - 7:05 p.m. Welcome & Announcements
7:05 - 7:45 p.m. Getting to Know Each Other
7:45 - 8:00 p.m. Break
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pilgrimage: Phase I – Preparation
9:00 - 9:30 p.m. Worship with Rev. Rogers
9:30 - 10:00 p.m. Fellowship
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Payment Type - please circle:
Check Cash Credit Card
Registration and payment are due to the Finance Office or to
Rev. Melissa Anne Rogers by March 31, at 5:00 p.m.
You may also register and pay online at www.firstpresbyterian.org