Rocky Mountain Conference

Seasons of the Soul:
Courage to Lead for Clergy

October 23-25, 2007
Snow Mountain Ranch
Winter Park, CO

Our Task (intro to theme)
Design Team
Facilitators, Registration, other details
Brochure
Free Time Activities
From the 2007 Retreat

The soul is generous:
	it takes in the needs of the world.
The soul is wise:
	it suffers without shutting down.
The soul is hopeful:
	it engages the world in ways that keep opening our hearts.
The soul is creative:
	it finds its way between realities that might defeat us and fantasies
	that are mere escapes.
All we need to do is to bring down the wall that separates us from our souls
	and deprives the world of the soul's regenerative powers.

-- A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life, by Parker Palmer

Our Task

How can I maintain a strong connection between who I am and what I do?

What practices will help me align my soul and my role?

When pulled in so many directions that I feel dis-membered, how can I re-member myself and stay connected to the heart of my vocation?

This October we will be exploring the themes of true self and vocation. With the guidance of experienced facilitators, we will be introduced to practices (e.g. circles of trust) inspired by the work of Parker Palmer and described in his most recent book, A Hidden Wholeness (which is available through Cokesbury). Through writing, reflection, and small group sharing, you are invited to examine your inner landscape and the connection between soul and role.

The retreat will begin with lunch on Tuesday and end with lunch on Thursday. Plan to stay the whole time and enjoy the program, the worship, free time, and stimulating connection and discussion with friends old and new. The schedule will be full of interesting opportunities, and you are invited to participate in as much or as little as you choose.

Design Team

It is our privilege to offer this event. Please don't hesitate to call any of us with questions:

Nani Arning, Deacon
Judy Davis, Deacon
Ed Bollack, Local Pastor
Marie Gasau, Elder
Chris Carr, Elder
Marla Kauerz, Deacon
Laura Easter Rainwater, Elder
Carrie West, LP

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