Retreats
Retreats
At our best, we become Sabbath for one another
~Wayne Muller
Retreats are a kind of Sabbath — a time apart: apart from our everyday lives, perhaps apart from the city, sometimes apart from the people with whom we generally spend our days, maybe apart from what we are used to, apart from noise, apart from loneliness, apart from the news, from stress, from obligations, apart from what we know. They are also a time of coming together — to learn, to play, to grow, to listen, to remember, to feel, laugh, engage our spiritual selves intentionally, to embrace the Mystery. Jesus spent a good deal of time apart – by himself and with his friends. As followers of the Way of Jesus, we do the same.
With a variety of retreats and opportunities to choose from, we welcome all ages and walks of life to join us. We have lifestage-targeted retreats, as well as topical retreats around issues such as immigration justice and prayer. Each retreat is a unique experience to go deeper with our relationships, our faith, and our community.
Senior Retreat
OIL IN MY LAMP
A RETREAT FOR SENIORS
AT RAINBOW LODGE, NORTH BEND
JULY 12-14, 2023
REGISTER BY JUNE 16 to avoid a late fee
SINGLE ROOM – $280 ($300 after June 16)
SHARED ROOM PER PERSON – $230 ($250 after June 16)
Pay What You Can Option available if the cost is prohibitive
Oil lamps may be a thing of the past (so many things are!). But our lives are a little like them. When there’s enough fuel, we light up the world. When we are depleted we fade, we falter, we begin to doubt our worth. One way to re-fuel is to retreat. Get away. Stare at a mountain, a tree, a brook, some fish, a garden. Have a great conversation. Sit on the deck and soak up the sun or revel in the shade. Listen to the birds. Sing. Play. Take a nap. Hang out around the fire. Do some crafting. Go for a hike. LIVE IN THE AWARENESS OF THE SACRED FOR A WHILE! Gradually, your light will become brighter.
Maybe you’re not sure if you qualify as a “senior.” Well . . . if you’re asking the question, you probably do. And if you are old enough to get the senior discount at IHOP or willing to get the reduced-price ticket for seniors to an arts or sporting event . . . then you fit the bill, and we’d love to have you!
Rainbow Lodge is a beautiful place. The rooms have twin beds and a sink. A shared bathroom with showers is just down the hall. The views are spectacular. So are the smells and sounds of the forested environment around you! Family style meals are served. There will be some programming and a whole lot of time to just “be” in nature, and in community. There will be plenty of opportunities for personal and spiritual growth, as well as laughter and camaraderie. Retreats are a great way to make new friends and strengthen long-term relationships.
REGISTER NOW by clicking below.
Some of our past retreats include:
Intergenerational Retreat: A Day of Fun for All Ages at SFBC, September 2019
Contemplative Half-Day Retreat at Peace and Spirituality Center, Bellevue, April 2019, in cooperation with the Sisters of St Joseph of Peace
Snow Retreat for Families, at Cascade Meadows Camp, February 2018 & 2019
Tell Me More: A Story Sharing Mini-Retreat for Women and Girls, May 2021 via Zoom
The Thing with Feathers: A Women’s Retreat on Hope, Rainbow Lodge, October 2019
Learning from One Another: A Women’s Retreat at Rainbow Lodge, October 2018
Circles and Seasons: A Women’s Retreat at Rainbow Lodge, October 2016
Resilience: A Women’s Retreat at Rainbow Lodge, October 2015
Spiritual Napping: A Lenten Mini-Retreat for Seniors, March 2021 via Zoom
Shall We Gather: A Senior Retreat at Rainbow Lodge, July 2019
Legacies: A Senior Retreat at Rainbow Lodge, July 2018
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