The Power of the Sabbath
The Power of the Sabbath
Thursday, January 16
6:30 – 9:00 pm
Donation: $25, includes supplies
Facilitators: Jenny Mitchell and Kelly Lemens
Winter can sometimes feel like it’s been forced upon us; sudden snowstorms, icy roads and cold temperatures stir longings of hot tea, brownies and a good book. Instead, life’s hustle and bustle beckons us onward. Yet all the spiritual traditions incorporate a period of rest and restoration in their tradition, a time for family, friends and the Divine. In the Jewish and Christian tradition, this is referred to as the Sabbath. What would it be like for us to slow down and surrender to the call for Sabbath time, to pause, to give in, to the stillness of the season? What would it be like to stop and listen to what the dormant landscape wants to tell us? Join us as we explore Sabbath moments in our lives and connect with nature, even in its dormancy. The retreat day will include individual reflection, small group discussion and the creation of a beautiful painting incorporating seasonal items from nature.