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Madison Friends Spring Retreat: Entering Into the Flow of the Divine, and Mostly Staying There – May 16 & 17

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  • Friday, May 16: 7:00 – 9:00 pm, (potluck supper at 6pm) AND
  • Saturday, May 17: 9:00 am –  12:00 pm and 2:00 – 5:00pm. (potluck lunch)

Location: Madison Friends Meetinghouse, 1704 Roberts Court, Madison WI 53711

Description: Even in the best of times, keeping our hearts open and maintaining a clear connection to the Spirit can be a real challenge.  And, we face some seriously daunting times. During our time together, we will engage in experiential exercises which help us to open our hearts and spirits to each other and to the Divine.  As we do this, we deepen community and enter into the flow of love, which is the Divine, entering into “Creator Spirit’s warm embrace” (to use the language of poet Denise Levertov). Staying in this flow in the ups and downs of our daily lives is not easy. We will explore disciplines which help us to better stay in that place of connection and to return to that “warm embrace” when that connection is disrupted.

Facilitator: Christopher Sammond loves facilitating the creation of a safe space which invites all Friends to open in heart and spirit, to re-member their wholeness, to share in a sense of rich community, and to touch the Divine Source. Many of his workshops over the past 20 years have focused on deepening the experience of worship for monthly, quarterly, and regional meetings. In addition to leading workshops and retreats, he offers spiritual direction, and is a core teacher in the School of the Spirit Program Participating in God’s Power. Currently serving as General Secretary for New York Yearly Meeting, Christopher lives in upstate New York with his wife Barbara, dog Ellie, cats Harriet and Lil.

Register by May 11, 2025:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpxKUB8cYjuI8WpGHp8dKB0LJT_oYtlcs9h79Tpp-P4L44vw/viewform?usp=dialog

Note: There is no charge for the retreat, although space is limited. Please register only if you plan to attend all three sessions.  

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