Cave of the Heart

Advent: Exploring the Cave of the Heart

Between the “Jingle Bells” music of shopping malls and the “Silent Night” of candlelight there exists a rare and precious gift—the season of Advent. With the poems, images, and reflections found in Jan L. Richardson’s books: In Wisdom’s Path: Discovering the Sacred in Every Season and Night Visions: Searching the Shadows of Advent and Christmas, as our guides; participants will explore the invitation of Advent, where “we are called: to enter the cave of the heart, to trace the images drawn on its walls, to find God lying in the details of our lives, and then to emerge with newfound wisdom to engage in God’s work.” Come! We will pray (“Ponder. Wait. Behold. Wonder”) and play (Puffy Paint. Beads. Fabric. Play-Doh!) in the mystery of birthing the holy.

Leader: Diane Pyles serves as a spiritual companion and has a love for spirituality and the arts. She uses her gifts of creativity to honor sacred space and provide leadership and direction for environmental art in worship. Diane completed the Spiritual Direction for Spiritual Guides two-year program through Oasis Ministries, and the Deepening Year for Direction Ministries.

DATE/TIME: Saturday, December 1, 2007; 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Kenbrook (45 minutes east of Harrisburg, PA)

190 Pine Meadow Road, Lebanon, PA 17046

Retreat Fee: $65-$95 (As you are able)

Registration Deadline: November 10, 2007

TO REGISTER: CONTACT BETSY KELLER AT OASIS MINISTRIES

(717) 737-8222; email: betsykeller@oasismin.org

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