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Spirituality and the Recovering Life
“Rarely has a person failed who has
thoroughly followed our path.”
These
are the opening words from Chapter 5 from the Big Book of Alcoholics
Anonymous. The 12 steps offer a suggested path to a life free
from the addictions that haunt countless people. Steps 1, 2, and 3 prepare
the path to recovery by turning oneself over to a power greater than
ourselves that we may grow into the spiritual presence and power that has
under-girded the millions of people living the recovering life.
We
will unpack these crucial first three steps leading to a new life and
freedom through the use of the contemplative tools of prayer and
meditation, leading to serving others through selfless giving. Selections
from Gerald May’s book Addiction & Grace will be
incorporated, as well as other resources for living a spiritual life of
recovery. All this will be surrounded with times of meditation, prayer,
self-examination, and sharing with others throughout the day.
Although
the focus is on spirituality in the recovering life, all are welcome who
desire to deepen their spiritual life, better understand a loved one who
is experiencing addiction, or be free of anything that keeps you
imprisoned from being the authentic person God created you to be.
LEADER:
The Reverend Paul W. Gennett, Jr. will lead this day’s offering.
Paul is Priest Associate at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA
where he has served the past seven years. Paul served for 20 years in the
corporate world before his ordination 15 years ago, and he is an active
member in the fellowship of recovery.
DATE AND TIME:
Saturday,
April 12, 2008; 9:30 am-3:30 pm
PLACE:
St David's Episcopal Church,
783 South Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA
FEE: $65-$95 (as you are able)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
March 21, 2008
TO REGISTER
FOR THIS EVENT: contact Betsy Keller at
oasismin@oasismin.org or
717-737-8222.
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