The Cedar Tree Institute’s SPIRIT OF PLACE
An opportunity to explore dynamics of boundaries each of us struggle with in our personal and spiritual lives.
This retreat invites participants to explore “walls” as they shape both outer and inner landscapes in our personal and public lives. This small group experience will take place in the context of one of the most heated controversies in modern American political life.
A retreat on how border security, immigrants, and faith-based justice issues impact the fabric of American life.
Although our major focus will be on issues of immigration, this retreat is not intended to be only an on-the-ground informational event about a political issue. There will be connections to the hospice community and the role of faith communities. A hospice medical director will be with us sharing experiences about barriers, fear, hope and transition in caring for those facing the end of life. There will be opportunities to reflect on our own life narratives using metaphors of hope, journey, walls, and transitions.
“The Wall” is an interfaith event that invites participants to experience and explore an “engaged spirituality.” Our discussions together will respect and honor all traditions and beliefs, both secular and sacred. At the same time, this retreat is designed to express our appreciation and respect for the community of prayer (The Franciscan Center for Spirituality) who will be serving as our host.
It is our conviction that “walls” both protect and separate us. It will be the conversations about “walls” that we hope will bring us together to meet on a new deeper ground. It will be a delight, if schedule and resources permit, to have you join us.
DECEMBER 6 – 9, 2018
4 P.M. Thursday – 10 A.M. Sunday
Holy Cross Center for Franciscan Spirituality
Mesilla, New Mexico, 40 miles NW of El Paso, TX
“Songs, Prayers and Conversation”
This retreat also includes a benefit concert at Holy Cross Center.
With singer-songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard.
Proceeds will support hospice work along the Mexican-U.S. border.
Facilitators and Presenters
Joseph Piccione, SThD. J.D., is an ethicist and Vice-President for Mission Integration with the OSF Healthcare System in Illinois and Michigan
Jon Magnuson, M.Div., MSW is Director for The Cedar Tree Institute, a nonprofit organization in Northern Michigan initiating projects in the areas of mental health, religion and the environment
Ruth Almén, MSW, ACSW, is Manager of Clinical Social Work for the Cleveland Clinic /Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, Nevada
Kent Fish, M.D. is a practicing ophthamologist from San Angelo, Texas
Sister Mary Kay Mahowald, OSF, works with the Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center in El Paso, Texas. Ruben Garcea is Director of Annunciation House, a shelter in El Paso that provides hospitality for reuniting families detained by ICE
Ray Wylie Hubbard (Benefit Concert) is an American singer and songwriter who lives in Texas. He is the author of “A Life… Well, Lived” (2015) and is a nationally respected voice in a genre of what has become known as “Outlaw Country” music.
RETREAT FEE: $850
Includes transportation from and to the El Paso airport, 3 nights lodging, 9 meals, benefit concert & resource materials.
REGISTER & PAY ONLINE
A deposit of $485 secures your reservation.
We intend the total number of participants to number between 12-18.
The balance for the retreat ($400) is due upon arrival December 6, 2018.
Private rooms will available for all participants. Rooms for couples are available upon request. Upon registration, further details and suggested background readings and documentary films will follow.
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The Cedar Tree Institute
403 E Michigan St.
Marquette, Michigan 49855
For more information, email or call 906-360-5072
The CEDAR TREE INSTITUTE is a nonprofit organization providing services and initiating projects in the areas of mental health, religion, and the environment.
