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April 2020
God in Deep Time – Online Eco-Theology retreat
Does being in grip of a world-wide viral infection require us to take a deeper look at the impacts humans have on Earth? Does it matter in the whole scope of the universe that we cause suffering and devastation on this one planet? How does our understanding of God as eternal and changeless help us to weather this situation? How can this time of great suffering and immobility renew or strengthen our relationship with God? When we find ourselves unable…
Find out more »June 2020
“House Built of Sky” Wall Stuffing (Mini-Groups)
With the foundation of the Hermitage house now complete and exterior wall framing in process, clay/straw wall construction will begin mid-June. Come join us for community fun and work June 9-13 and June 16-20. We are organizing work crews of up to 10 persons each day. Come for a day, two days or a week. Lodging on the premises is possible as needed, please contact Kevin, contact@hermitagecommunity.org or (269) 244-8696 to discuss the lodging options. Building with clay and straw…
Find out more »Ecotheology Retreat #2 – God as Wholeness
Just as the viral pandemic provided a mirror in which to discover “God in Deep Time,” our first eco-theology retreat of the year, so the unmasking of deep-seated racism becomes the backdrop for our second retreat: “God as Wholeness: ‘All Creation Groans.’” Since a Christian view of God requires that we live with Love as the crucible of all action, we are convinced of the need for a radical re-ordering of our inner lives as we find ourselves part of…
Find out more »August 2020
Feast of the Transfiguration retreat
Hermitage board member and spiritual director Deb Borst will lead a retreat on the topic of Radical Hospitality. The retreat portion of the day will be offered as a hybrid available both on-site and online. Schedule 9 – Morning Prayer 9:30—Blessing the Land 10:15—First Session 11—Reflection Questions 12—Lunch 1:15—Second Session 2—Reflection 3—Conversation, Commitment, Communion 4--Dismissal Please register and let us know if you will participate online or in person.
Find out more »October 2020
Ecotheology Retreat #3 – God as Presence
Yellow and mottled grey and black and brown, We carry her colours, drink from her cup, The earth we think we own has made us up, And she will break us down. -from “Earth to Earth,” After Prayer: New sonnets and other poems These words from poet, Malcolm Guite, invite us to consider the natural cycle of life on this planet.…
Find out more »November 2020
December 2020
Advent retreat – Seeking God’s Face.
“Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved.” (Ps. 80: 3, 7, 19) This year has challenged everyone. We ask ourselves: where is God? Fortunately, during Advent and Christmas we glimpse different angles to view the mystery of God. In the beginning of Advent God seems hidden and we long for God’s face to be revealed to us. In the weeks that follow we are reminded of the loving, comforting face of God, the One…
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