June 6-8, 2014 Theology literally means “God-talk.” This retreat is an introduction to that conversation that seeks to re-frame both meaning and context for man’s dependence on and responsibility for the health of our planet. Retreat leader: Br. Robert L’Esperance, SSJE

  Cultivating Earth’s Hope – An Ignatian Ecology Retreat     This guided silent retreat is facilitated by James Profit, S.J., & Yvonne Prowse, with members of the Ecology Working Group. God is constantly offering hope in and through Earth as the Earth continues to express resurrection.  Hope is both Earth’s need and Earth’s gift.  …
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  Befriending Earth: An Invitation to Earth Literacy Register Online July 14-18, 2013 Sunday through Thursday (4 nights)   Our ecological crisis calls for a new way of thinking.  Earth Literacy is that; it is understanding the sacredness and implications of the universe story as it is told through science. Through playful yet deeply reflective …
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  A Passion for Birds: Bird Watching as a Lifestyle with Peter Hamel     Sunday, June 2 – Friday, June 7, 2013   Bird watching and life as a naturalist is a wonderful, in-depth way to reach a truer understanding of God as Creator. Long ago, Job urged us to “speak to the earth,” …
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  The Changing Climate                      in Nature & Religion April 4-6, 2013 Arden Park Hotel – Stratford, Ontario This past year–especially this past summer–has intensified our awareness of climate change and its effects on the weather, on the planet, on our very lives.  Thus, the title of the 2013 SnowStar Annual Conference: The Changing Climate …
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  Workshop ID: G13CDS931 Dates: September 16, 2013 – September 22, 2013 Price: $350.00 Early Christians affirmed Christ as the one in, through, and for whom all things were made and held together. Christian tradition provides many lenses through which to view the universe, and through which we can invite members of our churches to …
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  Workshop ID: G13S641 Dates: June 24, 2013 – June 30, 2013 Price: $365.00 A Desert Faith for a Desert Time – 2013 Earth-Honoring Faith Series   A Desert Faith for a Desert Time is sixth in a series of a ten-year commitment on the part of Ghost Ranch to Earth-Honoring Faith: A Song of …
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  Oct 2 – Oct 6, 2013 Wed 2:00 PM – Sun 1:00 PM $570.00     “I liked the combination of wilderness and companionship.” “You guys were awesome! Made it worthwhile and you are the major reason why I will be back.” Past participants This unique men’s program, in its 22nd year, offers participants …
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    Aug 26 – Aug 30, 2013 Mon 2:00 PM – Fri 1:00 PM $450.00 There are full and partial bursaries available for this program. We bring youth together from all the different communities and cultures in the Maritimes for a camp that focuses on social justice and environmental issues, culture, and gender, race …
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  Aug 3 – Aug 5, 2013 Sat 3:00 PM – Mon 1:00 PM $345.00     Experience living on and travelling the Bras D’Or lakes in traditional ways with Mi’kmaq elder Judy Googoo and her husband Joe. We will collect oysters, mussels and fish from the lake, trap small game, make shelters and sleep …
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