Deepening our Relationship with the Earth — Anglican Church of Canada

June 17, 2018 - June 22, 2018

Offered by Naramata Centre

Naramata , BC

Canada

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Deepening our Relationship with the Earth

With Janet Groen

June 17 – 22, 2018

LOCATION

Naramata Centre

Please check website for cost of program.

What would happen if we slowed down enough to hear what the Earth has to say to us? Listening to nature with our hearts, minds, and bodies offers us the chance to renew what is already present in each of us – a deep connection with creation. During our time together – through presentations, guided walks, dialogue, and other contemplative and nature-based practices – we will experience what the setting of Naramata has to teach us and how we in turn might respond to be part of the healing of the Earth. This eco-spiritual workshop will draw on The Greening Exercises of St. Ignatius and The Work That Reconnects, developed by eco-philosopher Joanna Macy.

Deepening Our Relationship with the Earth runs Monday to Friday mornings (June 18-22) from 9:00-11:45 a.m.

For adults.

Janet Groen

Janet Groen is a Professor of Adult Learning at the University of Calgary. Her research and teaching focuses on spirituality and transformative learning for adult learners in multiple contexts, including environmental education programs. Most recently she has been researching the important role that spiritual retreat centres can play in deepening our relationship with the natural world. Last summer Janet and her husband John were campground hosts at Naramata Centre. When she isn’t busy with her work, she spends as much as she can re-connecting with nature.

Ecology/Theology | Workshops