A Language for the Inward Landscape
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May 9-11, 2014 Friday through Sunday (2 nights)
How can you describe Quaker spiritual experience in words? From the beginnings of the Quaker movement, Friends have sought to articulate their personal spiritual condition and inward processes and those of their meetings, and they developed a distinctive language to do so. Exploring the words and ideas of this language can give us insight into Quaker spirituality, and help us become more aware of inward motions and events. Bill Taber called this “a language for the inward landscape.” During this weekend, we will explore this language and use it to gain new awareness concerning our own spiritual lives, the lives of our meetings, and our ministry.
$330/shared room; $415/private room; $230/commuter
Leader(s)
Brian Drayton is a plant ecologist working in science education, a member of Weare Monthly Meeting (NH), and a recorded minister in New England Yearly Meeting. He travels extensively under a concern for Gospel ministry. His writings include Treasure in Earthen Vessels; On Living With a Concern for Gospel Ministry; Getting Rooted (Pendle Hill Pamphlet #391); Unity, Disunity, Diversity; James Nayler Speaking (PHP #413); and Climate change a spiritual challenge.
Fran Taber and her husband Bill lived and worked at Pendle Hill from 1981 until 1994. Fran was a resident student, served on the cooking team, and taught Quakerism with Bill. Fran initiated and for years guided personal retreat opportunities at Pendle Hill. She wrote two Pendle Hill pamphlets, Come Aside and Rest Awhile (PHP #335) and Finding the Taproot of Simplicity: A Movement between Inner Knowledge and Outer Action (PHP #400). A graduate of the Spiritual Guidance Program of the Shalem Institute, Fran was a core teacher in the Spiritual Nurturer Program of the School of the Spirit. After Bill Taber’s death, Fran married Richard Simon; they reside in Barnesville (OH), where they are active members of Stillwater Monthly Meeting, Ohio Yearly Meeting, and the committee operating Friends Center.
$230-415
based on accommodations choice
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About the accommodations
Prices for overnight programs include room, board, and tuition.
Private room
These quiet, single rooms are perfect for those who want a real retreat, and are simply decorated with a twin bed and desk.
Shared room
For those who elect to share a room with a guest or another participant, these offer comfort at a modest price.
Commute
Commuter rates include lunch and dinner during the program.
Private rooms are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis, with consideration given to those with special needs.
How can you describe Quaker spiritual experience in words? From the beginnings of the Quaker movement, Friends have sought to articulate their personal spiritual condition and inward processes and those of their meetings, and they developed a distinctive language to do so. Exploring the words and ideas of this language can give us insight into Quaker spirituality, and help us become more aware of inward motions and events. Bill Taber called this “a language for the inward landscape.” During this weekend, we will explore this language and use it to gain new awareness concerning our own spiritual lives, the lives of our meetings, and our ministry.
$330/shared room; $415/private room; $230/commuter