From feasting at Mardi Gras to fasting on Good Friday, the season before Easter is about so much more than ‘giving up chocolate.’ Whether we engage in unusual practices or deepen our engagement with the everyday activities of eating, breathing, walking, and laughing, Lent is a season for deepening our relationship with God.
In this retreat, we aim to reclaim the beauty of Lent as a ‘both/and’ time – a time of feasting *and* fasting; of working *and* praying; of laughing *and* crying. Using ancient Christian stories, contemporary films, and family recipes (yes, we will be cooking!), we’ll fire up our minds and senses for a delicious Lenten season.
In addition to the day retreat, you are welcome to join us for a screening of the film “Eat, Pray, Love,” followed by discussion. Sunday, February 8th, 6:30pm at the Centre. (Overnight accommodations available upon request.)
Program Cost: $45 (tuition, snacks & meal)
Please register at least 2 weeks in advance to secure your place in this program.
Leadership
Penny Nelson
Penny Nelson is a United Church minister based in and around the area of Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia. Passionate about the ways that faith and food connect in the world, Penny blogs about communal food practices, food security, foraging and growing local food, and her own culinary adventures at her blog: http://northcountryfare.wordpress.com. She finds joy in singing, acting, knitting, and hula hooping. And of course, food.
Nicole Uzans
Nicole Uzans is an Anglican priest serving five small churches along the Northumberland Strait. Prior to ordination, she studied & worked as a studio artist and community arts facilitator. She has lived in Christian communities in the ‘new monastic’ movement and continues to wonder how to integrate mind, heart, and soul on her rented rural homestead.
Robyn Brown-Hewitt
Rev. Robyn Brown-Hewitt, Program Resource Group (PRG) facilitator and Faith & Spirituality Program Coordinator at Tatamagouche Centre. She is also the Director of the Youth Ministry Diploma Program at AST. She is enjoying a rebirthing stage in ministry and brings a lifetime of commitment to women’s circles within and without the church.