Lutherhostel BOTH WEEKS — Anglican Church of Canada

May 8, 2015 - March 21, 2015

Offered by Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center

Carefree , AZ

USA

Course Website

Sun, Mar 8 – 3pm
through
Sat, Mar 21 – 12pm

2015

Mark Allan Powell

Jim Martin-Schramm

Tom Witt has been a keyboardist, worship leader, songleader and worship planner for over 20 years. He is well known for his spirited and rhythmic skills at the piano. He has developed a deep interest in eclectic congregational song that builds up the body of Christ for the work of mercy, peace, justice, and inclusion in the world – from Gospel to Taizé and Iona, and from 4-part African song to traditional European hymnody. In his work with Bread for the Journey ensemble, he has spent a good amount of time helping dominant-culture worshippers learn and appreciate singing songs of faith gathered from the Body of Christ around the world, including diverse communities in North America. Along with Mary Preus, Susan Briehl, Marty Haugen and Ben Stewart, he has been part of the Living Liturgy teaching team, which from 1999-2012 provided workshops and retreats on worship renewal. He co-founded Bread for the Journey, and served as worship planner and global consultant for the ELCA’s Global Mission Unit from 1989 to 2007. In 1998-99 Tom served as musician-in-residence at the ecumenical retreat center Holden Village. Abroad, he has been musician at events in Ethiopia and Palestine, and in southern Africa. Together Mary and Tom continue to lead workshops and training sessions across the country for musicians, clergy, and other worship planners. Mary Preus is first, a song leader and second, a singer, teacher, worship leader and choir director. A colleague once said of Mary, “She could teach a stone to sing.” Mary has been working in neighborhood businesses, community arts endeavors, and progressive Christian peace and justice communities for twenty-five years. Mary can sing in several different languages and has led singing around the world. In addition to her work as artistic director of Minnesota Community SINGS, Mary has worked as the music director and song leader at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Minneapolis since 1991. She is also the worship and music coordina

Tom Witt & Mary Preus

Lutherhostel BOTH WEEKS

Week 1 with Mark Allen Powell & Week 2 with Jim Martin-Schramm

Mark Allen Powell, Jim Martin-Schramm – leaders, Worship & Music with Tom Witt & Mary Preus

Sign up for two exciting weeks of learning opportunities, fellowship, fun and a time of relaxation and renewal in the Desert!

Week 1: Surprising New Insights into the Political and Ethical Teaching of Jesus with Mark Allen Powell

In what way was Jesus a revolutionary figure? He was not a politician in the normal sense of the word,

but his spiritual vision clearly had ethical and political implications for his world—and for ours.

In four separate studies, we will consider:

Driving concerns that shaped the faith of Jesus into a powerful dynamic that would survive his horrific death and make him the most influential person who has ever lived;
The oft-neglected relationship between his famous Beatitudes and social justice;
The impact that slavery as a widespread social institution may have had on Jesus’ moral vision and priorities;
The conflict Jesus himself and the Gospel authors apparently experienced regarding the question of whether biblical commandments remain applicable in contexts for which they were not originally intended.

Together, the four talks will serve to highlight guiding principles for Christians struggling to be faithful to Jesus’ vision of justice and the reign of God in the 21st century.

Week 2: Christian Perspectives on Earth Ethics – A Case Method Approach with Jim Martin-Schramm

I love God’s creation and want to be a good steward, so what should I eat—what should I wear?
Should our church divest its holdings in fossil fuel stocks?
If our nation increases its investments in nuclear power, how should we deal with the radioactive waste?

These are just some of the questions Lutherhostel participants will have a chance to discuss during this inspiring week.

Participants will be introduced to the ethic of ecological justice, trace its foundations in Scripture and theological traditions, and then utilize the case study method to engage in ethical deliberation about questions like those above as well as other topics like population growth, consumption, and environmental degradation; environmental racism and nuclear waste storage; hydraulic fracturing and climate change; water rights and endangered species protection; and genetic engineering and global food security.

Lodging note for both weeks: we have not included the 2 night’s extra lodging in-between the weeks as many folks travel those two days to other sites in AZ. If you need lodging on March 13 & 14, please contact us at (480) 488-5218.

Registration Deposit: $700 per person for all 2-week registration types.
Your registration online must have this required deposit. Pay your deposit here using our secure credit card feature, or call us at (480) 488-5218 if you choose to pay in full.

Early Bird full price if you register before September 15, 2014.
$ 1200 for double occupancy (goes to $1300 after 8/15/14)
$ 1450 for single occupancy (goes to $1550 after 8/15/14)
$ 740 for commuter (goes to $780 after 8/15/14)

Early Registration Fees

Good through Monday, September 15, 2014

$680.00 Commuter

$1,450.00 Private Room w/ Bath

$1,200.00 Shared Room w/ Bath (None Available)

Regular Registration Fees

$780.00 Commuter

$1,550.00 Private Room w/ Bath

$1,300.00 Shared Room w/ Bath (None Available)

NOTE: Your $100 early bird discount will be applied upon your registration. To register by check, and/or need additional night’s lodging, call Cyndy at (480) 488-5218