Walking With Jesus in Lent: a Suburban Monastery retreat for the community of Westside King’s Church

Friday, March 2 @ 7pm – Sunday, March 4 @ noon

This year we invite you to deepen your experience of the holy season of Lent by joining us in spiritual retreat.  Dr. Charles Nienkirchen will lead us in an exploration of sacred time and Jesus as the suffering man. Talks, guided prayers, and conversations will form the essence of these very special days. If you are willing to make the investment of a weekend, you will be changed.

GUEST TEACHER:

Dr. Charles Nienkirchen is a much sought after teacher and lecturer. He is Professor of Christian History and Spirituality at Ambrose University College. Charles’ life and teaching focus on the historical and practical dimensions of spiritual renewal and growth. His numerous educational travel ventures (downancientpaths.com) have given Charles extensive exposure to Christianity’s broad diversity. He passionately embodies the belief that Christians of diverse heritage must dialogue, worship and pray together as well as learn from each other.

PLACE:

Mount St. Francis Retreat Center is a Franciscan friary and retreat center located on the outskirts of Cochrane, AB. (http://www.mountstfrancis.ca/).  It is situated on 500 acres among the beauty of the Rocky Mountain foothills.  Simple, single rooms contain a single bed, desk, and sink. Bedding and towels are supplied.  An outstanding kitchen staff provide deliciously wholesome dining.

SCHEDULE:

Friday, March 2: registration and gathering at 7 pm, session at 8 pm

Saturday, March 3: meals at 8 am, noon, and 5:30 pm; sessions at 9:30 am, 1 and 7 pm

Sunday, March 4: meal at 8 am, session at 9:30 am; noon dismissal

COST/REGISTRATION:

Option 1 – stay over $235 for full weekend, including two nights accommodation (single rooms only), all meals, access to friary library and grounds, and all teaching sessions. Early registration is $210 (payment by February 12).  The stay over is part of the experience — enjoy the quiet.

Option 2 — everything above (including meals), but without the stay over.  If you absolutely must stay at home in your own bed, but want to fully participate in the weekend, the cost is $150.  We expect persons who take this option to participate in all meals and sessions.

Refunds subject to $50 cancellation fee.  No refunds after February 26.

Register below or via email retreats@wkc.org

Include your name, address, phone and email, along with your preferred option.  Full payment confirms registration which can be made by cheque (payable to Westside King’s Church) or by credit card (phone church office, 403-777-0800).  Registration deadline is February 26.

TO REGISTER:

Please fill out the registration form below: