diakonia Retreat 2017
Friday, March 24 at 7PM - Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 4PM
at
Franciscan Friars of the Atonement at Graymoor
40 Franciscan Way (off US Route 9)
Garrison, NY 10524-0300
845-424-3671
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Retreat Leader: The Rev. Rebecca Pollicino,
Pastor, Grace Lutheran Church, Uniondale;
Executive Director, the New York diakonia Program
Can We Talk?
Engaging Worship and Culture
The Metro NY Synod is one of the most diverse collections of communities of faith in the ELCA. On a given Sunday, there are probably no 2 congregations that are worshipping in exactly the same way. The beauty of our Lutheran tradition is that there are no one size fits all requirements for congregations. Each is free to use their own culture and context to inspire and create a worship experience that feeds their congregation.
At our retreat this year, Pastor Rebecca Pollicino will lead us in using a study resource of the ELCA, and the Nairobi Statement, to engage in conversation about our worship and culture. This is not a competition, or a fix me up exercise. Our time will be spent sharing and learning from each other new ways to engage our communities of faith. What does worship look and sound like? How does our worship engage our body, mind and spirit?
In preparation for the retreat please go to elca.org and read the Nairobi Statement. Please also think about what is exciting and/or unique about your congregational setting. Feel free to bring examples of services to share with others.
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COST PER PERSON
OVERNIGHT AT GRAYMOOR - $85.00
(Cost includes double occupancy room; light cold buffet Friday night;
breakfast and Hot Lunch on Saturday, plus coffee breaks. A limited number of
single rooms may be available. If interested, please indicate this option and enclose an additional $75 per person. Bed linens and towels are provided.)
COMMUTER - $65.00
(Cost includes light cold buffet on Friday night; Hot Breakfast and Lunch on
Saturday, plus coffee breaks)
Note: Commuters as well as those who are not staying at Graymoor are requested to follow the Retreat Schedule and need to indicate on the form exactly which meals they will attend. Thank you.)
(Realizing these are difficult times, some financial assistance may be available for double rooms for the current students who are attending the program on financial assistance. For more information, contact your Location Manager.)
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WHAT TO BRING: A Hymnal (preferably the ELW or whatever hymnal you use at your home congregation. If you don’t have your own copy, you may wish to borrow one from your church or you can share at the Retreat); Notepaper; Writing instruments; Finger foods and favorite beverage to share on Friday night;
Please note: Alcoholic beverages will not be served and should not be brought for the reception time on Friday night.
TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION: Before March 10, 2017, fill out the form and return along with your remittance. Please note: Since each year we have difficulty giving an accurate count to Graymoor, again this year there will be a $10.00 surcharge for reservations received after March 10th. Also, reservations may have to be refused if they exceed the number anticipated by Graymoor. So, please send your reservation in as soon as you possibly can.
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Directions to Graymoor
Public Transportation:
The nearest train station is Peekskill on the Metro North Hudson Line. You will need to take a taxi from the train station to the Retreat House.
By Car:
Use Graymoor web site, Mapquest or some other source to get driving directions from your starting place to Graymoor. The address to use is: 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY 10524.
When entering the grounds from Route 9, bear to the right and proceed up the long hill. The Spiritual Life Retreat Center will be the second left. (St. Christopher's Inn is the first left.) After parking your car, you can enter through the new entrance and get directions to the 3rd Floor Lounge or you can go up the outside staircase which leads right to the 3rd floor where our registration table is set up. If you arrive during the Breakfast on Saturday, please take the elevator or the stairs up to the Dining Room on the 5th Floor.
Additional information on the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement at Graymoor (i.e., Directions, History, Book and Gift Center, etc.) can be found on their website:
If you have questions about the retreat, you may contact Deacon Carol Straub at 845-225-8126 or 845-416-6962 or by email: .
BEFORE March 10, 2017, please fill out the form below and return along with your check MADE PAYABLE TO "diakonia" to:
Dcn. Carol Straub
19 Gen. MacArthur Dr.
Carmel, NY 10512-1605
Please note: No acknowledgement of this reservation will be sent.
The Annual diakonia Retreat is considered part of the curriculum for the New York locations. All current students are encouraged to attend this educational experience and share in the fellowship with past graduates.
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REGISTRATION FORM - diakonia 2017 Retreat
(Please PRINT and complete the entire form below and mail in with your check)
Name______Phone (____)______
Address______
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Home Congregation______Town______
FAX #______e-mail address______
diakonia Location attended/attending______
I am a:: ______Graduate ______Current Student ______Guest
I am : ______Standing Overnight ______a Commuter
Roommate Choice (If possible)______
(Please be sure to check if the person you name is coming to the Retreat. If no roommate choice is indicated, you will be assigned a roommate.)
I plan to arrive around ______AM / PM on Friday / Saturday
Check: I will be at Graymoor for the following meals:
______Friday Dinner ______Saturday Breakfast ______Saturday Lunch
_____Enclosed is my check in the amount of $______
_____Enclosed is an extra gift to help with scholarships and extra costs.