Men's Retreat - April 9-11, 2010              Registration Form

St. Andrew's House on Hood Canal

Our reading for the retreat will be "The Shack", by William P Young, a book that uses a story to explore some of the basic questions of the Christian faith as well as introducing creative concepts about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. reading it will also give us an occasion to consider the ways in which religious stories of all sorts, including not only the parables of Jesus but also, perhaps, the narratives fo the gospels themselves, use imaginative fictions to find a way to think about what lies beyond our possibilities of knowledge and even sometimes beyond our possibilities of imagining.

Our discussions will allow each of us to present a chapter and invite open conversation.

Cost is $185 per participant. Add $10 if you wnt St. Andrews House to proivde bedding. A limited number of scholarships are available for those who need financial assistance.

Contact Tom Boyns or the office 206-522-7144 for further information.

Report from 2009

Over the weekend of April 18 and 19, 2009, a group of 11 men from the parish and two guests enjoyed our annual retreat at St. Andrew’s House on the beautiful and serene Hood Canal. Tom Boyns once again, as he did last year, made the arrangements for the accommodation and program – many thanks to Tom.

The program for the weekend was lead by Gene Webb, and focused on the C.S. Lewis work The Great Divorce. This book, and the discussion that ensued we found to be engaging and thought provoking. We all learned something of ourselves and of our fellow men. Many thanks to Gene, not only for his wisdom and insights, but also for continuing to participate despite a severe case of laryngitis. Many thanks also for those men who lead us in prayer.

The accommodations and meals were excellent, and the weather delightful. We had a great time, and look forward to next year’s retreat.