Pre-Lenten Retreat at Kanuga

Register Now: Rooms are reserved for a group from the Chapel of the Cross to attend a Pre-Lenten retreat at Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, January 30 - February 2. The retreat is entitled "Listening for the Heartbeat of God." Its leader is J. Philip Newell. Dr. Newell is an author in spirituality living in Edinburgh, Scotland. Formerly Warden of Iona Abbey and Scholar in Spirituality at St. Giles Cathedral, and is currently Writer Theologian for The Cathedral of The Isles on Cumbrae. He is a Church of Scotland minister with a breadth of ecumenical experience. Canadian by birth and Scottish in his higher education, Newell's doctoral research at the University of Edinburgh was in Scottish spirituality. Since then he has played a leading role on both sides of the Atlantic in the recovery of the Celtic tradition for today. Dr. Newell is an internationally acclaimed lecturer and writer, his best-selling titles include Listening for the Heartbeat of God and Celtic Benediction. This retreat will offer time for contemplation, worship, creative dialogue, and meditation. Participants will have an opportunity to explore deeply their faith journey and move into Lent with a renewed passion for truth and clarity in the midst of our hectic world.

If you would like additional information or would like to claim one of the rooms already reserved, contact Gretchen Jordan as soon as possible at gjordan@thechapelofthecross.org or 919-929-2193 . The 2005 rates are not yet determined but last year's rates would place the cost at approximately $400/person for program fee, room, and board.

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