Annual MSA Celtic Prayer Retreat

Restore the Rhythm * Rebuild the Soul * Renew the Call

Join us on Camano Island for this landmark retreat.  We will set aside the busy clutter in our lives and create a quiet space for prayer and renewal as we worship God in a beautiful outdoor cathedral surrounded by maple and cedar trees. Following the Celtic Christian tradition, this retreat will incorporate the rhythms of work and rest, community and solitude, prayer and biblical study.

This year's theme is "Jubilee & New Beginnngs: Celebrating the Launch of Mustard Seed Village." and it is our hope that not only will we build community as we worship and pray together, but also as we join in the exciting task of constructing our first permanent structure on the land - a landmark event, a first step towards the development of a permanent community on the property.

Saturday we will meditate on Scripture and listen for the movement of the Spirit on forested prayer trails and in the wood-rimmed labyrinth. We will work together, worship and eat together as we enjoy a potluck lunch and BBQ dinner, and fellowship around the fire pit.  Those that camp with us for the weekend will participate in morning and evening prayers and enjoy extended opportunities for fellowship and meditation. Truly, this will be a spiritual retreat to restore rhythm in our lives, rebuild our souls and renew our call to go out into the world.

Christine Sine will direct the liturgical program and meditation times.  There will also be a separate children's program for kids 5 to 10 years old during some of the morning and afternoon sessions, but we will all preparing the altar and take communion together. Apart from stinging nettles, the land is a very safe environment for kids.

Note: Registration fees do not cover the full cost of this event. If these fees are beyond your budget please contact us.  We do have some partial scholarships available.

If you would like to sponsor another attendee or make an additional contribution, please return to our website event page and contribute through the link in the sidebar. 

SCHEDULE

Friday, Aug. 12 Program (optional):

afternoon : Set up your tent and join us in working to erect our first small structure on the land (light manual labor)
dinner : bring your own food
evening : Compline: Evening Prayers

Saturday, Aug. 13 Program:
8:30 am Morning Prayers (for those staying Friday night)
9:30 am : Registration and Gathering
10:00 am : Preparing the Altar
10:30 am : Lectio Divina
12:30 pm : Potluck Lunch (bring something to share)

1:30 pm : Walk the prayer trails, meditate in the labyrinth or help us build 
4:00 pm | Eucharist Service and sharing time
6:00 pm | BBQ Dinner: The Great Shared Feast (bring something to grill)

Sunday, Aug. 14 Program (optional):

breakfast: bring your own food
morning: Morning Prayers, time for silent meditation or walking the prayer trails

12:00 am - pack up and clean up the land

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What to bring for Saturday:
1. Bible and journal
2. Camp chair or blanket for worship times
3. Shoes for hiking
4. Recycleable or reusable eating utensils
5. Dessert, salad or pasta dish for the potluck lunch
6. Something to grill for dinner
7. Extra water
8. Rain jacket, just in case

9. Work gloves

If you come for the whole weekend, keep in mind that the land is completely undeveloped. Bring:
1. Tent
2. Sleeping bag
3. Plenty of water
4. Food for Friday evening and Saturday and Sunday mornings
5. There is a port-a-potty on the land

Start praying now for good weather!