God the Shepherd, God the Weaver
February 13 - 15, Friday 6 p.m. until Sunday 11 a.m.Scripture describes God as both weaver and good shepherd. This is only natural, for weaving and working with wool for warmth, clothing and beauty are among the very earliest and most necessary human activities. In this retreat we will seek God as we ruminate on some of the mysteries that underlie these images of God and human work. If you knit, spin, crochet or have a small loom and would like to bring your projects to work on, please do.
Presenter:
Roberta C. Bondi, , D. Phil., is a retired Professor of
Church History from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Bondi is an author, Weavings writer, and
an avid knitter who spins her own yarn. She plans to bring a portable loom and a spinning wheel for participants to try during this retreat. Publications
Nick the Cat: Christian Reflections on the Stranger (2001)
Houses: A Family Memoire of Grace (2000)
Night on the Flint River (1999)
A Place to Pray: Reflections on the Lord's Prayer (1998)
In Ordinary Time: Healing the Wounds of the Heart (1996)
Memories of God: Theological Reflections on a Life (1995)
To Pray and To Love: Conversations on Prayer with the Early Church (1991)
To Love as God Loves: Conversations with the Early Church (1987)
Three Monophysite Christologies: Severus of Antioch, Philoxenus of Mabbug, and Jacob of Sarug (1976)
Residential Fee: $250 Commuter Fee: $140 Deposit: $50