Welcoming Spirit started in 2008 as a journal for my thoughts on leading retreats. Some of the most viewed posts on the blog are my "How to Plan a Retreat" Series:
The Beginning
Coming up with a Theme
Making the Flyer
Putting Together the Timeline
Using Your Resources
Locations and Budget Thoughts
Some off the many retreats that I've discussed on Welcoming Spirit, here they are broken out by retreat theme:
Living Joy to the Fullest
The initial write up and idea for the 'Joy' Retreat: Our Next Retreat: Living Joy to the Fullest
Finding Inspiration in 'Waterman Dave' of San Diego - We discussed 'real life heroes' to remind ourselves that we can do simple things, every day, to make the world a more welcoming place.
Greeting Cards to Share: A Retreat Activity - A small group activity; we made greeting cards for several groups to share as part of their ministry.
Stations of the Cross: Remember Also Those of Ill Will - The retreat group walked the Stations of the Cross and saw each station through new eyes.
Our Deepest Fear is that we are Powerful - A final prayer for the day.
Some thoughts as I worked towards the 'Living Joy to the Fullest' Retreat:
A Generous Kisser
Happy Purim: Hope from the Next Generation
Lent: Challenging Myself to Give up Anger
