Just Peacemaking

February 8-10,2002 (Friday-Sunday)
Canadensis, PA (in the Poconos)

 Family retreat with separate programs for adults, youth, and children, sponsored by The Peace and Social Concerns Committee, Eastern District Conference, General Conference Mennonite Church and Franconia Mennonite Conference.

Adult Program:


Just Peacemaking

with Dr. Glen H. Stassen

Just Peacemaking goes beyond the traditional questions of war and peace (e.g, whether it is permissible to participate in war), to discover peacemaking practices that will create justice and avoid war.

We will explore Just Peacemaking, beginning from the biblical foundation of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Our discussions will compare transforming initiatives, justice, and community in international society in the biblical text and the Just Peacemaking paradigm. Dr. Stassen's presentations will be drawn largely from his books, Just Peacemaking: Transforming Initiatives for Justice and Peace (Westminster/John Knox Press), and Just Peacemaking: Ten Practices for Abolishing War (Pilgrim Press).

Glen H. Stassen, Professor of Christian Ethics at Fuller Theological Seminary, has authored publications on many topics in Christian ethics and peacemaking.


Youth Program:

Us, Them, Little White Daisies, & Jesus

A discussion with youth about how Shalom looks in today's world.

Curt Weaver is employed with Congregational Resources in the Lancaster Mennonite Conference, where he works in youth ministry and peace education.

Marlene Frankenfield serves as youth minister for the Franconia Mennonite Conference and Christopher Dock Mennonite High School. She serves as a resource for youth ministers, volunteers, youth workers and student leaders.

Childrens Programs (led by volunteers)

There will be separate programs during the three adult sessions for children of all ages and baby-sitting for preschoolers. Childrens age groups are nursery, 5-8, and 9-12. (Additional volunteers are needed; teaching materials will be provided.)

Location

Spruce Lake Retreat Center, RR#1, Box 605, Canadensis, PA 18325. (570) 595-7505. www.sprucelake.org
Spruce Lake Retreat is located 2.5 miles north of Canadensis on PA Rt. 447, in the Pocono Mountains.

Schedule

Friday, February 8
7:00 PM Check-in
8:00 PM Opening program for All
Music, sharing of peace stories
9:30 PM Snack*
11:00 PM Bedtime (Quiet)
Saturday, February 9
8:00-8:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM First Adult Session and Youth Session
10:30 AM Adult Discussion / Free Time**
12:00-12:30 PM Lunch
12:30 PM Free Time** / Videos / Discussion
5:30-6:00 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Second Adult Session and Youth Session
9:30 PM Snack*
11:00 PM Bedtime (Quiet)
Sunday, February 11
8:00-8:30 AM Breakfast
9:00-10:30 AM Final Adult and Youth Session
10:45 AM Worship Service with Communion
12:15-12:45 PM Lunch
*Please bring bagged snacks (cookies, pretzels, chips, etc) to share with others during the evenings.
**During "Free Time" on Saturday morning there will be extended adult discussion time (10:30-11:30) with Dr. Stassen. On Saturday afternoon there will be videos and discussion time (on peace issues) as an alternative to outdoor recreation.

  • After lunch you and your family may stay for more recreation or head for home.
  • Weather permitting, the following winter recreational activies are available at Spruce Lake: cross-country skiing with ski rental, tubing, and ice-skating (bring your own skates).

    Registration Information

    Please plan to register early; space is limited. Sometimes we have had to turn away several families because of the space limitation.

    Most rooms accomodate up to four people (a double bed and a bunk bed with private bath), and one or two additional family members may be accomodated in the same room on the floor if you wish to bring sleeping bags for them. Single adults who wish to room together should send in their registration forms together.

    Cost to Participants:

    $100.00 Adults *($90.00 if paid before Jan. 3, 2002)
    $24.00 Children (Ages 6-12)
    $60.00 Youth (Ages 13-18)
    Children under 6 are free!

    --------------------- Registration Form ------------------------------

    Name_________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________

City, State___________________________________ZIP____________

Phone______________________________E-mail____________________

Child's Name              Age                        Sex
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____Adults @ 100.00 each*   __________
____Children @ $24.00 each  __________  
____Youth @ $60.00 each     __________  
       (Additional donation __________ )      
                       TOTAL___________
             Amount Enclosed___________
     Amount Due at Check-in _____________________

Make checks payable to:
                   Eastern District Conference

Mail this registration form to:
     Becky Felton
     942 Camp Trail Road
     Quakertown, PA 18951 

Registration deadline is January 16, 2002

Any questions?  Need more information? 
Call  Becky Felton, 215-536-7935,  E-mail: befelton@netcarrier.com
  or  Robert Walden, 610-861-0653, E-mail: RWaldenPA@entermail.net

    Financial Information

    Our registration rates are listed on the registration form above, but the actual cost of the retreat is about 50% greater than what the participants pay. The difference is made up with funds from the Eastern District Peace and Social Concerns budget and Franconia Conference. The actual lodging and meal costs are about $110 for adults and youth, and $35 for children (ages 6-11). not including program costs such as honorariums, travel, and accomodations for our presenters, publicity, and other miscellaneous expenses.

    If you wish to pay the actual cost of the retreat, it would be greatly appreciated. Other donations to the retreat are also welcome.

    Some financial help is available for those who find it difficult to pay the amount we charge. We want to enable as many people as possible to attend this retreat. (Contact Carl Yusavitz, 215-248-2140.)

    If you have dietary restrictions or require other special accomodations (e.g., diabetic, or vegitarian, or difficulty climbing stairs, etc.) please include information about your needs.

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