CORRECTION: May 10-12th, 2024

Theme: Walking in the World as a Friend

Location: Lake Hope State Park

NCFM’s Spring Retreat is an opportunity for:

• having time away from our everyday and being together in a nature-filled setting
• spending time getting to know one another better
• strengthening our sense and experience of our community
• having space for deepening our sense of Spirit within us and among us

We attempt this through a myriad of opportunities throughout the weekend, including:

• planning and preparing meals together, eating together, and even bonding over doing the dishes together
• participating in free-time activities such as hiking, board games, conversations, being out in nature, reading
• learning & growing together through small & large group activities centered on the intended theme for the retreat
• other spontaneous & organic activities which may pop up such as carpooling, conversing, going for walks, learning a new skill

Theme, workshops, and schedule:

Theme: Walking in the World as a Friend

Materials that we will cover and use in the activities:

Walking in the World as a Friend: Essential Quaker Practices book (You are not required to bring or have read this book)

Online pdf version of the text (You are not required to bring or have read this text)

Videos:

Ending violence: An interview with Nadine Hoover

Trauma awareness with Nadine Hoover

Decolonizing Friends Peace Teams

Interfaith Non-Violent Actions That Work for Justice and Peace

Quaker Organizations Panel 2 LEYM 2022 with Friends Peace Teams: Presenter, Nadine Hoover and Jonathan Vogel-Borne

Schedule: (please join in at whatever time you arrive)

Friday:

4pm: Lodge opens

6pm: dinner

7pm: Introduction to program: Walking in the World as a Friend

Saturday:

Breakfast

Silent Worship

Program session 1

Lunch

Silent worship

Program Session 2

Free time in the park or in the cabin

Dinner

Silent Worship

Program session 3

Indoor games followed by outdoor fire pit, weather providing

Sunday:

Breakfast

Waiting Worship

Clean lodge – must be out by 12pm noon

What to Bring:

Bedding and linens are provided (sheets, blanket, pillow, and towels), but bring whatever else you need such as clothes, outerwear, toiletries, etc. Please prepare for all weather (rainy, cool, hot).

You are welcome to bring:

• quiet activities for yourself such as books, journals, camera, knitting, handicrafts, art projects, etc
• Group board and card games for sharing
• Snacks for sharing such as chips, fruit, cookies, etc

Transportation:

Car pooling coordination has begun. When registering, note if you can offer a ride or need a ride.

Lake Hope State Park Lodge

27331 State Route 278

McArthur, OH45651

Registration:

Friday, May 10th, 2024 – 5:00pm to Sunday, May 12th, 2024 – 11:00am

Attend the whole weekend or just part, it’s up to you.

There is a fee. However, your presence is more important than a dollar amount. If you need to pay a different amount than what is suggested, then please do so. Registration fee is a sliding scale, $20 to $100 per person. However, do not let this fee be a barrier. When registering, you can note that you need financial assistance and the coordinators will work with you about paying none or some of the fee.

If you would like to register, please send an email to Brittany at outreachinreach@gmail.com with the following info:

Name: ___ Pronouns: ___

Date/s attending: ___

Can you offer a ride? _Yes or no__

Do you need a ride? _Yes or no__

Do you have any allergies, dietary restrictions, or accessibility needs that you would like the organizers to know? (This information will be shared only with the organizers) _________

Your fee amount: ___

If you have any questions, please email outreachinreach@gmail.com for more info or accessibility information. If you have accessibility concerns, we will be happy to help you connect to those at the park who can answer questions.

(Last updated: April 25, 2024)