Barbara Cawthorne Crafton, General Lecturer, will lead participants through the process of celebration, reunion, and closure at the final presentation and gathering of the wonderful community that, for the past 70 years, has been known as Finger Lakes Conference.
This retreat is a call to be of good cheer about the ending of things: a job, a marriage, a life. The Finger Lakes Conference -- the Finger Lakes themselves. Our nation will not go on forever. Nothing will.
But all endings plant beginnings. What seed will each of our endings sow? And what will bloom?
Barbara is a priest, author, spiritual director, and the founder of The Geranium Farm.
A celebration of this 70-year-old ministry is being planned. Much thought and energy are being given to honoring its traditions while giving attendees a reason to be hopeful. Hopeful that new ministries may emerge through the presentations that will take place; and that we will all depart recognizing that it is time -- to be joyous for the past, to look forward to the future, to continue spreading the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ, through our words and actions in this rapidly changing world in which we live today.
The Conference provides a safe and rich environment where persons who are deeply committed to a spiritual path and those who are searching for an indefinable “something” in their lives may learn and explore together. The General Lecture, small group discussions, courses, daily worship and impromptu offerings by conference members make each day exciting. But sometimes rest and quiet are what is needed and attendance at any offering is optional.
Fee: $480 fee includes lodging, meals and all conference costs. Scholarships are available.
More information and registration form available on our Website: FingerLakesConference.org
