DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE

with Jenifer Gamber and Fran McKendree

September 27 - 30

Holy Cross Monastery

West Park, NY

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"In this great river of life that flows behind me and before me

let me know that I am carried by You.

In this great river of life that flows around me and through me

let me know that I carry You

and can reverence You in all that has life."

~ John Phillip Newell

Gather for four days and three nights with youth ministers from across the country on the banks of the Hudson River for worship, prayer, study, and fellowship within the sacred rhythm of the Benedictine monastic community.

Together we will explore our baptismal waters made alive with the current of God's blessings. To what unexpected places have we been taken? What blessings have we poured into the lives of others? How have these blessings washed back on our shores seeking to be gathered and given out again? Come be refreshed by God's living water on the banks of the Hudson River.

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Cost: $330 (deposit $80), includes program, single-occupancy room, and gourmet meals from Tuesday supper through Friday lunch. To make reservations, call 845-384-6660 x3002 or e-mail guesthouse@hcmnet.org. Space is limited to 40 people. Consider reserving soon. Holy Cross website: holycrossmonastery.com

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Worship

The rhythm of of the day is set by worship together, beginning with Matins. We celebrate Holy Eucharist at 9am followed by a program. At noon, we gather again in the church for Diurnum and our work day closes with Vespers. After dinner, we pray Compline in anticipation of God's care through the night.

Music

During the mornings we gather in song and begin our program together with study, sharing and reflection. This year we will explore the journey in our baptismal waters. The afternoon offers individual and group options including personal reflection, praying the labyrinth, walking, and time for rest.

Fellowship

Singer/songwriter Fran McKendree leads the group in song throughout the day and into the evening. Each evening before Compline we engage in meditative practices that you can bring back to the youth at your church. This image is from our Cosmic Walk.