Faith and Sharing Federation
Faith and Sharing Vancouver Island
2016 retreat:
- Date: August 7-12, 2016
- Location: Bethlehem Centre, Nanaimo, BC
- With children and teen programs
- Animator: Maggie Conrad-Walsh
- Theme: "They will receive Mercy"
- Maggie Walsh joined us for our summer retreat this year.
Our theme was "They will receive mercy".
Maggie arrived carrying much from her home community in Cleveland.
She shared openly and deeply about family members aging, a recent death in the community, and struggles living in the inner city.
Her sharing sparked many emotions in each of us.
- It was an international gathering this year with individuals joining us from Ireland, England and a missionary working in Mongolia, as well as many regulars from Vancouver Island.
- We had the joy of 8 lively children and 4 teens.
- The news of Fr Bob Jones death during the retreat offered an opportunity to grieve, pray and celebrate together.
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