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Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center Family Retreat - August 27-29
Bible Study - Tuesday Mornings
Centering Prayer - Tuesday Evenings
Choir Rehearsals - Thursday evenings
Playgroup - Fridays 10:30am
Men's Group - Third Saturdays
Church School - Sunday mornings

Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center Family Retreat - August 27-29

We are offering a weekend retreat for families and individuals August 27-29 at the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center in Greenfield, NH. . The weekend will offer ample opportunities for fun, fellowship, learning, and worship. The theme of the weekend will be mindfulness, with opportunities to reflect on and practice a different way of experiencing and using the gift of time.

The anticipated schedule will include

Accomodation space is limited. There are two options for accommodations. For those who want a conference center feel, there are lodge rooms which are like motel rooms with real beds and private bath. For those who want more of the camp ambience, there are cabins that sleep 10 in bunk beds with shared in-cabin toilets, sinks and showers. The food service at the camp is excellent. Be prepared to eat well. Moreover the chef is very accommodating so that those with particular dietary needs can trust that they will have food they can eat.

The cost for the weekend depends upon the accommodations you choose. The cost includes two nights lodging, 5 meals, and activities. The per person cost for the cabins is $95 for adults (13 and older) and $48 for children aged 3-12. Children under the age of 3 are free. The per person cost for the lodge rooms is $153 for adults and $77 for a child sharing with an adult, double occupancy. If you will arrive Friday evening by 6 PM and want to have dinner at the camp that will cost an extra $7.50 per person. Your non-refundable deposit of $50 per adult and $25 per child is due into the church office on or before June 20. The balance will be due on or before July 10. There are funds to assist those for whom the cost is prohibitive.

 

Bible Study - Tuesdays at 10:00 am

Our rector, Barbara Williamson, is leading a study of the Gospel of Mark on Tuesdays at 10 am for an hour. Bring a bible or borrow one from the church library.


 

Centering Prayer Group - Tuesdays at 7:30 pm

A Centering Prayer group has formed which is meeting on a weekly basis at St. Elizabeth's. Centering Prayer is a form of silent meditation with deep historical roots in the Christian tradition being practiced by people from across a spectrum of denominations. The group will benefit from several local resources for learning about the basics of its practice, including Fr. William Sheehan who has been involved teaching centering prayer and leading retreats for over thirty years. He will lead a series of introductory sessions.

The group has begun to practice centering prayer at St. Elizabeth's on Tuesday evenings beginning at 7:30. Contact Sylvia or Jonas for information. You can visit Contemplative Outreach for information about centering prayer, which includes a helpful seven minute video on the site's About Us page.

 

Choir Rehearsals - Thursdays at 7:00 pm

Choir rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm. New members are always needed and welcomed! For more information please email Mary Sue Willie , the Saint Elizabeth's Music and Choral Director. You may also contact her through the office.

We look forward to providing music that will enrich worship at St. Elizabeth's. There are also musical opportunities for instrumentalists and youth singers. Youth Choir registration at Saint Elizabeth's is available online. Please use our online registration form to register your child(ren) for the youth choir.

 

Men's Group - Third Saturdays

The joint St. John and St. Elizabeth men's group have given all of us who attended a chance to talk about our faith journeys in a supportive setting. Breakfast will be provided, followed by an open discussion led by one (or two) of our members. Guests of our church members are welcome to attend.

We will continue to meet on the third Saturday of each month, location alternating between the churches, so mark your calendar now to ensure you reserve the date and time.

Please contact Jonas Barciauskas (978-440-8164) or Walter Morgan (978-443-3501) if you plan to attend so we can be prepared for the right number of attendees.

 

Church School - Sundays 9:45 am

Your children are welcome to join church school programs anytime of the year.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (ages 3-10) is an approach to the religious formation of children. It is rooted in the Bible and the liturgy of the church, using the educational principles of Maria Montessori. More COGS information is available at the National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepard.

Journey to Adulthood (ages 11-17) is a youth ministry program of spiritual formation for 6th - 12th grades. St. Elizabeth's uses all three segments of the program. Rite-13 is a two-year program for 11-13 year-olds. J2A for 14-15 year-olds is also a two-year program. The third segment of the Journey to Adulthood program called Young Adults in the Church (YAC) is for 16-17 year olds.

Church School Registration for Christian Education for Children Programs at Saint Elizabeth's is available online. Please use our online registration form to register your child(ren) for the church school programs.