Practicing Peace: Blessed are the Peacemakers
December 3-5, 2021
Peacemaking doesn’t mean passivity.
It is the act of interrupting injustice without mirroring injustice,
The act of disarming evil without destroying the evildoer,
The act of finding a third way that is neither fight nor flight but the careful,
arduous pursuit of reconciliation and justice.
It is about a revolution of love that is big enough to set both
the oppressed and the oppressors free.
- Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals
It is the act of interrupting injustice without mirroring injustice,
The act of disarming evil without destroying the evildoer,
The act of finding a third way that is neither fight nor flight but the careful,
arduous pursuit of reconciliation and justice.
It is about a revolution of love that is big enough to set both
the oppressed and the oppressors free.
- Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals
This world values peacekeepers, protectors of the powerful, and maintainers of the status quo. But Jesus invites us to become something so much more! Jesus invites us to be Peacemakers, speaking truth to power, and engaging in God's ministry of reconciliation in a broken and divided world. Join us as we explore how to be at peace with God, creation, others, and ourselves.
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9
Our speaker for the weekend will be the Rev. Deanna Hollas. Rev. Hollas is the Gun Violence Prevention Ministry Coordinator with the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship, a founding member of the Everytown for Gun Safety Interfaith Advisory Council and the co-founder of Retreat House Spirituality Center in Richardson, TX. In her role with the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship, Rev. Hollas empowers and equips individuals and congregations across the Presbyterian Church (USA) denomination to embody Jesus’s call to love God and love neighbor by being informed and active in the prevention of gun violence. She holds a Master of Divinity from Perkins School of Theology as well as a Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction from San Francisco Theological Seminary.
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Our worship leader for the weekend will be John Mark Solomon. John Mark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and provides psychotherapy services for Veterans at the VA in Plano, TX. John Mark is a native of Texas, graduate of Austin College in Sherman, and has a MSW from University of Oklahoma. John Mark has been involved with youth ministry and music in local churches and conferences for over 30 years. He is a 5th generation Presbyterian PK. John Mark lives in Wylie with his wife Lynette who is a Presbyterian minister and Hospital Chaplain at Baylor Scott and White. They have two adult children Luke (28) and Kay (23).
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Lodge Rooms (Price includes lodging, linens, meals and program)
Single occupancy $225 per person
Double occupancy $175 per person
Cabin Community Space (Price includes lodging, linens, meals and program)
$150 per person (Up to 6 guests share sleeping space and a rest room. Depending on retreat attendance, cabin guests will be more spread out.)
Single occupancy $225 per person
Double occupancy $175 per person
Cabin Community Space (Price includes lodging, linens, meals and program)
$150 per person (Up to 6 guests share sleeping space and a rest room. Depending on retreat attendance, cabin guests will be more spread out.)
Quotes from past retreats:
- Camp Gilmont touched my heart—— the place, the people & the presence of God—- I am refreshed by having been on Holy Ground.
- God was so present everywhere, but the most special moment was His special touch on my troubled spirit.
- Time was well planned to allow a restful pace and meaningful sessions -- all filled with heartfelt presentations and joyful music. Staff made seamless adjustments for rainy weather.
- This is truly a place you can unplug from every day life. You will come away refreshed!
