Summer Program 2008

Rooted in Creation

In the fullness of our days,
it is so easy to move so fast
that we forget to pause and pay attention.

So much beauty surrounds us;
each moment contains reminders
of who we are and why we are.

This summer, you are invited to come to Naramata to slow down and take delight; week by week together we will savour the gifts of Creation …

Light
Water
Green and Growing Things
Day & Night
Creatures of the Sky and Water
Creatures of the Land
Rest

… for they are Good!

Come and explore what it means to be deeply Rooted in Creation.
To notice that we are just one part of this goodness,
is to be invited into profound gratitude.

Join us this summer to celebrate, honour, share stories from many traditions, learn, play, sing and pray with gratitude for the gifts of creation.

Imagine a Summer Week at Naramata Centre!

When you register for a summer program you are signing up for so much more than one specific course. Expect to be nurtured and challenged by participation in a wide variety of community experiences.
Our Summer Program provides an opportunity for people of all ages and beliefs to practice living in a Christian community of acceptance, learning and worship in order to make a spirit-filled
difference in the world.
Each week is filled with opportunities for music and singing, multi-generational fun and learning, worship and reflection, rest and renewal, time alone and in community with friends and neighbours.

A summer week looks like this:

(Please note that Music Week - A Celebration of Choral Music has a slightly different schedule.)

Sunday: arrive, register and settle in. Opening celebration 7 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:
   Morning: 7:30 am - prayer and reflection, sometimes yoga or tai chi too; 9 am - noon programs for children, youth and adults.
   Afternoon: rest, play, labyrinth, bookstore, healing touch, hikes, games, tours, biking, conversations, swimming, the beach …
   Evening: multi-generational events, youth and adult gatherings and presentations, Vespers.
Wednesday: Sabbath
A shorter morning program 9-10:30, followed by a community worship celebration, barbecue at the beach, an unscheduled afternoon and an evening concert featuring our music resource people.
Friday: a day for savouring and drawing to a close. 9 am - noon morning programs and afternoon options, followed by an evening closing celebration, and dance!
Saturday: time to take leave, or relax in preparation for a second week at the Centre.