PREACHING IN OUR CONTEMPORARY CULTURE, June 18-19

As we move into summer in the desert, take time out for continuing education personal and spiritual growth. Explore creative preaching for our time, with Dick Jensen, well known teacher of preaching as story.

The overnight format will give you a chance to rest, relax and reflect on the material with others.

Dr. Jensen will cover the following material :

1. STORY: Preaching to Post-literate, Post-moderns.
2. Law and Gospel in the Music of Bono and U2.
3. Preaching With The Aid of the Cinema.

We begin with dinner at 6 p.m. on June 18, followed by a presentation by Dr. Jensen. The evening will end with a time of fellowship.

After breakfast on June 19, we connect with the spirituality of the desert on a walk with a naturalist. Dr. Jensen will present again before and after lunch. We break for the day at 3 p.m.

Fee: $75 all inclusive

Register at www.spiritinthedesert.org or call the registrar at 480-488-5218.

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Due to a few recent cancellations we have some prime dates available at a deep discount.  May 2-8, May 11 - 15, May 26 - 29.  June 2 - 5, June 8 - 13, June 15 - 26, June 29 - July 2.

Call the Registrar today to book your event
480.488.5218

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 Time away at 

Spirit in the Desert
Lutheran Retreat Center

is a perfect way to enjoy
God's Creation
in the Sonoran Desert.

Come for rest, relaxation,
retreat, 
renewal, & refreshment.

Come alone to re-center and listen to the Spirit's guidance.
	Bring a faith based or a secular group; Come for a family retreat;
Participate in the relevant opportunities that are listed in the Programs section of the website

SUMMER SPECIALS

CAREFREE IS COOLER AND THE AIR IS BETTER
THAN MANY ARIZONA LOCATIONS IN THE SUMMER

As a 'thank you' to all our ELCA and ecumenical partners ... and to help us stay busy over the summer, our beautiful and comfortable lodging and meeting rooms are available to you at discounted prices.  

40% on lodging rooms and 75% on meeting rooms!!

Call us to book your summer church event, family reunion, or private retreat. You will have access to all of our amenities including the pool, spa, and labyrinth.  480.488.5218 and ask for the Registrar.