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01/06/2015

Columbus 5.5 Cluster invites you to the 2015 Conversations Retreat March 23

Our Guest Presenter is Pastor Paul Neuchterlein (informational link about Paul below). Some of you may already be familiar with Paul’s use of the writings of Rene Girard (along with other ‘Girardian’ writers). Others may already look to Girard for insights into the interpretation of Scripture – especially as it ties into atonement theory. Our Presenter recommended these two articles by Mark Heim from the Christian Century as a way to connect with the work of Girard and Atonement Theory.

http://www.religion-online.org/showarticle.asp?title=2138

http://www.religion-online.org/showarticle.asp?title=2141

Pastor Neuchterlein also sent out this site to offer more information on his life journey and the work he does. http://girardianlectionary.net/res/atonement_webpage.htm

We will have sessions with Paul on both Monday and Tuesday – always meant to be conversational. We’ll share meals, a movie and discussion each evening, worship, time to be alone, and plenty of opportunity for fellowship with colleagues.

The price for our 2015 Retreat (6 meals, two nights, single room – bath/double bed/desk/rocking chair, resource person, and the facilities of the Spiritual Center of Maria Stein) will be $190.00. We currently have 25 rooms reserved.

To register, send a check for $190.00 made out to Al Debelak (2683 Berwick Blvd. Columbus, Ohio 43209-2917).  If you have any questions, please ask. We have been blessed to offer this retreat for almost 20 years.

The planning team for this year's event is Pastors Jim Wilson (614-889-2292), John Morris (614-766-6377), Steve Wachtman (614-486-9433), Ralph Wolfe (614-588-2907), and Al Debelak (614-282-0799).

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