Step back in time for five wonderful days to a slower pace for rest, relaxation, and renewal. No cooking or appointments to keep. All adults are welcome; singles, couples, families and groups. If uninterrupted time for reading, talking with old friends, making new friends, dozing, painting, basking in late summer sun, or sitting alone in peace and quiet with the ocean all around sounds like heaven, Midweek I may be just what you want. All events except orientation are optional.
Because the island is not crowded and there are many private spaces, this is a good place to hold a family reunion, gather a group of old friends or bring a covenant group. An ordained minister gives the morning chapel. Evening chapel is by Mid Week I members who have a special message, poem, talk, or piece of music they would like to share. Shared song is often a part of the chapel gathering. Join us walking in silence up the hill to chapel each evening in a candlelight procession - A magical experience.
Minister: Our Minister of the week is Reverend Rachel A. Keefe, an ordained UCC who at this time works at a pastoral counseling center, specializing in youth and women’s issues. She lives in North Weymouth, MA and enjoys almost any outdoor activity, painting, writing, and a variety of crafts.
Chair: Gillian Carter, 26 Williams Ave., Kittery, ME 03904; (207) 439-6866, gillian.carter@nyu.edu.
Registration: A room and board deposit of $50/person and registration fee of $25/person is due with registration. Please mail ONE CHECK, for $75/person payable to “Midweek Retreat I,” completed registration form (both sides) and business-sized SASE to Carolyn Marshall, Registrar, 84 Canfield Ave., Warwick, RI 02889, (401) 732-4163, donmars234@aol.com. The registration deadline is August 1; forms postmarked after August 1 are accepted on a space-available basis. The room and board deposit and registration fee are refundable until July 24.
Room and Board: Please see conference rates below:
Boat Schedule: Depart Rye Monday, September 1, 4:00 pm. Depart Star Friday, September 5, 2:00 pm. For more on boats and parking, see page 11.