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In the Beginning was the Word: Journal Writing as Prayer (Mary Gales Askren)

God spoke creation into being. Because we are created in God’s image, the written word can be one of the tools that aid us on our faith journey. This retreat will offer opportunities to explore using journal writing with other prayer practices such as lectio divina and imaginative prayer to enter into a deeper relationship with God.

Cost:
$53.72

(Includes program fee, meal and taxes)

 **If you are exempt from Nebraska state taxes, would like to arrive earlier or depart later, or opt out of meals please contact us. Cancellation Policy: The total cost includes a program fee, which is non-refundable, but which can be used for future retreats.

Mary Gales Askrenis an award-winning journalist, published poet and author. As a retreat leader, she teaches techniques for incorporating writing into prayer while emphasizing that participants do not need to be writers to use these techniques.