Grounded In Hope: Re-Energizing Ourselves for Social Outreach and Justice with Susie Tierney

Saturday, April 5, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Shalom Spirituality Center

Is today’s social and political divisiveness weighing heavy on your heart? Are you feeling discouraged in your efforts to make the world a better place? Join with others to be re-energized for your efforts to create a more compassionate and peaceful world. Together we will “dwell in possibility” (Emily Dickinson) and draw from a deep well of hope that anchors Christian-based outreach and activism.

This day of retreat at Shalom Spirituality Center will include time together for prayer and silent reflection, small group sharing, activities that quiet our hearts and minds and inspire creativity, and time to immerse ourselves in possibility and hope.

Susie Tierney of Des Moines, Iowa has been offering presentations, workshops, and retreats on the intersection of faith and justice for over twenty years. She is currently the Development Director for Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice (Iowa MMJ). Prior to her work with Iowa MMJ, Susie served as both the Executive Director of JustFaith Ministries based in Louisville, KY, and the Center for Social Ministry in Des Moines, IA. She is a Lay Associate of the Sisters of St. Francis in Dubuque and spends her free time reading, writing, and enjoying time with her ten and eleven year old children.

$60 per person, including lunch; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Wednesday, April 2.

Since Shalom does not employ a dietician, and to best serve your dietary needs, please inform us of any diagnosed food allergies, including wheat and dairy (NOT food preferences), seven days in advance. If you have specific dietary needs, please contact Margie Gassman at 563-582-3592.

To accommodate vegetarian diets, fruits and vegetables are served with every meal. Food desired beyond a typical omnivore diet is the guest’s responsibility (including but not limited to gluten-free, pescatarian, vegan, or low-glycemic). Requests for diet preferences or changes made to the kitchen staff at the time of serving will not be honored unless arrangements have been made ahead of time.