Ecological Spirituality Retreat II - A Spirituality of Resistance - Detroit, MI

Ecological Spirituality Retreat II - A Spirituality of Resistance
Part of Dominican Center’s “Spirituality in the Hood” Offerings
Saturday, September 7th – 10:00 am thru 3:00 pm
St. Suzanne Cody Rouge Community Resource Center
19321 W. Chicago, Detroit, MI 48228

“Ecological Spirituality springs from a profound ecological conversion and helps us to “discover God in all things,” both in the beauty of creation and in the sighs of the sick and the groans of the afflicted, aware that the life of the spirit is not dissociated from worldly realities.” (Laudato si’ Action Platform)

This retreat is presented by the Dominican Center Spirituality for Mission and will utilize a rhythm of prayer time, presentations, and reflection moments. By the end of our day, we will propose some action steps in resistance to our consumer society and for the care of “our common home.”

“Our Grounding” Speaker
Jane E. Linahan, Ph.D. from Madonna University - Jane Linahan completed bachelor and master degrees at the University of Detroit Mercy, and a PhD in Religious Studies at Marquette University in Milwaukee. She has served on the faculty of Saint Francis Seminary in Milwaukee and of Saint Bonaventure University in Western New York State, prior to joining Madonna University eleven years ago. She is a professor of Religious Studies, as well as the Director of Madonna's programs in Religious Studies and Philosophy and Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry.
According to Professor Linahan care for the earth is not just a nice idea that is timely and popular right now, but it is deeply rooted in our faith tradition and in what we believe about God.

Our Retreat Guides
Ms. Doris “Thunder Feather” Allen - Doris Allen is a long-time member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish and is a member of the St. Bonaventure Secular Franciscan Order.  Doris has been involved in care for creation actions as a member of a variety of organizations, including Voices for Earth Justice, Secular Franciscan Justice, Peace, and integrity of Creation committee, Strangers No Longer, and the Racism Task Force.

Ms. Joni Scott - Graduate of the Dominican Center Spiritual Direction Internship; recently retired Director of Religious Education at Nativity and over 26 years Pastoral Minister experience at various Detroit parishes including 15 years at St. Suzanne Our Lady Gate of Heaven Church.

Spiritual Practices of Resistance Presenters include: Ms. Kimberly Williams a self-proclaimed hippie; Chef Bee (Harriette Brown) of “Sisters on a Roll” – caught between different worlds, vegan and consumption and the desire to provide good food.  Minister DeJuan Bland, MOSES Action community organizer and water-rights advocate.

Lunch Provided by Chef Bea of - Sisters on a Roll
Registration: Early registration - $20 - includes lunch     

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Registration deadline – September 1, 2024  -  $25 after September 1st / $30 at the door
For More information email Sister Janice Brown at [email protected]

Sponsored by: Dominican Center Spirituality for Mission; Co-sponsor: St. Suzanne Cody Rouge Community Center