As we enter the Season of Lent, all are welcome to an ecumenical Quiet Day, hosted by St. John's Episcopal Church at 524 Washington Avenue in Grand Haven, MI, on Saturday, March 11, from 9:30am–4:15pm. The Quiet Day will be led by Daniel Snyder and Jarek Kozal. Daniel is a clinical psychologist and former Roman Catholic priest who is also a member of an ecumenical religious community, The Ecumenical Order of Charity. Jarek is a human anatomy and physiology instructor at Grand Valley State University and is an Associate of the Order of Preachers (i.e. the Dominican Order).  He is an active member at Dominican Chapel, Marywood in Grand Rapids.

Both of them, via their Orders' charisms, recognize the importance of contemplation in so far as it gives them perspective and clarity in God's mission for them. Like Christ, they often see the need for "going into the desert" to be contemplative so that they might come out with a clear understanding of their mission as a follower of The Way, The Truth, and The Life.  The image of Christ in the desert, meditating and praying in order to discern the Father's will, will be operative for the time we will share.

Please note those of all religious and Christian backgrounds are warmly invited to this day. In the tradition of The Episcopal Church, all will be welcome at the altar for the Holy Eucharist. All baptized Christians are welcome to receive the sacrament in our church. Those who are not baptized Christians (or would prefer not to receive the sacrament) will be invited to receive a blessing instead, if they prefer.

Breakfast snacks along with lunch are all included, but you must register in advance below. There is a suggested donation of $20 to cover expenses, but scholarships are available upon request. Any funds raised in excess of the quiet day costs will be donated to our Loving Spoonfuls Meal Ministry, providing a free hot meal to the hungry on Sundays at 1pm and Wednesdays at 6pm.

8:45 – Gathering & Coffee
9:00 – Morning Prayer
9:15 – Gathering and Introduction of Speakers and Program
9:30 – Lectio Divina by Daniel Snyder
9:50 – Quiet Time of Reflection
10:20 – Coffee and Snack Break
10:30 – Contemplatio by Jarek Kozal
10:50 – Quiet Time of Reflection
11:30 – Celebration of Eucharist in Chancel, Fr. Jared Cramer, Celebrant
12:00 – Lunch
1:00 – The Garden and The Tomb by Daniel Snyder
1:20 – Writing Midrash
1:40 – Quiet Time of Reflection
2:10 – The Cup:  The Process of Emptying and Filling by Jarek Kozal
2:40 – Quiet Time of Reflection
3:15 –  Processing Our Time Together
3:45 – Evening Prayer