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Ad Lib 2010: The Annual Retreat
For Literary, Visual, & Performing Arts
October 15 - October 17, 2010
Franciscan Retreat Center
Colorado Springs, CO
Here is a preview of what’s coming up at Ad Lib ’10:
AD LIB CHRISTIAN ARTS is a fellowship of Christian believers who work in and/or love the various creative arts of writing, visual art, music and other media of personal and corporate expression. Our retreat welcomes writers and artists of all expressions, worship leaders and pastors. Please join us for our annual retreat, to be held at the Franciscan Retreat Center in Colorado Springs, October 15, 16, and 17.
Our time together will be stimulated by our keynote speaker, Dr. Ben Witherington III, one of the leading evangelical Biblical scholars in America, who will bring a scriptural perspective on the issue of Culture Formation. We will engage in critiques of works brought by attendees, and have time for individual creative work (writing, sketching, photography) and enjoying the artistic ambience of Colorado Springs.
RETREAT PERSPECTIVE
AD LIB embraces the concept of Sabbath. The retreat is a prayerful time of thinking and learning, critique and relationship. Bring your work to share and discuss. We balance focused presentations with response and free time for personal growth and creative work.
The Franciscan Retreat Center is a quiet harbor within the city of Colorado Springs. While walking across its campus, you will see deer gently munching on the grass, and perhaps acknowledging you with a curious gaze. You may walk and meditate/pray in the centerÕs outdoor Labyrinth. .Yet, the city is nearby for those who desire to spend some free time visiting its outstanding attractions (art galleries, Garden of the Gods, Fine Arts Center, etc.).
Meals for the retreat will be provided and served by AD LIB. This helps us to reduce costs, and also allows attendees to organize their meals with more flexibility. This approach has received good reviews since we initiated it two years ago under the leadership of our Hospitality minister Joanne Irwin.
RETREAT SCHEDULE
(a more detailed schedule will be distributed to attendees upon registering )
Thursday October 14, 4-6 p.m. Check in for Option 1 attendees.
Friday October 15, 10 a.m. Ð 12 noon: Ad Lib visits the Turin Shroud Center research facility, Colorado Springs. Afternoon discussion and critiques within genre groups. 4-6 p.m. check-in for Option 2 attendees; 7p.m. meal, get-acquainted time, introductions, staff response, orientation.
Saturday October 16, morning worship and presentation by Dr. Ben Witherington III (ÒCreating and Forming CultureÓ); discussion and response; afternoon open time; re-gathering for late afternoon discussion; evening worship, readings, Òopen micÓ sharing.
Sunday October 17, morning worship and dismissal.
ABOUT AD LIB
Ad Lib is a fellowship of Christians working in various artistic media seeking to understand the relationship between
the Christian faith, a Biblical worldview, and the broad frontiers of artistic expression related to individual endeavor
and the corporate worship and fellowship of life in the Body of Jesus Christ. We welcome the insights and contributions
of artistss, musicians, writers, pastors, worship leaders, and anyone else who is simply interested in these issues.
You will have opportunity to share your vision, your art, your poetry and stories, while sharing in prayer, worship,
and fellowship with like-minded brethren. Join us for Ad Lib's 15th Annual Retreat. You are most welcome and we look to
being together with you!
ARTS DISPLAY
You are invited to bring 2-3 works that best represent your art: Canvases, photographic art, books, music scores, journals, magazines, photos of performances, etc.. You are responsible for your display set-up in the designated area(s). Performance artists may participate in "open mic." (Ask us!).
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GUEST ARTISTS
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BEN WITHERINGTON III
is a leading evangeclical Biblical scholar and prolific author.
He will keynote our retreat with a discussion of Christian culture formation. Dr. Witherington was widely consulted
during the Da Vinci Code controversies, and is the author of the archeology-themed novel The Lazarus Effect.
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BRIANNA VAN DYCK
is Editor-in-Chief of the Fort Collins-based magazine RUMINATE, a journal of faith, literature,
and art. This publication has established a growing national audience. Brianna will conduct a workshop for writers and artists seeking to
know more about how to present their work for publication.
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LOCATION
The Franciscan Retreat Center
The Franciscan Retreat Center is located in suburban Colorado Springs on a hill overlooking
the city. The setting of the center is conducive to solitude and meditation while offering
easy access to the urban environment of Colorado Springs. It is not an unusal experience
to encounter deer in the morning, tasting the grass on the campus. The center houses
comfortable rooms, a fine cafeteria, and meeting rooms for attendees at the retreat.
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Retreat Center:
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View from the grounds:
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Colorado Springs, Franciscan Retreat Center
Driving Directions
TIME FOR PERSONAL REST, REFLECTION
A coveted time during the intense embrace of the retreat where we can be apart and receive from God in our own personal ways.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Retreat Costs:
Basic on-campus fee for the weekend is $165 per person
$150 if registered by August 1st
* CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION FORM *
This fee covers residence on retreat center campus (double occupancy) for Friday and
Saturday nights, with lunch on Saturday and Sunday, meeting room fees, and honoraria
for guest discussion and worship leaders.
Note: Other meals will be planned and served by Ad Lib on the campus of the retreat center.
Facilities will be provided for storing and refrigerating food, and attendees are invited
to bring snack items to eat / share. This is to save money and also encourage flexibility
in eating arrangements for attendees, who may also opt to go off campus for breakfast or
dinner according to preference and budget.
For additional information:
Richard Terrell
6905 Forest Lake Blvd
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 486-4198
(402) 440-8851 (cell)
richard.terrell@doane.edu
Judith D. Dupree
P.O. Box 365
Pine Valley, CA 91962
adlib_pv@sbcglobal.net
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