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The Addictions Recovery Ministry
of the
Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana
announces its
25th Annual Weekend
for men and women who are
or who want to be in recovery

Gratitude
And
Beyond

The Wonder and Power
Of Gratitude - and
Something Even Better










August 1 - 3, 2008

Solomon Episcopal Conference Center
Robert, Louisiana

One of our most popular meeting topics is gratitude.  What is even better than gratitude?  During the weekend we will study the wonder and power of gratitude - and something even better! 

Fr. Gavin Griffith, our facilitator for the weekend, has been leading retreats full time for 30 years.  2008 marks his 50th year as a priest of the Franciscan Order and his 40th year in recovery.  He was featured in Time Magazine for innovative educational methods and practices the healing power of humor and story.  He says "I love being a priest, and being a Franciscan is a perfect match for my personality.  I don't mind being an alcoholic because it has brought me to the wonderful spiritual world of 12-step recovery.


The weekend begins with supper at 6:30 PM on Friday, August 1 and ends after the Eucharist on Sunday, August 3 about noon.

You may check in on Friday, August 1 after 4:00 PM. However, participants may arrive at the Conference Center as early as 1:00 PM, Friday, August 1, 2008.

The cost of the weekend is $172 per person and includes a room, double occupancy, for two nights, Friday night supper, three full meals on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. Sunday lunch is not provided. A $75 non-refundable deposit is required and should be sent along with the attached registration form, no later than July 20, 2008.

All rooms at the Conference Center are double occupancy. Single rooms may be requested but are not guaranteed. The cost of a single room for the weekend is an additional $44, or a total of $216. Single rooms will not be assigned until after the final registrations are received and the weekend census is known. Single rooms will be assigned on a “first come, first request” basis and no one will be turned away in order to accommodate those who desire a single room.


Please let us know if you have any special dietary needs. Handicap accessible rooms are available.


For further information or additional brochures contact:


Mike Dawson at (504) 837-0877




The Brother James Mark Eddy and  The Rev. Daryl Canfill Memorial Scholarship Fund can help defray up to 50 percent of the cost of a double occupancy room. Please contact Mike Dawson at (504) 837-0877 to apply.


Please Note

  The actual breakeven cost of the Mixed Weekend is $230 per person.   If you are able to pay more than $172 for a double or $216 for a single for this weekend, the additional contribution will be appreciated.
Thank you.


Make checks payable to:
“Solomon Episcopal Conference Center” or “SECC”
and mail with registration form to:

SECC
54296 Highway 445
Loranger, LA 70446

The Conference Center also
accepts reservations on-line at www.solepisc.org




REGISTRATION
24th Annual Recovery Weekend
SECC Event #5407

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Name

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Address

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City, State, ZIP Code

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Phone (Day)

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Phone (Evening)

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E-mail

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Roommate Preference (if any)

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Is a handicap accessible room required?

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Special Dietary Needs

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Church Affiliation

Circle One:           Male                Female


TRAVEL DIRECTIONS

From New Orleans:
Cross the Causeway. Take I-12 towards Hammond. Exit at Robert and turn right onto La. Hwy. 445. Travel north on La. Hwy. 445 for approximately 12 miles. The Conference Center sign and entrance are on the right side of the road.

From Baton Rouge:
Take I-12 through Hammond and exit    at Robert (Exit 47). Turn right onto       La. Hwy. 445 and travel north for approximately 12 miles. The Conference Center sign and entrance are on the right side of the road.












The Addictions Recovery Ministry (ARM) of the Episcopal Church helps recovering Christians find a home within the Church. ARM seeks to provide education, guidance, and support for families struggling with, or wishing to learn more about addiction. Our desire is not to be dogmatic or exclude anyone in their spiritual search, but to live out the acceptance and love taught by Jesus.



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