The Addictions Recovery Ministry
of the
Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana
announces its
27th Annual Weekend
for men and women who are
or who want to be in recovery
Dealing With Life on Life's Terms in Difficult Times
How To Calm The Storm
August 6 - 8, 2010
Solomon Episcopal Conference Center
Robert, Louisiana
When life happens – tough economic times, health issues, relationship challenges, job loss, legal problems – even near death experiences - there is a way to deal with it gracefully! Come and find out how to use a 12 step program of recovery to, “Deal with Life on Life’s Terms” using the “Wonder Key” to live a life in Grace as a Christian in recovery.
Brian Nordwick is an ordained vocational deacon in the Episcopal Church and a Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of El Camino Real. Brian has over 30 years of personal recovery experience and working with others in their recovery process. He has taught adult education classes on 12 step recovery from a Christian perspective, facilitated and led recovery retreats, and counseled people in recovery one on one in their recovery process. Brian believes that our lives are complex and busy, so we need to "get away" from the day-to-day stresses and strains of life in the world, and let go of the “outside” so we can be fully present in the moment during this retreat.
The weekend begins with supper at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 6 and ends after the Eucharist on Sunday, August 8 about noon.
You may check in on Friday, August 6 after 3:00 p.m. However, participants may arrive at the Conference Center as early as 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 6.
The cost of the weekend is $152 per person and includes a room 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 19, 2010.
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 $46, or a total of $198. 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:
Lance Armstrong at (225) 216-9083
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 Lance Armstrong at
(225) 216-9083 to apply.
Please Note
Participants are paying only what SECC charges the ministry for rooms and food. Additional contributions will support the costs of the facilitator and scholarships as well as the rooms for clergy, spiritual directors, and musicians: and they are tax deductible.
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
REGISTRATION
26th Annual Recovery Weekend
SECC Event #E00448
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Circle One: Male Female
The Conference Center also accepts
reservations on-line at
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.
