Holy Saturday
Day of Transformation

A morning retreat at
The Parish Hall
Grace Episcopal Church
On the Town Common
14 Boltwood Avenue
Amherst Massachusetts 01002-2301

Saturday, April 3, 2010
9 a.m. to Noon

led by Dr. Robert A. Jonas

Holy Saturday is a powerful day for Christians. Jesus has died and descended into the darkness, and the Risen Christ has not yet appeared. In one Orthodox icon, Jesus is pictured as standing in the depths, reaching down to raise up Adam and Eve. In this symbolic gesture he is touching everything in us that turns away from God; he is healing what is broken and lifting up what has fallen. On Holy Saturday we consciously open ourselves to the liberating power of God and take time to perceive where God in Christ - in powerful but sometimes hidden ways - is at work in our lives.

This morning retreat will include silent meditation, presentations on the psychological and spiritual meanings of Holy Saturday, scripture and poetry reading, music, chanting, conversation, and prayer. If you have a poem related to the themes of Holy Saturday, please bring it with you. Suggested donation: $15 No sign-up required.

Contact:
www.gracechurchamherst.org (directions online)
(413) 256-6754
www.emptybell.org