The Rev. Jean Denton will be the keynote speaker and resource person for those attending. A panel of other representatives from the Province will discuss their models of health ministry addressing the diversity of approaches that exist. The retreat will be observed by participating in the worship and mediation as scheduled by the Monastery. Lay counselors at Calvary Church in Summit have recently completed training as Stephen ministers. The ministry is geared towards individuals experiencing extraordinary stress such as grief, terminal illness, job crisis, and divorce.
Services are completely confidential.
The meeting was uplifting and a spiritual experience where clergy of color share visions and dreams of various ministries throughout the diocese. Much enthusiasm surrounded the ordination of Jocelyn Irving and the presence of Bishop Rufus Brome. The Oasis is pleased to announce the addition of two staff members to the Oasis office at 31 Mulberry. Jennifer Johnson is the new office manager and Sr. Julie Nicks, OSH, is the intern for program development.