St. Bart's "A Place at the Table" Retreat Day
Saturday, November 4 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Inhabit your place at the table during a fall retreat at St. Bart's! Participants will engage in an art-based workshop facilitated by Carey Wallace, a seasoned retreat leader and author of Stories of the Saints. The workshop will explore the ways in which spirituality and artistic exploration intertwine, allowing for deep reflection and creative expression. Attendees will also enjoy a keynote address by St. Bart’s former Vicar, the Reverend Jay Sidebotham, embark on a church tour, share meals and conversations, and worship with Imagine Worship artist-in-residence Mark Miller. While we especially hope that our new members will participate, the retreat is open to all!
Questions? Email Bailey Regan, Associate for Newcomer Welcome and Engagement at .
Registration
Advance registration is required for the Place at the Table Retreat Day. All are welcome to register. If the $25 fee prohibits you from attending the retreat, please email to ask about financial assistance.
Keynote Speaker
The Reverend Jay Sidebotham will deliver the retreat's keynote speech. Reverend Sidebotham has served as a priest in the Episcopal Church for more than 30 years and formerly served as Vicar at St. Bart's. He enjoys creating artwork, including cartoons, reflecting life in the church. Before ordination, he worked in an animation studio that produced Schoolhouse Rock cartoons and then as an art director in several advertising agencies. Jay is also the founder of RenewalWorks, a ministry seeking to make spiritual growth the priority in Episcopal congregations and to build cultures of discipleship in those congregations.
Featured Guest Facilitator
Author and facilitator Carey Wallace will lead retreat participants in a participatory exploration of art and faith. Carey is the author of The Blind Contessa’s New Machine, The Ghost in the Glass House, and Stories of the Saints. She has spoken on art, faith, and justice with students at Princeton, Julliard, Emory, Pratt, and Yale. Her articles and poems have appeared in Time, Businessweek, The Metro Times, and America. She is the founder of a retreat for artists in Michigan, and of the Working Artists Initiative.
Featured Guest Musician
During the retreat, we will be joined by Imagine Worship's artist-in-residence Mark Miller. Mark is Associate Professor of Church Music and Composer In Residence at Drew University in Madison NJ, and is a Lecturer in the Practice of Sacred Music at Yale University. He is also the Minister of Music of Christ Church in Summit, New Jersey and Composer in Residence of Harmonium Choral Society in NJ. He loves frisbee, puppies, IPAs, Lord of the Rings, poetry, and his husband Mike and kids Alyse and Keith. Not in that particular order. A long time ago Mark graduated from Julliard with a Masters in Music in Organ Performance, and Yale University (B.A. Music).
FAQs
Who Can Come?
Participants of all abilities and ages are welcome. As with any physical activity, please consult your doctor before joining if you have concerns about prior injuries or medical conditions. You’re welcome to modify movements as necessary. We encourage you to inform our instructor of relevant injuries, pregnancy, or medical conditions as you see fit.
What Should I Bring?
If you already own a yoga mat, we recommend bringing it with you. A limited number of yoga mats will be available to borrow if you can’t bring your own. It’s a good idea to wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle to class. If you practice with yoga blocks or other related accessories, you can bring those, too.
What Should I Leave Behind?
Judgment, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs.
How Much Does Class Cost?
The class operates on a pay-as-you-wish basis. We suggest a $10 donation, but you are welcome to contribute as you can. Your donations support our instructor and help ensure that the class remains accessible to a wide array of participants.
What If Class Is Canceled?
If a class is canceled due to inclement weather or another unforeseen circumstance, we will email you to inform you of the cancellation. We’re happy to count your donation toward a future class!