Exploring Spirit and Reconciliation
Exploring Spirit and Reconciliation
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Exploring Spirit and Reconciliation
A Weekend with Distinguished Irish Poet Pádraig Ó Tuama, Exploring Living Well in a Troubled World.
August 10 - 11, 2024  ·  Keene Valley Congregational Church UCC

    During this two-day, poetry-filled gathering, Pádraig Ó Tuama will invite us

    to consider our sacred stories anew, while reflecting upon how

    they may suggest approaches to resolving some of our

    most intractable social and political challenges.

    


    Agenda
    Saturday, August 10
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Living Well in a Troubled World
    Pádraig will speak to this moment in the history of the US and engage us in thoughtful dialogue and reflection on how we listen to others whose thinking and political commitments are different from our own.
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Language: That Original Sacrament
    Acclaimed as a profoundly engaging public speaker, Pádraig will share his spiritual vision through poetry and story. A book signing and reception will follow Padraig’s presentation.
    Sunday, August 11
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Sunday Worship
    Morning Worship, co-led by Pádraig Ó Tuama and Rev. John Sampson, KVCC pastor.
    11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    Lunch Reception and Celebration
    Come and celebrate a wonderful weekend together with Pádraig. The luncheon is free and open to all.
    Speakers

    Pádraig Ó Tuama

    Pádraig Ó Tuama is ia poet, theologian, conflict resolution mediator, and the author of 7 books of poetry, prayer and reflection. He presents the podcast, Poetry Unbound with On Being Studios, an immersive exploration of a single poem in each episode.

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    LOCATION
    Keene Valley Congregational Church UCC, 1791 New York 73, Keene Valley, NY 12943
    Map
    Location: Keene Valley Congregational Church UCC, 1791 New York 73, Keene Valley, NY 12943
    LODGING and DINING
    LODGING and DINING

    Some Lodges in Keene, Keene Valley, New York

    Feel free to explore Airbnb, VRBO as well.


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    Dining in and around Keene, Keene Valley

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    Lodging in the wider region

    ROOST (Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism)

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    Places to stay in Lake Placid (19 miles from Keene Valley)

    ​​https://www.lakeplacid.com/lodging?page=2&town[]=lake_placid&town[]=keene&town[]=wilmington&town[]=saranac_lake&town[]=other


    Places to stay in Wilmington (15 miles from Keene Valley)

    https://www.whitefaceregion.com/stay/lodging 


    Additional Info
    Additional Info

    Working fluently on the page and in public, Ó Tuama is a compelling poet, teacher, and group worker, and a profoundly engaging public speaker.

    Website: https://www.padraigotuama.com

    Poetry Unbound Website: https://onbeing.org/series/poetry-unbound/

    Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/padraigotuama

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padraigotuama/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJfBYz6tab8




    DATE

    August 10 - 11, 2024

    LOCATION

    Keene Valley Congregational Church UCC
    Keene Valley, NY
    Keene Valley Congregational Church UCC, 1791 New York 73, Keene Valley, NY 12943

    ALREADY REGISTERED?

    EVENT CONTACT

    Rev. John Sampson
    (973) 609-2816