Continuing Education, Retreat and Conference Programs 2010-2011

September 1-3, 2010
Paul S. Wright Lecture Series – September 1-3, 2010

Dr. Rodger Nishioka, Associate Professor of Christian Education at Columbia Theological Seminary.   Engage with the newest happenings in the life of educational ministries and contemporary culture.  What will ministry look like in the 21st century?  Nishioka writes,

“…it is worth noting that there appears to be a growing consensus among church historians that we are on the cusp of a new age of Christendom.   Together, we will explore what this new age might look like.”

October 18-20, 2010
Fall Retreat for Women with Cancer – October 18-20, 2010
Discover, experience, and explore what it means to have healthy minds, bodies, and spirits in the midst of living with cancer.

Facilitator: Susan Hedlund, Director of Washington County Hospice and Palliative Care.  A deeply meaningful retreat for reflection and for drawing strength from one another for the journey ahead. Susan has led the popular Cancer Care Retreats here at Menucha in the past, and we are pleased to bring her back to Menucha to continue in this important work.

November 8-11, 2010

Fall Silent Retreat – November 8-11, 2010

Explore several spiritual disciplines centered in the practice of Solitude: Labyrinth, centering prayer, meditative reading and journal writing.  Let go of those many things that tie you up; focus on your inner life and the deep wellspring of God’s Spirit.

Facilitator: Scott Crane, M. Div., Certified Christian Educator.

June 2-5, 2011
Columbia Gorge Mountain Dulcimer Festival – June 2-5, 2011

If you want to learn to play the mountain dulcimer, than this festival is for you! Beginners through experienced players all gather for four days for amazing musical fun!  Put us on your calendar and stay tuned to for registration materials on the festival page!  Follow the link: Dulcimer Festival.
Menucha will celebrate its 60th year as a retreat and conference center in the Presbyterian Church (USA) in 2010. We plan to make this celebration last the whole year through, with original program tour offerings incorporating history and education, local flora and fauna, and family fun. We are pleased to announce the programs listed above.  Won’t you join us?

Cancellation Policy for Menucha sponsored programs:  90 days out, cancelling a registration results in a full refund minus a $50 handling fee. 14-90 days out, half your payment will be refunded.  Less than 14 days out, there is no refund available.