2012 Spirituality Gathering Schedule
 For thousands of years, the Psalms have offered a lyrical, musical voice for our prayers of joy and anguish. Indeed, music is itself a soul language, making audible what cannot be expressed in words. Don Saliers will serve as our guide on this reflection on music as embodied spirituality, using psalmody as a starting point. Daily prayers, spaces for silence, and workshops in a beautiful contemplative setting will complement a meaningful dialogue of heart, mind, and body.
An accomplished musician, theologian, and scholar of liturgics, Don Saliers is the author of numerous books on the relationship between theology and worship, including A Song to Sing, a Life to Live, which he co-authored with his daughter, Emily Saliers, a member of the Indigo Girls. Until his retirement in 2007, Don served as Professor of Theology and Worship at Emory University for 33 years. Don is a engaging presenter who draws from a deep well of spiritual insight.
WHAT: Alliance Spirituality Gathering
WHEN: Feb. 9-12, 2012
WHERE: The Center for New Beginnings in the north Georgia mountains, Dahlongega, Ga.
WHO: Led by Don Saliers, the William R. Cannon Distinguished Professor of Theology and Worship, Emeritus, at Candler School of Theology
WHY: To explore how we embody our theology through music
WHO: For worship leaders, musicians, gospel proclaimers, people in the pew, seekers of a richer and deeper spirituality.
The last day to register for this gathering is January 27, 2012. Register today by typing 'Alliance Spirituality gathering' in the 'Other Designation' field on this page.
2012 Alliance Spirituality Gathering Schedule
Thursday
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5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
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Dinner
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7:00 p.m.
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Evening program: Orientation for the weekend, housekeeping, vision for the weekend, “getting to know you’s”
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8:30 p.m.
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Fellowship
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9:00 p.m.
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Evening prayers followed by silence until morning prayers
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Friday
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7:30 a.m.
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Breaking silence with morning prayers
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8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
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Breakfast
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8:45 a.m.
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Morning stretches, led by Nancy Noel
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9:00 a.m.
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Presentation I by Don Saliers: Psalms of Lament
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10:00 a.m.
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Silence
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11:00 a.m.
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Conversation with Don
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11:45 a.m.
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Mid-day prayers
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12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
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Lunch
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3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
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Afternoon Options:
Body Prayers – Stephanie Ford
Journaling – Bonnie McCarson
Walking Meditation – Velma Ferrell
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5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
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Dinner
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7:00 p.m
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Presentation II by Don Saliers: Psalms of Doxology
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8:00 p.m.
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Silence
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9:00 p.m.
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Conversation with Don
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9:30 p.m.
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Evening prayers, followed by silence until morning prayers
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Saturday
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7:30 a.m.
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Breaking silence with morning prayers
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8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
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Breakfast
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8:45 a.m.
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Morning stretches
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9:00 a.m.
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Presentation III by Don Saliers: Music as Language of the Soul Made Audible, Healing as Well as Challenge
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10:00 a.m.
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Silence
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11:00 a.m.
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Conversation with Don
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11:45 a.m.
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Mid-day prayers
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12:00 – 1 p.m.
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Lunch
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3:00 – 4:30 pm
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Afternoon Options:
Dreams – Stephanie Ford
Drumming Circle – Karen Shipp
Closing Worship Planning – Daniel Miles
Individual Spiritual Direction – Carolyn Ashburn and Daniel Miles
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5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
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Dinner
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7:00 p.m.
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Open Mic, with Relma Hargus as MC, including food and fellowship
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9:00 p.m.
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Evening Prayers
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Following evening prayers
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Fellowship on our last night together
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Sunday
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7:30 a.m.
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Morning prayers
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8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
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Breakfast
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8:45 a.m.
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Morning stretches
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9:00 a.m.
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Wrap-up, including evaluations and preparation for departure
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10:00 a.m.
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Closing worship
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11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
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Lunch
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