The Emrich Retreat Center near Brighton has reopend for business. Volunteers have worked to paint and restore many of the building and make the center more welcoming.

This season will be an exploration as to whether the center can make a go of providing retreat opportunities.

The steering commitee welcomes visitors to come to Emrich any time Monday through Wednesday (except August 5-16) and enjoy the beautiful grounds. Bring a blanket and a lunch and have a picnic on the grounds, or just sit in the sun or shade and watch the geese, cranes, turkeys, and other wildlife.

A photo slideshow that covers the history of Emrich from its founding as Parishfield over 60 years ago through the present is available HERE. The love and care that’s gone into Emrich over the years are truly evident in this slideshow.

See HERE for a calendar of available retreats dates
and future Emrich work weekends.

Friday
December 4
7-10 p.m.
Preview Party

Silent and Live Auction * Exhibitor Preview *
Hors d'oeuvres and Beverages * Holiday Entertainment

To reserve your tickets ($35 per person)
Download Order Form or call the church office.

Greens Sale
Saturday
December 5
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday
December 6
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Proceeds benefit Habitat Grosse Pointe Partners and
St. Peter's Home for Boys in Detroit
Information HERE

All Vision Events will be from
11 am - 3 p.m. (light lunch provided)

December 5 - St. John's, Plymouth

January 23 - St. Andrew's, Waterford

February 6 - The Cathedral, Detroit

March 27 - All Saints', East Lansing

April 17 - St. Paul's, Jackson

please RSVP for hospitality purposes
one week before event.
E-mail to rsvp4rsvp@earthlink.net

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CHURCH COMMUNICATORS:
Download Pew Cards for the RSVP Vision Events
HERE

The 2010 Diocesan Ministry Retreat is scheduled for January 7 - 9, 2010.
It will be held at the Weber Center in Adrian, Michigan, a unique setting for worship, fellowship, learning and reflection.

Attendance is required for all nominees, postulants and candidates for the priesthood or the diaconate.

The retreat offers an opportunity to explore different ministry options and ask questions about EYSJ, lay opportunities, academic and financial requirements, clergy wellness, field placements, spiritual direction and much more. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with Bishop Gibbs and members of the Commission on Ministry and the Standing Committee, as well as clergy and lay persons involved at all stages of the ministry discernment process.

More information about the retreat and a downloadable registration form will be available October 15th at www.edomi.org (click on Ministry Retreat 2010). Or contact Beth Rowley at the Diocesan office at (313) 833-4421 or browley@edomi.org. For more information about or directions to the Weber Center in Adrian, visit www.webercenter.org or call (517) 266-4400.