For over 10 years at Annunciation we have held a free fall retreat where we invite guest speakers to come and give a talk on a particular spiritual topic. This year, we welcome Corina Georghiou, spiritual daughter of Mother Siluana who will be offering our spiritual retreat on:
“Mother Siluana & Forgiveness”
Photos from 2025
SCHEDULE:
Saturday, October 31st
8:40 am: 3rd & 6th Hour Prayers
9:00 am: Divine Liturgy
10:30 am: Breakfast (Provided)
11:30 am: First Talk with Q&A
12:30 pm: Lunch (Kettle Cooked Beef Stew, Rolls) (Provided)
1:30 pm: Second Talk with Q&A
2:30 pm: Fall Festivities & Foods (Lawn Games, Live Music, Face Painting, Bookstore Yurt, Apple Cider, Cream Coffee, Funnel Cakes & Pie)
5:30 pm: Great Vespers
6:30 pm: Porch-swing Campfire, S’mores, Hay Rides
NEW IN 2025!
In addition to our talks, we will have Orthodox artisans and educators present, as well as beautiful art, wares, and clothing for available for purchase.
Graphic novelist Gabriel Wilson from Among the Saints will be here with his books and to share about his upcoming book on the Chinese Martyrs of the Boxer Rebellion.
Bell-ringer Constantine Stade from The Church Bell Company will be teaching with and ringing bells borrowed from St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Springfield.
Orthodox artist Patricia Burmeister and other artists will be displaying their entries from this year’s Plein Air event at Annunciation. Interested in painting? Click here »
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