Myers Lecture Series
The Myers Lecture Series provides guest speakers and programs to enhance our Christian experience.
October 2009 - “Nourishing the Soul – A Retreat for Seeking the Presence of
God”
On Saturday, October 17, Church of the Saviour offers a one-day spiritual
growth experience led by the Rev. Tom and Kitty Snyder of Ashland, Ohio. Under
the auspices of the Myers Lecture Series at the church, all events are open to
the community. There is no charge to attend.
Rev. Tom Snyder is on the faculty of Ashland Theological Seminary and has
recently served as Director of Religious Life at Lakeside, Ohio. The Snyders are
frequent retreat leaders who use labyrinth walks in their ministry.
A full day of worships begins at 8:30 a.m. with registration for sessions on
Walking the Labyrinth, Journaling, Native American Music, Watercolor
Meditation, Sacred Movement, Spiritual Reading and Prayer Starters. The program
concludes around 3:30 p.m. A light continental breakfast is available at 8:30
a.m. An optional lunch may be purchased at noon.
Rev. Tom Snyder is a graduate of Boston University School of Theology. He has
served seven appointments in Ohio and currently teaches church history,
spiritual formation and practical theology at Ashland. He also leads seminars at
Lakeside and volunteers with “Art Talk” an enrichment program in the Ashland
City Schools. Kitty Snyder is a graduate of the Academy of Spiritual Formation
and has served as director of caring ministries and spiritual formation. She has
led retreats and study groups, and created the Labyrinth Ministry at their home
church.
On Sunday, October 18,
Rev. Tom Snyder will preach at all three morning worship services.
This program is sponsored by the Myers Lectures Series, an endowed special
purpose fund of the Church of the Saviour Foundation.
Schedule of Events on October 17
| 8:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast in the Parlor |
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions in the Sanctuary |
| 9:15 a.m. | Opening Session in the Sanctuary |
| 10:15 a.m. | Session #1: Labyrinth, Journaling, Native American Music |
| 11:00 a.m. | Session #2: Labyrinth, Watercolor Meditation, Music, Sacred Movement |
| 12:00 noon | Lunch break (soup or chili, bread, fruit available for $6 approx) |
| 1:00 p.m. | Session #3: Labyrinth, Spiritual Reading, Music, Journaling |
| 2:00 p.m. | Session #4: Labyrinth, Prayer Starters, Music |
| 3:00 p.m. | Gathering and Closing Blessing in the Sanctuary |
| 3:30 p.m. | Adjourn |
| Spiritual Movement will be in Room 50. | |
| The Labyrinth and Journaling workshops will take place in the Great Hall. | |
| Native American Flute will be in the Chapel. | |
| Watercolor Meditation, Spiritual Reading and Prayer Starters will be in Room 225. | |