RE-FORMING OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, WITH THE EARTH, & WITH EACH OTHER
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH UPDATE
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HOLDEN VILLAGE BOARD NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
The Holden Village Board of Directors is excited to announce the selection of a three-person team of Kathie Caemmerer-Bach, Mark Bach, and Stacy Kitahata to serve as the next Holden Village Executive Directors beginning September 1, 2020.
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Peace to you,
This past month, Holden Village has welcomed many people to experience the winter beauty of the wilderness!
The annual Women’s Retreat offered a weekend of renewal and community focused on the power of stories through song writing, yoga, meditation, and more. Presidents Day weekend was bustling with people eager to spend time outdoors. Villagers have been taking cross-country skiing lessons, enjoying snowshoeing on trails in the valley, and sledding down Chalet Hill!
Students and families from the Holden School had a unique opportunity to go on a field trip out of the Village to ride on dog sleds. Winter has also been a cozy time to enjoy thought-provoking films and discussion during the Holden Village Film Festival last week.
Over 30 communities joined in vespers services for “Holden Evening Prayer Around the World” on February 5th. Throughout the month of February, the community has been commemorating Black History Month through readings and discussion in daily worship. This conversation has brought us into some uncomfortable spaces where we've had to acknowledge our gaps and look at the work that lies ahead. Holden is on a journey to learn about allyship and enter into the hard work necessary to dismantle white supremacy and combat racism. We invite you to journey alongside us as we try and grow to be better allies.
We hope you enjoy these stories and images from the past month at Holden!
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VILLAGE LIFE
Winter Happenings 2020
Take a look at scenes from the snowy season at Holden Village in this video!
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EDUCATION + PROGRAMS
ANNOUNCING THE 2020 SUMMER CONVERSATION–ALL THINGS NEW
"I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." –Isaiah 43:19
There are many invitations afforded us in times such as these. They are bold and obvious invitations to
listen, to
engage, to
be open, to
love, and to remind ourselves that we don't own the answers. During the Summer Conversation in 2020, Holden's visiting faculty will focus on the concept of making All Things New. It is a conversation worth joining.
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VILLAGE LIFE
INTRODUCING DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & OUTREACH
Jennifer Wolbrecht is named as Holden Village’s new Director of Development & Outreach. Wolbrecht comes to Holden after serving as the Executive Director of the Pierce College Foundation and Director of College Development at Pierce College in Washington. Wolbrecht has been involved in nonprofit development work in the Tacoma/Pierce County, WA area since 2003 and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Wolbrecht lives in Tacoma with her husband Steve, and their two young children. They have often been seen in the Village with Steve behind the piano as Village Musician, Jennifer singing or dancing, and the kids embracing Holden hilarity. If you'd like to connect with Jennifer, her email is
jennifer.development@holdenvillage.org
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EDUCATION + PROGRAMS
RAILROAD CREEK CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Railroad Creek Chamber Music Festival brings together chamber music enthusiasts to read and perform music in the beauty of the Cascade Mountains from June 7-13, 2020. If you’re a musician interested in making music while enjoying everything else you love about Holden Village, sign up today to participate in the Festival! If you enjoy listening to music, plan to visit Holden during the Festival to appreciate the gifts of the participants.
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EDUCATION + PROGRAMS
ARTS IN THE CASCADES
We are always forming and reforming our relationship with the earth with one another, with ourselves and with the holy. Conscious forming and reforming takes time and intention. We invite you into a weekend of attention, process, and creating alongside others. This immersive weekend includes opportunities to be in nature, group activities, guided reflective practice, studio time, access to art media, and optional one-on-one conversations with staff. There is room for 20 participants. Make plans to join us!
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UPCOMING STAFFING NEEDS
Holden Village is looking for applicants for the following positions that require specific training, experience, and/or certifications. Do you know someone who would be a good fit for any of these roles? Please spread the word and encourage them to apply!
Risk and Safety Lead
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Employee – Plans, directs and implements the organization's risk and safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free village.
Accountant Lead –
Employee – Works with the Business Manager to maintain accurate financial records, prepare the annual budget, and prepare for audits.
Medic –
Long Term Volunteer – Responsible for providing the basic medical care of the village staff and guests. RN or above is preferred, however we may consider a paramedic in some cases.
Narnia Head –
Seasonal Volunteer – Responsible for the Narnia program for children ages 4-11 and works with Narnia assistants to plan and implement activities, including arts and crafts, Bible time, worship, outdoor sessions and hikes.
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Check out the latest issue of the quarterly
Holden Village Voice magazine and
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BLESSING
[...] Here on the pulse of this new day
You may have the grace to look up and out
And into your sister's eyes, into
Your brother's face, your country
And say simply
Very simply
With hope
Good morning.
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Reference herein to any specific commercial products or services does not necessarily constitute or imply its
endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by Holden Village.
PHOTOS: Paul Robinson (Cover Photo), Hannah Lauber
VIDEO: Aj Williams
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