BeHolden: January Happenings at Holden Village

RE-FORMING OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, WITH THE EARTH, & WITH EACH OTHER

Peace to you,

Holden Village has been bustling with wintertime fun this past month! Many people joyfully celebrated Christmas and New Years at Holden. The community hosted the Winter Olympics featuring Holden hilarity in competitions such as Synchronized Snow Ballet, the Carol-Off, and Skiing while Knitting.

Villagers welcomed in the New Year with a splash in the annual tradition of the Polar Plunge. While the polar bears were unable to travel to the usual plunge location at Lake Chelan, they braved the frigid waters of Railroad Creek instead!

Students from four universities and seminaries brought a lively energy to the community for January Term (“J-Term”). In addition to taking classes, the students volunteered around the Village, had Garbology shifts, shared their talents at Open Mic nights, took Cross Country Skiing lessons, and read Haiku poems at mealtimes.

We hope you enjoy these stories and images from the past month at Holden!

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.

TEACHING FACULTY BIOS

STAY CONNECTED

HOLDEN EVENING PRAYER AROUND THE WORLD (HEPAW)

Holden invites Villagers across the globe to come together through participation in Holden Evening Prayer on February 5, 2020. This vesper service was written in 1985-86 by Marty Haugen during a musical residency at Holden Village. Together, we seek to support and draw strength from one another, reaffirming our values as people who have been called, equipped, and sent, and supporting each other’s work in environmental stewardship and justice for all people.

Find a HEPAW event to attend near you by viewing our map of events!

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VILLAGE LIFE

WOMEN'S RETREAT

Join us February 7-10, 2020 for a weekend of gathering around story. We know our stories are powerful and world-shaping. This Women’s Retreat we will talk about claiming our voice and entering into the practice of deep listening. We will journey together to reflect on our own paths and revisit them with new eyes. We look forward to your presence as we listen to our minds, bodies, and spirits. Holden Village will lead small group sessions relating to the arts, pottery, cross country skiing and snowshoeing (snow permitting), and nature throughout the weekend.

RETREAT INFO

VILLAGE LIFE

ARTS IN THE CASCADES

Engage with the natural world, channel your spiritual and creative energy, and express yourself at Arts in the Cascades, happening March 27-30, 2020. This immersive weekend includes an interpretive hike, group activities, plenty of studio time, and optional one-on-one conversations with the leaders. There is room for 20 artists. Make plans to join us!

VILLAGE LIFE

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 – 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 0-11 and works with Narnia assistants to plan and implement activities, including arts and crafts, Bible time, worship, outdoor sessions and hikes.