Sacred Intersextions
Chaska, MN
March 31–April 3, 2016 • Thurs dinner (6 pm) through Sunday noon
with Rebecca Voelkel & Phil Porter
Rebecca Voelkel and Phil Porter have both spent many years looking at, playing with, and writing and talking about sexuality and spiritualitySacred Intersextions, a long-weekend retreat to look at many of these issues. Through experiential exercises, writing, movement and conversation, we will reflect upon, grapple and play with the extraordinary, complex gift of our bodies.
We will have opportunities to explore our own history and experience, share conversations with others both formally and informally, and engage our own physicality through simple and accessible activity. Rebecca and Phil will also share some of the ideas and constructs that they have developed in their own exploration.
This retreat is geared toward deepening and exploring. This may mean taking a step further than we have before. Although each person will have their full choices about how they engage and what they share, we hope that you will come with a high level of willingness to explore and be curious about your own experiences of your body. Respect for the experiences of others will be key to our interactions.
People of all sexual orientations, gender expressions, gender identities and cultural and life experience are welcome. No particular faith tradition is required. “Spirit” will be part of the conversation, but can be interpreted in a variety of ways. Each individual story is part of the whole story. Rebecca and Phil are both committed to including, supporting and honoring the diversity of our experience.
Oak Ridge will be a beautiful setting for this week, with well-appointed rooms and excellent food. The facilities and surrounding area provide a number of opportunities for walking, biking and other exercise and we will be inviting participants to find ways to use these resources as part of the intention of the weekend.
Co-sponsored by the Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ, the Center for Sustainable Justice and InterPlay.
More information about Rebecca Voelkel in the full brochure...