Summer Courses
LEAP (Leadership, Experience and
Adventure Program)
with Phil Colvin and Emily Seeton
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July 4-10, 2010
Schisms: Bane
or Blessing
With Michael Peers
 Michael Peers examines the dynamics
of schism and the sociological forces which are at work shaping it
today.
Schism is seismic activity in the church resulting in the
breaking of community. The history of the church from its earliest
centuries has been characterized by schism and the Anglican
Communion is wrestling with the prospect of schism today.
Where do the fault lines lie? The church prays for unity but also
for courage to stand for faith and for justice. Together we will
explore the real dimensions –theological, sociological and personal-
of the pressures toward schism in the Communion today.
Course fee: $125
Chaplain and music director for the week:
Barbara Stewart is a retired Anglican priest who has served in
parishes in the Diocese of Keewatin and the Diocese of Kootenay.
Barbara now serves as chaplain to the staff at Sorrento Centre.
Sue Cane is active in music ministry in St. Paul’s Cathedral,
Kamloops, and is a long-time member of the Thompson Valley Community
Orchestra and a former member of the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra.
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July 4-10, 2010
 Spirit
Links
With Michael Ingham and Trevor Fisher
Who says you can’t mix golf and
spirituality?
This week will be a hands-on opportunity to
experience a life in both the “gemme” (as they say in Scotland) and
our faith. Four local golf courses are on the agenda with an option
of river rafting or a patio boat tour on Wednesday afternoon.
Michael Ingham and Trevor Fisher will team up to bring light and
encouragement to those desperately in need of a golfing makeover.
Preparatory reading of Golf in the Kingdom by Michael Murphy and
Golf for the Spirit by Scott Peck is strongly recommended. There
will also be opportunities for swing analysis and pointers for both
the game of golf and the spiritual life.
Michael Ingham has been Bishop of the Diocese
of New Westminster since January 1994.
 He is the author of two
books, Rites for a New Age (1986) and Mansions of the Spirit (1997).
An avid golfer, Bishop Michael’s clubs are never far away no matter
where in the world he finds himself. Despite a hectic schedule he
manages to get out for regular rounds and maintains a very
respectable handicap.
Trevor Fisher was born in South Africa,
educated and ordained in New Zealand, and has ministered at St.
Simon’s, Deep Cove, St. Andrew’s, Sidney, BC, St.
Francis-in-the-Wood, West Vancouver, St. Paul’s Collegiate School,
Hamilton, New Zealand. Currently, Trevor is at St. Stephen’s, West
Vancouver. He learned to play golf at age 9 and has coached golf in
New Zealand and is currently playing to 4 handicap.
Course fee: $125 (greens fees extra)
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 July 4-10, 2010
Back to the Garden
With David Crawley and Peter Zimmer
Join us for a fun and interactive
exploration of the ethical, societal, personal and spiritual roots
of food and food production.
Nearly two years ago Sorrento Centre acquired eight acres of
prime agricultural property thanks to a generous bequest from a
long-time friend of the Centre. This summer we are beginning to
garden the property with a long-term view of providing food for the
Centre and its guests.
This course will provide hands-on opportunities to learn the
principles of organic gardening, cooking fresh seasonal produce, and
an introduction to food preservation. Come
 prepared to get your
hands dirty, your palate fed and your spirit renewed.
David Crawley, the retired Archbishop of Kootenay, is a
sausage maker, baker and cook who believes in making as much as one
can from scratch. His special interest is reviving traditional
western Canadian rural cooking and food preservation.
Peter Zimmer, a retired priest from the
Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior, has been cooking since
the age of ten. He is active in his community as a supporter of the
Slow Food Movement, eating locally and seasonally.
Course fee: $125
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July 11-17, 2010
Breaking the
Silence
with John Bell
 Using song, discussion and enjoyment,
John Bell helps us confront some difficult questions - questions
normally left unasked.
In recent years the churches have been beset by high-profile
issues which have comparatively little in terms of biblical witness.
John Bell claims that this, to some extent, has been a displacement
activity, steering attention away from some of the weightier matters
of God’s kingdom.
For instance, given the international financial crisis which has
wrecked national and domestic economies, when was the last time that
Christians spoke about money – their own and the national budget?
When we are confronted with the ecology of the world being in what
some would describe as meltdown, when did we last consult the Bible
for guidance?
John Bell is a hymn writer and author who retains a
passion for congregational song. He and the work he shares with his
colleagues have been honoured by the Royal School of Church Music,
the Hymn Society in the US and Canada, and the University of
Glasgow.
Course fee: $125
Chaplain and music leader for the week:
Louise Peters is the Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kamloops, and
does spiritual direction work there.
Bruce Chalmers is the incumbent priest at St. Mary’s Church
in Sorrento, and has been involved in a wide variety of ministries.
Course fee: $125
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July 11-17, 2010
 Finding Our Voice
with Gerald Hobbs and Lynne McNaughten
Come and use your heart,
your voice and your creativity to explore the mystery and wonders of
The Book of Psalms.
For many centuries the Psalms have expressed the
awe, the lament, the joy of the people of God alone and in
community. With the help of song, movement, art, and drama, Lynne
McNaughton and Gerald Hobbs will take us into an exploration of, and
meditation upon, selected psalms to nurture a life of faith for
twenty-first century Christians.
Gerald Hobbs is Professor Emeritus of Church
Music and Church History at Vancouver School of Theology. Ordained
in the United Church, he has been minister of music at University
Hill congregation,
 Vancouver, since 1986.
Lynne McNaughton was Chaplain, Director of Anglican
Formation and Assistant Professor of Christian Spirituality at
Vancouver School of Theology from 1995 to 2008. She is currently
priest-in-charge of St. Clement’s, North Vancouver.
Course fee: $125
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July 11-17, 2010
21
Century Pilgrims: Go Up to the Mountain!
5 Reflective Day Hikes for
the More Rigorously Inclined
With Phil McIntyre-Paul
 “Walking is how we
measure ourselves against the earth.” -Rebecca Solnit
Five daily hikes climb to the highlands surrounding the Shuswap.
A simple form of contemplative prayer, reflection, and sharing along
the trail guide us in the most ordinary act of walking this earth
and challenge a reconsideration of our place within nature. Ideal
for folks who like to maintain a steady pace and gain altitude.
Difficulty/Prerequisites: Rigorous! Participants must be
in good physical fitness, used to hiking 10 to 15 km in a day, with
sustained sections of steady uphill for at least 50% of the hike.
This program is for folks who like to maintain a steady pace and
gain altitude.
Details: Departure will begin each day at 8:45 am from
Sorrento Centre, and return to the Centre by 5:00 pm. Evenings are
left open for rest and free time. Transportation to the trailhead
each day will be organized by carpool. Participants are expected to
provide their own personal gear. Contact Sorrento Centre for the
recommended equipment list for this program. (Participants with
children should enquire about extended afternoon childcare options
by calling the Centre office.)
Phil McIntyre-Paul is a former program
associate with the Canadian Adventure and Education Centre and
creator of “Living on a Prayer: Wilderness Journeys.” His company,
Luminous Experiential Event Designs, is committed to building
healthy human connections within the wider natural environment. He
lives in Salmon Arm, BC.
Course fee: $125
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July 18-24, 2010
21st
Century Pilgrims: This Path is Made by Walking
5 Inspirational Day Hikes in
BC’s Shuswap-Okanagan
With Phil McIntyre-Paul
 “Seeker, there is no
path. The path is made by walking"
The pilgrimage into creation continues. Five day-long hikes draw
wisdom from naturalists, poets, rascals and saints as we consider
our relationship within the natural world and a viable place within
God’s ecology. Each day’s hike is framed in the simple form of
contemplative prayer, reflection, and sharing along the trail that
has come to mark the 21st Century Pilgrims series.
Difficulty/Prerequisites: Moderate plus. Good walking
shoes are a must. Participants must be in good physical fitness,
prepared to be outdoors for the full day, and able to walk for
periods between 3 to 5 hours with a small daypack. Expect trails to
include sections of sustained uphill hiking.
Phil McIntyre-Paul is a former program
associate with the Canadian Adventure and Education Centre and
creator of “Living on a Prayer: Wilderness Journeys.” His company,
Luminous Experiential Event Designs, is committed to building
healthy human connections within the wider natural environment. He
lives in Salmon Arm, BC.
Course fee: $125
Chaplain for the week:
Dan Hines is an experienced youth leader and is currently a
ministry developer and priest in The Anglican Parishes of the
Central Interior of BC.
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July18-24, 2010
Born of
Water: Born of Spirit
With Frederica Harris Thompsett
The primary place of
Christian belonging is at the font. But what happens there Is often
understood in different ways.
 Through short presentations, images, poetry, prayers, and music,
we will explore such question as: What would the church look like if
we took the “priesthood of believers” seriously? What can we learn
from those who are pursuing local ministry development? How can the
promises and covenants made at baptism be lived out anew in our
faith communities and beyond?
Participants are encouraged to begin with the context of their
own social location, and then mine scripture, history, and tradition
for insights, as we individually and together are refreshed by the
spirited waters of baptism.
Fredrica Harris Thompsett is Mary Wolfe
Professor Emerita of Historical Theology at the Episcopal Divinity
School (EDS) in Cambridge, Massachusetts where she has taught for
over 25 years. She is the author of We Are Theologians and
Confronted by God.
Course fee: $125
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July 18-24, 2010
Sorrento
Presents… Joseph & the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
With Marion Jordan Hamilton
It’s time for Sorrento
Centre’s annual musical theatre production! This year, artistic
director Marian Jordan Hamilton presents an adaptation of Joseph
and the Technicolour Dreamcoat.
 This wonderful program has showcased performances of musical
selections from Fiddler on the Roof, The Sound of Music, Oliver!,
The King and I, and Jesus Christ Superstar.
This is an intergenerational experience for families with
children (aged 6 and up, must be able to read), youth, and adults
who enjoy musical theatre. Participants receive instruction in
acting, singing and staging, and are invited to create costumes and
sets as their creativity moves them!
There is an open public performance at the end of the week. Full
cast rehearsals take place in the mornings and evenings, with extra
lead rehearsals available by request in the afternoons. Music will
be sent six weeks in advance. Participation is also extended to
those who would like to have production experience in sets,
costumes, marketing, sound and lighting, and bring that experience
to their own church communities. Class size will be limited to
twenty performing participants and six production assistants.
Marian Jordan Hamilton is the artistic director of The
Painted Fish Theatre Company in Calgary in Calgary, and conducts the
Gospel Girls, an interdenominational women’s gospel ensemble. For
over thirty years she was a minister of music with the United Church
of Canada, leading choral and drama programs and serving as organist
and contemporary worship leader.
Course fee: $72
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July 18-24, 2010
Creative Journaling
With Kathie MacDuff
Creative journaling is a
mix of introspection and exploration using powerful writing and
revelatory art exercises that takes you below the surface of your
busy life.
 It allows you to express yourself in a way you never thought
possible and will help expand your artistic skills and confidence.
This year’s theme is Creative License: permission to be creative
(as our Creator meant us to be); to learn to see beyond the obvious;
and to take risks within the safety of your journal. The class
combines new creative exercises with a variety of art techniques to
stretch your imagination.
Kathie MacDuff has been teaching watercolour, paper arts
and journaling for over fifteen years. Seven years ago, she opened
an Art Studio at the Church of the Good Shepherd (Calgary) where she
conducts weekly classes and oversees a public “open studio”. She is
a regular instructor at Wellspring Calgary, a cancer supportive care
community.
Course fee: $125
Please bring: a journal and your basic kit of
pencil, eraser, ruler, pen, glue stick, exacto knife and cutting
board (or scissors), any of your own favorite stuff you have on hand
(please don’t buy anything) and a willingness to have fun. (Journals
will be available for purchase for $15.)
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July 25-31, 2010
21st
Century Pilgrims: Canoe, Paddle and Pray
With Phil McIntyre-Paul
Grab your paddle! It’s back by popular demand. A
practical “how to” course. The program begins with an
orientation/skills/safety day to share and improve paddle skills;
followed by four full day outings exploring some of the surrounding
lakes in the Shuswap to build confidence, improve skills, and
generally celebrate the art of canoeing. Each day’s journey is
framed in the simple form of contemplative prayer, reflection, and
sharing along the way that has come to mark the 21st Century
Pilgrims series.
Difficulty/Prerequisites: Suitable for all paddling skill
levels, with morning instruction following the RCABC Level 1 Basic
Tandem Flatwater program (ideal for beginners, and an excellent
skill improvement opportunity for experienced paddlers.)
Participants must be in good physical fitness and prepared to be
outdoors for the full day.
Details: Daily out trips depart each morning (9 am) from
Sorrento Centre, and return to the Centre by 5:00 pm. Evenings are
left open for rest and free time. Transportation to paddle sites
will be organized by carpool.
Participants are expected to provide their own personal gear.
However, paddles, PFDs, and safety equipment are supplied. A limited
number of canoes are also available for use. Contact Sorrento Centre
for the recommended equipment list for this program. (Participants
with children should enquire about extended afternoon childcare
options by calling the Sorrento Centre office.)
Phil McIntyre-Paul is a former program
associate with the Canadian Adventure and Education Centre and
creator of “Living on a Prayer: Wilderness Journeys.” His company,
Luminous Experiential Event Designs, is committed to building
healthy human connections within the wider natural environment. He
lives in Salmon Arm, BC.
Course fee: $125
Chaplain and music director for the week:
David Taylor is a priest in the Diocese of New Westminster
working with children and youth at St. Mary’s Kerrisdale.
Andrew Halladay is a priest at St. Timothy’s in 100 Mile
House, BC.
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July 25-31, 2010
The Playground
of Grace
With Jay Koyle
 This course will
stimulate your ritual playfulness and help you unleash the power of
ritual in your life and community.
Psychologist Erik Erikson described ritual behavior as a kind of
play, naming it as a key activity for our spiritual wellbeing.
Ritual has the capacity to shape identity and values, belief and
behavior. It can prove a vessel of healing and safety as we navigate
the waters of transition and crisis.
Ritual is an arena in which God is able to transform our lives
and our world, if we allow ourselves to engage with its quality of
play. Individually and in groups, you will work with your
imagination, voice, body, community, tradition, culture and natural
surroundings to shape meaningful ritual activity and space through a
combination of instruction, reflection and practical ritual
exercises.
Jay Koyle is a liturgical consultant and educator with
many years of experience as both a parish pastor and a professor of
theology. He studied at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, and
he earned a doctoral degree in Homiletics through the Association of
Chicago Theological Schools.
Course fee: $125
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July 25-31, 2010
Feed The Fire: Vital
Spirituality for Congregational Transformation
With Bruce Epperly
Come and explore the
relationship between personal spiritual vitality, lively theological
reflection and creative congregational transformation.
 In our pluralistic, post-modern world, spiritual leaders and
congregations often feel the need to generate novelty to match the
novelty of our cultural environment. In this course you will be
invited to imagine new forms of spirituality, worship, theology,
evangelism, and mission. We will seek to grow in wisdom and stature
through openness to new forms of “emerging” faith and practice as
well as considering new ways of being church in the context of
personal, spiritual, and planetary change.
Bruce Epperly is Professor of Practical Theology and
Director of Continuing Education at Lancaster Theological Seminary
and co-pastor of the Disciples United Community Church (United
Church of Christ/Disciples of Christ). He is the author of fifteen
books, including the recently-published Holy Adventure: Forty-one
Days of Audacious Living.
Course fee: $125
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July 25-31, 2010
Behold
the Beauty of the Lord: An Icon Painting Workshop
With Brother James Koester,SSJE
This workshop is
designed to introduce people to the art of creating icons.
 Participants will be guided through a series of steps to create
an icon. In addition, It will introduce participants to the
technique of icon painting and their use in prayer and meditation.
Each student will return home with a completed icon.
Brother James Koester SSJE has been a member of the
Society of Saint John the Evangelist since 1989. He currently
resides at the monastery in Cambridge MA and serves the community as
sacristan and is responsible for planning the various liturgies
which take place in the monastery chapel. He is a popular retreat
leader and has led retreats for clergy and lay people across Canada.
This workshop is limited to 24 participants.
Course fee: $125 Supplies $50
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Aug 1-7, 2010
When I Consider
the Works of My Fingers…
With Hannah Main-van der Kamp
How do poets of faith
write about their experience of the Creator in the natural world?
 We will consider Biblical as well as traditional Nature Poetry,
Canadian poetics and the work of contemporary poets who write out of
the Judeo-Christian tradition. The morning sessions will include
reading aloud, developing fluidity through poetry “exercises” and
consideration of poetic practice and theory. In the evening
sessions, the group will read and discuss the participants’ own
poems. There will be opportunities to confer one to one with the
instructor about work-in-progress, to contribute poetry to the
Sorrento communal worship and to participate in a public reading.
Participants are encouraged to bring Field Guides and maps of their
own areas of fascination /expertise as well as a book of favourite
contemporary Nature Poetry. With your registration please include
five original poems ready to be shared with the group.
This workshop will be limited to a small number of participants.
Hannah Main-van der Kamp is a teacher, reviewer, poet and
birdwatcher, Hannah lives in, and writes about, the Desolation Sound
on BC’s coast. She winters in Victoria where she worships at St
George’s and contributes a regular column to the Diocesan Post. Her
poems can be found in many anthologies. Hannah’s most recent book is
According to Loon Bay (St Thomas, Toronto)
Course fee: $125
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Aug 1-7, 2010
One Fish, Two
fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
With Kevin Dixon
This course will examine
selected works of Dr. Seuss in light of scripture and our personal
experience as we come to listen and learn, and take new looks at old
books we’d be silly to spurn.
 Theodor Geisel – better known to millions as Dr. Seuss – made a
point of never starting his stories with a moral in mind, saying
that “kids can see a moral coming a mile off.” Nevertheless, many of
his books’ best-loved characters have things to say about
contemporary ethical questions. We will consider such social issues
as consumerism (The Lorax), militarism (The Butter Battle Book), and
unity with diversity (Horton Hears a Who!).
Kevin Dixon is rector of St. Mary’s Kerrisdale in Vancouver. He
was a leader at Sorrento in 2006 with a course entitled Hidden
Wisdom. He looks forward to welcoming children of all ages to this
year’s fun and informative visit to the world of Dr. Seuss.
Course fee: $125
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Aug 1-7, 2010
A Little Watercolour: The Four Seasons
With Karin Huehold
This fun, easy-paced
course will look at many ways to approach painting the seasons.
 Winter, spring summer and fall - come and explore them all! We
will examine season -appropriate colours, textures mood, light, etc.
Students will be encouraged to push the limits of their imagination
and get creative with subject matter, design and colour. Working
with paper in a variety of small sizes will encourage you to explore
and play. You will be supplied with one full sheet of premium,
precut watercolour paper. Extra paper will be available for purchase
at the class. You will need to bring your watercolour supplies. A
complete supply list is available from Sorrento Centre.
Karin Huehold is a well known Calgary area artist and has
taught many workshops. She has a wonderful sense of humour and the
focus of her workshops is to encourage students to develop their own
personal style and to have a lot of fun!
Course fee: $125
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