Join us on the Saturday before Easter to experience God's love and power displayed in Jesus' death and resurrection. Together, we'll pause our busy lives to walk and meditate on Jesus' journey to the cross with all five of our senses.

Bill and Anamarie Dwyer will lead our group through the Canaan in the Desert prayer garden. We'll pray together in the chapel, walk through the garden, and discuss our experience in the chapel.

The short route follows flat, accessible dirt paths. We'll meet in the Canaan in the Desert parking lot at the entrance to the prayer garden.

Schedule:
8:50 AM -- Arrive and meet in the air-conditioned chapel. Prepare our hearts together.

9:30 AM -- Walk, pray, and contemplate the 10 Stations of the Cross in the garden. 

11:00 AM -- Share our experiences in the chapel together for approximately 20 minutes.

Bill and Anamarie Bio:
Bill is a retired pastor and a spiritual director. Anamarie is a retired Professor of Theater and a spiritual director. They both attend and love Copper Hills. 

Logistical Information:
The location is approximately 30 minutes from West Wing.
Bring sunscreen, a hat, and water.
Wear comfortable shoes.
There are portable bathrooms on-site.
Bringing a Bible and journal is optional, not needed.

History of Canaan in the Desert:
The monastery was established by The Evangelical Lutheran Sisters of Mary, an order founded by Basilea Schlink in Darmstadt, Germany after WWII. She authored scores of books and pamphlets and is best known for drawing her readers into understanding and experiencing the depths of God’s awesome love as displayed in the suffering and death of Jesus.

“This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down His life for us…” 1 John 3:16