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Men’s Retreat: Exploring the Sacred Masculine
May 5 - May 7
What does healthy masculinity look like or even mean? How can it be fostered? What can Jesus’ life teach us about the sacred masculine and healthy adulthood?
Men of all ages and stages of life are invited to Holy Comforter’s annual Men’s Retreat at Shrine Mont in Orkney Springs, Virginia, May 5–7, where we’ll slow down together to deepen our awareness of God’s presence, strengthen relationships with one another, and reflect on sacred masculinity. Come ready to…
enjoy the company of other men.
spend time in nature.
reflect on your spiritual journey.
laugh, sing and pray!
Retreat Leader Joel Blunk
Joel Blunk is a spiritual director, retreat leader, rites of passage guide, and musician helping people come alive to their greatest gifts for the sake of the healing of the world. He was once a professional athlete, college football coach, and aspiring singer/songwriter in Nashville, TN. An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), Joel served as the associate pastor of the State College Presbyterian Church from 1994 to 2016, where he worked with youth, led a men’s ministry, and focused on adult faith formation.
He was the residential co-pastoral director of Richmond Hill from 2017 to 2021, an ecumenical Christian community committed to prayer, hospitality, racial reconciliation, and spiritual development. He is a wisdom elder and weaver with Illuman, an international men’s organization which fosters healthy masculinity and offers meaningful rites of passage. Joel now lives in community at the Rolling Ridge Study Retreat south of Harpers Ferry, WV, devoted to land stewardship and respecting the interconnectedness of all of creation. He and his life-partner Kristen have three grown sons, two daughters-in-law and a three-year-old granddaughter, Violet. He enjoys playing the guitar, mountain biking, and climbing trees.
Download the Registration Form below, fill it out, and return it to the Church Office. PLEASE NOTE: Registration forms are not required to attend. If you have not registered but would like to attend, please contact Dan Harris or Randy McGuire.
Pay online below. Click the button, then select “Men’s Retreat” from the Fund dropdown menu.