Time Outs

“The Man Born to be King: Reflections on the life of Christ”

We are privileged to have Marj Mead* lead us today. Patti Pierce will assist.

During World War II, Dorothy L. Sayers was asked to write a series of plays on the life of Christ
for the BBC radio.  This twelve-part dramatic portrayal brought Jesus alive for the British war-
time listeners in a unique and compelling way.  Or as one man gratefully recounted: These
broadcasts have “made God and Jesus more real to me than ever before and helped me along the
difficult road to understanding."  Unfortunately, all too often in the midst of our busy lives, we
neglect to take full advantage of the God-given resource of imagination—particularly as it is
embodied in drama and story.  Indeed, when we look at scripture, we observe that Jesus himself
often taught with parables (a form of story).  Accordingly, in our Retreat time together, we will
listen to excerpts from two of these historic radio dramas and give ourselves an opportunity to
experience the impact of story.  Together, we will take time to reflect prayerfully upon these
dramatic retellings of the Gospel story—using the imaginative power of words to invite us anew
into a deeper encounter with the living Christ. 

*Marj is the Associate Director of the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College, Illinois.
The Wade Center is a major research library and archive of writings by and about seven
British authors: C.S. Lewis,Owen Barfield, G.K. Chesterton, George MacDonald, Dorothy L.
Sayers, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Charles Williams. Marj is a gifted teacher, spiritual director,
and retreat facilitator who provides rich resources for times of personal reflection.

 To Register: Simply send a check for $25 for each Time Out along with  your name, address, 

  and the dates you plan to attend to Women at the Well, P.O.  Box 7384, Menlo Park, CA 94026.

  For more information: Call 650-328-8966

Wednesday, December 10
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Vallombrosa Retreat Center
250 Oak Grove Avenue, Menlo Park

“Preparing to Receive the King”

Led by Patti Pierce

Give yourself and God the best gift of the Christmas Season: time to make space in your soul to
actually “take in” the meaning and impact of the incarnation, to spend time connecting with the
One whose coming we celebrate.  Our Christmas Time Out is always a highlight of the Advent
Season for those who participate!

To Register: Simply send a check for $25 for each Time Out along with your name, address,
and the dates you plan to attend to Women at the Well, P.O. Box 7384, Menlo Park, CA 94026.
For more information: Call 650-328-8966