Looking back at "A long weekend in SALEM"
20.04.2011Our annual gathering of SALEM friends took place from 7th to 10th April 2011. About 20 SALEM friends from all over the world found their way to SALEM-Stadtsteinach to spend a long weekend in our guest house, to take a rest from everyday life for some much-needed spiritual refreshment and prayerful walks along the Prophet’s Way.
Pamela Spence, Director of SALEM-Scotland, gives a summary of her impressions:
“Coming back to SALEM is always like coming home for me. What started as a series of conferences to discuss Thom Hartmann’s book ‘The Prophet’s Way’ has become an annual gathering of SALEM friends old and new around Herr Müller’s birthday. Why do we do it? Because we have learned the importance of re-connecting – to the SALEM spirit and to each other. This strengthens us spiritually and physically and empowers each one of us to return to our lives with renewed focus, feeling supported and nourished. It is also a chance to take time to walk in the beautiful forest, to eat wonderful SALEM food and to share music and poetry around the fire. New SALEM ventures are sometimes born there and it is one of the most important dates in my calendar. I’m looking forward to next year already!”
Here are a few more opinions:
- “The weekend with Thom and friends at Stadtsteinach was simply wonderful – thanks for all the effort you put in to it. It was inspiring and we come back to Scotland full of good ideas. The testing time is now when we have so much to do to show the God’s love in our world.”
- “Sorry I was with you for such a short time, but I very much enjoyed the day.”
- “It was so important for me to come to Stadtsteinach … and I’m so thankful to know that my sisters are there and SALEM and the whole SALEM family.”
- “Yes indeed! It was so great to spend time with everyone there.”
- “Best weekend I’ve had in many years! Feel so connected to you all …”
- “Ditto, ditto, ditto … love and light to all …”
- “Thank you all for the great weekend! I feel blessed to be part of the SALEM family – Love, Peace and Light to all of you.”
Below please find a report from a “new” SALEM friend about her very first experiences with SALEM.
Thank you all for coming! Our next gathering of SALEM friends will take place from 29 March to 1 April 2012. We will keep you informed here on our website. Please keep in touch!
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