Wild Longing: A Contemplative Prayer Group

From email announcement:

St. Andrew’s is starting a new contemplative prayer group this fall. Registration is here. For more information, contact Abbott (abailey at standrewsoregonhill.org).

Description: You are invited to deepen your experience of God’s presence in your life through a variety of contemplative prayer practices using sound, silence, image and art, intercession, scripture, poetry, and creation. This group will start with an opening retreat on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and then continue on Thursday evenings in October from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Cost: Free (Please bring a brown bag lunch on September 26. Drinks provided.)

When: September 26, 2015 (Opening Retreat) 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Where: St. Andrew’s House (236 South Laurel Street)

Leader: Abbott Bailey, rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, is currently enrolled in a program on Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups and Retreats through the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. She will be sharing this rich, experiential approach to prayer through this offering.

Swine Skins Set Up For Race

Local vendor Swine Skins has acquired a permit for setting up temporarily in a parking lot near the 800 block of Cary Street. Proprietor Marty is looking forward to being there for the next ten days, giving UCI Bicycle Race fans the chance to try his version of pork skin rinds, made with peanut oil. He has already been selling them at the Byrd House Market this summer and now he is ready for international exposure.
Nearby, as mentioned before, Cary Street restaurant Dinamo is working with local Ardent Craft Ales and international bicycle company Rapha to throw what is essentially a party during the upcoming UCI Bicycle Race.