The Friends of St. Benedict

Patrons Milo G. Coerper, Esq. Dr. Esther de Waal The Rev. Canon Sanford Garner OBE The Very Rev. Robert Hale OSB, Cam Mrs. Jane Owen Abbot Andrew Marr OSB The Rev. Benedict Reid OSB Very Rev. Dom James Wiseman OSB The Friends of St. Benedict St. David's Parish House 5150 Macomb Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20016-2612 Tel. 202-363-8061 Fax 202-966-3437 For more information contact Elizabeth Swenson Executive Director <SaintBenedict@prospect-tech.com> Board of Directors The Rev. Craig E. Eder, chair Dr. Richard L. Brownell OblOSB R. William Franklin The Rev. Barbara D. Henry Harriett Chutter Mathews Barbara Held Reich Rev. John Schanhaar OblOSB Elizabeth H. Swenson, exec. dir.

Information and Schedule Since the arrival of St. Augustine and his band of monks at Canterbury in 597 AD, the Rule of Saint Benedict has shaped the life of Anglican Christianity. Today, that balanced way of life is lived out by persons within and outside monastic communities. For many people who would never call themselves monastic, a Benedictine Experience cultivates and nourishes that monastic dimension within them. A Benedictine Experience is neither conference nor retreat, but a carefully planned, unique attempt to bring together in community people, young and old, active and retired, laity and clergy to study and experience that balanced way of life as the Rule of St. Benedict envisaged it, giving due attention to body, mind and spirit. Particpants are invited to enter a simple rule of life which provides a framework for growth in personal faith and suppport in their witness to Christ at home, work and Church. Participants take part in an ordered day of prayer, study, work and leisure. The framework of each day is the Opus Dei -- the daily corporate worship of God -- including prayer offices that begin with Matins, followed by the Eucharist, Evensong and Compline to close the day. Daily lectures and meditations are led by a gifted faculty. Time is set aside for silence and meditation. Mornings are devoted to study and, because the work of the hands is a vital part of the Benedictine way, participants are encouraged to take part in a work project each afternoon. Evenings allow time for further talks, discussion, or music. Event Dates The Dallas Benedictine Experience June 23-27, 2004 Cosponsored by the Benedictine Community of the Holy Savior and Saint Matthew's Episcopal Cathedral, Dallas, Texas Delray Beach, Florida March 18-21, 2004 Bishop's Ranch July 11-18, 2004 Diocese of California and Fellowship of St. Gregory and St. Augustine, cosponsors Kanuga CANCELLED April 17-22, 2004 Diocese of Upper South Carolina, cosponsor. New Harmony Benedictine Experience May 3-9, 2004 Pilgrimage from Canterbury to Bec and Beyond July 5-18 House of Prayer September 21-26, 2004 College of Preachers December 9-12, 2004 Cosponsored by the Cathedral Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage