The spirit of St George’s College was definitely rekindled in the hearts and minds of those who gathered at Kanuga Conference Center on February 19^th   through the 22^nd.  We remembered our personal time at St. George’s College; reconnected with fellow pilgrims; and worshiped, learned and celebrated the mission of the College together.  The facilities, presentations, worship services and social opportunities re-ignited our appreciation for the life-changing experiences made possible through College courses and rekindled the spirit of these experiences within us all.

There was plenty of time to catch up with old pilgrim companions and meet new ones during the evening receptions in the famous Kanuga Lodge Fireside Room and around the dining room tables. Our spirits were fed by the bible studies and worship services.  (Coincidentally, the Gospel reading was Mark 9:2-9, the transfiguration story.)   Our minds were stretched and fed by the numerous presentations given on a variety of subjects from “The Art of Journaling” to “Peace in the Holy Land, What Can We Do”.  And finally, the Bent Grass Bluegrass Band entertained us on Saturday night.

Having Rana Khoury, Genia Stephan, Simone Qumri and Samir Khayo, members of St. George’s College staff, at the event really made us feel part of the St George’s College family.  We are forever grateful to NARC for their generous financial support that made this possible.  We also thank all the Presenters for sharing their knowledge and passions with us, and to our worship leaders from SSJE for orchestrating such wonderfully simple yet profound spiritual opportunities.

And finally, we are so grateful to each and every participant for sharing his or her love and experiences, which breathed life into the weekend.  The Holy Spirit was definitely working within our hearts and minds in refreshing and reinvigorating ways.