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From the High Hill
Anne Odin Heller
From the High Hill: Odyssey Writing for Elders, by Reverend Anne Odin Heller, engages elders in mining the stories of a lifetime to create a presentation to share with peers, loved ones, and co-congregants. Two weekend retreats—one for preparation, one for presentations—frame an individual period of remembering, sorting, reflecting, and writing. Participants are guided to gather and reflect on stories that delight, that challenge, that invite new wisdom and understanding, and then to act on new goals that emerge from this process. Includes practical implementation guidelines, a thoughtful participant guide for writing a personal Odyssey, and suggestions for celebrating and honoring Odyssey writers in the small group formed for this purpose and in the congregation. From the High Hill is a significant tool for enriching your congregation’s ministry to elders.
Table of Contents
- About the Author(s)
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Getting Started
- Chapter 2: First Two Day Retreat: A Guide for Facilitators
- Chapter 3: Odyssey Writing: A Guide for Participants
- Chapter 4: Second Two-Day Retreat: A Guide for Facilitators
- Chapter 5: Congregational Service of Recognition
- Chapter 6: Glimpses of Stories from the First High Hill Group
- Chapter 7: Resources
- Bibliography
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Last updated on Wednesday, October 26, 2011.
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