Knitting Retreat Day
Saturday, April 6, 2024
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Christine M. Berté
During our time together, we will explore the history of the prayer shawl ministry, originating right here in Hartford, CT. While knitting and working on projects, participants will listen to spiritual writings. We will discuss ways in which our fiber work can be a message of spirituality and a way of bringing people together.
Bring a project that you are working on, and we will gather to knit or crochet as a group. We ask that you please bring extra bundles of yarn with you, as we will trade yarn as part of our day together. We will also have time for contemplation and reflection through two prayer experiences throughout the day together.
Offering: $75, includes lunch
Christine M. Berté
Christine M. Berté has been knitting for over 40 years and has taught knitting to both individuals and in group settings. She has gifted many handmade items over the years, including shawls, socks, baby blankets and sweaters. Chris also works in fiber by spinning yarn and is an avid quilter. When she is not knitting, Chris works as a family nurse practitioner. Her practice specialty is adolescent medicine. Christine holds a doctoral degree in nursing education and has taught nursing and held administrative positions for over 25 years. She presently teaches at Yale University School of Nursing.
Dietary restrictions? Holy Family is committed to making your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, and to that end, we can accommodate most dietary needs. Please email Ted, our registrar, at tjastrzebski@holyfamilyretreat.org, if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, so that we may make preparations in advance of your retreat.