St. George’s offers class in spiritual outdoors

May 7, 2012 in Faith Matters by David Waters

Getting your kids outdoors this summer can be good for their spiritual as well as physical well-being.

That’s the theme for a special parenting class at 6 p.m. Tuesday at St. George’s Independent School, 1880 Wolf River Blvd.

“Summer Experiences: Using Summer Months to Enhance Learning and Enrich Faith” will offer:

  • New ideas to unite summer fun with learning
  • Research into the benefits of outdoor education
  • How summer can enrich family togetherness and faith
  • PLUS: optional evening hike around campus

The session will feature a panel of speakers including: The Rev. John Leach, Church of the Holy Apostles; Brad Thompson, Executive Director, St. Columba Episcopal Camp & Conference Center; and St. George’s faculty & staff

The series is free and open to the public.

For more information, or to RSVP, visit www.SGIS.org or call 901.261.2300.

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