WHAT IS A KOINONIA WEEKEND?
In Greek, KOINONIA (coin-o-Nee-a) means "a gathering". The KOINONIA Weekend is just that, for it brings together people from different communities for a learning, sharing and inspirational experience in applied Christianity. The Weekend is joy, laughing, singing and informal convesion. During the forty hours of the Weekend, people who were strangers at the beginning become fast friends "in Christ".
WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE KOINONIA WEEKEND?
The weekend is structured around a series of nine talks by lay people and Spiritual Advisors. Topics like "God's Grace", "Study", "Action" and other relevant subjects are presented for discussion within a small group. The talks provide ideas for discussion and guidance for life beyond the weekend.
WHO ATTENDS A KOINONIA WEEKEND?
Christians interested in growth and renewal of their faith are encouraged to attend. Anyone (16) sixteen years of age or older may attend.
IS THE KOINONIA WEEKEND FOR ALL CHRISTIAN FAITHS?
YES!
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People of ALL Christian faiths are welcomed on a KOINONIA Weekend. It is conducted in the framework of Christianity, and is expressed in Protestant terms. (People should be aware that a Rochester Catholic Cursillo Community exists.) The basic theme "A Short Course in Christianity" exists in both communities.
WHERE ARE THE WEEKENDS HELD?
Rochester Koinonia Weekends are held at the Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp located in the town of Rush, directly west of the village of Honeoye Falls, N Y.
WHAT DOES THE WEEKEND COST?
The cost is $60.00 per person, all inclusive. (That includes 2 nights and 2 days lodging plus meals and an endless supply of snacks.) $10.00 per person must accompany the registration and is deductable from the cost of the weekend. Sunday morning, each person is given the opportunity to pay for their Weekend costs. NO ONE should ever pass up the opportunity to participate because they cannot afford the entire amount. There is also the option of paying the cost of the weekend over a six month period.
WHEN ARE THE WEEKENDS HELD?
The Weekends are held 3 times a year.
Early March - Mid May - Early November
Rochester KOINONIA believes that Jesus Christ is the Crucified, Risen Lord who is coming again. We also believe that God exists in three persons; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. We believe that man is totally incapable of removing his own sinful nature and that God, out of His love for man, sent Christ into the world to save mankind from sin. Salvation is by God's grace through the exercise of man's faith in Christ's single, perfect and supreme sacrifice. We believe that the Bible, (the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments) is the word of God. The original manuscripts are inerrant and inspired by God. The Bible is the supreme final authority and standard in all matters of faith and practice.
WE ARE A COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE FOUNDED IN GOD'S LOVE!!
"For He Has Risen Just As He Said"
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