Yreka, California
Home of Shepherd of the Woods Church
St. Mary Magdalene's Retreat
Yreka, California
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Yreka, California Home of Shepherd of the Woods Church St. Mary Magdalene's Retreat
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ANGLICAN PRAYER BEADS +++ Organ Accompaniment CDs
Peacock Feathers & Quills +++ ANGLICAN CHURCH +++ Shire Draft Horeses
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St. Mary Magdalene's Retreat is located on a 40-acre ranch at the end of a private road just outside of Yreka, Siskiyou County in far northern California. The property played a part in local history having been an old Indian campground which was later the site of a dance hall and saloon for gold miners and loggers. The oldest structure on the ranch, a small log cabin that was once a brothel, has made an about face and now serves as the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene, the namesake of the retreat and current meeting location for Shepherd of the Woods Church. This icon was written by Brother Robert Lentz, ofm. "According to the ancient tradition of the East, Mary Magdalene was a wealthy woman from whom Christ expelled seven demons. During the three years of Jesus’ ministry she helped support Him and His other disciples with her money. When almost everyone else fled, she stayed with Him at the cross. On Easter morning she was the first to bear witness to His resurrection. She is called "Equal to the Apostles". The Eastern tradition tells us that after the Ascension she journeyed to Rome where she was admitted to the court of Tiberius Caesar because of her high social standing. After describing how poorly Pilate had administered justice at Jesus’ trial, she told Caesar that Jesus had risen from the dead. To help explain His resurrection she picked up an egg from the dinner table. Caesar responded that a human being could no more rise from the dead than the egg in her hand turn red. The egg turned red immediately... |
Shepherd of the Woods Church - a group of believers within the Convocation of Anglicans in North American (CANA) that meet for weekly prayer and Holy Communion. All baptized are welcome at the Communion table.
Organ Hymn Accompaniment CDs - Two volume set of organ accompaniment music featuring forty Anglican Episcopal hymns.
"Cause" Bracelets - Green or red silicone "cause" bracelets and nylon friendship bracelets. The green, size large, say "Be a Testimony" and the red, size medium, say "Live for Him". The nylon, size large, have assorted sayings. Sale of these bracelets will raise the last of the money for the roof fund.
Anglican Episcopal Rosary Prayer Beads ~ Anglican Rosaries - An assortment of individually crafted Anglican Prayer Beads, also known as Christian Prayer Beads, Ecumencial Prayer Beads, or the Anglican Rosary, at an attractive price. Perfect for assisting your personal prayer life or to give as a gifts. A free set of "mission" prayer beads is sent with each set of prayer beads purchased.
St. Mary Magdalene's Shires - Shire horses for riding and driving registered with the American Shire Horse Association.
Peacock Feathers & Feather Quills - eyed peacock feathers in various lengths, peacock feather swords, mottled feathers, gray peahen wing feathers, and wing quill feathers for making feather quill pens.
For more information call the vicar at (517) 267-3878. Written inquires should be directed to St. Mary Magdalene's Retreat, c/o Rev'd Christien Kensley, CCS, All Hallows House, 211 Clifford Street, Lansing, Michigan 48912.
Donations to Shepherd of the Woods Church are tax deductible.
This page last updated on 19-apr-2008
St. Mary Magdalene's Retreat
Yreka, California
stmarymagdalenes@yahoo.com