Lia Gård in Norway, 28. Dec – 2. January 2009/2010

We invite you to come and take the time with us over New Year.
We live in one of the richest parts of the world, yet we are not content.

Europe is known for the equality and security of its citizens- yet our ways of protecting our privileges from the outside world are getting more and more cruel.

We are one of the most peaceful continents in the world – yet so many of us are at war in our own families.

The environment and future of our globe is threatened – yet we fail to make the changes in our life that is needed to reduce global warming and prevent disaster.

It is said that to whom much is given, from him much will be required….it’s time to choose.

Together we need to take the time

• to listen – within, and to each other
• to share – our concerns, convictions and hopes
• to inform – where common knowledge can strengthen common action.
• to care – for each other, our communities and the world
• to choose – the changes we need to make and the commitments which will give us unity and direction
• to plan and prepare - to become a network of good deeds rather than just one of good intentions.

Some of us have been organizing these New Years gatherings since we were teenagers. This time we would especially like to invite those of you between 20 – 35 years to take part. We know already that three young women from Russia, Lebanon and Kenya will come. We are hoping that many of you from other European countries will join us.

During our days we will have time to meet all together and in groups, to reflect and pray, to play and walk and talk, to go skiing and sledging, to share a good meal, to plan projects and sing, to explore the beautiful nature, to be silent and have a good laugh, to create and enjoy art, to celebrate and welcome the new year together.

Time and place:

28th December 2009 – 2nd January 2010,
Lia Gård, Koppang, Norway

Price: 200€ Please contact us if you are in need of financial support, or if you have too much and want to contribute to someone else’s stay.

Registration: Application form

We have room for 80 participants. Please let us also know if you need transportation from Oslo to Lia Gård, or if you need directions for driving.

Bring: Notebook, Bible or Koran or other source of inspiration, warm clothes (long underwear and woolen socks, warm layers, hat, scarf and mittens, warm boots) skis if you have, your guitar or another instrument you play, something sweet to share at coffee/teatime and a clean shirt/skirt for New Years Eve. Sheets and towels are provided at Lia.

Download invitation in PDF.