Koinonia has always been a safe haven for me. From my earliest memory I can recall a strong feeling of trust and security while visiting Koinonia, be it in a discussion group on a church retreat, playing the hand bells at Music Camp, racing down the sledding hills at the New Year’s Eve retreats, or diving off the floating dock at Family Camps. The retreat center symbolizes a space where one can feel free to sing, dance, meditate, worship, explore and perform. Oh yes, and I do mean the historical talent shows. Not only have I watched guests of all ages perform at high levels of talent, but I have also witnessed grown women dance, while in their pajamas, to a recorded tape of their own voices singing “Jesus is a rock and he rolls my blues away” in what appeared to be synchronized steps. And one of these women happened to by my mother. But was I embarrassed or upset?? Oh no. Deep down I knew the audience was laughing WITH her. I kept this in mind as my sister, me and a handful of good friends lip-synched to The Sound of Music’s “So Long, Farewell” which I felt stole the show.
I have many fond memories at Koinonia, and the Carlson Conference Room stage where pure talent has shown its face, is one which clearly stands out. Bring on the shows!
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