Pray and Paddle approaches paddling as a contemplative, meditative practice. It's a time to slow down and paddle in silence. The invitation is to listen and notice what is going on within and around you. We will spend some time in prayer and meditation through Psalm 104 as we enjoy the longest day of the year with awe.
Hosted and guided by our very own Kent Harrop, partnering with Coast to Coast Paddle and sponsored by Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center.
We have three types of options available!:
Renting a single kayak ($60)
Renting a tandem kayak ($100 total)
Bringing my own kayak ($40)
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Kent Harrop is an avid outdoorsman and ordained American Baptist minister. He was introduced to contemplative paddling on a Zen meditation kayak trip to the Tongass Wilderness in Alaska in 2002. Since that time Kent has enjoyed introducing both novice and experienced kayakers and canoeists to the joy of ‘listening on the water’. A favorite verse is “Listen and your soul will live”. ~ Isaiah 55:3
Kent is a graduate of Andover Newton Theological School, Shalem Institute in Contemplative Leadership and Franciscan Spiritual Direction Certification Program. For 40 years he pastored congregations in Montana, California, Ohio, Oregon and Massachusetts. He leads paddling retreats for a variety of groups: Recovery, environmental, congregatons, interfaith. Kent currently serves as a Spiritual Director and leads Pray and Paddle events for Rolling Ridge. Kent can be reached at kentdharrop@gmail.com.
Kent and his wife, Tricia, have been part of the ABC Community since 2021.