The Great Chain of Being: Simplifying Our Lives

Albuquerque, NM — August 3-5, 2007

Other Important Information

Parking

For those driving, there is free parking available at the conference venue—the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town—and at all of the hotels listed on our accommodations page.

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Shuttle Service

Airport Shuttle: (505) 765-1234
Rates: $14 for the first person; $8 for each additional person. Pre-arranged, discounted group rates are also available; please call ahead for this discount.

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Meals

Saturday's banquet is included in your conference fee. Other meals are on your own and a listing of restaurants will be included in your conference program

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Weather and Attire

Typical temperature range in Albuquerque in early August is low 90s during the day and low 60s at night, with possibility of afternoon rain. We recommend that you bring rain gear. Casual/comfortable attire is appropriate for the entire conference.

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What to Bring

You are encouraged to bring a Bible, journal, and writing instrument.

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Extended Vacation

The Southwest holds a myriad of exciting places to visit. There are 17 native Pueblos in the Rio Grande Valley. Albuquerque is within driving distance from many state and national parks including Canyon de Chelly, Mesa Verde, and the Grand Canyon. The following websites may help you plan your trip:

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Recommended Reading and Listening

  • How to Simplify Your Life
    by Tiki Küstenmacher
    (McGraw-Hill 2004)
  • Jesus’ Plan for a New World: The Sermon on the Mount
    Richard Rohr (St. Anthony Messenger Press 1996)
    (Available from the CAC)
  • Small Is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered
    By E. F. Schumacher
    (Harper and Row 1989)
  • Simpler Living, Compassionate Life
    Michael Schut, Editor

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About the Sponsor

The Center for Action and Contemplation, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was founded in 1987 by Franciscan Father Richard Rohr. Father Rohr saw the need for a training/formation center that would allow spiritually seeking people to integrate a contemplative lifestyle and compassionate service. The CAC attracts people from around the world who seek peaceful, positive alternatives and solutions to the difficult challenges of our often materialistic, irrational and violent world. The center offers different programs and resources which you can read about on this website.