Church retreat with Biblical novelist Oct. 14

A one-day retreat featuring renowned biblical novelist Ellen Traylor is planned Saturday, Oct. 14, at Christ Lutheran Church in Whitefish.

The session, “Beauty for Ashes — Day of Reflection,” will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 5150 River Lakes Parkway. Coffee and breakfast treats will be served at 7:30 a.m., and lunch also is included.

The cost is $15 if registration is made by Oct. 8; otherwise the cost is $20 at the door. Scholarships are available.

Traylor, who splits her time between homes in Montana and Oregon, has written a number of novels that tap into biblical themes.

Traylor’s novels include Song of Abraham; John - Son of Thunder; Mary Magdalene; Noah; Ruth - A Love Story; Jonah; Esther; Joseph - Dreamer of Dreams; Mark - Eyewitness; Moses - The Deliverer; Joshua - God’s Warrior; and Samson. Jerusalem - the City of God, is a sweeping epic archaeological novel that weaves intrigue and inspiration into the hauntingly beautiful cityscape of the Holy City.

The Priest, her first contemporary novel, is a story of international intrigue regarding the Israeli efforts to rebuild their ancient temple and the forces that conspire against their dream.

Something Like Scales - Finding Light in a Dark World, is her first book of personal reflection, and delves into the In addition to writing bestselling books, Traylor has been a magazine/newspaper columnist and correspondent. An award-winning feature writer, she has written screenplays and political speeches.

A former English and journalism instructor, with a master’s degree in English, Traylor has taught courses at virtually every level, including those she created on writing for publication for Whitworth College and Eastern Washington. Traylor, who previously lived in Polson and owned a bookstore there, now owns Port Hole Bookstore in Gardiner, Oregon. To register for the retreat or for more information, call Dorothy at 406-752-7023 or Ginny at 406-544-7851.