The 1990s saw the birth of the THEKA summer program, Pr. Jack’s doctorate in ministry and the building of the Freedom Tree Village.
Epiphany Retreat Worship
1990 Program Resource (File 1 of 4) “Ants And Bats And Things Like That”
1990 Program Resource (File 2 of 4) “Ants And Bats And Things Like That”
1990 Program Resource (File 3 of 4) “Ants And Bats And Things Like That”
1990 Program Resource (File 4 of 4) “Ants And Bats And Things Like That”
1991 One-Day Retreat “Cycles And Streams”
Adult Forum At Gloria Dei Lutheran (Downers Grove, IL) “Theology Of Garbage” April 5, 1192
Zion Lutheran Church (Belvidere, IL) Ninth Grade Confirmation Retreat “Jesus Died For Me And…”
1991 Program Resource (File 1 of 2) “What Did Noah Do About Trash?”
1991 Program Resource (File 2 of 2) “What Did Noah Do About Trash?”
Daily Dispatch And Argus Article “What Did Noah Do About Trash” May 25, 1991
Partial document for a new THEKA program task force. July 10, 1992
1992 Summer Program Guide “The Crossing That Changed The World”
Bethany Lutheran Church (Batavia, IL) “What Did Noah Do About Trash: A Theology of Garbage” Oct. 16-18, 1992
1992 Program Resource (File 1 of 3) “The Crossing That Changed The World”
1992 Program Resource (File 2 of 3) “The Crossing That Changed The World”
Submission to: “Care of the Earth” Resource Manual Published by LSTC (Chicago, IL)
Program Overview
Poster Image
1992 Program Resource (File 3 of 3) “The Crossing That Changed The World”
1992 Program Intro “The Crossing That Changed The World: A Joyous Exchange”
THEKA Task Force Meeting February 20, 1993
1993 Program Resource (File 1 of 6) “Wakan Of The Coyote”
1993 Program Resource (File 2 of 6) “Wakan Of The Coyote”
1993 Program Resource (File 3 of 6) “Wakan Of The Coyote”
1993 Program Resource (File 4 of 6) “Wakan Of The Coyote”
1993 Program Resource (File 5 of 6) “Wakan Of The Coyote”
1993 Program Resource (File 6 of 6) “Wakan Of The Coyote”
St. Louis Religious Outdoor Ed Retreat May 3-4, 1994 Cuivre River State Park
Service Of Spirituals Epiphany Retreat Feb. 6, 1994
Songs For Worship 20th Year Staff Reunion July 8-10, 1994
1994 Program Theme “Re-Birth Of The Earth: Natural Wild Free”
1994 Program Resource (File 1 of 2) “Re-Birth Of The Earth: Natural Wild Free”
1994 Program Resource (File 2 of 2) “Re-Birth Of The Earth: Natural Wild Free”
One-Day Adult Retreat July 8, 1995 “Living Water That Feeds The Spirit”
“The Lutheran” Magazine “Dying With Grace” by Peter F. Ohman August 1995
One-Day Adult Retreat “NOW! Is Christ Risen” April 13, 1996
One-Day Adult Retreat “Jesus Is King – The Time Between” November 23, 1996
Retreat For Families Our Redeemer Lutheran Church – Marion, IL “The King Proclaims His Kingdom” May 3-4, 1996
“God Doesn’t Own A Cookie Cutter” (File 1 of 3)
“God Doesn’t Own A Cookie Cutter” (File 2 of 3)
“God Doesn’t Own A Cookie Cutter” (File 3 of 3)
Trinity Lutheran Church-Mt. Morris, IL “Crossing That Changed The World:Christ is Born Today!” December 24, 1997
Held at United Methodist Camp and Retreat Center at Little Grassy “Get Lost” October 2-4, 1997
Rotary Program Led By Pr. Jack Swanson May 14, 1997
Worship Bulletin
“I Am A Pond” (File 1 of 2)
“I Am A Pond” (File 2 of 2)
Following Jesus: Using Our Senses Full Summer Resource
Following Jesus: Using Our Senses Daily Intentions
Dedication Service and Booklet “My Sweat Was Worth It!”
Following Jesus: Using Our Senses
“Don’t Forget To Breathe” (File 1 of 2)
“Don’t Forget To Breathe” (File 2 of 2)
Retreat Materials (File 1 of 3)
Background Paper
Pr. Jack Swanson Research Papers
Freedom Tree Village Dedication Cover Photo
Freedom Tree Village Logo
Freedom Tree Village Case Statement
Findings of a Garbologist / Theologian / Environmentalist by John E. (Jack) Swanson
Words and Music By Jess Wells
I Am A Pond God Creates Me By John E. (Jack) Swanson
1 Day Adult Retreat Pr. Jack Swanson Leader
Event Bulletin Includes Edits
Zion Lutheran Church 9th Grade Confirmation Retreat Belvidere, IL
Prologue and Introduction
Cross Country Ski Sunday