You are invited to three retreats in 2024 for Christian leaders of any tradition who have not given up on the broken but beautiful Church. Holy space to heal from where we’ve been AND reimagine a new way forward. We’ll explore a vision for ministry in this tumultuous moment, practices to sustain our weary souls and bodies, solidarity with others on the journey, and tangible tools to put Jesus’ words into personal and communal practice. Ecumenical, contemplative, experimental, practice-based, and relentlessly hope-filled.
Chicago
May 7-9, 2024
Can These Dry Bones Live? Holy space to bring the dry bones of our hearts, churches, and world to the God who is making all things new. We will rest and worship together, connect with others, and learn practices of re-membering and reimagination.
LOCATION: BELLARMINE JESUIT RETREAT HOUSE GUIDES: sarah bessey, FR MICHAEL SPAROUGH, Drew jackson, Jonathan Merritt, rev lisha epperson, AARON NIEQUIST
Philadelphia
July 22-24, 2024
LOCATION: pendle hill GUIDES: shane claiborne, rev stephanie spellers, rev lisha epperson, Drew jackson, Jonathan Merritt, AARON NIEQUIST
Malibu
November 18-20, 2024
LOCATION: SERRA RETREAT GUIDES: COMING SOON
What is the same?
Each retreat will be particular to its location, but all three will share the same framework, intentions, and values.
Healing, solidarity, re-imagination
A retreat for shared practices, not a conference for content
Ecumenical and diverse guides
Same two-day rhythm: gathering/invitation, personal retreat, delight/celebration, and practical tools