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.
Malibu
November 18-20, 2024
a note about this particular retreat: Heal and Share the healing.
This retreat in Malibu will begin 13 days after the United States presidential election. Here’s what we know for sure: No matter who wins, it will be a bruising, divisive, exhausting fall. Especially for faith leaders trying to guide their communities in the Way of Jesus.
Rather than avoid this reality, let’s lean into it. Our team is prayerfully re-adjusting the retreat for this particular moment. Ezekiel’s vision of The Valley of Dry Bones will remain, and we’ll follow the usual retreat flow. But we’ll also focus deeply on two particular desires: (1) To heal and (2) to become instruments of healing. May we invite the Spirit of Christ to bring the flow of peace into our weary hearts and bodies....AND learn practical tools for leading communities of peace, justice, and reconciliation.
LOCATION: SERRA RETREAT GUIDES: JON HUCKINS, NINA BARNES, JONATHAN MERRITT, SOPHFRONIA SCOTT, AARON NIEQUIST
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