| Five-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation
FEAR NOT --
Choosing peace in a frightening world
The January 2010 Event was a blessing!
Watch here for information about the next
Five Day Academy for Spiritual Formation.
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| A time apart created for lay leaders, lay speakers, worship
leaders, Emmaus community, Christian educators, clergy,
laity, adults of all ages and stages, anyone yearning for
peace through spiritual growth and spiritual direction
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| The Lord is my light and my
salvation; whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold
of my life; of whom shall I
be afraid? — Ps 27:1 Let us then pursue what
makes for peace and for
mutual upbuilding
— Rom 14:19
| I call heaven and earth to
witness against you today
that I have set before you
life and death,
blessings and curses.
Choose life so
that you and your
descendants may live.
— Deut 30:19
| As he came near and
saw the city he wept over it,
saying, “If you, even you,had only recognized on
this day the things thatmake for peace!
But now they are
hidden from your eyes.” — Lk 19:41-42
| Peace I leave with you,my peace I give to you.I do not give to you
as the world gives.Do not let yourhearts be troubled;and do not let
them be afraid. — Jn 14:27
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| | Grace Imathiu, Presenting Faculty
An ordained elder in the Methodist Church in Kenya, R. Grace Imathiu
is currently pastor of Brown Deer UMCin Brown Deer, Wisconsin,
a small diverse congregation in the outskirts of Milwaukee. She is
author of Matthew's Message and Words of Fire, Spirit of Grace,
a collection of sermons. As a preacher and Bible study teacher,
Grace is in constant demand around the world including
the Festival of Homiletics where over 700 clergy from various
denominations gather for a week to hear the nation's best preachers.
Recommended text to be read prior to the Academy -
An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith
by Barbara Brown Taylor, HarperOne, 2009
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| Elise Eslinger, Presenting Faculty Musician and editor of the highly acclaimed Upper Room Worshipbook
(2006), Elise Eslinger is uniquely gifted and a sought-after leader in
United Methodist worship and spirituality. Formerly a staff member
at the General Board of Discipleship, Elise is currently a staff
member at the United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio.
Her worship leadership has given shape to the Upper Room
Academy program. Elise holds a master's degree in Theology
and Liturgy from St. Meinrad's Archabbey and Seminary, Indiana.
Recommended text to be read prior to the Academy -
A Song to Sing, A Life to Live. Reflections on Music as Spiritual Practice
by Don and Emily Saliers, Jossey-Bass, 2005
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| Worshipping Community
Experience 16 worship services including daily Eucharist, in a rhythm
of prayer and study, silent reflection and holy hilarity, solitude and
community. Each day two faculty will present Christ-centered study
and spirit-enlivening empowerment for the gathered community.
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| Peaceful Environment Spacious retreat facilities are located on Lake Corpus Christi. Scenic
grounds offer space for rest and renewal. Enjoy calming lakeside
breezes on the deck swing, and stroll the peaceful Prayer Garden
and outdoor pathways. Hear the lap of waves and the rustle of
palm trees as you witness stunning midwinter sunrises and sunsets. |
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| Servant Team Welcomes You
Focused on choosing peace through prayerful preparation are (L-R) Jackie Heupel, Fredericksburg UMC; John Fluth, Pearsall UMC; Judy Holloway, First UMC Fort Worth; Mel Hazlewood, LaGrange UMC; and Sue Huntsman, First UMC Port Isabel. Not pictured: Linda Keen, SWTC Leadership Development Director; Donna Bryant, Upper Room Academy Coordinator; and Jerry Haas, Director Academy for Spiritual Formation and Emerging Ministries
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