Five-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation

January 8-13, 2012

Watch for information on Five Day Academy 2013.

So mystery, the notion that something wonderful can happen at any time
if we will only allow space for it, takes us into a whole new awareness of
the immanence of God in time.”  --Joan Chittister

This time apart is created for anyone yearning for the mystery of God's presence
through prayer, worship, silence, solitude, community, study, and pilgrimage.



2012 Pathways of Pilgrimage
Presenting Faculty

                   
                     
                     Rev. Dr. Elaine Heath

                    McCreless Associate Professor of Evangelism
                    Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University
                    Oallas, Texas
                     Initiator of New Day and the Epworth Project,
                    a growing network of missional, new monastic faith
                    communities in the United Methodist tradition

                                                                                                                                           
 Rev. Dr. M. Thomas Thangaraj

Professor of Global Christianity
Boston University School of Theology
Boston, Massachusetts
Currently working on a popular book in English on
Journeying through Diversity:
Crossing Boundaries as a Spiritual Practice









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.


                     Team Looks Forward to Welcoming YOU


Focused on pathways of pilgrimage through prayerful preparation are
(Back Row L-R): Phyllis Allen, Oak Island UMC, Covenant Group Coordinator; Margi Sauder, Spring Creek UMC, Book Table Coordinator; Rev. Germaine Mathis, Ernest T. Dixon UMC, Hospitality Coordinator; Jimmy Platt, Grace UMC Corpus Christi, Registrant Contact; (Front Row) Rev. Colleen Haley, Lake Travis UMC, Musician; Kelly Arrendell, Spring Creek UMC, Retreat Leader; Rev. Judi Mayne, First UMC Kerrville, Worship Coordinator; (not pictured) Linda Keen, SWTC Leadership Development Director; Donna Bryant, Upper Room Academy Coordinator, and Johnny Sears, Director Academy for Spiritual Formation, Upper Room, Nashville