Current Conferences
2008 Spring Spiritual Formation Retreat
April 10-13, 2008
“God’s Encircling: Celtic Christianity”
General Information
Things “Celtic” are very popular today. But how can we know how to find authentic tradition amidst a lot of creative invention? This course will focus on writings and artwork that truly reflect the rich beliefs of Christians living in early Scotland, Ireland, and other Celtic lands. We will learn about the real St. Patrick, as well as lesser-known great saints of the Celtic Christian tradition. Moving beyond the “golden age of saints” (5th to the 9th centuries), a wonderful collection of prayers from the 19th century Highlands and Islands of Scotland will show us a God experienced in the everyday lives of the farmers who prayed them. Through informative lectures, small group reflection, private time, worship, and opportunities for artistic expression, we will explore Celtic Christianity’s relevance for our spiritual journeys. One important theme, “Thresholds,” explores how the borders of time and space in our lives can be opportunities for transformational experiences with God.
If you have ever wondered about ancient Celtic traditions and their echoes today, this course should give you both information as well as experiences to determine for yourself their meaning and relevance for your spiritual journey.
Co-sponsored by Columbia Theological Seminary’s Spiritual Formation Program and Montreat Conference Center; partially funded by the Evelyn Green Endowment for Christian Discipleship.
Key Leader
- Laura Sugg, Charlottesville, VA (retreat leader); Associate Pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Campus Minister, University of Virginia, and adjunct faculty, Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA.
Program Fee
- $378 (Housing & meals not included)
Registration Information
Conference begins Thursday, April 10, with registration 3:30-5:00 PM, Assembly Inn Lobby. Conference ends Sunday, April 13, with morning activities.
This program is offered as part of the Certificate in Spiritual Formation Program at Columbia Theological Seminary and serves as course credit. Auditors are welcome, but must also register through Columbia Seminary. For additional information and to register for the retreat, visit the program’s web site at Columbia Theological Seminary or call the registrar at 404.687.4587.
Child care is not available for this program.
If you would like a conference flyer mailed to you via U.S. mail, please email carolo[at]montreat.org.
Cost for Housing & Meals in Assembly Inn
(total due on or before February 28)
Rates are per person and include all room and meal charges for the entire conference (Thursday supper – Sunday lunch). No adjustments to package will be made except for extended stay.
Assembly Inn
- Single, Private Bath: $352.50
- Single, Connecting Bath: $295.50
- Double, Private Bath: $235.50 per person
- Double, Connecting Bath: $220.50 per person
Reserve housing online in Assembly Inn
Download conference flyer with housing rates
Questions about reserving housing? Email susana[at]montreat.org.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations subject to policies of the Spiritual Formation Program at Columbia Theological Seminary. Accommodations cancellations for those staying in conference center housing subject to the policies of Montreat Conference Center.
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