Contemplative Scripture Retreats
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.
–Matthew 11:28-30 The Message
Think of it as an experiential book club, filled with rhythm, rest, and renewal.
​​​​​Contemplative scripture retreats offer space for imagination and discovering life in the Word beyond “themes, memes, and soundbite” approaches to Scripture.
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Our questions are simple:
What do you hear?
What do you notice?
What might this tell us?​
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Come and see. Be refreshed.
​All CSRs are designed for your context and include two-five days of:
- creative contemplative practices
- ​dwelling deeply in Scripture
- nature
- rich conversation
- meals gathered around the table
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Want to Learn More?
The roots of Contemplative Scripture Retreats stretch back to the 1960s. Growing up with these roots shaped generations of students, including me.
Manuscript Bible Study is a foundational way of approaching Scripture in our retreats. It involves simple curiosity and careful noticing.
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Nature and quiet
Whole books of Scripture
Discovery
Rhythms and Practices
Conversation
Good food
No lectures but lots of learning
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“After the whole weekend in this book, I'm excited to go home and read it again. I realize how much I have missed!"