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"Liberation Spirituality" with Brian D. McLaren (presented by Companions on the Inner Way)
Spirituality Retreat: LIBERATION SPIRITUALITY
Brian McLaren, a leading voice in contemporary spirituality and religion, argues that notwithstanding the dire headlines about the demise of faith and drop in church attendance Christian faith is not dying. Rather, it is embarking on a once-in-an-era spiritual shift. For millions, the journey has already begun. Drawing from his work as global activist, pastor, and public theologian, McLaren challenges us to stop worrying, waiting, and indulging in nostalgia, and instead, to embrace the powerful new understandings that are reshaping the church and world. During this retreat we will explore the topic of Liberation Spirituality. People often speak of liberation theology as a way of reading the Bible and understanding the Christian message but what kind of spirituality flows from liberation theology? During our days together Brain will address the following:
Personal Liberation Spirituality: From what do we need to be set free?
Interpersonal Liberation Spirituality: How do we set one another free?
Institutional Liberation Spirituality: What are the public liturgies of liberation?
Cultural Liberation Spirituality: How does liberation spirituality go viral?
About Our Speaker:
Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is an ecumenical global networker among innovative Christian leaders. A former parish pastor and mentor to pastors and new churches, he is a popular conference speaker for denominational and ecumenical leadership gatherings in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. His public speaking and his many books cover a broad range of topics including postmodern thought and culture, biblical studies, evangelism, leadership, global mission, spiritual formation, worship, pastoral survival and burnout, inter-religious dialogue, ecology, and social justice.
Format:
Each day includes lecture and dialogue with Rev. McLaren, small group community around spiritual reading; corporate and individual times of silence and contemplation; worship with Eucharist; and communing with God through movement, art, and nature.
Retreat Location: The Serra Retreat Center, Malibu, California is a community of Spanish Mission-style buildings that have been the home to the Franciscan Friars of California for over half a century and include dazzling 360-degree view of the eastern mountains, canyons and the Pacific Ocean. Visit the Serra Retreat Center online at www.serraretreat.com
Staff:
Liturgist - The Rev. Jeffrey S. Gaines
Director - Carolyn Foster
Program Manager - Ann Pope
Musician - Luba Kravchenko
Art & Integration The Rev. Sharon Holt Edwards
Mission Statement:
Companions on the Inner Way offers a safe communal place to explore our deep longings for the Holy. Grounded in the Christian tradition, our contemplative retreats incorporate body, mind, and soul through presentations, dialogue, spiritual practices, art, music, movement, and worship with Eucharist. We strive to create an environment that is theologically curious, radically welcoming, and liturgically vibrant.
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LocationSerra Retreat Center (View)
3401 Serra Road
Malibu, CA 90265
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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