You spoke and we listened! We’ve lined up two amazing “field trip” experiences for our faculty retreat at Asbury Theological Seminary this Aug. 4-6. After gathering at Asbury in gorgeous Wilmore, Ky., we’ll visit Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and encounter this unique historic community, which flourished when it was able to connect daily work to faith and mission, but faced challenges when it lost the ability to make this connection. Then we’ll visit Old World Timber, a modern workplace shaped by Christian faith, where they’re helping troubled workers get back on their feet while delivering a product that beautifies the world. After a tour of OWT’s workplace, we’re looking forward to lunch with their work crew!
Rooms are available at the Asbury Inn for only $109 a night – but to get this special rate you must reserve your room by July 11. Don’t put it off; get your room before they’re gone! See below for booking instructions.
Traveling together to an immersive location creates an opportunity both for unique “disconnection” from the tyranny of the urgent and for unique envisioning of our calling in community with fellow theological educators who share our vision and mission. We’ll rest and reconnect, exploring visions both of personal sustainability (how can we avoid burnout?) and professional innovation (how can higher education serve the needs of the future?).
There will be no fee to attend the retreat. If you cover your travel, we’ll provide the meals and all the rest – including, especially, the rest.
To join us, please take two minutes to register for the retreat.
Last year the retreat was completely full and we had a wait list, so don’t delay!
We’ll be meeting from dinner on Monday, August 4 until lunch on Wednesday, August 6.
Dinner on Monday and Tuesday as well as lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday will be provided. If you stay at the Asbury Inn, breakfast is included with your room.
Highlights will include:
- Real community and collaboration on field trips to immersive environments, historical and modern
- Guided reflection and conversation to revitalize our sense of our calling in theological education
- World-class workshops facilitated by longtime friend of the Fellowship Nathan Hitchcock
If you’re flying, arrive in Lexington; the Asbury Inn has an airport shuttle.
To join us, please take two minutes to register for the retreat.
Then, to book a room at the Asbury Inn:
- Go to the Asbury Inn website
- In the upper right corner, click “Book Your Stay”
- You’ll get a message with information for students. Just click “Continue”
- Enter check-in (Aug. 4) and check-out (Aug. 6) dates and the promo code karam25 then click “GO”
- Scroll down to the room listing and click “Book Now”
Like we said, last year we ran out of spaces, so don’t delay!
Register to attend and reserve your room for the Aug. 4-6 faculty retreat today!
