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Registration closed at midnight on September 1st

Theme: “Dreammaking in an Age of Doomscrolling: Following Jesus at the End of an Era”

Faculty: Amy Oden and Safiyah Fosua

Leaders: Johnny Sears and Claire McKeever-Burgett

Registrar:  Donna Bryant at [email protected] or 615-340-7233

Sponsors: The Upper Room

Join Safiyah Fosua and Amy Oden in an Online Academy Day Apart that combines historical witness, embodied practice, faithful engagement, and healthy conversation to illumine the path for justice-centered faith communities of the future.

Following the Academy rhythm of praying the hours, the Academy Day Apart includes:

  • Pre-retreat reading, viewing, and listening material with journal prompts
  • Pre-retreat “Creating Sacred Space at Home” guide
  • Day-of LIVE interactive and embodied teaching with Safiyah Fosua + Amy Oden
  • Day-of LIVE Academy Worship
  • Day-of invitations into prolonged silence and prayer
  • Day-of small group discussion
  • Day-of free time and breaks
  • Link to yoga + holy movement practice accessible for all abilities to practice day-of or post-retreat
  • Post-retreat reading + engagement for going deeper

Space is limited. Apply by September 1, 2020.

Rates for participation in the retreat are*:

  • $60 full registration rate
  • $120 full rate + sponsor another participant
  • $40 student rate

This retreat is eligible for a .5 CEU at a cost of $2.50

*The Online Academy Day Apart is valued at $120; however, we’re offering the course at half of that—$60/participant. 

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