This retreat will look at the nature of friendship and why strong friendships are so important, especially for Christians. Christians have not always thought highly of friendship, or thought it necessary to Christian flourishing, but Alan and Wesley think it matters a lot, and they’ll explain why.
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- Friendship Among the Loves: An exploration of why true friendship genuinely is love, and how it relates to the other kinds of love.
- The Gifts of Friendship: An exploration of the distinctive gifts that friendship brings, including the ways it can help us in our Christian walk.
- The Challenges of Friendship: Friendship is one of the forms of love, and love is always hard, complicated, and messy; so here we inquire into the challenges that come to the person who takes friendship seriously.
- The Future of Friendship: Is our moment an especially good time for cultivating friendships, especially in Christian contexts, or an especially difficult one? The evidence points both ways. We’ll take a close look at the ways that technology enables friendships—and also endangers them.
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Scholarships are available. To apply for a scholarship, first register for a retreat to secure a space. Then apply for a scholarship after paying the $100 deposit. In the event of a full scholarship, your deposit will be refunded.
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Plan to arrive at Laity Lodge anytime after 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 11. The retreat will officially commence with a 6:00 p.m. reception at the Great Hall and will conclude Sunday, October 14, following an 11:00 a.m. brunch. Click here for directions and more info on how to prepare for your visit.