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walking the sacred path:
exploring spiritual disciplines

Like the prodigal son in Jesus’ wonderful parable, we are prone to wander and contemporary culture provides tempting lures. Spiritual disciplines give us footholds and directions, a stance of listening for God’s guidance. During the week we will explore such disciplines as discernment, spiritual friendship, prayer, body movement, hospitality, encouragement and service as ways to keep us on the path of growing into the likeness of God.

Larry J. Peacock
is a United Methodist minister with over 25 years of service. In addition to his pastoral skills, he is a trained Spiritual Director and has developed and led a variety of spiritual formation retreats. He was co-founder of the Paloma Community, a non-profit corporation providing retreats and resources on spirituality. His articles have appeared in Weavings, The Upper Room, and Alive Now. His latest book is Openings: A Daybook of Saints, Psalms and Prayers.

 

 

praying for peace and justice

integrates the active and contemplative traditions within Christianity. With this in mind and heart we will explore and practice many ways we can pray for justice and peace and discern how each of us is called in our own way to embrace the world.

Jane E. Vennard
is ordained to a special ministry of teaching and spiritual direction in the United Church of Christ. She is senior adjunct faculty of prayer and spirituality at the Iliff School of Theology. In addition, Jane is a spiritual director in private practice, teaches classes in a variety of ecumenical settings, and leads retreats nationally. She is the author of numerous articles and four books: Praying for Friends and
Enemies (1995); Praying with Body and Soul (1998); Be Still: Designing and Leading Contemplative Retreats (2000); and Embracing the World: Praying for Justice and Peace (2002).

 

 

The Nebraska Five Day Academy for Spiritual Formation is sponsored by the Board of Laity and Discipleship of the Nebraska United Methodist Annual Conference under the authority of The Upper Room.

Last modified: 09/23/09