North Texas Cyber Cloister
Virtual Academy
for Spiritual Formation
Virtual Academy
for Spiritual Formation
Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2021
Sun 5 pm - Tues Noon
Sun 5 pm - Tues Noon
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Tell all the people far and near
Academy 2021 is almost here.
Community's a-buzzing around the hive:
Registration for you is officially live!
Academy 2021 is almost here.
Community's a-buzzing around the hive:
Registration for you is officially live!
"I opened my mouth; God gave me the scroll to eat and said,
'feed and be satisfied by the scroll I am giving you.'
I ate it and it tasted sweet as honey." Ez:3:2-3
'feed and be satisfied by the scroll I am giving you.'
I ate it and it tasted sweet as honey." Ez:3:2-3
DR AMY ODEN, PRESENTER
Visiting Professor of Early
Church History and Spirituality
Oklahoma City University, OK, USA
Church History and Spirituality
Oklahoma City University, OK, USA
RHYTHM THAT'S REAL
Within the cyber cloister rests the rhythm of the Academy day.
Aids will be sent in advance for creating
personal sacred space, cloistering as a community,
maintaining silence for deep inner work, and Eucharist.
Aids will be sent in advance for creating
personal sacred space, cloistering as a community,
maintaining silence for deep inner work, and Eucharist.
WORSHIP LIVE STREAMED
Music and worship liturgies will happen in real time,
no matter the time zone.
ZOOMED PRESENTATION
Dr. Oden is a seasoned Zoom presenter
who will offer interactive time with the beloved
learning community, including silence for reflection
and plenary time for sharing.
who will offer interactive time with the beloved
learning community, including silence for reflection
and plenary time for sharing.
LISTENING CIRCLE ZOOM ROOMS
Virtual spaces for small group processing provide
privacy and spaciousness for intimate spiritual friendship,
no matter the physical distance.
privacy and spaciousness for intimate spiritual friendship,
no matter the physical distance.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
God's Welcome: Hospitality for a Gospel-Hungry World,
Amy G. Oden, Pilgrim Press, 2008.
Amy G. Oden, Pilgrim Press, 2008.
TRANSFORMATION: Speaking Spirit to Spirit,
Jerry Roberson, Clovercroft Pub, 2019.
Jerry Roberson, Clovercroft Pub, 2019.
Upper Room Worshipbook: Music and Liturgies for
Spiritual Formation, Ed. Elise Eslinger, Upper Room Books, 2006.
Spiritual Formation, Ed. Elise Eslinger, Upper Room Books, 2006.
The Gospels
KINDLY REGISTER AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
Early Bird Registration ends 1-10-21
PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE
Advance invitation to online location
Advance instructions for full participation
EARLY BIRD REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE
Packet of pre-retreat aids sent in advance to enrich your experience
Study resources sent prior to retreat to help you get ready
Study resources sent prior to retreat to help you get ready
RETREAT TEAM WELCOMES YOU. WE INVITE YOUR INQUIRIES.
Bob Holloway, Retreat Leader940-229-9107 cell (Int'l calls via What's App)
Katie Lewis Newkirk, Registrar
Jerry Roberson, Hospitality
Judy Holloway, Worship
Kristin Warthen, Listening Circles
JoNell Lindh, Hospitality
Mike Johnston, Hospitality
Linda Keen, Publicity
Participant Fee $120 (Actual retreat value $160)
Special consideration $ 50 (Students & conference provisionals:
Include Letter of Request for $50 fee)
Online registration HERE
OR YOU MAY
Snail mail the info below along with check made payable:
"Central Texas Conference" with "Virtual Academy 2021" in memo.
"Central Texas Conference" with "Virtual Academy 2021" in memo.
Mail to: Katie Newkirk c/o First UMC, 1000 Church St,
Colleyville, TX 76034
Colleyville, TX 76034
Name
Address
City / State / Zip
Phone
Email
Lay or Clergy
Home Church
Age Group 25-29 30-39 40-49 50 59 60+
First-time Attendee or Attended before
Scholarship Donation - If you would like to contribute toward helping another attend, please indicate on a separate check. (Thank you!)
