These two days are designed to expand our faith and our table with Paul Young, Bradley Jersak, Susan Carson, Ernie Tai, Jenny Jackson and Rebecca Bosarge.
Early registration opens September 8th!
How can we live more fully present to God, to ourselves to others in these days of distraction and division? How do we heal our images of God and one another to live more deeply rooted in love? What if this love is big enough to hold us all?
Join us as we hold these questions and more in safe space for conversation and quiet reflection. Take two days to step out of the fray into relational space that heals and expands our weary souls. Through story, theology, practice and delicious shared meals, we’ll experience Love that never lets us go, and we’ll remember our union in Christ. Bring your questions as we explore this expansive Love together. There’s more hope than we know.
Our speakers
Paul Young is the best-selling author of The Shack and the new sequel Return to the Shack, as well as Lies We Believe about God, Crossroads, and Eve. He’s host of the Paul Young Podcast, as well as a speaker and theologian.
Bradley Jersak is an author and teacher based in Abbotsford, BC. He currently serves as the Principal of St. Stephen’s University (SSU.ca) in New Brunswick, where he continues as the Dean and faculty member of SSU’s School of Theology & Culture. He also teaches peace studies courses with JFI.SSU.ca and is a regular Open Table Conference crew lecturer.
Susan Carson is an author, speaker, and podcaster. She's a certified spiritual director and has an MA in Theology and Culture from St. Stephen's University. As Founder and Director of Roots&Branches, a non-profit in Cincinnati, Ohio, she creates safe spaces for transformational encounters through contemplative prayer and spiritual practices.
Ernie Tai is an author and speaker on leadership, management, and the sacred overlap between work and meaning. In addition to his work in philanthropy, non-profit work, and board directorships, he serves as President and CEO of a global manufacturing company and is a storyteller, teacher, and lifelong builder of products, teams, and ideas.
Jenny Jackson is a certified spiritual director through Fall Creek Abbey School of Spiritual Direction, and holds both basic and advanced certifications accredited by the International Enneagram Association. She is the Director of Roots&Branches, a non profit in Cincinnati, Ohio where she has been a contemplative healing practitioner since 2014.
Rev. Rebecca Bosarge is the Director of Spiritual Formation for Westwood First Presbyterian Church and the abyss overseeing Westside Abbey. She is a teacher of and companion in the spiritual life, facilitator, writer and retreat leader,
And our host Dave Carson is a gifted facilitator with years of experience in relational recovery ministries. Professionally, he has a long career in mutual fund, bank and investment relationship management.