Where:
Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House
600 N Shady Shores Drive
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
When:
September 28-29, 2022
Who:
The gathering will consist of clergy and lay people who have expressed a sincere interest in working and praying for the growth of domestic mission in the G-3 churches. We will invite people from like minded Anglican churches who want to pray and work with us in mission. We will also invite men who are in the process of discernment or study for ministry. The retreat will not be advertised publicly. We are not trying to convince the unwilling or create a program for the whole church. We are cultivating a remnant of people who are serious about our mission.
Why:
There is an urgent need to articulate and cultivate a compelling framework for mission in our time. Anglo Catholic mission has been hindered by its captivity to ministry and mission methods that are rooted in the 20th century and modernity. Two errors of this captivity are: One, an unwitting adoption of the consumer and marketing model; two, an overemphasis on rational thought—arguing for the faith—at the expense of viewing life in Christ as a living experience. This has resulted in an approach to mission that attempts to market the faith by convincing people that it is true at the expense of genuine biblical witness (Acts 1:8, 2:26-47), in which the communal life and love of the church are the primary and most compelling evidence of its truth.
This retreat will focus on a new approach to mission—which is really a much older approach. It is based on the biblical and historical theology of "the remnant." This approach is rooted in the perspective articulated by Martin Thornton in his book, Pastoral Theology, a Reorientation, and in Thornton's contention that the essence of English spirituality is an "affective-speculative synthesis," a harmony between doctrine and devotion. However, the approach articulated at this retreat will not be a mere restatement of Thornton, who lived in 20th century England. It will be a creative adaptation of his principles to our 21st century mission settings.
Goals:
To begin to create a remnant of lay and clergy leaders among the G-3 and like-minded others who are committed to praying and working for mission. Those who come should be willing to commit to a regular practice of prayer and fasting for mission, to an ongoing conversation about mission, and to doing new things to reorient the culture of our churches towards mission.
To share the Remnant approach with those who are serious about mission.
To learn about effective mission approaches from mission minded clergy and lay people who have had positive things happen in their settings.
To spend time together getting to know each other, sharing our contexts and stories, and having a good time.
Format:
Each day will include Morning Prayer, Mass, and Evening Prayer. There will be presentations, and opportunities for all present to tell their stories, discuss the presented topics, and ask questions. And there will be social gatherings on Wednesday and Thursday nights. We will enjoy our time together!
Travel:
Plan to arrive by 8:00am on Wednesday, September 28 and to depart after enjoying dinner and drinks on Thursday, September 29.
Cost:
$275 per person (lodging, meals, retreat facilities). Limited spots available. Please Use the link below to register. Registrations must be received by July 8, 2022.
(For a full refund, cancellations must be submitted by July 15, 2022)
Questions:
Bishop Stephen Scarlett:
bishopscarlett@thedht.org
949-510-8155
Register
Please click the button below to register and secure your spot for the retreat.
We look forward to having you with us!