2026 Winter

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The Great Search Retreat

A Retreat with John Philip Newell & Cami Twilling

When:

October 16–18th 

Where:
St. Francis Springs Prayer Center

The wisdom teachings of John Philip Newell and the spiritual practices of Cami Twilling inspire us in this time of transition toward a spirituality of intimacy with Earth rather than a spirituality of alienation from Earth, and a vision of interrelatedness and harmony instead of religious and political division. The retreat focuses on the main themes of John Philip’s ground-breaking new book The Great Search: Turning to Earth & Soul in the Quest for Healing & Home (August 2024).

John Philip Newell is a ‘wandering teacher’ from Scotland in the ancient Celtic tradition. He describes himself as ‘a son of the Christian household, seeking to be in relationship with the wisdom of humanity’s other great spiritual traditions.’ Cami Twilling is the director of Earth & Soul, a Celtic initiative of study, spiritual practice, and compassionate action based in Colorado. Their much-loved combination of teaching and spiritual practice offers great hope for healing and transformation in our lives, both individually and together.

Interested in seeing just the talk at CUMC on October 16th?  Click here to learn more!

 

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 About John Philip Newell

John Philip Newell is an internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher, speaker, and author of many beloved works, including Sacred Earth, Sacred SoulA New Ancient Harmony, and The Rebirthing of God. The former warden of Iona Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland, he is the founder of Earth & Soul, a Celtic initiative of study, spiritual practice, and compassionate action. He teaches regularly across North America and leads international pilgrimage weeks on the island of Iona.

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Price:

Price range: $160.00 through $430.00

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