Forming a Collective Spirituality: What Non-western Cultural Orientations Teach us

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP

Christian spiritual formation resources and teachings have primarily come from Western spiritual traditions. Our current approach to formation comes out of that way of thinking and being, communicating that the white experience of God is the norm and authority. This mini-retreat facilitates a communal listening and imagination for what non-western cultural orientations and wisdom traditions teach us about a holistic collective spirituality.  It will combine instruction, conversation and guided spiritual exercises in a contemplative-friendly space. 

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Growing up in the midwest, Dr. Lee's educational journey brought her to Southern California where she earned a PhD in practical theology in spiritual formation from Claremont School of Theology and a DMin in transformational leadership from Bakke Graduate University. She currently teaches at Fuller Theological Seminary. Cindy is the author of the book, Our Unforming: De-Westernizing Spiritual Formation, through which she proposes that the Church needs a new ways to engage and experience God. This involves unforming the ways Western-dominated church leaders have understood spirituality and formational practices.

LOCATION

Peninsula Covenant Church, Redwood City, CA 94061

COST

$40 general admission.  There is a "living lightly" option of $15, and all students are free.

OTHER DETAILS

Light refreshments will be provided. Other details forthcoming.