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A small group of people standing still in a church, appreciating the gilded artwork of Mako Fujimura displayed

A Sacred Pause: Reflections from the Nature, Grace, and Interdependency Retreat

Amidst the crisp December air, a group of creatives gathered in Princeton for a retreat that was more than a time of learning—it was a time of seeing. Over the course of three days, led by artist and cultural theologian Makoto Fujimura, participants entered a space where nature, grace, and interdependency were not just concepts but lived experiences. From the very beginning, the retreat invited us to shift our perception.… Read More »A Sacred Pause: Reflections from the Nature, Grace, and Interdependency Retreat

Eva Ting

Why a Decelerator?

There are plenty of good accelerator programs and incubators out there. But as far as we know, we’re one of the only “decelerators” helping people slow down and discern God’s voice in a noisy world. You might say, “Huh? Why run a program that deliberately decelerates developing ventures instead of speeding them up?” Hear what our Dreamers have to say about the unique space the Dream Forum creates: “The Dream… Read More »Why a Decelerator?

Listening Changes Everything

We asked participants from across the country: “How has your experience with Goldenwood expanded your vision for your work or changed your approach to your calling?”  What we heard was that listening changes everything.  “Through contemplative community that repeatedly and steadily centers its gaze on me and my journey, Goldenwood has profoundly helped me to discern and steward my deepest and truest self, fostered the courage I’ve needed to bring forth that… Read More »Listening Changes Everything

Stories of God’s Faithfulness in 2020

As we near the end of 2020, we wanted to express our gratitude for what God has been doing through the work of Goldenwood this year.  While there are a lot of ways to tell you what we’ve been up to, the real fruit is best seen in the lives of those directly served.  Highlighted below are a few testimonials to share just a handful of the hundreds of stories… Read More »Stories of God’s Faithfulness in 2020