For some, the idea of discerning one’s call is synonymous with finding the right job, but the Biblical notion of calling is much grander. God’s calling engages the whole of our lives and was never meant to be isolated to one small aspect of it. When we open ourselves up to God’s lead, we can’t… Read More »Trellis | Reviving Calling (A Two-Week Listening Journey)
Our misconceptions of God can keep us from experiencing the incredible privileges of divine communion with Father, Son, and Spirit. Despite the ultimate mystery of who God is (how can the finite truly know the infinite?), the gospel is that this Triune God eagerly calls to us as both friend and child. The (optional) accompanying… Read More »Trellis | Listening for God (A Two-Week Listening Journey)
Join us for an extraordinary retreat led by renowned painter and cultural visionary Makoto Fujimura as we explore the profound themes of Nature, Grace, and Interdependency. Set in a serene environment that invites reflection and renewal, this retreat offers a unique opportunity to engage with the beauty of creation and the deep interconnections that bind… Read More »Institute Retreat | Nature, Grace and Interdependency with Mako Fujimura
As the busy holiday season draws near, many will feel the familiar rush and bustle that has driven our lives all year. Our fast-paced, productivity-obsessed culture leaves little time for rest and reflection. Into this default state of hurried living, the Trellis program offers an alternative - a chance to rediscover the ancient spiritual discipline… Read More »Trellis | Knowing Yourself (A Two-Week Listening Journey)
Facilitated by Stephen Bailey, dive into an industry conversation in New York City, where filmmakers, writers, and cultural innovators come together to explore the art of Creative Collaboration in the Gift Economy. We draw inspiration from Lewis Hyde’s seminal work The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World, where he introduces the concept… Read More »Institute Intensive | Creative Collaboration in the Gift Economy // Film with Stephen Bailey