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Trellis: Guided Spiritual Rhythms | Hidden Hope
2027-03-07 19:45 - 2027-03-19 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Hope often begins in hidden places. The book of Esther reminds us that even when God seems unseen, His presence is quietly shaping lives, communities, and history itself. This Trellis invites you into a two-week “Listening Journey” to reimagine your work and calling through that lens of God’s hidden-yet-active presence.

Week 1: Journeying in an Enchanted Frame — Learning to notice God’s subtle movements in the ordinary patterns of our days.
Week 2: Listening to the Pains of the World — Attending to both personal and communal pain, and discovering how it can become soil for renewal and transformation.

Through Scripture, prayer, reflection, and guided practices, we’ll slow our pace, step into kairos time, and cultivate a deeper awareness of God’s presence in the midst of our work and routines.
Trellis provides both structure and community to help you listen for God’s voice, integrate life-giving rhythms, and renew your sense of calling. Enter this season of Lent with practices that open space for hope—a hope that is rooted not in our striving, but in the faithful presence of the God who works all things toward redemption.
The Trellis structure includes:

1 Intro Session: Sun Mar 7, 7:45-9p EST. (Online experience for theological introduction and time in listening quads. Recorded for those who cannot join live.)
6 Communal Guided Listening Sessions: every Mon, Wed, and Fri 12:35-1:00p EST, during the weeks of Mar 8 and Mar 15. (Attend live or listen to the 25-min recordings at personal set times.)
Daily Scripture Meditation and Exercise Pages: Individually in your Listening Book. (Participants are provided with a digital PDF or can order their own physical copy online via Amazon.)

The communal practices of Trellis are designed to gently interrupt ordinary routines, creating openings for deeper attentiveness to the God who renews and restores. And because they can be entered into wherever you are, the journey meets you right in the midst of daily life.
REGISTER HERE
[Goldenwood Collective Members: Sign-up here. Because listening for God’s voice together is foundational to fueling the vision and mission of the Collective, Trellis is included in your membership. Interested in joining the Collective and participating in all Trellis sessions for free? Learn more here.]

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“If a vine doesn’t have a trellis, it will die. And if your life with Jesus doesn’t have some kind of structure to facilitate health and growth, it will wither away…The point of a trellis isn’t to make the vines stand up straight in neat rows, but rather to attain a rich, deep glass of wine.”
— John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Trellis: Guided Spiritual Rhythms | Loving in Exile
2027-01-31 19:45 - 2027-02-12 13:00 | Virtual
In a culture that prizes independence, we can forget that we are made for one another. As image-bearers of the Triune God, our lives are deeply interwoven—our identity, our growth, and even our calling take shape in relationship with others. God often speaks through the people He places around us, shaping us and inviting us into redemptive love.
This Trellis invites you to reflect on the question: Who are the others God has given me, and what calling do I carry toward them? Together we will explore how love—grounded in God’s love for us—becomes the rhythm that transforms our daily interactions and communities.
Over these two weeks, you’ll practice prayer forms that nurture a conversational walk with God and attune your heart to His voice. Trellis provides a framework of spiritual rhythms and a supportive community where you can listen, discern, and be renewed.
Through shared practices and intentional reflection, we’ll rediscover that love is not merely an emotion but a way of life—rooted in God’s presence and lived out in the ordinary patterns of our days.
REGISTER HERE
[Goldenwood Collective Members: Sign-up here. Because listening for God’s voice together is foundational to fueling the vision and mission of the Collective, Trellis is included in your membership. Interested in joining the Collective and participating in all Trellis sessions for free? Learn more here.]
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The TRELLIS structure includes:

1 Intro Session: Sun Jan 31, 7:45-9p EST. (Online experience for theological introduction and time in listening quads. Recorded for those who cannot join live.)
6 Communal Guided Listening Sessions: every Mon, Wed, and Fri 12:35-1:00p EST, during the weeks of Feb 1 and Feb 8. (Attend live or listen to the 25-min recordings at personal set times.)
Daily Scripture Meditation and Exercise Pages: Individually in your Listening Book. (Participants are provided with a digital PDF or can order their own physical copy online via Amazon.)

The communal practices of Trellis are designed to gently interrupt ordinary routines, creating openings for deeper attentiveness to the God who renews and restores. And because they can be entered into wherever you are, the journey meets you right in the midst of daily life.
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“If a vine doesn’t have a trellis, it will die. And if your life with Jesus doesn’t have some kind of structure to facilitate health and growth, it will wither away…The point of a trellis isn’t to make the vines stand up straight in neat rows, but rather to attain a rich, deep glass of wine.”
— John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Trellis: Guided Spiritual Rhythms | Becoming Fully Alive
2026-12-06 19:45 - 2026-12-18 13:00 | Virtual
There is a moment in every Christian’s life when everything changes. Despite the seismic nature of this event, it can come about quietly and invisibly without pomp and circumstance. Scripture describes this moment as a miraculous movement from death to life. Theologians refer to this as regeneration, not meant as a metaphor or symbol, but as an ontological reality.
Biblically speaking, to live is to live by the Spirit who is the Spirit of love (2 Timothy 1:7). This is what animates the Christian life and brings to the world the aroma of life and of Christ. It does not arise from sheer resolve or discipline but from the generous outpouring of the Spirit who animates parts of us that have never come alive.
Over the course of this two-week journey, you’ll be invited into new ways of prayer, learning to walk conversationally with God and to recognize His voice amid the patterns of your life. In pausing with intention, we rediscover that stillness is not stagnation—it is fertile ground for growth, authentic connection, and living more fully in God’s presence.
REGISTER HERE
[Goldenwood Collective Members: Sign-up here. Because listening for God’s voice together is foundational to fueling the vision and mission of the Collective, Trellis is included in your membership. Interested in joining the Collective and participating in all Trellis sessions for free? Learn more here.]
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The Trellis structure includes:

1 Intro Session: Sun Dec 6, 7:45-9p EST. (Online experience for theological introduction and time in listening quads. Recorded for those who cannot join live.)
6 Communal Guided Listening Sessions: every Mon, Wed, and Fri 12:35-1:00p EST, during the weeks of Dec 7 and Dec 14. (Attend live or listen to the 25-min recordings at personal set times.)
Daily Scripture Meditation and Exercise Pages: Individually in your Listening Book. (Participants are provided with a digital PDF or can order their own physical copy online via Amazon.)

The communal practices of Trellis are designed to gently interrupt ordinary routines, creating openings for deeper attentiveness to the God who renews and restores. And because they can be entered into wherever you are, the journey meets you right in the midst of daily life.

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“If a vine doesn’t have a trellis, it will die. And if your life with Jesus doesn’t have some kind of structure to facilitate health and growth, it will wither away…The point of a trellis isn’t to make the vines stand up straight in neat rows, but rather to attain a rich, deep glass of wine.”
— John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Life & Death in NYC 2026: Save the Date!
2026-11-07 09:30 - 19:00 | E91, 150 E 91st St, New York, NY, 10128
Save the date! Registration to open soon.
A one-day immersive summit exploring death, mortality and meaning as a path toward living more fully. We invite you to visit this recap page for a video, photos and description of Life & Death in NYC 2025, for a sense of what to expect this coming November.
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location: E91 | 150 E 91st St, New York, NY 10128

Trellis | New Voice: Discerning God's Tone
2026-10-25 19:45 - 2026-11-06 13:00 | Virtual
Our perception of God shapes how we relate to Him. Misunderstandings or distortions can keep us at a distance, missing the joy of communion with Father, Son, and Spirit. Yet the good news of the gospel is that the Triune God draws near—welcoming us as both friend and child, inviting us into ongoing conversation with Him.
Over these two weeks, you’ll be guided through a variety of prayer practices that foster a conversational walk with God—attuning your ear to His voice in the midst of daily life. Trellis creates a structure that supports this journey: rhythms that renew, a community that listens alongside you, and the spaciousness to encounter God afresh.
As a companion to this Trellis, we’ll be reading through Dane Ortlund’s book Gentle and Lowly. You’ll want to either borrow or pick up a copy to have on hand for these two weeks. With Scripture as its foundation, this book unveils the deep tenderness of Jesus and communicates the very heart of God towards us.
This experience offers not only tools for hearing God but also the lived experience of His nearness—reshaping our sense of calling and bringing vitality to our everyday rhythms.
The Trellis structure includes:

1 Intro Session: Sun Oct 25, 7:45-9p EST. (Online experience for theological introduction and time in listening quads. Recorded for those who cannot join live.)
6 Communal Guided Listening Sessions: every Mon, Wed, and Fri from 12:35-1:00p EST, during the weeks of Oct 26 and Nov 2. (Attend live or listen to the 25-min recordings at personal set times.)
Daily Scripture Meditation and Exercise Pages: Individually in your Listening Book. (Participants are provided with a digital PDF or can order their own physical copy online via Amazon.)

The communal practices of Trellis are designed to gently interrupt ordinary routines, creating openings for deeper attentiveness to the God who renews and restores. And because they can be entered into wherever you are, the journey meets you right in the midst of daily life.

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“If a vine doesn’t have a trellis, it will die. And if your life with Jesus doesn’t have some kind of structure to facilitate health and growth, it will wither away…The point of a trellis isn’t to make the vines stand up straight in neat rows, but rather to attain a rich, deep glass of wine.”
— John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Institute Intensive | The Creative Apprentice Coaching
2026-10-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom (Link to be shared)
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Trellis: Life-Giving Rhythms for Reviving Calling
2026-09-20 19:45 - 2026-10-02 13:00 | Virtual
For many, “calling” is often equated with choosing the right career path. But in Scripture, God’s call is far more expansive—it encompasses the whole of our lives. Calling isn’t about isolating one piece of who we are; it begins with the Caller Himself. Discerning our call doesn’t start with self-analysis, but with listening—attentively and expectantly—for the voice of the Shepherd who guides His people (John 10:13–16).
Over the course of this two-week journey, you’ll be invited into new ways of prayer, learning to walk conversationally with God and to recognize His voice amid the patterns of your life. Trellis offers practices that root you in God’s presence, helping you to weave life-giving rhythms into your days so that calling becomes not just something you “discover” but something you live into, moment by moment.
This experience will give you both structure and spaciousness—anchored by a community that listens together for God’s leading.
[Goldenwood Collective Members: Sign-up here. Because listening for God’s voice together is foundational to fueling the vision and mission of the Collective, Trellis is included in your membership. Interested in joining the Collective and participating in all Trellis sessions for free? Learn more here.]
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The Trellis structure includes:

1 Intro Session: Sun Sept 20, 7:45-9p EST. (Online experience for theological introduction and time in listening quads. Recorded for those who cannot join live.)
6 Communal Guided Listening Sessions: every Mon, Wed, and Fri 12:35-1:00 EST, during the weeks of Sept 21 and Sept 28. (Attend live or listen to the 25-min recordings at personal set times.)
Daily Scripture Meditation and Exercise Pages: Individually in your Listening Book. (Participants are provided with a digital PDF or can order their own physical copy online via Amazon.)

The communal practices of Trellis are designed to gently interrupt ordinary routines, creating openings for deeper attentiveness to the God who renews and restores. And because they can be entered into wherever you are, the journey meets you right in the midst of daily life.

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“If a vine doesn’t have a trellis, it will die. And if your life with Jesus doesn’t have some kind of structure to facilitate health and growth, it will wither away…The point of a trellis isn’t to make the vines stand up straight in neat rows, but rather to attain a rich, deep glass of wine.”
— John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Goldenwood Intensive
2026-08-26 14:00 - 2026-08-28 14:00
Step into a multi-day immersive experience crafted by Goldenwood to deepen your spiritual attentiveness, awaken your imagination, and reframe your vision of work. Rooted in the gospel and infused with practices of contemplative stillness, systems thinking, and experiential learning, this intensive invites you into a sacred space where pain and exhaustion become a portal to wisdom and calling.
Through embodied exercises, Scripture-based imaginative prayer, and vocationally formative frameworks, you’ll encounter a new way of seeing—God, yourself, your work, and the world. Whether you’re a leader, artist, entrepreneur, or pastor, this intensive offers not just tools but a spiritual ecosystem for hope-filled transformation. Come and rediscover work as a redemptive, relational, and deeply human act. This is more than just a training; it’s an opportunity to connect deeply with God and like-minded individuals, fostering a collaborative spirit that will inspire and empower you to revive work with love.
See highlights from a prior year’s Intensive held in Greenville, SC here.

For those new to this conversation, this intensive provides an experience in an evolving approach to Faith and Work. As Tim Keller used to say, the gospel doesn’t make bad people good; it makes dead people alive. In the same vein, we believe this new approach to F&W needs to focus on how the gospel makes dead work alive—starting with a vibrant spiritual formation grounded in listening to the voice of God.
During this time, we will explore the following distinctive approach to Faith and Work that incorporates:

Defining and Cultivating Critical Spiritual Competencies
Engaging Dreams and Spiritual Imagination
Embodying Key Spiritual Practices and Experiential Learning
Introducing Systems and Relational Thinking
Incorporating Frameworks for Redemptive Action: CityGuilds, Greenhouse, Institute

COST:
Includes two nights lodging in private room with ensuite bath at the Erdman Center (Princeton Theological Seminary), all materials, and several group meals.

Early Bird (before Jul 15): $790
Regular (after Jul 15): $950
Teams of 3+: $750 per person before Jul 15, $910 after (email us for group discount code)

SCHEDULE:
Wednesday Aug 26
2:00p-5:00p – Session 1
5:00p-6:30p – Check in / break
6:30p – Dinner
Thursday Aug 27
9:00a-12:30p – Session 2
12:30p-2:30p – Lunch
2:30p-5:30p – Session 3
Evening event TBD
Friday Aug 28
9:00a-12:30p – Session 4
12:30p – Closing Lunch
2:00p – Depart
>> REGISTER HERE <<

Summer Fallow Retreat
2026-07-23 16:30 - 2026-07-25 11:45 | Lancaster, PA
We’re heading back to Lancaster for our summer listening retreat! This carefully curated weekend of rest includes times alone and times together, designed to give you the space to slow down and the structure to process the rapidly moving pieces of your life. The primary goal of our seasonal retreats is to help you discern God’s voice above all other voices in your life, empowering you to confidently move forward in your calling.
Our annual retreat rhythm each summer is a FALLOW RETREAT: We have 44 hours to put on pause all external pressures, deadlines, and expectations and allow yourself to lay fallow. This means intentional un-productivity and instead allowing yourself the time to do the things that you enjoy, things that normally get pushed aside or that you would feel guilty doing because of all of life’s exigencies. This weekend is a balcony moment, a chance to step out of your regular routines of busy-ness and intentionally practice inactivity to restore the unseen places of our lives.
Just as the flourishing of a tree is dependent upon the health of its roots and soil, so too are work and spirituality interconnected and interdependent. Spirituality is the root system from which our work arises. Our hope for each retreat experience is that your inner spirit might be expanded with new hope, reviving your work with love.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

Thur July 23, 4:30-9:30p: Arrival Hour and Welcome Dinner, check-in available anytime after 4pm.
Fri July 24, 8:30a-9:30p: Entire Sabbath day as structured by you with recommended guidance provided. Includes a visit to Lancaster’s historic Central Market.
Sat July 25, 8:30a-11:45a: Morning Listening and Stillness, departure before lunch.

COST: Choose your Tier – A Pricing Model Rooted in Generosity & Relationship
At Goldenwood, we believe in a gift economy—where our work and giving is not transactional but part of a relational and generative system. Like a root network, where some trees bear more fruit in one season and others in another, this pricing approach allows for a shared ecosystem of flourishing—some contribute more so that others may receive, and all are sustained together.
Our tiered pricing model reflects this, allowing participants to contribute at a level that aligns with their capacity while supporting the mission to see work revived by love. We invite you to participate in a way that reflects your own season and capacity.
1. Full Value (Sustainable Tier) – $475 + accommodations
Reflects the true cost and value—while balancing affordability—including the unseen work that makes this a meaningful and transformative experience. Includes meals, retreat sessions & materials. Does not include lodging; see info below.
2. Covering Costs (Supported Tier) – $375 + accommodations
Covers only the essentials—venues, facilitators, meals, materials—ensuring the program is financially viable. Includes meals, retreat sessions & materials. Does not include lodging; see info below.
3. Generative Giving – $575 (or choose amount) + accommodations
Goes beyond covering costs, helping make our programs accessible to others and investing in the long-term flourishing of this work. Includes meals, retreat sessions & materials. Does not include lodging; see info below.

Overnight Accommodations

All participants will stay in our retreat housing, either on site or at a nearby Airbnb. During registration you will have the option to secure either a single occupancy room (@ $276 for 2 nights) or shared / double occupancy room (@ $138 for 2 nights), based on your preference and availability. If attending as a couple, please register each person individually, with both selecting the shared / double occupancy room option. Please email info@goldenwoodnyc.org if you have any questions.
REGISTRATION: Due to the limited space available and uniqueness of lodging arrangements, please email us to confirm your spot and we’ll send you the link.
*Your retreat registration includes two breakfasts, two dinners, and one lunch, plenteous beverages and snacks, and all retreat materials. Additional costs for those staying offsite at an Airbnb (we have 2 nearby homes on hold that can be shared) or local hotel (book your own room at the Doubletree by Hilton Lancaster).

Getting there: Lancaster (LNC) is accessible either by car or by train via Amtrak from NY Penn Station (NYP) or Newark International Airport (EWR). The retreat venue is approx. 20 min drive from the Lancaster Train Station. Ubers are available. Feel free to email us for any transportation assistance.
This is our regular location for Goldenwood’s Summer Listening Retreats; we will provide you with guided recommendations to help you craft a weekend of stillness and quiet.

Inside the GreenHouse: Cultivating Seeds of Hope
2026-06-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
What happens when people create space to listen deeply for God’s voice, tend the seeds that have been planted, and cultivate hopeful imagination for the future?
For the past six months, fifteen “Gardeners” have gathered inside the GreenHouse—a community dedicated to slowing down, discerning God’s invitations, and nurturing the seeds He has planted in their lives, work, communities, and imaginations. Through spiritual rhythms, communal discernment, coaching, and shared practices of attentiveness, they have been learning to notice what is emerging and to cultivate it with faithfulness.
Now, we invite you inside…

At this year’s culminating event, eight Gardeners will share the stories of the seeds they have been tending—ideas, callings, ventures, questions, and hopes that have taken shape through this journey. You’ll hear how God has been at work beneath the surface, what has emerged through this season of listening and cultivation, and where these ideas may be heading next.
Date: Thursday, June 11
Time: 7-8:30p EST
Location: Zoom (RSVP HERE to receive link)
This evening is more than a series of presentations. It is a communal gathering designed to spark imagination, conversation, and connection. Together we’ll explore what it means to participate together in God’s renewing work in the world through dialogue and opportunities to engage directly with our Gardeners. Bring your questions, your curiosity, your wisdom, and your encouragement as we create space for meaningful exchange and connection.
Come celebrate what has been growing inside the GreenHouse—and help us imagine what could flourish next.

Institute Retreat | Annual Fallow in Cambridge, England
2026-05-12 15:00 - 2026-05-15 12:00 | Jesus College, Jesus Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8BL, United Kingdom
When: Tue, May 12 (arrive between 3 and 5pm) – Fri, May 15 (end 12:00pm), 2026
Location: Cambridge, UK. All group sessions held at Jesus College.
Joined by the Goldenwood staff, Board, and Deans, this unique 4-day experience represents an annual rhythm of the Goldenwood Institute. Enjoy highlights and photos from 2024: “Slowing Down, Cultivating Community, Enlivening Work”
What is a Fallow Retreat?

The essence of a fallow retreat lies in embracing the inherent value of rest and recognizing that seasons of non-productivity can be essential for long-term growth and sustainability. Inspired by the agricultural practice of allowing land to lie fallow and rest, our hope is for you to experience a deep sense of replenishment, inspiration, and reawakening, ultimately leading to greater productivity, creativity, and spiritual vitality in the seasons to come.
Goldenwood is committed to creating this space and time annually to remember what we’ve forgotten about who we are, what we’ve been created for, and who we are becoming.
Why Fallow?

For the “over”worked (those who find themselves in seasons of great responsibility and limited margin): fallowing increases your capacity towards greater fruitfulness.
For the “under”worked (those in seasons of transition, underemployment, or retirement): fallowing opens up space for the soil to be tilled, for new seeds to be planted for future realities yet to be seen.

Included in your cost:

Three nights lodging in clean, simple rooms on the beautiful grounds of Jesus College. (Single, double, or family occupancy available.)
Breakfast each morning onsite for those lodging at Jesus College
1-2 group meals, including celebratory culminating group dinner onsite at Jesus College
Guidance for times of spiritual reflection and renewal, individually and communally led by David Kim and Amilee Watkins
Stimulating morning conversations with members of the Goldenwood Leadership Team, including singer-songwriter Sandra McCracken Nicholson, and poet and professor Shann Ray
An insider’s conversation on Haejin and Mako Fujimura’s new book Beauty X Justice.
Multimedia conversation and performance from honored guest, Theologian and Musician Jeremy Begbie

2026 Rates:

Individual (1 room, Single occupancy, private bath): $1950 onsite / $1150 offsite {Collective Members: $1650 / $1000}
Couple (1 room with 1 bed, Double occupancy, private bath): $2700 onsite / $1950 offsite {Collective Members: $2300 / $1700}

A non-refundable deposit of 1/3 your total amount is required upon registration to secure your spot, with the remaining balance due by Mar 30th. Rooms at Jesus College are available on a first come first serve basis.*
*For offsite lodging alternatives: Check out the University Arms Hotel (a Marriott Bonvoy hotel) or the Hilton Cambridge City Center for those who may have & wish to book with points. The Fellows House by Hilton, The Varsity Hotel, and Arundel House Hotel are also within close walking distance from Jesus college. There may be other lower-priced accommodations in the area as well. See booking.com to explore current rates and proximity (including helpful walking estimates!) to Jesus College.
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INTERESTED? Space is limited for this retreat. Please register below. We look forward to returning to Cambridge and invite you to fallow with us!
Updated Travel Note as of Feb 2025: All visitors traveling to the UK now need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). While this should be fairly painless and can be done digitally, it does require an extra step before traveling. Here is the guidance on how to apply.

Mockingbird Conference: Wonder for the Weary | NYC
2026-04-23 08:00 - 2026-04-25 17:00 | The Parish of Calvary-St. George’s, 4 Rutherford Place, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Goldenwood encourages you to consider joining our friends, the Mockingbird creative community, for their annual conference in New York City. “For the weary, the bewildered, the discouraged, and the lost, we point to the wonder (and delight) of God’s grace. This is the cure for what ails us — and the beginning of wisdom.”
You may recognize several from the Goldenwood community involved, with Red Vineyard artist John Van Deusen leading worship, and a closing performance of current Nautilus participant Dean Poynor‘s work, The Second Avenue Subway.
You can find more information on their conference site as the agenda and additional speakers are being announced. Registration is now open. Enter code Goldenwood2026 for 15% off your registration!
Email info@goldenwoodnyc.org to let us know you’re registered.

The Creative Summit | Nashville, TN
2026-04-16 08:00 - 2026-04-17 15:00 | Belmont University, 2020 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN, 37212, United States
Goldenwood is excited to be collaborating with our friends at the Creative Arts Collective (CAC) for an exciting two-day gathering at Belmont University this spring. We’ve enjoyed our growing relationship with the CAC team and are honored to be part of this gathering of artists, pastors, and cultural leaders seeking renewal at the intersection of faith, imagination, and work.
David Kim (Goldenwood CEO) will be one of the featured speakers, and our team will also be facilitating several workshops and embodied exercises across the two days—creating space to listen, reflect, and practice together in ways that nurture hope and attentiveness to God.
If you’re longing for a few days to reconnect with your creative and vocational calling, and join others who care deeply about the importance of the arts for societal healing, we would love for you to join us in Nashville this spring! You can learn more about the summit and register here.
Email info@goldenwoodnyc.org to let us know you’re registered. Hope to see you there!

Nautilus: Now Receiving Applications for 2026-27!
2026-04-15 00:00 - 2026-06-15 23:59
Nautilus is a unique 7-month experience designed to cultivate key spiritual competencies that awaken us to the reality of God’s presence in our world and discover how hearing His voice shapes the way we respond to all of life.
The movements of Nautilus follow an unfolding spiraling path, asking the following questions:

VISION | Kairos Time: How do I see further?
GOD | Listening to God: What is the tone of God’s voice?
SELF | Spiritual Permanence: What does it mean to be fully alive?
OTHERS | Communal Discernment: How do I love others in an exilic context?
WORK | Hopeful Imagination: How can I imagine a more compelling future?

Hear from Participants:
“The exercises of prayerful listening with imagination are quite different from anything else, I think, and differentiate Nautilus from other programs. It allows the Spirit of God to really move and to meet people, to meet me, where we are, because that looks different for different people… It’s just really phenomenally transformative.”
“It’s not about what I’ll be doing, but about who I’m becoming.”
“You’ve helped me learn how to inhabit time differently, to discern hidden spiritual realities, and to be attentive to how we are each co-creating with God.”
“There’s something really powerful about being with people who are willing to see hope.”
Included in your journey:

Five Thematic Listening Books
Weekly Online Sessions (Tues 7:30-9p EST)
Three In-Person Retreats (Sep, Jan, Apr)
Listening Prayer & Discernment Quads
Monthly Spiritual Companioning

Slow down with intention alongside a vocationally and geographically diverse, intergenerational community in order to hear again, dream anew, and enliven all aspects of your calling.
For 2026-27 dates, details and to apply by June 15…

Institute Retreat | Crafting Poems of Beauty & Power
2026-03-20 18:00 - 2026-03-22 12:00 | Clearwater Lodge, Newport, WA, 99156, United States
An invitation to return to the page—and to the presence of God.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
If you’d like to join the waitlist, please provide your info here and we will reach out should any spots open up!
Join us for a two-day retreat at a beautiful lodge set on the edge of a lake just outside Spokane, WA. This gathering isn’t only for poets, but for anyone longing to awaken or rekindle their own creativity. Whether you’ve written for years, dabbled in journaling, or never thought of yourself as a “creative person,” this retreat is a welcoming space to explore the creativity inherent in all people.
Led by acclaimed poet and professor Shann Ray, this space and time will allow us to explore how language can hold what is often unspeakable: awe, sorrow, memory, and the nearness of the sacred. Rooted in the belief that we are God’s poema (Ephesians 2:10), this retreat blends creative exploration with spiritual attentiveness. And in an age increasingly shaped by AI, the call to nurture human creativity has never been more vital. Drawing inspiration from Emily Dickinson, who turned the everyday into the eternal, you’ll be challenged to take what you see and feel and craft lines alive with meaning. Through guided sessions around the fireplace and spacious time to reflect and write, you can expect to create 2–4 original pieces while learning to listen more deeply to your surroundings, to yourself, and to God.
Come not to perform, but to be present to your own unfolding words, to the voices of others, and to the God who meets us in metaphor, memory, and mystery. Space is limited, reserve your spot today!

Details:
Dates: March 20-22, 2025 | Starts Friday at 6pm with a welcome dinner and ends Sunday by 12pm after breakfast and a closing session.
Location: Clearwater Lodge, Newport, WA (45 minutes north of Spokane, WA)
Cost: Choose your Tier – A Pricing Model Rooted in Generosity & Relationship
At Goldenwood, we believe in a gift economy—where our work and giving is not transactional but part of a relational and generative system. Like a root network, where some trees bear more fruit in one season and others in another, this pricing approach allows for a shared ecosystem of flourishing—some contribute more so that others may receive, and all are sustained together.
Our tiered pricing model reflects this, allowing participants to contribute at a level that aligns with their capacity while supporting the mission to see work revived by love. We invite you to participate in a way that reflects your own season and capacity.
1. Full Value (Sustainable Tier) – $620 + choice of accommodations
Reflects the true cost and value while balancing affordability, including the unseen work that makes this a meaningful and transformative experience. Includes all retreat sessions, materials, meals, and accommodations (to select your type of room, see info below). Includes access to optional snowshoeing and hiking at the lodge, weather permitting. Does not include travel or transportation.
2. Covering Costs (Supported Tier) – $520 + choice of accommodations
Covers only the essentials—venues, facilitators, meals, materials—ensuring the program is financially viable. Includes all retreat sessions, materials, meals, and accommodations (to select your type of room, see info below). Includes access to optional snowshoeing and hiking at the lodge, weather permitting. Does not include travel or transportation.
3. Generative Giving – $720+ (or choose amount) + choice of accommodations
Goes beyond covering costs, helping make our programs accessible to others and investing in the long-term flourishing of this work. Includes all retreat sessions, materials, meals, and accommodations (to select your type of room, see info below). Includes access to optional snowshoeing and hiking at the lodge, weather permitting. Does not include travel or transportation.

Accommodations: When registering on the next page, choose your preferred accommodations. All rooms have a private bathroom and lake view, and linens & towels are provided.

Single occupancy room: +$80
Double: +$40 per person (2 x twins or 1 x king bed)
Quad: +$10 per person (4 x twin beds)

Travel: Please arrange for your own travel to and from Clearwater Lodge.
If financial support would make participation possible in this season, please email info@goldenwoodnyc.org to learn about scholarships.

Registration has closed for this retreat. Please join the waitlist to be informed of any spots that open up.

About your Guide:
Shann Ray, Czech American artist and American Book Award winner, teaches leadership and forgiveness studies at Gonzaga University and poetry at Stanford. A National Endowment for the Arts Fellow, through his research in forgiveness and genocide Shann has served as a visiting scholar in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and as a poetry mentor for the PEN America Prison and Justice Writers Program. He has delivered poetry engagements at Cambridge and the Center for Contemplative Leadership at Princeton Theological Seminary, and values mutual work involving art, leadership, and the reconciliation of people and nations. Having collaborated as a visiting poet with painter Makoto Fujimura on a United Nations grant entitled Intercultural Dialogues through Beauty as a Language of Peace, Ray is also an International Book Award winner, a three-time High Plains Book Award winner, Bread Loaf Fellow, Bakeless Prize winner, and winner of the Foreword Book of the Year Readers’ Choice Award. His work comprises a libretto and 17 books, of which 12 are poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction including Atomic Theory 7, The Garment of Praise, Forgiveness and Power in the Age of Atrocity, Balefire, American Masculine, Sweetclover, Blood Fire Vapor Smoke, American Copper, The Souls of Others, and Transparent in the Backlight. His poems and prose have been featured in Poetry, Esquire, Narrative, McSweeney’s, Prairie Schooner, Poetry International, Big Sky Journal, and the American Journal of Poetry.

AfterWork | Cultivating Community + Generative Connections
2026-03-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-01-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Goldenwood Commons, 109 E 31st St, 4th Fl, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Goldenwood is committed to cultivating spiritually attentive communities to envision work that is enlivened by hope and expresses the fullness of our humanity.
Join us for our 2025-26 AfterWork series! This monthly rhythm has become a highlight for the community, fostering generative connections across the city to inspire hopeful vision for work revived by love.
This month’s highlight: Come and connect with several of the inspiring and dynamic individuals engaged in a variety of callings across the Goldenwood community and learn more about the enlivening offerings of the Institute to renew your calling for the year ahead.
Beverages and light snacks provided. Drop by anytime between 5:30p and 7:00p.
PLEASE RSVP HERE

Trellis: Guided Spiritual Rhythms | Hidden Hope
2026-03-08 19:45 - 2026-03-21 23:00 | Virtual
Hope often begins in hidden places. The book of Esther reminds us that even when God seems unseen, His presence is quietly shaping lives, communities, and history itself. This Trellis invites you into a two-week “Listening Journey” to reimagine your work and calling through that lens of God’s hidden-yet-active presence.

Week 1: Journeying in an Enchanted Frame — Learning to notice God’s subtle movements in the ordinary patterns of our days.
Week 2: Listening to the Pains of the World — Attending to both personal and communal pain, and discovering how it can become soil for renewal and transformation.

Through Scripture, prayer, reflection, and guided practices, we’ll slow our pace, step into kairos time, and cultivate a deeper awareness of God’s presence in the midst of our work and routines.
Trellis provides both structure and community to help you listen for God’s voice, integrate life-giving rhythms, and renew your sense of calling. Enter this season of Lent with practices that open space for hope—a hope that is rooted not in our striving, but in the faithful presence of the God who works all things toward redemption.
The Trellis structure includes:

1 Intro Session: Sun Mar 8, 7:45-9p EST. (Online experience for theological introduction and time in listening quads. Recorded for those who cannot join live.)
6 Communal Guided Listening Sessions: every Mon, Wed, and Fri 12:20-12:45p EST, during the weeks of Mar 9 and Mar 16. (Attend live or listen to the 25-min recordings at personal set times.)
Daily Scripture Meditation and Exercise Pages: Individually in your Listening Book. (Participants are provided with a digital PDF or can order their own physical copy online via Amazon.)

The communal practices of Trellis are designed to gently interrupt ordinary routines, creating openings for deeper attentiveness to the God who renews and restores. And because they can be entered into wherever you are, the journey meets you right in the midst of daily life.
REGISTER HERE
[Goldenwood Collective Members: Sign-up here. Because listening for God’s voice together is foundational to fueling the vision and mission of the Collective, Trellis is included in your membership. Interested in joining the Collective and participating in all Trellis sessions for free? Learn more here.]

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“If a vine doesn’t have a trellis, it will die. And if your life with Jesus doesn’t have some kind of structure to facilitate health and growth, it will wither away…The point of a trellis isn’t to make the vines stand up straight in neat rows, but rather to attain a rich, deep glass of wine.”
— John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Justice Film Festival | NYC
2026-02-24 13:00 - 2026-02-26 23:30
Goldenwood is honored to sponsor the 16th annual Justice Film Festival, running February 24-26, 2026 in NYC. The Justice Film Festival is the premier showcase for films that shine a light on social justice and affirm the dignity of all people.
We’re especially excited to celebrate the work of Andy Peterson, a 2023 Dream Forum alum, who founded JFF in 2012 to create a platform for redemptive stories of marginalized people and ecosystems bravely overcoming challenges and bringing hope, compassion, and light to a world in need of inspiration.
Film has a unique power to make the invisible visible—to illuminate injustice, surface beauty, and call forth courageous love. This festival is an invitation to cultivate that kind of attentiveness together. Join us at this annual gathering of filmmakers, creatives, and all who believe that storytelling can renew our imagination and reawaken hope.

What You’ll Receive as Part of the Goldenwood Community:
50% Off Festival PassReceive an exclusive code for 50% off a Justice Film Festival pass. We’ll send you the code once you let us know you’re coming (info below), and then you’ll use the code to purchase a pass on the JFF website.
A Curated Festival ExperienceWith your pass, we encourage you to attend as many screenings as you can. Below are a few we’re particularly excited about, featuring members of our Goldenwood ecosystem.
Invitation to the Filmmaker After-PartyTop off your festival experience by joining us Thursday evening at the filmmaker wrap party for a drink and conversation. This will be a relaxed space to mingle, reflect, and build meaningful connections with those shaping culture through story.

Featured Screenings to Highlight
Weds 2/24 at 1:00-3:00 PM — Live Action Shorts block
featuring HOLD
Written by and starring Kelly Strandemo (Nautilus alum), and produced by Stephen Bailey (Director of Dream Cultivation, Nautilus alum) and Colleen Castle (Director of Institute Creative & Community, Nautilus alum).
This short film block showcases storytelling that lingers in the tension between fragility and strength—echoing Goldenwood’s conviction that hope often emerges through vulnerability.
Weds 2/24 at 6:30-9:00 PM – I WAS A STRANGER Feature Film
with Mary Baldwin speaking beforehand
The evening screening will kick off with Mary Baldwin, a Dream Forum alum, sharing about her Athens-based jewelry company and the redemptive imagination guiding her work.
This is a powerful example of what happens when faith, creativity, and leadership converge—not simply to build products, but to cultivate ecosystems of renewal.
Thurs 2/26 at 3:30-5:30 PM — HANDMADE FUTURE Feature Film
with filmmaker Q&A moderated by Stephen Bailey
Join us for a screening of Handmade Future, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers moderated by Stephen Bailey. This conversation will explore craftsmanship, vocation, and the deeper currents shaping our economic and creative systems.
In a world shaped by speed and scale, this film invites us to slow down and consider what it means to make with care—and to build futures rooted in dignity and justice.

Register Today
Justice and beauty are not separate realities—they are intertwined. The Justice Film Festival is one small but meaningful way we can participate in that by listening deeply, honoring the stories and dignity of people, and imagining a more just and hope-filled future.
We hope you’ll join us.
To let us know you’re coming, email colleen@goldenwoodnyc.org. We’ll send you the 50% discount code to use on the Justice Film Festival website to secure your pass and begin planning your screenings.

Trellis: Guided Spiritual Rhythms | Loving in Exile
2026-02-01 19:45 - 2026-02-14 23:00 | Virtual
In a culture that prizes independence, we can forget that we are made for one another. As image-bearers of the Triune God, our lives are deeply interwoven—our identity, our growth, and even our calling take shape in relationship with others. God often speaks through the people He places around us, shaping us and inviting us into redemptive love.
This Trellis invites you to reflect on the question: Who are the others God has given me, and what calling do I carry toward them? Together we will explore how love—grounded in God’s love for us—becomes the rhythm that transforms our daily interactions and communities.
Over these two weeks, you’ll practice prayer forms that nurture a conversational walk with God and attune your heart to His voice. Trellis provides a framework of spiritual rhythms and a supportive community where you can listen, discern, and be renewed.
Through shared practices and intentional reflection, we’ll rediscover that love is not merely an emotion but a way of life—rooted in God’s presence and lived out in the ordinary patterns of our days.
REGISTER HERE
[Goldenwood Collective Members: Sign-up here. Because listening for God’s voice together is foundational to fueling the vision and mission of the Collective, Trellis is included in your membership. Interested in joining the Collective and participating in all Trellis sessions for free? Learn more here.]
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The TRELLIS structure includes:

1 Intro Session: Sun Feb 1, 7:45-9p EST. (Online experience for theological introduction and time in listening quads. Recorded for those who cannot join live.)
6 Communal Guided Listening Sessions: every Mon, Wed, and Fri 12:35-1:00p EST, during the weeks of Feb 2 and Feb 9. (Attend live or listen to the 25-min recordings at personal set times.)
Daily Scripture Meditation and Exercise Pages: Individually in your Listening Book. (Participants are provided with a digital PDF or can order their own physical copy online via Amazon.)

The communal practices of Trellis are designed to gently interrupt ordinary routines, creating openings for deeper attentiveness to the God who renews and restores. And because they can be entered into wherever you are, the journey meets you right in the midst of daily life.
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“If a vine doesn’t have a trellis, it will die. And if your life with Jesus doesn’t have some kind of structure to facilitate health and growth, it will wither away…The point of a trellis isn’t to make the vines stand up straight in neat rows, but rather to attain a rich, deep glass of wine.”
— John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Living Stones Leadership Lab | Enlivening Emerging Managers
2026-01-01
Rooted in Love. Growing in Wisdom. Leading with Impact.

[Registration for the Fall-Winter cohort is closed. Please click here to express interest in the next cohort and receive updates when those dates are announced.]
Stepping Into Leadership, Grounded in Purpose
You’ve excelled in your craft—you’ve been the go-to engineer, the teacher everyone trusts, the healthcare worker who shows up early and stays late, the nonprofit staffer carrying quiet excellence. Then one day, someone says: “You should lead.”
Suddenly, the questions come rushing in: Am I ready? Can I guide others with the same excellence I’ve brought to my own work? How do I lead without losing my soul in the process?
This is where the Living Stones Leadership Lab comes in: a five-month, in-person leadership journey designed for those at this very crossroads.
A brand new offering developed in collaboration with Ben Grizzle and Belinda Neal (Managing Directors, Goldman Sachs) for those transitioning from individual contributor to people manager or team leader in their vocation (paid or unpaid), this experience will help you build the skills, confidence, and spiritual grounding to lead teams with clarity, courage, and care.
The Leadership Lab provides a space to grow in community with a curated cohort of peers within and across industries while also gaining focused mentorship, skills-based learning, and practical wisdom from experienced leaders as you navigate this uniquely pivotal moment in your vocational journey.
Leadership ability doesn’t arrive with a title—it’s formed through practice, reflection, and relationship. Whether you’re leading your first team, preparing for your next role, or seeking to grow as a manager, join a fellowship rooted in faith, grounded in wisdom, and built for the moment you’re stepping into now.

What Fellows Can Expect: A Transformative Structure

Kickoff Leadership Summit: Launch your fellowship with a dynamic, in-person gathering featuring keynote talks and fireside chats with senior industry leaders.
Bi-Weekly Cohort Meetings (in-person, 8x total): Small peer groups (8 people) from diverse sectors (finance, tech, nonprofits, healthcare, education, etc.) meet to workshop real leadership challenges, share honest reflections, and support one another’s growth.
Mentor Dinners (3x total): Share a meal in an intimate setting with your cohort and mentor, a seasoned leader within their vocation. Ask candid questions, gain wisdom from their journeys, and build meaningful connections.
Devotional Journey & Spiritual Formation (Ongoing): Engage with a custom devotional guide designed to ground your leadership in love, stillness, and Scripture. This five-month rhythm of reflection invites you to lead with depth in a city that prizes expediency. It is for those who want to cultivate love rather than control, to build something eternal even in the spaces of deadlines, policies, and performance reviews.
Skills-based Workshops & Fireside Chats (Optional): Focused on essential leadership skills like delegation, strategic communication, vision-casting, and giving feedback.
Final Gathering – The Legacy Session: Reflect on the journey, hear from senior leaders on long-term impact, and celebrate with your cohort.

Key Themes You’ll Explore

Making the shift from contributor to leader
Building trust and safety on your team
Communicating with clarity and conviction
Resolving conflict and leading through change
Leading with purpose, not just performance
Discerning your leadership legacy

What You’ll Gain

Practical Leadership Skills: Build essential management capabilities through interactive workshops and real-world case studies.
Peer Insight Across Industries: Learn alongside emerging leaders from other fields—and gain new perspective of your own.
Faith-Rooted Reflection: Reflect on leadership through the lens of timeless principles—drawing from Scripture and thinkers like Augustine, who explored the tension between the City of God and the City of Man. This foundational framework will help you wrestle with what it means to lead faithfully and effectively within complex systems, balancing eternal values with real-world demands.
Mentorship & Cross-Industry Connections: Connect with experienced mentors across a variety of industries—as well as peers from your own sector.
Cohort Community: Walk with a group of peers navigating similar transitions, challenges, and opportunities.

Who Should Apply
This fellowship is designed for professionals who:

Are stepping into (or preparing for) their first or second management or team leadership role
Want to lead with greater clarity, integrity, and spiritual grounding
Are open to learning from peers across industries
Value a safe space for honest reflection and skill-building
Live in the tri-state area and can travel for the various in-person weeknight and weekend gatherings (exact locations TBD, likely in & around Midtown Manhattan)

Logistics & Format

Location: In-person gatherings in NYC (venues TBD)
Timeline: 5 months (dates for next cohort to be announced)
Cohorts: 4–5 groups of ~8 participants each, led by a mentor
Cost: to be announced

*We are committed to making Living Stones Leadership Lab accessible. If cost is a barrier, full and partial scholarships are available—no one will be turned away due to financial need.

Application Process

Step 1: Submit the Fellowship Application Tell us about your career journey, leadership goals, and what you’re hoping to grow in.
Step 2: Acceptance Notification & Cohort Matching Accepted participants will be matched into peer groups that balance industry experience, goals, and complementary strengths.
Step 3: Prepare for the Kickoff Summit You’ll receive further logistical info and a warm welcome from your hosts.

Please click here to express interest in the next cohort and receive a notification when registration is open.
Questions? Email info@goldenwoodnyc.org with “Living Stones Leadership Lab” in the subject line.

Meet the Hosts
Ben Grizzle & Belinda Neal | Managing Directors, Goldman Sachs
With decades of experience mentoring leaders on Wall Street and in ministry contexts, Ben and Belinda bring depth, wisdom, and a calling to form leaders who serve with conviction and clarity. Their vision: to cultivate the next generation of managers who lead with integrity and leave a lasting legacy.

David Kim | CEO and Co-Founder, Goldenwood

Over the past several decades, Rev. Dr. David Kim has trained, consulted, and counseled hundreds of leaders and organizations in developing a robust, meaningful integration of faith and work. David’s past experiences as VP of Faith and Work, Executive Director of the Center for Faith & Work, Director of the Gotham Fellowship, and editor of the NIV Faith and Work Bible have given him a breadth of exposure to the challenges of integrating faith and work. His expertise as a key thought-leader in the faith and work space has been well-established having addressed prominent institutions and churches around the world. David’s passion is to help people and organizations see the unseen realities that give rise to the world we create.
Goldenwood
Goldenwood cultivates spiritually attentive communities to envision work that is enlivened by hope and expresses the fullness of our humanity. A nonprofit organization, Goldenwood fosters life-giving spiritual rhythms through individual and communal programs, as well as unconventional organizational consulting. Their vision is to see work revived by love.

Institute | Why Wonder in the History of Science Helps Us See Our World Anew, with Makoto Fujimura and Kerry Magruder
2025-12-13 14:30 - 16:30 | Gambrell Room, Scheide Hall, 64 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ, 08540
A Conversation with Makoto Fujimura and Kerry Magruder
Moderated by David Kim

REGISTER NOW

What do science and the imagination share? From the depths of geological time to the frontiers of artificial intelligence, both invite us to look at the world with wonder—and to ask what it means to be human within it.
In this conversation, artist and writer Makoto Fujimura and historian of science Kerry Magruder explore how the history of scientific discovery—from early evangelical geologists to Charles Darwin—reveals a vision of the world shaped not by control, but by curiosity, faith, and awe. Together, they will consider how that same posture of wonder might help us see anew in an age increasingly defined by data and design.
Moderated by David Kim, this event invites all—scientists, artists, theologians, and seekers alike—to join a dialogue at the intersection of faith, imagination, and the making of meaning.
Goldenwood thanks our friends at the Center for Contemplative Leadership for their hospitality and sponsorship of this event.

Details
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time:
2:00 pm | Doors open
2:30 – 4:00 pm | Moderated Discussion and Q&A
4:00 – 4:45 pm | Book Signing and Reception
Location: Gambrell Room, Scheide Hall at Princeton Theological Seminary

Tickets & Registration
Join us for this special public lecture!

$40 | Lecture + Signed BookAdmission to the lecture and reception, plus a copy of Art Is: A Journey into the Light, by Makoto Fujimura, with an opportunity for the author to sign the book during the reception.
$20 | Lecture OnlyAdmission to the lecture and reception.
$10 | Student Ticket
Admission to the lecture and reception (book sold separately).

REGISTER NOW

Meet the Speakers
Makoto Fujimura, Dean of Nature for the Goldenwood Institute, is an internationally renowned painter, cultural thought leader, and author whose work sits at the intersection of art, faith, and nature. Makoto has authored several acclaimed books, including Art Is: A Journey into the Light, Art+Faith: A Theology of Making, Silence and Beauty, and Refractions: A Journey of Faith, Art, and Culture. Through his writings and paintings, he invites readers and viewers alike to explore the profound connections between creativity, spirituality, culture, and the natural world.
As a leading practitioner of Nihonga, an ancient Japanese painting technique that uses natural materials such as minerals, gold, and silver, Makoto’s work is deeply informed by his reverence for nature. His art captures the intricate beauty of creation, drawing attention to the subtle details of the natural world and offering a meditative space to reflect on life’s deeper meanings.
Makoto is also a cultural thought leader who speaks passionately about the role of creativity in society. His work challenges contemporary notions of utility and productivity, advocating instead for a culture that values beauty, contemplation, and the nurturing of the human spirit. As the founder of the Fujimura Institute, IAMCultureCare, and a former Presidential appointee to the National Council on the Arts, Makoto has influenced a wide array of disciplines, from education to public policy, with his vision of cultural renewal through the arts.

Kerry V. Magruder serves as Curator of the History of Science Collections of the University of Oklahoma Libraries. He has been a faculty member of the OU Department of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine since 2000, and received the John and Drusa Cable Chair of the History of Science Collections in 2011.
He earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in biology and science education from Truman State University in Missouri, and a masters in library science and a doctorate in history of science from OU. His background includes teaching high school chemistry and biology, directing a university planetarium, and teaching university courses in biology, astronomy, geology, science education, and history of science.
Magruder has researched and presented scholarly talks at many academic conferences, universities, and research labs in the United States, Canada, England, Scotland, France, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Italy. Presentations in America include at the Fermi Lab accelerator in the Chicago area and NASA headquarters in Langley, VA; invited keynote presentations for annual international conferences of the IEEE Computer Society on Visualization (IEEE VIZ) and the Astronomical League (AL); and astronomy/physics programs at New Mexico State, Michigan State, and Florida State; among many venues in the history of science.
Magruder’s published articles deal with the history of geology, astronomy and cosmology, and science and religion. For example, two publications touching upon all of these subject areas are “Jesuit Science after Galileo: The Cosmology of Gabriele Beati,” Centaurus 2009, 51: 189-212; and “The Idiom of a Six Day Creation and Global Depictions in Theories of the
Earth,” in Martina Kölb-Ebert, ed., Geology and Religion: Historical Views of an Intense Relationship between Harmony and Hostility, Geological Society of London Special Publications, no. 310 (London: The Geological Society of London, 2009), 49-66.
Magruder has curated major exhibitions in the history of science at OU, including “Darwin at the Museum” in 2009-2010 and “Galileo’s World” in 2015-2016. Past digital projects include contributions to Galileotheca (Museo Galileo, Florence); Darwin Online (Cambridge); and Edition Open Sources (Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin). Ongoing digital projects include the Thomas F. Torrance Oral History Project, the Thomas F. Torrance Theological Fellowship, the George MacDonald Society (forthcoming), and The Sky Tonight.
In 2025, Magruder serves as the Editor for the International Commission for the History of Geological Sciences (INHIGEO) of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), and the Chair for the History, Philosophy, and Geoheritage Division (HPGD) of the Geological Society of America (GSA).

Meet the Moderator
Rev. Dr. David Kim is the CEO and co-founder of Goldenwood, a non-profit cultivating spiritually attentive communities to envision work enlivened by hope and the fullness of our humanity. Over the past several decades, David has trained, consulted, and counseled hundreds of leaders and organizations in developing a robust, meaningful integration of faith and work. He has served as the Vice President of Faith and Work, Executive Director of the Center for Faith & Work and Director of the Gotham Fellowship, and as Editor of the NIV Faith and Work Bible. David’s passion is to help people and organizations see the unseen realities that give rise to the world we create.

Institute Retreat | "To See a World in a Grain of Sand" with Makoto Fujimura
2025-12-12 18:00 - 2025-12-14 14:00 | Princeton, NJ, NJ, 08540, United States
Join us this December for a reflective retreat led by Goldenwood Institute Dean Makoto Fujimura.
We will explore the creative process and the power of attentiveness through the lens of his latest work, Art Is: A Journey into the Light. Drawing on the insight of poet William Blake, we’ll consider how the natural world can awaken our senses—inviting us to “see the world in a grain of sand.”
This gathering is for anyone longing to see more clearly and listen more deeply in a world full of noise.
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Details:
Weekend Schedule:

Friday December 12, 7:30p-9:30p: Opening Session, with optional Welcome Drinks + light bites beforehand.
Saturday December 13, 9:00a-9:00p: Full day of structured group and personal time, including discussions, contemplation, an afternoon public lecture (“Do Science & the Imagination Have Anything in Common?: How Wonder in the History of Science Helps Us See Our World Anew”) with Makoto Fujimura & Kerry Magruder and moderated by David Kim, and a private post-lecture dinner and talkback.
Sunday December 14: Morning listening time, worship service and viewing of Mako’s work at All Saints’ Princeton followed by group debrief, departure midday.

Location: Princeton, NJ (exact address provided after registration)
Cost: Choose your Tier – A Pricing Model Rooted in Generosity & Relationship
At Goldenwood, we believe in a gift economy—where our work and giving is not transactional but part of a relational and generative system. Like a root network, where some trees bear more fruit in one season and others in another, this pricing approach allows for a shared ecosystem of flourishing—some contribute more so that others may receive, and all are sustained together.
Our tiered pricing model reflects this, allowing participants to contribute at a level that aligns with their capacity while supporting the mission to see work revived by love. We invite you to participate in a way that reflects your own season and capacity.

1. Full Value (Sustainable Tier) – $1000 + accommodations
Reflects the true cost and value—while balancing affordability—including the unseen work that makes this a meaningful and transformative experience. Includes a signed copy of Art Is, several meals, public lecture, retreat sessions, & materials. Does not include lodging; see info below.
2. Covering Costs (Supported Tier) – $850 + accommodations
Covers only the essentials—venues, facilitators, meals, materials—ensuring the program is financially viable. Includes a signed copy of Art Is, several meals, public lecture, retreat sessions, & materials. Does not include lodging; see info below.
3. Generative Giving – $1250 (or choose amount) + accommodations
Goes beyond covering costs, helping make our programs accessible to others and investing in the long-term flourishing of this work. Includes a signed copy of Art Is, several meals, public lecture, retreat sessions, & materials. Does not include lodging; see info below.

Lodging: Your retreat registration includes several of the group meals and all retreat materials, but does not include lodging. We have a room block and group rate ($169-$189 per night) reserved at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, details provided at registration.

REGISTER HERE

Space is limited for this retreat. Registration will close once at capacity.
Interested, but can’t join for the entire weekend? Join the Public Lecture on Saturday afternoon only. Info & Tickets here.
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About your Guides:
Makoto Fujimura, Dean of Nature for the Goldenwood Institute, is an internationally renowned painter, cultural thought leader, and author whose work sits at the intersection of art, faith, and nature. An influential voice in both the art world and the broader cultural landscape, Makoto has authored several acclaimed books, including Art+Faith: A Theology of Making, Silence and Beauty, and Refractions: A Journey of Faith, Art, and Culture. Through his writings and paintings, he invites readers and viewers alike to explore the profound connections between creativity, spirituality, culture, and the natural world.
As a leading practitioner of Nihonga, an ancient Japanese painting technique that uses natural materials such as minerals, gold, and silver, Makoto’s work is deeply informed by his reverence for nature. His art captures the intricate beauty of creation, drawing attention to the subtle details of the natural world and offering a meditative space to reflect on life’s deeper meanings.
Beyond his contributions as an artist, Makoto is a cultural thought leader who speaks passionately about the role of creativity in society. His work challenges contemporary notions of utility and productivity, advocating instead for a culture that values beauty, contemplation, and the nurturing of the human spirit. As the founder of the Fujimura Institute, IAM Culture Care, and a former Presidential appointee to the National Council on the Arts, Makoto has influenced a wide array of disciplines, from education to public policy, with his vision of cultural renewal through the arts.

David Kim is the CEO and co-founder of Goldenwood and Institute Dean of Spiritual Imagination. Over the past several decades, Rev. Dr. David Kim has trained, consulted, and counseled hundreds of leaders and organizations in developing a robust, meaningful integration of faith and work. David’s past experiences as VP of Faith and Work, Executive Director of the Center for Faith & Work, Director of the Gotham Fellowship, and editor of the NIV Faith and Work Bible have given him a breadth of exposure to the challenges of integrating faith and work. His expertise as a key thought-leader in the faith and work space has been well-established having addressed prominent institutions and churches around the world. David’s passion is to help people and organizations see the unseen realities that give rise to the world we create.

Trellis: Guided Spiritual Rhythms | Becoming Fully Alive
2025-12-07 19:45 - 2025-12-20 23:00 | Virtual
There is a moment in every Christian’s life when everything changes. Despite the seismic nature of this event, it can come about quietly and invisibly without pomp and circumstance. Scripture describes this moment as a miraculous movement from death to life. Theologians refer to this as regeneration, not meant as a metaphor or symbol, but as an ontological reality.
Biblically speaking, to live is to live by the Spirit who is the Spirit of love (2 Timothy 1:7). This is what animates the Christian life and brings to the world the aroma of life and of Christ. It does not arise from sheer resolve or discipline but from the generous outpouring of the Spirit who animates parts of us that have never come alive.
Over the course of this two-week journey, you’ll be invited into new ways of prayer, learning to walk conversationally with God and to recognize His voice amid the patterns of your life. In pausing with intention, we rediscover that stillness is not stagnation—it is fertile ground for growth, authentic connection, and living more fully in God’s presence.
REGISTER HERE
[Goldenwood Collective Members: Sign-up here. Because listening for God’s voice together is foundational to fueling the vision and mission of the Collective, Trellis is included in your membership. Interested in joining the Collective and participating in all Trellis sessions for free? Learn more here.]
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The Trellis structure includes:

1 Intro Session: Sun Dec 7, 7:45-9p EST. (Online experience for theological introduction and time in listening quads. Recorded for those who cannot join live.)
6 Communal Guided Listening Sessions: every Mon, Wed, and Fri 12:35-1:00p EST, during the weeks of Dec 8 and Dec 15. (Attend live or listen to the 25-min recordings at personal set times.)
Daily Scripture Meditation and Exercise Pages: Individually in your Listening Book. (Participants are provided with a digital PDF or can order their own physical copy online via Amazon.)

The communal practices of Trellis are designed to gently interrupt ordinary routines, creating openings for deeper attentiveness to the God who renews and restores. And because they can be entered into wherever you are, the journey meets you right in the midst of daily life.

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“If a vine doesn’t have a trellis, it will die. And if your life with Jesus doesn’t have some kind of structure to facilitate health and growth, it will wither away…The point of a trellis isn’t to make the vines stand up straight in neat rows, but rather to attain a rich, deep glass of wine.”
— John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

A Christmasy AfterWork
2025-12-04 17:30 - 20:00
Goldenwood is committed to cultivating spiritually attentive communities to envision work that is enlivened by hope and expresses the fullness of our humanity.
Join us for our final festive AfterWork of 2025! This monthly rhythm has become a highlight for the community, fostering generative connections across the city. Stop by after work to hear about hope-fueled work initiatives emerging and enjoy collaborative conversations to spur one another on toward hope. Beverages and light snacks provided.
This will be our last AfterWork of the year, so please do pop by even as you might be on the way to other holiday parties and gatherings. The evening is sure to be relational and full of JOY! Feel free to invite friends, just be sure to RSVP using the link below so we can best prepare for your presence.

New things rise up in community.
PLEASE RSVP HERE

AfterWork | Cultivating Community + Generative Connections
2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Goldenwood Commons, 109 E 31st St, 4th Fl, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Goldenwood is committed to cultivating spiritually attentive communities to envision work that is enlivened by hope and expresses the fullness of our humanity.
Join us for our 2025-26 AfterWork series! This monthly rhythm has become a highlight for the community, fostering generative connections across the city to inspire hopeful vision for work revived by love.
This month’s highlight: Come and connect with several of the inspiring and dynamic individuals engaged in a variety of callings across the Goldenwood community and learn more about the enlivening offerings of the Institute to renew your calling for the year ahead.
Beverages and light snacks provided. Drop by anytime between 5:30p and 7:00p.

Life and Death in NYC: Learning to Die Well and Live Now
2025-11-08 09:30 - 15:00 | St. George’s Episcopal Church, 4 Rutherford Place, New York, NY, 10003, United States
UPDATE NOV 3: This event is currently at capacity, but we expect a few tickets to open up. Please feel free to…
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Death is the one reality we all share—yet it’s the one we most often leave unspoken.
Life & Death in New York City is a one-day summit that brings this conversation into the open, exploring mortality and meaning as a path toward living more fully. Together at the historic Parish of Calvary-St. George’s in Gramercy, we’ll gather for presentations, communal conversations, immersive experiences, and a shared meal—all designed to illuminate how we may prepare for death in ways that are beautifully hospitable, deeply human, and grounded in hope.

What to Expect
We will approach learning about death holistically, exploring themes of lament and joy, head and body, heart and hands, while also gaining practical tools for the end-of-life journey.
The day includes:

Plenary sessions with keynote speakers drawn from our network of industry and thought leaders
Two breakout sessions with hands-on workshops, creative activities, and contemplative practices, facilitated by local end-of-life practitioners and educators
A communal lunch, gathering around the table to feast, reflect, and practice presence together

Schedule Overview

9:30 am – Check-in and coffee
10:00 am – Plenary Session #1
11:00 am – Workshop Session #1
12:00 pm – Workshop Session #2
1:00 pm – Lunch Together
2:00 pm – Plenary Session #2
3:00 pm – Closing Words

Afterwards: Happy Hour hosted by GiveWillow
Looking to continue conversations after Life & Death in New York City? GiveWillow is holding Afterwards, a happy hour event at The Winslow nearby. Whether you are working in the death care profession or simply passionate about human connection, you’re invited to unwind, socialize, and keep chatting! More info and registration for the Happy Hour here.

Speakers & Presenters
Emma Acker | End-of-Life Doula & Founder, All’s Well Initiative
Emma Acker has been working as an End-of-Life Doula since 2017. She trained under Henry Fersko-Weiss (INELDA), and completed the End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate at The University of Vermont. In 2021, Emma founded All’s Well Initiative to provide compassionate end-of-life care across the socioeconomic spectrum of NYC. Partnering with the Pathways Program at All Angels’ Church on NYC’s Upper West Side, Emma created the Health Care “Proxy Project” supporting unhoused individuals. Emma joined University of Vermont’s End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate Program as an academic instructor in 2025. She is a founding team member of Here to Honor.

John Asirvatham | Spiritual Care Preceptor, VNS Health Hospice NYC

John Asirvatham, M.Div., is a member of the parish of Calvary-St. George’s, and serves as the Spiritual Care Preceptor for VNS Health Hospice in NYC. He mentors chaplains, supports families at the end of life, and preaches regularly at his church. He and his wife Kylee live in New York City, where they enjoy cooking and hosting dinner parties.

Katie Benn, MPH, RN | Clinical Nurse, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Katie Benn works at Memorial Sloan Kettering as an oncology nurse with an emphasis on palliative care. Her interest in end-of-life work has come from years of bedside nursing in a culture that remains uncomfortable discussing end-of-life planning. Katie recently published her research Caregiver Perceptions of the Transitions from In-patient to Home Based End of Life Care. She has a background in public health research ranging from collecting mosquitos in Virginia to track West Nile Virus, to working with school districts in Colorado to promote sun-safe school policies, to counseling NYC taxicab drivers on ways to improve health and well-being.

Marni Blank | End-of-Life & After Loss Consultant, Begin With The End
Marni Blank is the founder of Begin With The End. Her services are curated to empower individuals and families to prepare for logistical and emotional aspects of death, dying, and grief. This can include accountability in completing end-of-life decisions and documents, facilitating family conversations, getting your important documents and digital life organized, and legacy projects. For families in grief, she offers after loss support to help executors and families work through the paperwork and logistics to close the estate. She is a trained end-of-life doula, mediator, after-loss consultant, recovering lawyer, and female-founded small business owner (and a lifelong learner at heart).

Chris Dingman | Musician & Program Director, Transformations
Known for his distinctive approach to a unique instrument, vibraphonist Chris Dingman has worked with legendary artists Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter, and many of today’s jazz, creative, and world music luminaries. Working in NYC since 2002, Chris’s trajectory changed when, in 2018, he improvised and recorded music as an act of care for his father in his final months of life. This music became the 5-hour album Peace. Since then, Chris has brought his special brand of healing music far and wide, from live sessions at Omega Institute and The Rubin Museum of Art, to talks for the Gold Foundation and the American College of Physicians, and since 2022 to the online series Transformations.

Lydia Dugdale, MD, MAR | Director of the Center for Clinical Medical Ethics, Columbia University
Dr. Lydia Dugdale is the Dorothy L. and Daniel H. Silberberg Professor of Medicine at the Columbia University Medical Center and Director of the Center for Clinical Medical Ethics. She is also Co-Director of Clinical Ethics at NewYork-Presbyterian Milstein Hospital. A physician and medical ethicist, Lydia speaks and publishes widely, including in outlets such as The Free Press, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. She published the book The Lost Art of Dying: Reviving Forgotten Wisdom with HarperOne and has a forthcoming book on hope. Lydia attended medical school at the University of Chicago, completed residency training at Yale-New Haven Hospital, and holds a MAR in ethics from Yale Divinity School.

Sarah Gerth | Dean of City Learning Ecology, City Seminary of New York
Sarah Gerth is a curriculum designer and researcher specializing in the role of senses, affects, and materiality in ways of knowing. Through her role as Dean of City Learning Ecology at City Seminary of New York, and Curator at CSNY’s Walls-Ortiz Gallery, she designs learning experiences at the intersection of creative practice, place, and theology. She is the co-founder of Shapes of Knowledge, an experimental studio for knowledge design, and she shares ways to spark learning anywhere you find yourself, at the podcast Curriculum Encounters.

Erica Hill | Founder, Sparrow
Erica Hill is the co-owner of Sparrow, A Contemporary Funeral Home in Brooklyn, NY, and of The Alpha Society by Sparrow in Los Angeles, CA. She is also a licensed funeral director in California. Erica brings a modern, thoughtful approach to end-of-life care. Whether arranging traditional funerals, memorials, or innovative eco-friendly options such as aquamation and human composting, her commitment to dignity and respect remains unwavering. As the only funeral home of its kind in the country, Sparrow is redefining the funeral experience with a warm, design-forward space and a focus on inclusivity, transparency, and innovation. Sparrow has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, NBC, Morning Brew, and Good Housekeeping.

David Kim | CEO and Co-founder, Goldenwood
Rev. Dr. David Kim is the CEO and co-founder of Goldenwood, a non-profit cultivating spiritually attentive communities to envision work enlivened by hope and the fullness of our humanity. Over the past several decades, David has trained, consulted, and counseled hundreds of leaders and organizations in developing a robust, meaningful integration of faith and work. He has served as the Vice President of Faith and Work, Executive Director of the Center for Faith & Work and Director of the Gotham Fellowship, and as Editor of the NIV Faith and Work Bible. David’s passion is to help people and organizations see the unseen realities that give rise to the world we create.

Katy McNulty | Director of Operations, Pixie Scout
Katy McNulty is the Director of Operations for Pixie Scout, a catering and hospitality company that she helped to found in 2014. She has a professional culinary background and spent many years cooking in some of New York City’s beloved restaurants. Katy is involved in several community-led projects addressing systemic food insecurity and serves on the Leadership Council for the NYC Food Policy Alliance.

Daphne McWilliams | End-of-Life Doula, Daphne Mac
Daphne McWilliams is an End-of-Life Doula who offers calm, compassionate presence to those navigating death and grief. Daphne received certificates in End-of-Life Doula Training under Henry Fersko-Weiss in 2023 and through the International End-of-Life Doula Association (INELDA) in 2024. She also received the Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate from the Osher Center for Integrative Health at The University of Vermont (2025). Her work honors each person’s story, helping them find meaning, comfort, and dignity in life’s final chapter.

Christopher Nicolson | Co-Founder/Partner, Iliamna Fish Company
Christopher Nicolson was born in Montana to a native Alaskan mother and an Australian father. Through his mother’s multigenerational and indigenous family fishing business, he has been a commercial fisherman in Alaska, during the summer months, since childhood. For the past 25 years, he has worked as a winemaker in California, Italy, and now in New York. He and his wife Emily (who manages and operates their family’s fish-selling business) live in Brooklyn, New York during the months of August through May, where Christopher makes wine from fruit grown on the North Fork of Long Island.

Eva Ting | Founder/CEO, Here to Honor
Eva Ting is the Founder/CEO of Here to Honor, a social enterprise that cultivates community around end-of-life learning through offering death education and hosting events. Prior to starting Here to Honor, Eva served as the Director of W83 Ministry Center at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. With a career in arts and events management spanning Boston, Shanghai, and New York, she is passionate about creating meaningful community experiences. Eva trained as an end-of-life doula with INELDA (International End-of-Life Doula Association), and she holds a B.A. in English and B.S. in journalism from Boston University, and an M.A. in visual arts administration from New York University.

Workshops

At registration, you can select your preferred workshop to attend for each session:
Planning Ahead for Solo Aging & Thriving
Many of us may find ourselves navigating our later years without a traditional family support system—perhaps single, widowed, divorced, or living far from relatives. In this practical and encouraging workshop, lawyer turned end-of-life doula Marni Blank will help participants identify personal support networks and create action plans for aging with confidence and joy.
Live Music: Transformations for Grief
You are invited to come as you are, with any kind of grief you may be carrying, for a session of meditative music performed by acclaimed vibraphonist Chris Dingman and facilitated with guided prompts by end-of-life doula Daphne McWilliams. You are encouraged to get comfortable—feel free to bring your own yoga mat or blanket, and some mats will be available for use as well.
From Life to Death: Mortality in Winemaking
Wine is often associated with conviviality, sometimes gladness. But the process of winemaking involves laying grapes to rest, and stages of decay, death…even rebirth. What can we glean from winemaking that speaks to our own mortality? Join winemaker Christopher Nicolson and chef Katy McNulty for a conversation around feasting and celebrating with the end in mind.
Sensing the City Walk (this workshop will take place outside)
Pause and practice attentiveness on this guided walk in the nearby Gramercy neighborhood with educator Sarah Gerth. Provided prompts will invite participants to slow down and hone their senses to become more present and attuned to their everyday surroundings.
How to Talk about End-of-Life Planning
Communicating one’s medical care preferences and final wishes is an important but often challenging process. In this introductory workshop, oncology nurse Katie Benn will provide overview knowledge, practical resources and professional insight to help participants ease into end-of-life conversations with family and friends.

Tickets & Registration
Your ticket includes: access to plenary sessions with keynote speakers, two workshops of your choice, a communal lunch, and guided experiences in a historic gathering space designed to nourish reflection, conversation, and community.
Ticket Cost: Choose your Tier – A Pricing Model Rooted in Generosity & Relationship
At Goldenwood, we believe in a gift economy—where our work and giving is not transactional but part of a relational and generative system. Like a root network, where some trees bear more fruit in one season and others in another, this pricing approach allows for a shared ecosystem of flourishing: some contribute more so that others may receive, and all are sustained together. Our tiered pricing model reflects this, and we invite you toparticipate in a way that reflects your own season and capacity.
1. Full Value (Sustainable Tier) – $135
Reflects the true cost and value—while balancing affordability—including the unseen work that makes this a meaningful and transformative experience. Includes lunch, sessions & materials.
2. Covering Costs (Supported Tier) – $100*
Covers only the essentials—venue, speakers, materials, and your meal—ensuring the program is financially viable. Includes lunch, sessions & materials.
3. Generative Giving – $165+
Goes beyond covering costs, helping make this event accessible to others and investing in the longer term flourishing of this work. Includes lunch, sessions & materials.
*If cost is a barrier, please reach out to hello@heretohonor.com—we’re happy to explore further scholarship options with you.

Join the Waitlist
(We’ll distribute tickets that become available on a first come, first served basis)

Questions?
📩 hello@heretohonor.com

Sponsors (more to be added)
Thank you to our event sponsors:

GiveWillow
GiveWillow is on a mission to transform how people experience and support each other through grief. We offer the first-of-its-kind funeral registry, making it easier to show up for loss in a meaningful way.
🌐 GiveWillow.com
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Re-well
At Re-well, we provide restorative health care for your body, soul + spirit. Via evidence based Functional Medicine we identify to the root cause of disease, so you can optimize your health, prevent disease, and heal.
🌐 the-rewell.com
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The Parish of Calvary-St.George’s
Calvary-St. George’s is a historic New York City parish, proclaiming the faith of Christ and Him crucified. We accomplish this through a ministry of word and sacrament so that people might faithfully live in this age, and in the age to come, have life everlasting.
🌐 calvarystgeorges.org
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Coda Estate Law PLLC
Coda Estate Law is a flat-fee estate planning and estate administration law firm serving clients in New York City and the Hudson Valley.
🌐 codaestatelaw.com
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NYC Senior Care Authority
Senior Care Authority helps older adults and their families make informed decisions about senior living and care. We provide senior living placement, eldercare consulting, and patient advocacy services.
🌐 seniorcareauthority.com

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Ford Financial Solutions, LLC
Fee-only financial planning with purpose. We believe money can and should bring wholeness to your life, family, and community.
🌐 fordfinancialsolutions.com
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Iliamna Fish Company
Iliamna Fish Co. is a family-owned, Indigenous cooperative from Bristol Bay, Alaska, offering sustainably harvested wild sockeye salmon through a CSA-style program that allows individuals across the U.S. to join as shareholders in our harvest.
🌐 redsalmon.com

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Inheritance of Hope
Inspiring hope in young families facing the loss of a parent.
🌐 InheritanceOfHope.org
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Inspir
Luxury Senior Living
🌐 inspirseniorliving.com
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LifeWorx
The premier five-star-rated, independently owned private pay home care agency providing concierge elder care & lifestyle services in your community for over 20 years.
🌐 lifeworx.com
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Pixie Scout
Pixie Scout is a collaborative team of food and hospitality professionals creating and sharing food and beverage provisions in service of joyful food experiences.
🌐 pixiescout.com
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Sparrow: A Contemporary Funeral Home
Located in Brooklyn, Sparrow offers a modern, compassionate approach to end-of-life care. Sparrow combines thoughtful design, inclusivity, and unmatched attention to detail to help families say goodbye in meaningful, authentic ways.
🌐 sparrowny.com

Planting seeds of creativity to transform community and redefine aging.
🌐 trellisworksfoundation.org
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Trustworthy
The Family Operating System® by Trustworthy — an AI-powered digital assistant that helps families organize, protect, and act on their most important information. Trustworthy is redefining how modern families manage life.
🌐 trustworthy.com
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INELDA
INELDA, the International End-of-Life Doula Association, is a nonprofit, mission-driven organization formed in 2015 dedicated to supporting individuals and their circle of care in end-of-life planning and practices. INELDA provides education, resources, community, and advocacy to inspire social awareness and compassionate, accessible deathcare, with an emphasis on the roles of end-of-life doulas.
🌐 inelda.org
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Special thanks to our friends John Alsdorf, Hanneke Block, Beverly Chung, Christine Evans, Louis Kim, Jennifer Kwong, Olga Lah and Nico Nortje!

Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in helping cultivate community with us at Life & Death in New York City? We invite you to join us as an event sponsor! To learn more, email us at hello@heretohonor.com.

Presented By
This event is co-presented by:
All’s Well InitiativeGuided by the belief that relational connection is every person’s deepest need, right up to their last breath, we provide personalized companionship and doula services to those facing end-of-life challenges.🌐 www.allswellinitiative.com
GoldenwoodA nonprofit cultivating spiritually attentive communities to envision work enlivened by hope and the fullness of our humanity. We offer programs and resources that reimagine work and life for today and generations to come.🌐 www.goldenwoodnyc.org
Here to HonorA social enterprise cultivating community around end-of-life learning so that everyone feels supported in facing mortality and equipped to make informed decisions.🌐 www.heretohonor.com

Trellis | New Voice: Discerning God's Tone
2025-10-26 19:45 - 2025-11-08 23:00 | Virtual
Our perception of God shapes how we relate to Him. Misunderstandings or distortions can keep us at a distance, missing the joy of communion with Father, Son, and Spirit. Yet the good news of the gospel is that the Triune God draws near—welcoming us as both friend and child, inviting us into ongoing conversation with Him.
Over these two weeks, you’ll be guided through a variety of prayer practices that foster a conversational walk with God—attuning your ear to His voice in the midst of daily life. Trellis creates a structure that supports this journey: rhythms that renew, a community that listens alongside you, and the spaciousness to encounter God afresh.
As a companion to this Trellis, we’ll be reading through Dane Ortlund’s book Gentle and Lowly. You’ll want to either borrow or pick up a copy to have on hand for these two weeks. With Scripture as its foundation, this book unveils the deep tenderness of Jesus and communicates the very heart of God towards us.
This experience offers not only tools for hearing God but also the lived experience of His nearness—reshaping our sense of calling and bringing vitality to our everyday rhythms.
The Trellis structure includes:

1 Intro Session: Sun Oct 26, 7:45-9p EST. (Online experience for theological introduction and time in listening quads. Recorded for those who cannot join live.)
6 Communal Guided Listening Sessions: every Mon, Wed, and Fri from 12:35-1:05p EST (NEW timeframe as of Oct 2025!), during the weeks of Oct 27 and Nov 3. (Attend live or listen to the 25-min recordings at personal set times.)
Daily Scripture Meditation and Exercise Pages: Individually in your Listening Book. (Participants are provided with a digital PDF or can order their own physical copy online via Amazon.)

The communal practices of Trellis are designed to gently interrupt ordinary routines, creating openings for deeper attentiveness to the God who renews and restores. And because they can be entered into wherever you are, the journey meets you right in the midst of daily life.

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“If a vine doesn’t have a trellis, it will die. And if your life with Jesus doesn’t have some kind of structure to facilitate health and growth, it will wither away…The point of a trellis isn’t to make the vines stand up straight in neat rows, but rather to attain a rich, deep glass of wine.”
— John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Institute Intensive | Guatemala Vision Trip with Many Hopes
2025-10-22 - 2025-10-26 | Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, Guatemala
Step beyond the familiar, listen deeply to stories of resilience and redemption, and allow these encounters to shape your own pursuit of justice!
Goldenwood is thrilled to be joining with Many Hopes on this Vision Trip, to visit the work their partners are doing in the field in Guatemala. Through immersive learning, spiritual reflection, and meaningful conversations, you’ll witness the beauty of hope in action.
You will spend time in Quetzaltenango and witness the work that EDELAC, the local partner of Many Hopes, is doing. EDELAC is an acronym in Spanish meaning “School of the Street,” since it educates children either living on the street or at risk of being homeless, trafficked, or abused. You will visit the home for 25 children that EDELAC runs, tour the elementary school, and see the construction site of the new high school that Many Hopes is currently raising funds for. You’ll also experience a home visit in the community they serve and enjoy meaningful interactions with the children. Beyond these visits, the trip offers a chance to explore Guatemala’s beauty, from the colonial charm of Antigua to the vibrant life of Quetzaltenango.
Believing that there is a universal call to justice in all work, Goldenwood will guide participants in daily rhythms of prayer, scripture, and embodied reflection—both individually and communally— to create space for renewal. These practices are designed to deepen your sense of calling and knowing the Caller, and instill the courage and compassion needed to embody God’s vision of justice in every sphere of life.
What is a Vision Trip?
This is not a service or a missions trip, but a chance to experience firsthand the challenges and pain and power and possibility. Many Hopes leads Vision Trips to allow supporters to see and understand more of the good that their donations are doing. But you don’t have to be a current (or future) donor to go on this trip! By the time you return, we hope you have a renewed vision for integrating justice into your own life, a deepened sense of God’s voice speaking to you, and a spirit attuned to listening and to hope.
Who is this trip for?
This trip is for anyone wrestling with the role of justice in their life—whether you’re deeply engaged or perhaps you’re unsure why it matters. If you’re willing to be challenged, inspired, and awakened to a deeper understanding of justice, love, and your own calling, this trip is for you. No prior experience or expertise is needed—just a willingness to be present and open.
Space is limited—register now to reserve your spot!

Details:
When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – Sunday, October 26, 2025

Trip Schedule:

Weds:

Depart USA in AM
Arrive in Guatemala City by 5pm – the trip leader will greet you on arrival and escort you to the waiting van
Private transfer to Antigua (1 hour)
Team dinner & overnight at Good Hotel

Thurs:

Breakfast at the hotel
Private transfer (3.5 hours) to the city of Quetzaltenango (known as Xela)
Visit the “Hogar” (home for 25 kids)
Lunch with the children at the Hogar
Afternoon excursion with the kids
Free time/team dinner
Overnight at Casa Morasan Hotel

Fri:

Breakfast at the hotel
Tour the elementary school, hear from students, share about yourself, and play/watch futbol!
See construction of new high school
Lunch in town
Home visit – see 1-2 homes in the community served by the school where the children come from
Dinner and debrief
Overnight at Casa Morasan Hotel

Sat:

Breakfast at hotel
Private transfer to Antigua (3.5 hours)
Free afternoon, rest, explore this charming, colonial town with cobblestone streets
Overnight at Good Hotel

Sun:

Early AM private transfer to airport
Depart for USA

Trip Costs: The total cost for the trip is $1,500 per person, which includes all food, lodging, and in-country transportation. You will book your own flights.

About your Guides:
Many Hopes believes in a world where outside charities are no longer needed because children who survived injustice themselves are leading the fights for justice that prevent millions of other children from suffering what they did. They rescue children from injustice and equip them to be adults of influence by partnering with high-impact local leaders and organizations. Many Hopes walks with children through six stages of the arc from injustice to influence. Learn more about their incredible work around the world here.

Registration:
Please visit the Many Hopes landing page to register.
You can secure your spot by completing your first deposit, payable by Aug 22 (extended). A member of the Many Hopes team will reach out to you once complete with more information.

AfterWork | Cultivating Community + Generative Connections
2025-10-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Goldenwood Commons, 109 E 31st St, 4th Fl, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Goldenwood is committed to cultivating spiritually attentive communities to envision work that is enlivened by hope and expresses the fullness of our humanity.
Join us for our 2025-26 AfterWork series! This monthly rhythm has become a highlight for the community, fostering generative connections across the city to inspire hopeful vision for work revived by love.
This month’s highlight: Come and connect with several of the inspiring and dynamic individuals engaged in the Goldenwood Collective and learn more about the enlivening offerings of the Institute to renew your calling for the year ahead.
Beverages and light snacks provided. Drop by anytime between 5:30p and 7:00p.
