Christ of the Celts: The Healing of Creation
with
J. Philip Newell

February 23-26, 2009
Monday - 6:30 p.m. through Thursday 11:30 a.m.
Erdman Center

Course Description: In the Prelude to his latest book, Christ of the Celts, Philip Newell writes "There is a longing for peace deep within the human soul today. It is a yearning within us and between us in the most important relationships of our lives."

However, when confronted by global political forces, individuals may feel drawn in a multitude of different directions. "Diagnosing the human soul with a longing for peace ... Newell offers the ancient traditions of Celtic Christianity as a way forward in healing humankind and the earth... We discover unity as we become connected to one another and allow ourselves to be surprised by the Presence that is within creation and within the human soul." (Publishers Weekly, May 2008).

During this spiritual program and retreat, participants will learn about building better connections and will be guided on better practices. The schedule intentionally includes space for participants to reflect.

J. Philip Newell is the former Warden of Iona Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland, and currently serves at the Scottish Cathedral of the Isles (Writer Theologian) as well as at the American Spirituality Centre of Casa del Sol in New Mexico (Companion Theologian). He has written extensively in his field of Celtic spirituality, including  Listening for the Heartbeat of God and his poetic book of prayer Sounds of the Eternal. A Church of Scotland minister, he lives in Edinburgh with his family where he earned his doctorate in Celtic Christianity. His areas of specialty include ecumenical and interfaith dialogue and playing a leading role on both sides of the Atlantic in the re-birthing of a creation spirituality for today.

J. Philip Newell's presence has been graciously underwritten by the F.I.S.H. Foundation. An acronym for Funding Individual Spiritual Health, the F.I.S.H. Foundation's focus is on education, health and spirituality.

Audience: Individuals who are intellectually and spiritually curious.

Registration Fees:

• Monday evening is open to the public at no charge, though registration is requested. From 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. there will be a lecture, question and answer session, and booksigning by J. Philip Newell.
• To register, please call 609-497-7990 (online registration not available the afternoon of the program).

• Commuter: $120 (program, lunch on Tue and Wed)
• Resident: $370 (program, 3 nights lodging Mon-Thu, meals Mon dinner through Thu lunch)
• To register, please call 609-497-7990 (online registration not available the afternoon of the program).

Registration:

Read Registration and Cancellation Policy here.

Register by phone at 609.497.7990.

Additional questions may be asked by telephone (609.497.7990) or by e-mail (coned@ptsem.edu).

Contact hours: 15 hours total.

Cues: 1.5 hours total. 

J. Philip Newell