All Church Retreat – “Seeking Shalom”
September 13 - September 15
Shallowford is Headed to Amicalola Falls
Often translated “peace,” the Hebrew word shalom entails far more than just the absence of war and conflict. Shalom describes God’s grand and beautiful dream for a world in which wholeness and healing lives but also at the level of just societies and flourishing communities. In short, Shalom is what is so very good about the good news of the Gospel.
This year’s retreat theme, “Seeking Shalom,” will explore various dimensions of the biblical vision of Shalom including it’s connection to issues of justice, community, and the church’s mission. Join us!
Dr. Ryan Bonfillio (Keynote Speaker)
Associate Professor in the Practice of Old Testament;
Executive Director of The Candler Foundry
Dr. Ryan will lead us in an introductory session Friday evening centered around the retreat theme, accompanied by two thought provoking sessions on Saturday, and a formal worship service to end our time together Sunday morning.
Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge
Dawsonville, Georgia
Make the great escape to the North Georgia Mountains, only a 72 mile drive from Shallowford! The park is named after the Amicalola Falls – a magnificent 729-foot waterfall that’s the third-highest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. Read more…
