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Fall Retreat


  • The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center 3872 Dillard Road Highlands, NC, 28741 United States (map)

Registration is Open!

Join The Table for our fall retreat to Highlands, NC, as we explore "The Empire of God." ⛰️ In a world of stark political divides and unsettling news, it’s easy to feel lost and disoriented. We've seen how empires, whether ancient or modern, are built on the principles of sovereignty, hierarchy, and justice that often serve a select few.

This retreat is an invitation to step away from the noise and rediscover a more faithful vision. We'll explore Jesus's teachings on the Kingdom of God—or as some scholars call it, the "Empire of God"—as a radical alternative to the world's way of doing things. We'll discuss how this "empire" is not a political party or a human government, but a divine movement that offers a different path to peace, a new kind of power, and a more expansive definition of justice.

In light of the complex and challenging context of the current Trump administration, we’ll ask what it truly means to follow Jesus and build God’s Kingdom here on earth. Come ready to challenge your assumptions, deepen your faith, and find hope in the truth that God’s empire is already at hand.

What to Expect

  • Deepen your understanding: Engage with scripture and theology in a way that’s relevant to the issues we face today.

  • Find community: Connect with fellow travelers on the journey, sharing stories and building relationships in a beautiful, natural setting.

  • Rest and reflection: Enjoy the serene beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with plenty of time for personal reflection, hiking, and quiet contemplation.

Cost

  • $125 General Registration fee

  • $100 Freshman Discount

  • Pay What You Can: we don’t want money to be a reason you don’t participate, so ‘pay what you can’ is always an option for Table Retreats. Learn more and register below:

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