Companions on the Way: Ancient Wisdom for the Road Ahead

For many pastors, ministry leaders, and followers of Jesus across Canada, recent years have brought a heavy mix of disillusionment, burnout, and complex questions around injustice, inclusion, and reconciliation. Yet in the midst of these realities, so many of us have found profound moments of enchantment, grace, beauty and the unmistakable living presence of Christ among us. Holding this both/and reality with open hands is at the heart of what it means to be followers of the Way of Jesus in the current Canadian context.

For four years, our network of companions at The Good Table has walked by a simple grounding conviction: "we make the road by walking." Following Jesus, as we’ve come to learn, is not a static destination, but an unhurried, grace-filled, ongoing journey of listening, unlearning, repentance, and re-rooting in the sustaining and nourishing soil of God's love.

You’re invited to join us at Crieff Hills Retreat Centre for a public day dedicated to learning, contemplative practice and seeking ancient wisdom for the road ahead. It is our hope that you leave this one day retreat with:

• Shared Wisdom: Lived insights and honest reflection on navigating faith, reconciliation, and church leadership in the Canadian context today, alongside our community leaders.

• Space to Unpack: An unhurried environment to listen, question, and rest in God's presence.

• Soul Care: Time for trail walks, the prayer labyrinth, and quiet reflection.

• Fellow Travellers: Meaningful community with others walking similar paths.