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Sacred Space in Texas: Laity Lodge

Tuesday April 28, 2009

Laity.jpgIf I were a pastor or a youth pastor, if I were a small group in Texas, and if I lived within 500 miles of Laity Lodge -- I'd do everything I could to get folks to spend a weekend retreat at this beautiful setting in the hill country of Texas.

And I'd want to do this especially if I were working with youth and wanted them to get away and really get away. Quiet, great things to see, but yet very much away.

We were with St Matthew's Episcopal Church from Austin, and we just loved those good folks and we were welcomed by them. Some of them have been coming annually (or more often) to Laity Lodge since the 1970s.

MarkRoberts.jpgWe were invited by fellow blogger and author and a pastor-scholar I've admired from afar, Mark Roberts. Mark is now the resident theologian at Laity Lodge. So, it was great to spend time with him.

And even more importantly, a wonderful opportunity for ministry with the good folks at St Matthew's. (I'll avoid even beginning to mention names, but I'd begin with Margaret and Larry and Marty and Amy and... and ... .) I did a talk about Mary and Jesus Creed and the Cup of Cold Water and then the kingdom vision for local churches.

LaityTop.jpgWe took a long hike up to Circle Canyon (?) and we admired for lengthy spells the hummingbirds ... and the awesome water in Frio River ... and sights and sounds. All in all, Laity Lodge is sacred space for so many people and we are honored to say we've been there. The colors, the architecture, the setting ... aesthetics at work.

Think about taking your group there ... we've even thought of how we can get folks from up this way to go down for a retreat.
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Patrick Hare
April 28, 2009 7:37 PM

Scot -

Great that you had a good time at Laity Lodge. Mark is a good friend whom I know from his pastoral days at Hollywood Presbyterian and through his excellent blog - markdroberts.com. I actually found you through his link to your blog, so for that as well, I am grateful.

LAURA RUBIO
April 28, 2009 11:56 PM

We had a great time. Beautiful place! We enjoyed Laity Lodge. It was a wonderful experience. Place to gather and worship the Lord, enjoy the family, and nature.

Thank you Ann, Jack and Laura

Marcus Goodyear
April 29, 2009 8:20 AM
http://highcallingblogs.com/about/marcus-goodyear

It was so wonderful to have you out there, Scot. Thank you so much for the gracious conversation on the porch Saturday afternoon.

Jeri Muhich
April 29, 2009 9:52 AM

You were a breath of fresh air for those of us attending the retreat. Thought provoking talks and new Hebrew words to add to our vocabulary! Thanks for helping me return to my Jewish roots. It was a personally very meaningful topic.

Happy
May 1, 2009 9:54 AM

We are hoping to keep this as a Sacred Secret Place.....

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Scot McKnight is a widely-recognized authority on the New Testament, early Christianity, and the historical Jesus. He is the Karl A. Olsson Professor in Religious Studies at North Park University (Chicago, Illinois). A popular and witty speaker, Dr. McKnight has given interviews on radios across the nation, has appeared on television, and is regularly asked to speak in local churches and educational events. Dr. McKnight obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Nottingham (1986). Click to continue reading Scot McKnight's Bio...

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