Resources for Spiritual Formation with Young Adults Geoffrey Parker The Upper Room Program Manager, Young Adult Spiritual Development Council of Bishops, Young Adult Network UM Ecumenical and Interreligious Training

How Did We Get Here The first 5 leaders of the steering team developed six themes for Journey to the Table: Relationship Growth in a transitory time of life Seeing God in daily life Tools for the journey Technology and spiritual life “If you don’t see a space – make a space!” After that, 19 steering team members developed the first version of manuals for Journey to the Table.

Tiffany Dowdy Program Director Lakeshore CR Center

Let’s Agree to a Conversation I am interested in getting to know you. I am trying my best to be trustworthy. As we honor one another’s stories, we will be more connected and better able to connect with others.

Short Devotions Time www.UMCYoungPeople.org Young Adult Devotions

Journey to the Table Journey to the Table is a new offering from the tradition of Walk to Emmaus and Chrysalis specifically designed for ministry with young adults, ages 18-35. It is available to camps, churches, campus ministries, Annual Conferences, Walk to Emmaus or Chrysalis Communities, and other organizations interested in offering a spiritually formative experience for young adults.

What’s in Journey to the Table? To accommodate schedules of college students or young professionals, the program is shorter than Emmaus or Chrysalis. It includes 24 hours of instructional and worship time. The schedule is divided into seven schedule blocks. These blocks can be delivered in order, in any combination that works best for each location. For example: a community that wants to run a retreat weekend-style schedule, could start at 6:00pm Friday evening, and conclude by 4:00pm Sunday afternoon (not counting team preparation time beforehand). A church could schedule two half-days on weekends (2:30pm – 9:00pm), with three evenings in between (6:30pm – 9:30pm) if staying overnight is inconvenient. …or any other combination of the seven schedule blocks that works best!

The Talks The talks spend less time in a lecture mode and include different activities to make the learning more experiential and relational at the tables. Identity, Parts 1 & 2 Balancing Life Studying and Growth Relationship With God and Others A Love that Strengthens Priesthood of All Believers Christian Action Perseverance and Commitment Make a Space

Want More information? www.Journey.UpperRoom.org Find out more about Journey to the Table at: www.Journey.UpperRoom.org I would enjoy staying connected: GParker@UpperRoom.org Direct: (615) 340-7227