xplore Howard Thurman’s life and contemplative witness and what it might mean for us in today’s challenging world.
In the contemplation of the earth, I know I am surrounded by the love of God. — Howard Thurman
Centered on Thurman’s writing in Jesus and the Disinherited, this is a special opportunity to experience Thurman’s enduring and inspiring life and words.
Through audio teaching, guided meditation, reflection questions and invitations into silence, Lerita Coleman Brown invites you into intentional quiet space to reflect on Howard Thurman’s life and book, Jesus and the Disinherited.
Retreat Day Schedule
Below is an outline of the Morning and Afternoon sessions. Give yourself ample time for each session and spacious silence. In addition to the sessions, the retreat day includes a Bibliography and Resource section.
Morning Session
Retreat Intro and Teaching 1: Holy Coincidences in Howard Thurman’s Life with Lerita Coleman Brown (20 min)
Reflection Questions: Silent time for reflection, pondering questions and journaling.
Teaching 2: Jesus and the Disinherited with Lerita Coleman Brown (6 minutes)
Reflection Questions: Silent time for reflection, pondering questions and journaling.
Afternoon Session
Teaching 3: Fear, Deception and Jesus (chapters 2 and 3) with Lerita Coleman Brown (10 minutes)
Reflection Questions: Silent time for reflection, pondering questions and journaling.
Teaching 4: Hatred and Love (chapters 4 and 5) with Lerita Coleman Brown (20 minutes)
Reflection Questions: Silent time for reflection, pondering questions and journaling.
LERITA COLEMAN BROWN
Lerita Coleman Brown, PhD, is a spiritual director/companion, author, Distinguished Professor of Psychology Emerita and past director of the Science Center for Women at Agnes Scott College. She also is a graduate of Shalem’s Nurturing the Call: Spiritual Guidance Program and speaks and writes about contemplative spirituality in everyday life. Her new book, What Makes You Come Alive: A Spiritual Walk with Howard Thurman, was recently released by Broadleaf Press. This book is an excellent companion to Shalem’s Howard Thurman online retreat days that Lerita leads.