We will have the wonderful privilege of hearing the Holy Spirit speak to us through Merisha Janke. We continue to press into the theme of community. Merisha grew up in a community based in Lüdenscheid, Germany but with smaller outreach communities around the world. Merisha now leads one of those, based here in Central Texas. We have much to learn from her.

Here are the details for the retreat. You all have done a great job of registering early for the last two retreats ... keep it up :-)

• Date: Saturday, June 19

• Time: 9:45 am - 2:30 pm

• Location: CTR

• COVID: Masks are not required, but are recommended for anyone concerned about catching coronavirus and/or passing it along to family/friends who are vulnerable*

• Cost: $25 / individual, $35 / couple, $5 / child

• Lunch: CTR will provide the main course (lasagna ... gnummy!), bring a side / salad / dessert / drink to share with everyone

• Registration: https://form.jotform.com/210904131654043

Merisha will speak on repentance, which is such a foundational part of reconciliation, and also of community - so it's definitely an essential topic for a community living out John 17! We are considering it to be part 4 in our "Foundations of Community" series. Part 3 on Repentance is also by Merisha, though not at CTR - it is highly recommended that you listen to it this week, before Saturday. Click here to watch / listen.

* The new COVID protocols for CTR are based on the widespread availability of vaccines. May of us have already been vaccinated. Some among us are choosing not to be vaccinated. We want to honor all of these choices. It is also important for our community to allow those who feel the need to further protect themselves or their loved ones, to continue wearing masks at our retreats and other gatherings.