February 20, 21, 22, 2026
Friday, February 20, Opening Lecture, Doors open at 6
Saturday, February 21, Retreat, 9am-Noon
Sunday, February 22, John Philip Newell in Dialogue, 9am, following by remarks during the 10am service.
University Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 16th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98105
Tickets available now via Eventbrite
A Friday evening talk, Saturday morning retreat, and Sunday dialogue based on The Great Search, in which the wisdom teachings of John Philip Newell and the spiritual practices of Cami Twilling inspire us in this time of transition toward a spirituality of intimacy with Earth rather than alienation from Earth, and a vision of interrelatedness and harmony instead of religious and political division.
This talk and retreat focus on the main themes of John Philip’s ground-breaking new book The Great Search: Turning to Earth & Soul in the Quest for Healing & Home.
John Philip Newell is a wandering teacher from Scotland in the ancient Celtic Christian tradition, drawing on both the poetic and the intellectual, and addressing the head as well as the heart. Cami Twilling is the director of Earth & Soul, a Celtic initiative of study, spiritual practice, and compassionate action based in Colorado. Their combination of teaching and spiritual practice offers great hope for healing and transformation in our lives in these uncertain times, both individually and together.
Read more about John Phillip Newell and Cami Twilling at Earth and Soul.
Tickets: Tickets are available for the full weekend, Opening Talk only and Saturday Retreat only. Sunday morning is always free. Come at 9am for a dialogue, and 10am for worship service with John Philip Newell.
Cost is never a barrier. Student? Senior? Angel supporter? Ticket choices include an option to make a donation. Your donation of any amount provides you with full access to this special weekend.
Book Groups: Book Groups reading The Great Search are happening in time for February’s visit by John Phillip Newell and Cami Twilling. Email us at lectureseries@thelectureseries.org if you’d like more information on current book groups, or starting your own.
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