Recording: If you missed Sunday’s 9am Dialogue with John Philip Newell and Pastor Michael Elleck, and the Sunday Worship Service with John Philip’s sermon, or would like to watch it again, find a link to the recordings here.
February 20, 21, 22, 2026
This talk and retreat focused 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.
Book Groups: Book Groups continue! If your group or organization would like to read The Great Search together or in small groups, we have a great discussion guide to use. Email us at lectureseries@thelectureseries.org if you’d like a discussion guide copy to begin your own group.
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