PJaM: Foundations
A GOHOP Spiritual Formation Retreat for College/ University Students & Young Professionals
Reading Week: Friday Feb. 17 (evening) - Sunday, Feb. 19
2023 Registration Closes Wed. Feb 15
“PJAM opened my eyes to the beauty of the mundane aspects of daily life. It put a pause on the constant movement of life. It allowed me to breathe deep and connect with people I may have otherwise walked by, enter spaces I may otherwise shed away from, and to share Jesus and His love in every moment.”
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PJaM: Foundations
PJaM (Prayer, Justice and Mission) was first launched by GOHOP in 2018 as a short-term, retreat-based program that offered hands-on opportunities to learn about prayer, mission and justice from a variety leaders and organizations in Hamilton.
In Feburary 2023, GOHOP is unrolling PJaM: Foundations. PJaM: Foundations will employ the same immersive, experiential learning model but with a focus on the spiritual foundations that undergird mission and justice. In the context of a weekend retreat, PJaM: Foundations will offer the following to students and young professionals:
an introduction to New Monasticism and a spiritual “rule of life”
opportunity to experiment with different styles of prayer (including listening prayer, prayer of blessing and liturgical prayer)
1 hr. session spiritual direction (with a trained spiritual director)
an afternoon of silence and solitude (with a guided reflection)
short-term fasting (with a guided reflection)
2.5 days of freedom from your phone and social media
“During the trip I truly experienced God in a new way and saw him in places I never would have thought. All the things that God had been speaking to me really just gained a new clarity while I was on this trip. This is not just an experience-it-and-then-be-done-with-it trip; it has truly impacted my life and how I will live out my faith beyond the week.”
“It was so encouraging to be with people who are passionate about the same things that I am, but from all different walks of life. It is inspiring to know that so many people are dedicated to praying for the city of Hamilton. The people of GOHOP overflow with love and peace and wisdom. ”