PJaM - Prayer, Justice and Mission
A GOHOP Spiritual Formation Retreat for College and University Students & Young Professionals
2025 Dates - Wednesday, February 19 (evening) to Sunday, February 23 (afternoon)
“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.”
cost
Cost per student is $175. Financial support is available. For more information or to request financial assistance, email info@gohop.ca.
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number of students
To make PJaM a meaningful experience, we requires a minimum of 6 participants and a maximum of 12.
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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.
It offers an immersive learning experience with a focus on the spiritual foundations that undergird mission and justice. In the context of a weekend retreat, PJaM will offer the following to students and young professionals:
an introduction to New Monasticism and a spiritual “rule of life”
the TrueCity Conference in which Christians from churches all over Hamilton and beyond come together to worship, learn and celebrate together
the opportunity to experiment with different approaches to prayer (including listening prayer, liturgical prayer, prayer walking)
the opportunity to explore various ministries in Hamilton that work with marginalized people
an afternoon of silence and solitude (with a guided reflection)
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. ”