Celtic Wisdom retreat at Abernethy Kilmalieu

We live in challenging times. The church has moved from being central within our communities and national life to the edge. As Christians we sometimes feel like strangers in unfamiliar territory. But this is not the first time the church has been through this kind of experience. It can be seen in the life of God’s people in the scriptures and throughout church history. In this retreat, we will dig into the rich legacy of the Celtic Saints and find insights and wisdom for the present day.

When the Celtic Saints came to Scotland’s shores, they carried with them a culture of mission and innovation as a ‘Way of Life’. They were rooted in rhythms of prayer, had a deep reverence for scripture and a profound compassion for others. They worked in teams and lived and communicated the gospel in ways that connected with the pagan peoples they encountered. During this retreat we will learn about the lives of Celtic saints and what we might learn from their ways of mission for our own day.

The retreat will be led by Scott Brennan, an experienced church planter and leader who has found his personal faith and mission to be enriched and expanded by learning from our Celtic predecessors.