Dates

Schedule

The program is held twice yearly. It runs from approximately the middle of January to the middle of May and from the middle of August to the middle of December.

Since the program comprises a group of people who come to share life, faith and experiences in common, the schedule calls for participation seven days a week. By this is meant that participants, in true sabbatical spirit, are expected to leave all active ministry behind and to devote their time and energies to involvement in the total program, both its formal and informal aspects. Free time is built into the program, including most afternoons and evenings, and most Saturdays and Sundays.

Lest there be any misunderstanding, let it be clearly stated that parish supply work would be inappropriate for an ordained participant during sabbatical: firstly, in fairness to himself, and, secondly, in fairness to the dynamics of the renewal community.

There is a mid-session break of four days, allowing for travel or home visits. During the Fall Semester there is also an American Thanksgiving Recess which would allow participants to travel and spend the holiday with family or religious community. During the Spring Semester participants may spend the Easter holiday with family or religious community. For those choosing not to travel either holiday, they are free to remain at the Guidon Center.