You are invited to participate in a ten-day adventure into the early roots of The United Methodist Church. The General Board of Discipleship is sponsoring an opportunity for you to

• Immerse yourself in the ministry, theology, and spirituality of John & Charles Wesley and the early Methodists through daily prayer and worship, visiting historic sites, plenary and small group teaching times
• Understand the essential role of small groups and Christian conferencing in Christian formation in the Wesleyan tradition.
• Have fun!
• Learn and pray where the Wesleys prayed and served
• Reflect, pray, and build relationships in small groups
• Be equipped to share and articulate what you learn
• Make a connection between the Wesleyan/Methodist heritage and the life and ministry of your home congregation today

The group will stay eight days and nights at Sarum College, located in the close of beautiful Salisbury Cathedral, and two nights at Bawtry Hall in the delightful village of Bawtry in Southern Yorkshire.
Your hosts will be Dr. Steven Manskar, Director of Accountable Discipleship at GBOD,
and Dr. Tim Macquiban, Principal of Sarum College.

The group will explore

• Epworth: the Wesley’s birthplace and hometown
• Oxford: where John & Charles Wesley went to college and led the Holy Club.
• Bristol: the home of the Methodist class meeting.
• London: where Wesley experienced assurance of his salvation (Aldersgate Street) and built his chapel and home.

Who should participate?

This promises to be a powerful experience for pastors, deacons, probationers, licensed local pastors, lay speakers, lay ministers, lay leaders, and all persons who want to learn about their United Methodist heritage, theology, and practice.

This event qualifies for 3 Continuing Education Units.