A little about what this word "Ashram" means:
What Is a Christian Ashram?
A disciplined Christian experience held in a retreat setting for the purpose of deeper spiritual growth which makes God more real in daily living. It provides a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and a move toward the grace and presence of Jesus Christ. While the concept of a Christian Ashram was born in the heart of the late Methodist missionary E. Stanley Jones, it was brought to the boundaries of Western PA by Bishop Roy C. Nichols more than a quarter of a century ago. The good bishop saw the Christian Ashram as an instrument for the spiritual renewal of the laity, clergy, and the local church.
A disciplined Christian experience held in a retreat setting for the purpose of deeper spiritual growth which makes God more real in daily living. It provides a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and a move toward the grace and presence of Jesus Christ. While the concept of a Christian Ashram was born in the heart of the late Methodist missionary E. Stanley Jones, it was brought to the boundaries of Western PA by Bishop Roy C. Nichols more than a quarter of a century ago. The good bishop saw the Christian Ashram as an instrument for the spiritual renewal of the laity, clergy, and the local church.
A note about the Western PA United Christian Ashram this year and years past:
Greetings in the name of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ!
We are so glad you are considering attending the Christian Ashram Retreat. This year is a very special year where we celebrate 4 decades of holding our Ashram! If this is your first visit to Jumonville for a Christian Ashram, we trust you have come anticipating the marvelous blessing God is going to pour out this weekend. Although we may be strangers, we hope you feel like family after this retreat experience! If this is a return visit to the Ashram for you, then you know the transformation of life and defined faith that can take place on this mountain! In either case, if there is something you need, please do not hesitate to make your requests known to the Board of the Twelve. It's our honor to accommodate your needs; just ask!
Registration
The registration process begins Friday Oct. 13th at 2:30pm, allowing time to settle into rooms and explore the surroundings. Friday dinner is served at 5:30pm with our first meeting of the weekend at 6:30pm. A time of fellowship and an evening walk to the cross may conclude your evening. Saturday brings teaching, Bible study, group prayer time, and lots of food affording numerous possibilities for God to bless your life! Saturday's events lead to a healing prayer service, a heart-touching God-centered worship where you can expect to be in the presence of the Lord. The event concludes Sunday morning with a communion service. Worship service allows each and every one of us to express how God has blessed us throughout the weekend!
We are so glad you are considering attending the Christian Ashram Retreat. This year is a very special year where we celebrate 4 decades of holding our Ashram! If this is your first visit to Jumonville for a Christian Ashram, we trust you have come anticipating the marvelous blessing God is going to pour out this weekend. Although we may be strangers, we hope you feel like family after this retreat experience! If this is a return visit to the Ashram for you, then you know the transformation of life and defined faith that can take place on this mountain! In either case, if there is something you need, please do not hesitate to make your requests known to the Board of the Twelve. It's our honor to accommodate your needs; just ask!
Registration
The registration process begins Friday Oct. 13th at 2:30pm, allowing time to settle into rooms and explore the surroundings. Friday dinner is served at 5:30pm with our first meeting of the weekend at 6:30pm. A time of fellowship and an evening walk to the cross may conclude your evening. Saturday brings teaching, Bible study, group prayer time, and lots of food affording numerous possibilities for God to bless your life! Saturday's events lead to a healing prayer service, a heart-touching God-centered worship where you can expect to be in the presence of the Lord. The event concludes Sunday morning with a communion service. Worship service allows each and every one of us to express how God has blessed us throughout the weekend!