Christ calls us into a resurrected life filled with grace, hope and love. As the Lower Susquehanna Synod, we are grounded in a loving relationship with God and one another. Many of us feel spiritually tired and drained, longing for connection with God and one another. As baptized children of God, we are called to care for one another. 

Because of his commitment to life-changing spiritual practices and prayer, we are partnering with The Rev. Dr. Gary Neal Hansen, author of Kneeling with Giants, for an intentional season of soul care. Beginning late September, we will gather in-person and online for days of spiritual retreat and refreshment. This invitation is for anyone desiring to grow deeper in their relationship with God.

Gary Neal Hansen (Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary) is the award-winning author of Kneeling with Giants: Learning to Pray with History’s Best Teachers (InterVarsity Press, 2012). He served for many years as a professor of Church history at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. His research and writing have focused on both 16th century Reformed theology, and the history of Christian spiritual practices. Gary is an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA), and has served both as a solo pastor and as an associate on the staff of a large church. As well as speaking at retreats for churches and denominational groups, he blogs at GaryNealHansen.com, where he currently publishes children’s sermons on the lectionary Gospel texts. He lives in Binghamton, New York with his wife and their two children.

Learn more about Gary in this Breathing in Christ Podcast.