Has this election season been a little overwhelming?  Finding yourself either news-obsessed or fleeing from it altogether?  Rev. Dr. Steve Wong, Rev. Tammy Long, and Karen Seth will offer a space for processing the current moment, offering perspective, and practicing contemplative prayer to help center us beyond "fight or flight."  The goal is for a spiritual groundedness that frees us to give our attention to what it means follow Jesus and for the Church to bear faithful witness to the hope of the gospel in these uncertain times.  In this mini-retreat, there will be time for sharing, practical considerations, and prayerful contemplation in small groups. 

About the presenters

Rev. Dr. Steve Wong is a native Californian, born and raised in San Francisco (original home of the Golden State Warriors!). He's a graduate of Biola University with an MDiv in Theology, and a PhD in psychology, and he's a trained spiritual director and a qualified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory. 

Rev. Tammy Long is currently serving as the Lead Pastor at South Bay Community Church in Fremont, CA. She was Co-Lead Pastor from 2018-2021, after serving as the Executive Pastor since 2010. She has a Master’s Degree from Cal State East Bay and a Master’s Degree from North Park Seminary. She is an educator, trained spiritual director, and a published writer.

Karen Lee Seth is a spiritual director (trained at San Francisco Theological Seminary) and the Administrative Director of the Pediatric Brain Center at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in San Francisco. After completing her BA Psychology with honors at UC Berkeley, she went on to receive her MBA in Healthcare Administration from Loma Linda University's School of Public Health. She also serves as an elder at Grace Fellowship Community Church, SF.

Details

Registration: General $35/ Living Lightly $15/ Students Free

Location: South Bay Community Church, 94539

Light refreshments will be provided