I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong – that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. - Romans 1:11-12
You may attend Via de Cristo only once in your life, but you are asked to build on it for the rest of your life. We call the rest of your life, your “Fourth Day.” How a person uses their weekend experience is both entirely an individual and personal decision.
It is hoped that participants will become more effective leaders in their local congregations as a result of the Via de Cristo and Fourth Day experiences.
After attending a weekend one is encouraged to:
- Expand your inner spiritual life through study and church participation. The emphasis is on one’s home church and NOT the movement itself.
- Become more active witnesses for Christ in daily life.
Via de Cristo also offers two ongoing means of perseverance:
Renewal or Reunion Groups- small groups of men or women who meet regularly to study, pray, share and help one another in their quest for spiritual development. It’s a voluntary meeting of friends to share with one another their efforts to live and grow in union with Christ. To be fruitful it must include piety, study, and action. It is friendship elevated to the highest level – that of being a permanent actual grace.
If you need to find a group, please fill out and submit this form and we’ll help! If you have questions, email our
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Click here for a list of reunion groups.
Interested in learning more?
Ultreya and Annual Business Meeting- gatherings of the local church Via de Cristo community (those who have attended a weekend) for encouragement and fellowship. Most Ultreyas take place on Sunday afternoons. Upcoming Ultreyas are noted below.
Sunday, August 15 at Christ Lutheran Church in Fairfield Glade, 3:00 - 5:00 pm EST.
Please bring a snack to shart. •An amendment to a Bylaw has been developed and approved by the Secretariat. This amendment will be presented to the fourth day community for approval.
B6.3 (a) The Nominating committee will identify potential nominees and present them to the Secretariat for approval before proceeding with contact of the individuals. amend to include: Selection of said individuals should strive for an ecumenical representation and congregational balance with no spouses serving concurrently. •The Nominating committee has presented the following slate of candidates to serve on the Secretariat:
Lay Director - Chris Wise, 2011-2012
Treasurer - Elaine Mount, 2011-2012
Outreach - Mary Beth Blake, 2011-2012
Spiritual Director - Dr. Rich Lloyd, 2011 (1 year term)
Communications - Craig Emerson, 2011-2012
Additional nominees will be accepted from the floor at the meeting. However, please verify that the candidate is willing to serve before nominating. Leadership Trianing- To be determined. This normally takes place on a Saturday a couple of weeks after a weekend. The Tennessee Lutheran Via de Cristo conducts leadership training after each retreat weekend. Anyone hoping to serve on a future Via de Cristo weekend is encouraged to attend. Training is designed to provide a better understanding of your weekend experience and the role it plays in living in the 4th Day Community. Please mail your registration form and fees to Sandy Cantrell, 4343 Mill Pond Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. You can also call for information
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at 865-977-6953 or Sandy Cantrell at 865-637-4693.
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