Join Faith Matters at the Wayfare Summer Festival!
Only a few seats remain for this gathering of ideas, contemplation and friendship
Join Wayfare on July 12 for our second annual summer festival. This year’s gathering features Adam Miller, Terryl Givens, Kathryn Knight Sonntag, Chad Ford, Esther Candari, James Goldberg and many more.
Come and be uplifted by inspiring ideas, insightful conversation, contemplative experiences, beautiful music, and delicious food.
The festival will take place amid the sublime splendor of Midway, Utah and there will be ample opportunities to experience the peace and restoration of creation.
AGENDA
9:00am Doors Open
9:30am Welcome - Zachary Davis
9:45am Musical Performance
9:50am Contemplative Experience
10:00am Conversation #1: Cultivating Latter-day Contemplation
What would a contemplative practice native to the LDS tradition look like? Why is contemplation an important part of Christian discipleship?
Adam Miller
Chad Ford
Kathryn Knight Sonntag
Jon Ogden
Rachael Givens Johnson
11:30am Lunch
1:00pm Musical Performance
1:05pm Conversation #2: AI Jesus and the Divine Purpose of Art
What is the role of art for Christian disciples? Why should we strive to create and experience beauty? What is at stake when we create and behold AI Jesus art?
Maddie Blonquist
Esther Candari
James Goldberg
2:00pm Break
2:15pm Poetry Reading - Lance Larsen
2:20 Conversation #3: A New Story of Creation
Why should we try to understand how the natural world works? Why are we on a planet with such abundant forms? What’s our relationship with nature? What does evolution mean?
Terryl Givens
Sam Wilkinson
Anna Thurston
3:30pm Closing Remarks - Rachel Jardine
Can’t make it in person? Panel discussions will be recorded and made available to Friends of Faith Matters. Thank you for your ongoing support!
DETAILS
WHEN: SATURDAY, JULY 12TH, 2025 (9AM-4PM)
WHERE: THE HOMESTEAD, MIDWAY, UTAH
TICKET PRICE: $95 (INCLUDES LUNCH)
Nestled in the scenic Heber Valley of Midway, Utah, the Homestead Resort is a historic retreat set on 183 acres with access to beautiful trails and the famous Homestead Crater hot spring.
There are less than 100 seats left, so don’t delay getting your ticket if you’d like to join!