2026 Summer Week 3 - Becoming the Beloved: Henri Nouwen and Christian Identity - Adult Program
With The Very Rev. Dr. Kyle Norman
August 10 - 15, 2026
Summer at Sorrento Centre – Week 3, August 9 – 15
Your summer week features an array of activities, including The Welcome BBQ, The “Becoming the Beloved” program, Continental Breakfast, Day and Evening Activities, Worship and Music, Yoga, and Beach Access. Additionally, we will conclude the week on Friday with an afternoon Eucharist and Farewell Dinner.
Check-in is available from 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 9, followed by the Welcome BBQ at 5:30 pm. The “Becoming the Beloved” program runs weekdays from 9:45 am to 12:15 pm. Check-out time is 10:00 am on Saturday, August 15.
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Becoming the Beloved: Henri Nouwen and Christian Identity: Discover the truth at the heart of the Christian life: you are God’s Beloved. Based on Henri Nouwen’s cherished book, Life of the Beloved, this course will explore what it means to be crafted in God’s image. According to Nouwen, being beloved means being Chosen, Blessed, Broken, and Given.
Participants will explore these themes, along with some spiritual practices that can help us live these important truths. Whether you are new to the faith, seasoned in the faith, or skeptical of the faith, this retreat offers the space needed to rediscover who you are in Christ.
Nouwen’s books provide many practical insights into how we navigate the complexities of our spiritual lives. This course will highlight some of the major themes in Nouwen’s library, while interweaving important biographical scenes from his life and ministry. Participants will not only gain a deeper appreciation for this important teacher but will also gain a deeper understanding of their own spiritual lives.
Henri Nouwen had a unique ability to describe the spiritual life with simplicity and ease. This course will highlight the central teaching found in Life of the Beloved, while interweaving important biographical scenes from Nouwen’s own life and ministry. As 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of his death, this is the perfect time to explore one of Henri Nouwen’s most popular and influential books.
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About the Leader
The Very Rev. Dr. Kyle Norman
The Very Reverend Dr Kyle Norman is the Rector of St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kamloops, and Dean of the Territory of the People. He has over 20 years of pastoral ministry and has a Doctorate in Spiritual Formation from Tyndale University and Seminary. He is also the author of the book “Alive, Loved, & Free: Finding […]
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