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Faith

We each have our own importantly different visions of flourishing life and these visions are a crucial part of any work we might want to do together.

 

We offer the reflective space of Grace Farms and opportunities for dialogue to explore the nature of flourishing and purposeful life. In pursuit of more grace and peace in the world, we bring together leaders and educators for workshops to engage with the world’s ancient and modern philosophies, beliefs, and faiths.

Our Approach

By openly engaging with life’s profound questions, we foster dialogue and reflection on living with meaning and purpose.

Conversations that Inspire

We bring together thought leaders, scholars, and faith practitioners to discuss questions that shape our understanding of faith in contemporary life. Through these conversations, we seek to bridge divides and explore the ways faith can guide us toward a more just and compassionate world.

Life Worth Living

Public programs inspired by Yale’s Life Worth Living curriculum, guide participants through fundamental questions of meaning and purpose.

Conversations on Faith and Society

Engaging discussions with scholars and faith leaders explore how faith can help mend divides in our communities.

Books on Faith & Meaning

These presentations introduce selections from the Grace Farms Library, spanning diverse religious and philosophical traditions, that invite critical reflection on life’s deepest questions.

 

Seasonal Gatherings & Acts of Service

We cultivate moments of joy and generosity through seasonal programs that celebrate community and inspire collective action. These gatherings offer opportunities for individuals to engage in acts of service and reflection, deepening their connection to faith and each other.

Season of Light Celebration

A time of peace and joy, featuring music, crafts, and community-driven acts of kindness like our Gifting for Good program, which supports children facing food insecurity.

The Giving Tree

An annual opportunity for visitors to support refugees, immigrants, and survivors of human trafficking by contributing to a gift drive in partnership with CIRI.

Songs of the Season

A music series curated by Music Director Marcus G. Miller, offering performances that inspire reflection and renewal.

 

Year-Round Space for Reflection

Grace Farms provides ongoing opportunities for contemplation and reflection. Our thoughtfully designed spaces and guided resources encourage visitors to slow down, reflect, and engage with life’s essential questions.

The River Retreat

A self-directed experience guiding visitors through reflective questions and contemplative moments within the flowing architecture of the River building.

Peaceful Landscapes

Pathways through the natural surroundings of Grace Farms, encourage mindfulness and a deeper connection to the world around us.

Books on Faith & Meaning

These presentations introduced selections from the Grace Farms Library. Spanning multiple religious and philosophical traditions, both ancient and contemporary, these texts encourage us to think critically about the meaning in our lives.

Faith Perspectives

Read blog posts and perspectives underscoring the work of our Faith Initiative and discover the impactful programs that have inspired thought and inquiry among diverse audiences.

Our Impact

Since our inception in 2015, we have established programs and partnerships that allow us to engaged in dialogue that discerns the sorts of lives we deem worthy of our shared humanity.

2022

Books on Faith and Meaning, a series of conversations exploring texts from various religious and philosophical traditions, celebrated its 25th episode with Matthew Croasmun & Miroslav Volf's new book, The Hunger for Home.

2021

The first Life Worth Living Educators Workshop in collaboration with CAIS (Connecticut Association of Independent Schools) was held at Grace Farms.

2020

In the wake of COVID-19, Grace Farms and U.S. Army Chief of Chaplains Thomas Soljhem discussed how to better equip ourselves to cope with the challenges ahead.

2019

Appointed Dr. Matthew Croasmun as the Foundation’s first Faith Initiative Director, an Associate Research Scholar and Director of the Life Worth Living Program at Yale University, expanding opportunities for people of all faiths and backgrounds to reflect and explore the nature of flourishing life.

2018

Developed programing to provide deeper conversations around faith. Invited renowned journalists Michelle Boorstein (The Washington Post) and Wajahat Ali (CNN & The New York Times contributor) to discuss faith and media.

2017

Forged partnerships to foster multi-denominational and interfaith dialogue, including offering the Life Worth Living course under the direction of Dr. Miroslav Volf, Professor of Theology at Yale and Grace Farms Foundation Board Member.

2016

Invited broad audiences to explore open, gracious discourse around faith with Pastor Greg Zehner and guest speakers including Geshe Dhargey, a Buddhist Monk, and Dr. Kareem Adeeb, a Muslim Imam.

2015

Established Grace Farms as a welcoming environment for reflection and contemplation, set apart from the pace of our daily lives, but responsive to the realities of the world around us

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