January 1, 2026
I'm Looking for a Spiritual Directorwith Rolling Ridge staff
Start
March 18, 2018
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9:30 am
End
March 18, 2018
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3:30 pm
Thomas, one of the Twelve, also known as Didymus (the Twin), is one of the most intriguing characters in the Gospels. Getting honorable mention in Matthew, Mark and Luke, he blossoms in John and earns a title that has stuck for 2,000 years– doubting Thomas. Revered by Syrian Christians as their patron saint, remembered by Indian Christians as the apostle who brought Christianity to South Asia, clues to Thomas’ character and significance are found in the New Testament, apocryphal texts, legends from early Christianity, and most importantly the Gospel which bears his name.
During our time together, we will explore once again this curious figure and search for new light from the Gospel which lay buried for 1600 years in the Egyptian desert.
Mike Clark has an affinity for The Gospel of Thomas that is contagious. He is a retired pastor living in Northampton MA. For the last 17 years (2002-2019) of his active ministry, he spent much of his time learning from those who were battling addiction and seeking transformed lives. His first book, Loitering with Intent, published in 2021, describes these years. For the last dozen years, actively engaging with Thomas -- teaching classes, utilizing it in counseling and spiritual direction, and leading many retreats for individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, Mike has come to believe that a heart connection with this gospel can change the way we view ourselves, our relationship to our Higher Power and indeed our understanding of Jesus.
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Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center
660 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA, 01845
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Phone: (978) 682-8815
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