Torrance Retreat at Loch Tay, 12-14 November 2025 (Hybrid; Zoom link tba)
As usual, the aim of the Retreat in its spectacular setting at Loch Tay is to make in-depth understanding of the bible with good theology available to all in accessible language without loss of depth or content. Following up on last year's Christ and Christian education, this year’s retreat is Christ and life in Christ.
Speakers:
- John Carswell
- "The work of the Spirit: what is it for the Spirit and Christ to be “in” us?"
- Locum minister, Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh / Director, Craighead Institute, Hamilton.
- Shirley Bell - Problems of interesting the unchurched younger generation in Christ. (Careworker, soon to be an under graduate student in theology in September at New College, Edinburgh)
- Jared Michelson - The work of the Spirit: what is it for the Spirit and Christ to be “in” us? (University of St Andrews))
- Jennifer Floether -
- "What did God breathe into “man" at creation?"
- Reader in the Scottish Episcopal Church
- Sue MacGregor
- "The challenge of teaching and preaching Christ to a congregation."
- Associate minister Greyfriars, now minister Helensburgh Parish Church.
- Kerry Magruder
- Theology and science: Christian life as a scientist. Tentatively: "A Torrancean approach to scientific work: 'Doxological Science' as an alternative to traditional natural theology."
- Curator, History of Science Collections, University of Oklahoma; webmaster of the TFT website.
- Tom Noble
- "Prayer: the centrality of Prayer for JB Torrance."
- Nazarene Theological College, Manchester.
- Bob Walker
- "Overview on Christ and life in Christ."
- Honorary Fellow in Systematic Theology at New College, Edinburgh.
Logistics
After twenty two wonderfully fruitful and congenial Retreats at Firbush, Loch Tay, we are now moving 3 miles to the Killin Hotel, at the head of the Loch, which can now offer better conditions and reasonable rates. Explore killinhotel.com for information on types of rooms, amenities, and available activities. However, please follow the instructions below to reserve a room. Do not use booking.com as they extract a commission.
Room Rates:
- Double/Twin (based on two people sharing): £110
- Single room: £85
- Family Rooms: £155
In addition to the room rates there will be a £10 per person price for coffee/tea throughout the conference.
To book a room, send an email with the information below to mail@killinhotel.com:
- Subject Line: TFTKH25
- Room type
- Occupants
- Billing address
- Contact number.
When you have filled in your answers to items 2 to 4 below, you will receive a reply to your booking from Angelique (ANGEL) Hill or a colleague in Hotel Reservations Team) who will share a payment link to confirm the booking. This “payment link” will offer full payment up front OR ask for our bank details which will be held until used for payment 15 days before the Retreat begins. The cancellation policy of the hotel for individuals is 48 hours prior to arrival before 12 pm and the hotel has kindly kept that for us.
The total baseline price per person including conference fees and coffee/tea is about £250. Room rates cover Dinner, Bed and Breakfast per night (dinner three-course plus tea/coffee).
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