Why are we doing this and what we hope people will experience?
Revival is happening and we want to be part of it!
In 2023 seven people from St Columbs church in Hawthorn attended the HTB Leadership Conference (LC) in London and since then our community has been inspired to pray continually for a renewal of the church and for more people to come to know Jesus. More members of our parish attended in 2024 and returned to Melbourne on fire for how they witnessed God moving whilst there.
As we considered what God might be inviting us to do in 2025, the kernel of an idea for a tour began taking shape over a meal with a group of church friends (isn't that how all great adventures start?!)
We wanted to experience the LC together in London, following that- to have time on retreat somewhere to rest in God's peace, soaking in what we've heard God say to us and then, to visit Oxford where God has moved not only historically, but profoundly in these present days.
And so, with the help of Lisa Tarzia and the Selah team our tour was created!
St Columbs itself is a warm and welcoming church hosting events in our large hall, great coffee in our cafe, Alpha, playgroup, community garden, prayer vigils.... So far, the group attending the Tour is a mix of ages from 30s to 70s, not all lifetime Anglicans and all have complete faith it will be a spirit-filled time.
We are so pleased to be able to offer this invitation - now more widely than our St Columbs community. If you feel stirred to come, we'd love to hear from you!
You'll see on this page that the tour package commences on Wednesday 5th May, the day after the LC finishes.
(If you would like to join us at LC- these tickets are in addition to the stated tour inclusions- contact us and we can add you to the group booking we will make to purchase LC tickets together- reach out before 20th September for an early bird price) Please note that each person is responsible for their own flights and accommodation in London and Selah can assist.
We will travel together from London to Harnill Centre for Christian for Healing located in the beautiful Cotswolds region.
The motto for the Centre is simply "Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). As guests we will have the opportunity to participate in the rhythm of daily prayer at the retreat house, have quiet time for reflection, seek spiritual accompaniment and attend a healing prayer meeting. It might also simply be a time of spiritual rest. A complementary experience to the gathering and inspiration of the conference of the previous days!
From there, we will end our time as a group in historic Oxford. The focus of our time will be learning from the team at St Aldate's church, where the Holy Spirit has been active recently. There will be an opportunity to immerse in the Christian history of the town too for those who wish to do so.
Throughout the Tour, from London to Oxford, we will find opportunities to support and encourage one another.
We will offer gentle, faithful, joyful leadership of the group throughout.
May God's peace be with you as you discern the possibility of being a part of this special time.
