Sustained by Faith

Ways to support the Christward Ministry

A very important part of Questhaven's growth has been the quiet procession of contributors, the "silent partners" making up the background of this Retreat's activities. The gifts, tithes, hours of service, and prayers of these persons have created a sustaining flow of loyal support that is vital to Questhaven's existence and unfoldment. A remarkable history...

The Christward Ministry and Questhaven Retreat have a remarkable financial history. Since our founding 60 years ago, we have been sustained wholly on faith, supported almost entirely by love offerings, tithes and bequests. Other sources, such as book sales and guest cottage rentals, essentially are nonprofit services.

The vision of an open pool...

For the Retreat's financial needs, its founder, the Rev. Flower A. Newhouse, visualized an open pool, with fresh inflow entering and a natural outflow leaving the pool, providing for the maintenance and growth of the Retreat.

Since its founding in 1940, the Retreat has grown to include the Church of the Holy Quest, Friendship House, Academy & Library, office, Retreat House, guest facilities and several residences. It is still growing, thanks to continuing contributions of those who support this work. All the while, the Retreat remains debt-free - a noteworthy record.

The spirit of giving sustains...

This spirit of giving that sustains Questhaven is the unifying, ennobling, and rewarding part of spiritual pioneering that the founders of this work exemplified. It rests solidly on the quality of faith with which they courageously purchased the bulk of the land forming this Retreat in 1940, near the end of the great depression, creating what today is a unique spiritual treasure beyond price. We hope all those who come to these holy grounds will join in the great adventure of advancing the worth of these acres consecrated to the Lord Christ forever. There is no better time than now, as we begin the Third Millennium, nor any more fruitful investment in Christianity and its future.

Ways you can help...

1. Tithes. One of the most beneficial practices is tithing. Tithing opens the wellsprings of the giver's own inflow. Giving a portion of one's income on a regular basis fulfills the theme of an open pool and activates forces that more than return the portion tithed. Most tithers choose the portion of 10%, but any amount is a good and valued beginning.

2. Gifts and love offerings. Many individuals make special gifts related to their own sense of gratitude or corresponding to their own financial blessings. These are deeply appreciated.

3. Volunteer services. The gifts of time and energy on the part of countless individuals have been invaluable to the maintenance and enhancement of the Retreat's property and activities. The voice and bell choirs and the temple dancers, along with the Sunday School teachers, coffee and luncheon servers and "Servers in Action" volunteers are prominent examples.

Less visible, but certainly appreciated, are those who regularly care for the Church, the landscaping and watering of the Retreat, along with those who devote time to prayer needs, provide transportation, visit the sick or home-bound, and perform numerous other acts of thoughtful service.

4. Wills and bequests. Over the years, the Ministry has been generously remembered in the wills of a number of benefactors. Such gifts are often the principle means of major improvements. Individuals who wish to provide the Ministry with either form of remembrance can have the services of the Ministry's attorney, if desired.

Questhaven Retreat is dedicated to serving one's vital need to prayerfully repledge themselves. Here, in the quiet haven of peaceful hills, individuals from all walks of life may come to reconsecrate themselves to God and Christ, and find answers to their innermost quest. Sunday Services 10:45am.

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Make a Love Offering

If you wish to tithe or make a love offering to the Christward Ministry using your credit card, press the button below or mail a check made payable to The Christward Ministry to this address.

Sunday Services

Each Sunday at 10:45 a.m. our regular devotional service is held in the Church of the Holy Quest.

A schedule of our upcoming Sunday Services and Weekend Retreats along are listed below, along with Audio Recordings of recent services. [Service Archives]

June

Jun 6 Spiritual Cycles and Their Numerology: Guideposts to Our Spiritual Walk
Rev. Blake Isaac
Seven Year Cycle Handout to accompany Blake's talk above
Jun 13 The Magical Influence of the Elements in Our Bodies
Rev. Elizabeth Wood
Jun 20 The Power of Our Thoughts
Rev. Phyllis Isaac

Vernal Retreat
Jun 27 Mystical Arts-Making the Invisible Visible
Rev. Jonathan Wiltshire

July

Jul 4 Trust in God’s Plan for America and the World
Dr. James Hulbert
Jul 11 Growing Beyond Hurt Feelings
Rev. Blake Isaac
Jul 18 Meeting Relationships With Compassion
Miara Wiltshire
Jul 25 Anima/Animus-Relating to the Opposite Within Us
Rev. Jonathan Wiltshire

August

Aug 1 The Deeper Levels of Reverence
Rev. Myrna Triggs
Aug 8 Fire and Light-So Great a Brightness
Gwen Hulbert

Aug 14-15 Masters' Silent Retreat
Sat 9:30a On the Shoulders of Spiritual Giants
Sun 10:45a Listening for Your Inner Instructions
Lucy Wold
Silent Retreat Flyer

Aug 22 The Mystic’s Vision
Rev. Hal Lingerman
Aug 29 Our Holy Guidebook - Reading the Bible Esoterically
Rev. Jonathan Wiltshire

September

Sep 5 Lifting the Darkness by Touching God's Light
Rev. Elizabeth Wood
Sep 12 Open the Inner Gates of Beauty Through Prayer
Rev. Blake Isaac
Sep 19 Meeting Life's Difficulties Through God's Abundance
Rev. Phyllis Isaac

Sep 24-26 Michaelmas Retreat
Sun 10:45 Blessed Counselor, Faithful Guide - Honoring Our Guardian Angel
Rev. Jonathan Wiltshire

October

Oct 3 The Aquarian Age Facing Us
Trisha Kelly
Oct 10 Karma, Manifestation, Timing: Spiritual Laws Directing Our Lives
Lucy Wold
Oct 17 Step by Step the Spiritual Truths Will Guide Us
Rev. Myrna Triggs
Oct 24 Awakening Consciousness Beyond Our Personality Selves
Dan Willis
Oct 31 Approaching Halloween Constructively
Miara Wiltshire

November

November
Nov 7 The Revealer of Mysteries–Understanding Christ's Parables Esoterically
Rev. Jonathan Wiltshire
Nov 14 Moving Creatively Through Life with Intuition
Rev. Blake Isaac

Ongoing Activities

View Calendar for dates of Ongoing Activities.

Finding Your True North Classes (second series) are held each Monday at 1:00 p.m. and the last Sunday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in the Academy. These classes are designed to help us find ways into God's Presence, going back to the basics of Flower A. Newhouse's western approach to meditation. These lessons will be posted online each week at questhaven.org/findtruenorth.

Wisdom Classes are led by Rev. Blake Isaac and held on alternating Tuesdays, at 7:30 p.m. in Chapelito.

Study Christward Principles on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Questhaven Academy.

Pranic Healing Clinics are conducted on the first Sunday of each month in the Questahven Academy from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Servers in Action Days are on the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. until noon. This is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and service to Questhaven.