Rhythms of the Week
Take a step with us. Step into lakeside journaling, cucumber salad creating, and Boston road trip karaoke-ing. Step into faculty workshops and fun-filled dinner conversations. Step into a new rhythm of life.
Here at Heritage, we focus on life’s little steps: habits. We model to one another how a joyful, Jesus-rich life can be lived every day. We dig into God’s Word every morning, experience His creation and look for His faithfulness in our lives every afternoon, and celebrate together in small groups every evening. We build friendships. We create beautiful things. We feast.
This summer, step out to the North Shore of Massachusetts. Step into a week of laughter-filled, Christ-seeking practices with new friends.
Renewal awaits.
What marks life at Heritage? Step into...
Habits of Creativity
Look forward to faculty workshops led by professors at Gordon College! Each workshop session explores how a particular subject is uniquely suited for cultivating the good life. Past workshops have included poetry, public story, theater, pottery, navigation and architecture.
"If there is one thing I have learned during my week at Heritage it's that once you start looking for God's beauty, you can't stop finding it. His handiwork is in every aspect of life from the smallest flower in the ground to the most beautiful flaming sunset. His love is in the littlest berry to a delicious spaghetti and meatball dinner And with that knowledge, there is nothing you can do but praise him in every aspect of your life"
Chloe | Heritage '24
Habits of Hospitality
Here at Heritage, we embody hospitality as a way of life. During the week, each cohort will get the opportunity to host a dinner they themselves have prepared for their peers. Heritage students partner with our college dining staff to cook a meal together and set the dining hall for dinner. During the evening fellowship, students will practice leading conversations around the dinner table with college faculty and guests from the greater Boston area.
"I learned that hospitality can be simple, it doesn't have to be grand and that the best way to show hospitality is to show someone they are genuinely welcome. Cooking a homemade meal and making a beautiful space are some amazing ways to do this."
Ava | Heritage '21
Habits of Reflection
Heritage explores the beauty of the natural and civilized world through a variety of local excursions. Students can look forward to gardening at Cider Hill Farm, meandering the streets of Gloucester, and touring the historic district of Boston.
"Getting to spend time alone with myself and God in reflection and prayer was very moving. Solo time gave me a moment through the busy day to relax and take in God's beauty. Every day I sat in front of the bell with a breathtaking view of the Chapel. I enjoyed being with a group for most of the time during th week, but the quiet and peace of solo time is something I will never forget."
Korah | Heritage '24
Habits in Community
Heritage is both a community and a way of life. Gather for a one-week residency with high schoolers from around the world to delight in a new set of daily habits: joyful conversations around meals, wonder-filled exploration of Boston & the North Shore of Massachusetts, and creative, hospitable expression during faculty workshops.
"I didn't know until this week how much daily worship, music, and prayer shapes my life and my relationship with God. Being given a rhythm that encompasses all of these components allowed me to experience true rest and refreshment."
Eden | Heritage '23
"Sometimes we think that to find God we have to do something big or grand! But God appears in the meek and lowly. He appears in just the habits we do in our daily lives.”
Owen | Heritage '24
"Heritage has opened my eyes to a new perspective of the Christian life and I don't want to lose sight of that. I have learned about the importance of inviting God into every part of my life, even the seemingly insignificant aspects. Also, I have been reminded of the incredible plan that He has for me even when I cannot see it. I have been planted where I am for a reason and the Lord is going to use it for something much bigger.”
Hana | Heritage '23
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