THE PAX FELLOWSHIP
A nine-month fellowship for Christians of color ages 25-45 that includes an in-person retreat, 12 virtual sessions of instruction, group mentorship, spiritual direction, contemplative practices, and community building for peace and justice.
The PAX Fellowship
In-Person Retreat
The Fellowship kicks off with an in-person retreat August 28-30 in Scottsdale, AZ.
12 Virtual Sessions
Instruction, learning, and connection with others journeying together for peace and justice.
2 Spiritual Direction Sessions
Attend one-on-one contemplative sessions for mental health and spiritual life.
One-On-One Check Ins
Meet with the Fellowship Director each quarter to check in on how you’re engaging with PAX Fellowship.
Monthly Keynotes
Featured voices from world-class speakers on faith, justice, and contemplation.
Mentorship + Instruction
Learn from expert facilitators in your area of focus and contribute to the PAX showcase.
ENROLLMENT:
MARCH 2 - JUNE 15, 2026
EARLY ADMISSION:
FEBRUARY 16-27, 2026
Only available to those on Waitlist
COHORTS
VALUES
Hospitality and Belonging
PAX holds to Franciscan spirituality rooted in radical hospitality for all God’s image bearers. We honor each person’s God-given uniqueness, background, story, and identity, believing they can encounter the Divine through the created world, others, and experiences. We strive to uplift voices from diverse perspectives through embodied faith expressed under the tent of belonging. We welcome, accept, and affirm every individual’s worth as a reflection of God’s love made plain in creation. Our Franciscan way embraces the primacy of Christ and the richness of Christian faith expressed through incarnational presence. In our effort to pursue justice, peace, and care for all creation, we reject supremacy that harms image bearers or God’s beloved world.
Wonder and Wisdom
We understand that with diversity comes disagreement and tension. Therefore we value thoughtful dialogue and embrace tension, as these are key components of contemplative Christianity. We challenge PAX Fellows to wonder with the topics presented in the PAX Fellowship, and encourage thoughtful prayer and reflection. Our aim is to support Fellows in a deeper relationship with the Divine and others. Fellows are expected to interact constructively with those holding different denominational and theological perspectives. We recognize the difference between healthy disagreement and harmful behavior, therefore we do not allow bullying, harassment, hatred, or violence.
Contemplation and Action
We are contemplative activists. Our practice holds silence and stillness as sacred tools for transformation; personally and collectively. We draw from Black and Brown Christian faith traditions that have long practiced deep reflection, communal prayer, and creative resistance first practiced by the Desert Mothers and Fathers of North Africa and later embodied by the Civil Rights Movement. Contemplation for us is not withdrawal from the world, but a way of grounding our action in love, justice, and presence. Rather than emptying our minds, we fill our mind and heart with the knowledge and presence of Christ in our contemplative practice.
