Laity Lodge

Dr. Lydia Dugdale’s research shows that hope is more than a careless wish—it’s fundamental to our health.

At Laity Lodge, without any coordination among musicians, all creatures tend to sing the same hymns time and again.

A Laity Lodge speaker reflects on the empathy machine we need right now with 14 recommended films that build compassion and community.

Ashley Cleveland discusses addiction, recovery, and the power of story.

The current exhibit at Laity Lodge’s Cody Center was born out of a friendship between two artists. After several years of admiring the work of Lanecia Rouse (Richmond, VA) and David Chang (New York, NY), the Lodge team was thrilled when both artists accepted the invitation to take up short-term residence in the Canyon, where they would have space, time, and resources to create together.

Dr. Kinghorn offers a powerful perspective on why we struggle to find belonging.

We're lonelier than ever. But studies show how churches can help.

How sacred spaces make us more human.

A pastor and frequent Laity Lodge speaker reflects on the H. E. Butt Foundation mission.

The Kang family discovered the antidote to leaving childhood behind—just jump into the river.

Four musicians puzzled through the prompt: to create a song about peacemaking and connecting across differences.