The Table

Our evening is designed to be a sanctuary where the high-pressure, hyper-connected world of Medical City is traded for deep, human connection and spiritual formation.

The Environment: Digital Detox

• Location: The evening takes place in—a home or quiet setting in neighborhoods around Lake Nona. We welcome all guests.

• Aesthetic: The space is intentionally digital detox. Phones are put away, and there is a total absence of screens and Wi-Fi. The space is curated with physical Bibles, books, vinyl records, and candles to create a sensory “Sabbath” from digital saturation.

The Food: The “Table” as Equalizer

• The Meal: A long, lingering meal is served around a large communal table.

• Spiritual Direction Integration: Borrowing from ancient Christian models of soul care, the meal is not just for calories but for “hospitality of the soul”.

The Conversation: A Shelter for Honest Questions

The discussion moves beyond small talk to engage with “Ultimate Questions”.

• Questions might include:

  • “If we can prolong life indefinitely at Medical City, to what end?”

  • “Does technology have limits for human beings to flourish?”

  • "Is beauty narrowly defined in society?"

The Opening: Music

We frequently begin the evening with some acoustic music or quiet time for personal reflection.

The Middle: Spiritual Formation

The middle of the evening has time reflecting upon some aspect of Scripture.

• Spiritual Practice: This may involve Lectio Divina or another Christian practice for meditating upon Scripture.

• Reflection: We provide questions for deeper spiritual formation.

The Sending: The evening concludes not with production, but with quiet reflection.

• Spiritual Practice: This may involve contemplative prayer, or a brief liturgy for the “imperfect body,” reclaiming the body as a vessel of grace.