AGAPE CENTER now open.

Designed by Lloyd and Associates of Santa Fe and built by Blue Sky Construction of Española as part of a $4.3 million capital campaign for Ghost Ranch begun in 2003, the center includes a Hearth Space and Courtyard for reading and quiet visiting and a sanctuary for worship. The sanctuary will also be available for a selective number of events that focus on the spiritual themes of nurture, discernment, peace and justice.

"Agape” is the word used by early Christians to refer to the special love for God, God’s love for humankind and the self-sacrificing love they believed all should have for one other. The term has most recently been associated with Christian and multi-faith organizations with commitments to a just and peaceful world. Ghandi used the concept in his nonviolent campaigns in India.

“Ghost Ranch strives to teach and embody `agape’ in all its life and programs,” says Rob Craig, Executive Director. “This center will provide a unique facility for workshops, education and fellowship, making `agape’ an even more powerful reality in our church and our world.”