The Way of Beauty Program
Creativity Through Traditional Christian Spirituality
“The Way of Beauty is the name given to a process by which we, who have been through it, discovered our true calling in life—what we call our ‘personal vocation’ and through which we discovered the Great Fact—that we have a choice in life. With God’s help, we can choose to be happy or to be miserable.
Our goal is to be happy and to become, more and more, the people God intends us to be. To this end, we aim to lead a joyful, creative, and beautiful life as we progress along the Way of Beauty.”
This is the “Way of Beauty preamble” – a statement read out at the beginning of every Way of Beauty fellowship meeting.
Through this process of spiritual formation, service, and the learning of practical skills in the pursuit of beauty, we discover our personal creative calling and contribute to society beautifully, gracefully, and joyfully, in service of God and neighbour, and for the good of all. The outcome of the Way of Beauty process of formation is to establish new habits that sustain lives of faith, carry them into any field of study or profession, and fuel inspiration and creativity, thereby promoting the common good through beauty. All of this is ordered to a life of faith and joy.
Informing and guiding all human activity, giving it purpose, meaning, and beauty, The Way of Beauty is a process of formation for people of all backgrounds, with any (or no) artistic ability. It is a Christian formation based on what was given to the great artists of the past.
At present, we offer personal mentorship, a Way of Beauty fellowship group in Princeton, and a curriculum for teachers accompanied by training videos on YouTube.
Contact David Clayton to get involved!
A Unique Approach
The Way of Beauty approach builds upon David’s published books, The Vision for You and The Way of Beauty, and decades of insights from mentorship and small-group fellowships. The weekly fellowship is modeled on John Wesley’s Class Meetings and other Christian fellowships. Our unique approach combines forming habits of faith, prayer, and service with commitment to creating something beautiful each week.
You can read more about this on this posts from The Way of Beauty Substack: Christian Creativity – Tapping into the Infinite, With Scala Foundation’s Way of Beauty Formation and this post: Way of Beauty Group Meetings – Creating Community through Prayer, Charity and Creativity.
Contact us for information on personal mentorship, on how to join our group in Princeton or start your own!
Establishing Life-Giving Habits
You can grow in the Way of Beauty either individually or in groups. The purpose of the weekly groups is to present information about the Way of Beauty process and to provide a forum where individuals who have completed the process can meet and support those who have not yet done so. In addition, the group helps us all to develop and maintain the exercises as habits by encouraging us to be accountable to others. Personal study of our curricula and videos may accompany group participation or follow guidance from a mentor.
Contact us to find out how to start your own Way of Beauty group or find a personal mentor.
Find a Mentor
Seek out someone who can guide you on your journey, offering wisdom and support as you discover your personal vocation and navigate the Way of Beauty.
Daily Prayer and Meditation
Establish a consistent practice of prayer and meditation each day to deepen your relationship with God and maintain spiritual focus throughout your journey.
Weekly Voluntary Service
Dedicate time each week to serving others, allowing you to live out your calling and contribute to the beauty in the world around you.
A Weekly Creative Pursuit
Commit to a creative activity of your choice—such as art, music, writing, or crafts—regardless of your skill level, creating something beautiful each week.
Regular Worship and Daily Psalms
Find a faith community for Sunday worship if you don’t have one already, and incorporate the daily praying of Psalms into your home routine.
