Take a closer look at Spirit’s upcoming events! If you’re curious, Past Events are also viewable. Need a bird’s eye view? Go back to the Monthly Calendar.
Dec 6, 2025
Earth and All Flesh: Advent Prayer Gathering
Join us for 30 minutes once a week during Advent for readings, poetry and song with Spirit facilitator, Sheri Brown.
Dec 7, 2025
Community of the Wild Goose
A weekly gathering named and inspired by the Celtic’s image of Spirit, Wild Goose (for more see below). The gathering was created by Henry Rojas, a former NBA mascot/Chaplain and a bunch of hooligans in recovery ~ but we are not a recovery church or program! ~ welcoming anyone, whatever your journey of strong faith or no faith, doubting or seeking, religious or non-religious, wealthy or not so much, who love the idea of love but do it awkwardly.
Dec 8, 2025
Spirited Centering Prayer
Centering Prayer is founded on the basic goodness of human nature and is a way of cultivating union with God through silence and surrender. It is said that one may or may not “feel” the presence of God during centering prayer but, with repeated practice, one grows into a deeper sense of God’s abiding presence in all places and at all times.
Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Respite Online Service
A 30-min contemplative service of scripture, prayer, music and a Touchpoint homily by Spirit in the Desert spiritual director, Henry Rojas.
Jan 5 – 9, 2026
Executive Skills for Church Leaders
Join us for a transformative week-long continuing education event designed specifically for pastors, deacons, and church leaders. This program provides a dedicated space to delve into leadership and various aspects of congregational life or whatever your ministry context may be.
Jan 7, 2026
Wednesday Respite ~ In Person
A 30-min contemplative service of scripture, prayer, music and a Touchpoint homily by Spirit in the Desert faith mentor, Henry Rojas.
Jan 15, 2026
Spirited Book Club ~ The Heretic Hunters
‘The Heretic Hunters: A Parable for Our Time’ by Peter Faur asks the question, “When church becomes a blood sport, can even love survive?”
Jan 16 – 19, 2026
Living into a New Story Retreat
Explore what the natural sciences can teach us about Christian theology at the ‘Living into a New Story’ Retreat at Spirit in the Desert.
Mar 10 – 13, 2026
Play Ball and Connect Retreat
Play Ball and Connect! is a retreat that celebrates the spirit of baseball, fellowship, and the joy of being together in the Arizona sun The PLAY BALL AND CONNECT! retreat will inspire you to embrace the joy of baseball, deepen your connections through fellowship, celebrate the game, and follow your faith in every inning of life. Dave’s love for baseball started with his mom’s encouraging words, “Go out and play!” This retreat captures that spirit, blending the excitement of the…
Mar 28 – Apr 2, 2026
Deepening Roots Retreat
Deepening Roots: Growth, Joy & Connection in a Beloved Community This spiritual retreat provides a communal setting with shared meals and enriching experiences. The purpose of this gathering is to create and explore the tenants embraced in a beloved community, working together in value and regard for one another. The program content includes physical, emotional, and spiritual components. In a field of safety and respect we will each reimagine, redefine, and realign into a fuller expression of life from our…