Posts by Spirit in the Desert (Page 4)

Posts by Spirit in the Desert (Page 4)

Crossing Over: Exploring Transitions Retreat

NOV. 10-12, 2017: CROSSING OVER: EXPLORING TRANSITIONS RETREAT LED BY TAMMY DEVINE, WITH WORSHIP/MUSIC BY MICHAEL LARSON What are Exploring Transitions Retreats? The Exploring Transitions Retreats are a part of our 3rd Chapter of Life “Explore Your Life’s Calling” ministry. These retreats are for those who are either nearing or currently living in their 3rd Chapter of Life–which is not necessarily a defined age category–who are seeking exploration and    guidance in their times of transition.  Each of the retreats offer…

Leading Well Retreat

NOV. 14-17, 2017:  LEADING WELL RETREAT PRACTICAL LEARNING. SABBATH REST. COLLEGIAL SUPPORT. Join us for a four-day training experience for pastors, deacons, and church leaders that offers practical learning, Sabbath rest and collegial support. Begins Tuesday, November 14 at noon, and ends Friday November 17 at 11:30 a.m. Leading Well events offer a unique blend of “nuts and bolts” skill development along with worship, retreat, and sharing of best practices. Come and learn with and from your talented colleagues across…
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California Lutheran Executive Skills Workshop for Clergy & Church Workers

JAN. 8-12, 2018: CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN EXECUTIVE SKILLS WORKSHOP FOR CLERGY & CHURCH WORKERS Gain valuable and needed skills for pastors, leaders, administrators in congregational settings. Led by California Lutheran School of Management Faculty For the 4th year, Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center & California Lutheran University are teaming up for what has become a very powerful and popular workshop — a week of continuing education with faculty from the School of Management. This workshop is geared to all clergy/staff…

The Next 30 Years

Statistically, those of us in the 60 – 65 year old range can expect to live another 30 years.  The question is, what are you going to do in your next lifetime?  Not too many generations ago, 30  years was a long time.   Those of you who are 75 years old … what are you going to do with your next 15+ years?   No matter how old we are, how are we going to serve God and God’s…

Meet any crabby old people lately?

How many crabby old people have you encountered!?  Can’t count that high?  Many years ago I served as a pastor in a small parish in the Midwest.  Of course everyone knew each other and walked on egg shells around two old sisters.  After visiting them a few times, I told myself that it would be wise to never walk in front of their cars because I didn’t know if I’d make it across the road. “Crabby” did not even begin…

The desert is a place that beckons

“The desert here is a place that beckons you to reflect, to be silent and listen to the Holy Spirit. We are grateful for our time, we enjoyed our evening conversation with the pair of great horned owls, and we will be back again for more desert rest.”

Thanks for a wonderful stay

“Thank you for a wonderful stay, a time of learning, discovery, enjoying your hospitality, delicious food, friendship and the beauty of this retreat center. God bless you and keep you.”