See what’s happening on campus and online by reviewing the Spirit in the Desert Events Calendar. All are welcome here! Whether you’re looking for Spirit’s signature Desert Sojourn Retreats, classes, partner events or worship opportunities, you’ll find it here.
November 2024
Events
Jul 29, 2024
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.
Jul 31, 2024
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.
Aug 4, 2024
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.
Aug 7, 2024
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.
Oct 28 – 30, 2024
Synod Retirees Retreat 2024
The 20th Annual Grand Canyon Synod Retirees Retreat features Rev. Mark Hanson, former ELCA Presiding Bishop and President of the Lutheran World Federation.
Nov 13 – 15, 2024
24 Hour or 48 Hour Silent Prayer Retreat
Come for 24 hours or make it a 48 hour retreat. Gentle facilitation at the beginning and end with options for how you might spend this time with the Lord.
Nov 15 – 17, 2024
Healing of Memories Workshop for Women Veterans
This workshop for women veterans is a safe place for participants to explore personal histories and gain insight and empathy for themselves and others.