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.
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Events
Oct 15, 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.
Oct 24 – 26, 2025
Woman to Woman Fall Retreat
The purpose of Woman to Woman is to create an atmosphere to share experience, strength and hope, promote friendship among alcoholic women in recovery throughout the greater Phoenix area and offer women a glimpse of a new way of life.
Nov 2, 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.
Nov 5, 2025
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.
Nov 15 – 17, 2025
Healing of Memories Workshop for Healthcare Workers
Healing of Memories workshop is for healthcare workers experiencing emotional, psychological & spiritual distress during the COVID pandemic.
Nov 21 – 23, 2025
Healing of Memories Workshop for Veterans
This workshop for all Veterans is a safe place for participants to explore personal histories and gain insight and empathy for themselves and others.
Nov 28 – Dec 1, 2025
‘Thanksliving’ Music Fest
First Annual Thanksliving Music Fest at Spirit in the Desert! Escape the holiday shopping chaos and share your Thanksgiving weekend with renowned Trop-Rock artists Mark Mulligan, Kelly McGuire and Rudy B at the ThanksLiving Music Fest. Think ice cold cervezas, margaritas on the rocks, plentiful sunshine and live Trop-Rock music in a desert oasis. This first of its kind intimate musical experience will be held at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in beautiful Carefree, Arizona from Black Friday, November…