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
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.