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.
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.
Oct 29, 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.
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 15, 2025
Hanson Contemplative Garden Commemoration
Help Spirit in the Desert dedicate this marvelous new garden space on November 15, 2025, named in honor of Spirit’s former faith mentor, Jim Hanson. Enjoy wine, beer, soft drinks and Chef Karl’s famous appetizers among friends.
Nov 20, 2025
Spirited Book Club ~ You’re Not Done Becoming
In a world that urges you to slow down, step back, or disappear quietly, You’re Not Done Becoming offers a bold and soulful reminder that your light is needed now more than ever.
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…
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 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…