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.
Jul 15, 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 17, 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.
Jul 25, 2024
And God Saw That It Was Good
Over four sessions, this online program will offer written study guides supported by stunning video clips of the national parks from Ken Burns’s popular film. The step-by-step guide can be used by both group leaders and individuals to explore how the national parks can teach us about our relationship with both Divine Mystery and Earth.
Jul 26 – Aug 4, 2024
Star Healing Retreat
Each day at STAR offers new opportunities for healing, growth, and transformation. You will receive incredible individualized attention as each participant is closely matched with a facilitator who will work with you one-on-one to both support and assist you throughout the process.
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.
Sep 13 – 15, 2024
Camp Samantha for Kids, Teens and Grown-ups
Stepping Stones of Hope developed the Camp Samantha grief camp to build family cohesion and strong communication skills.
Sep 26 – 29, 2024
22q Moms Retreat
Relax, connect and reflect at the 22q Family Foundation Moms Retreat at Spirit in the Desert! The 2024 retreat theme focuses on CONNECTIONS.
Oct 11 – 13, 2024
Men’s Silent Retreat by Miles Christi
The Miles Christi Spiritual Exercises are a weekend silent retreat for men 16+ with spiritual talks and time for personal meditation.
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.