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 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 14, 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.
Oct 16, 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.
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 10, 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.
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 13, 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.
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.
Dec 17, 2024
Tamale Making Workshop with Chef Karl
The Hands-on Tamale Making Workshop with Chef Karl is open to all. Whether you are a gourmet or a newbie, Chef Karl is sure to share tips and tricks you didn’t know before. Demonstration, hands-on practice, lunch, and 12 tamales to take home ~ what could be better than that?
Jan 6 – 10, 2025
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 17 – 19, 2025
From the Inside Out Retreat
Restore your body, renew your mind and refresh your spirit at the ‘From the Inside Out’ Retreat with Heather Wiest, Jan. 17-19, 2025 in Carefree, AZ.
Jan 23 – 26, 2025
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.