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.
Aug 17, 2022
Arizona Hunger Policy Retreat
Hunger advocates will gather on August 17, 2022 at Spirit in the Desert for a full-day retreat to discuss hunger policy in Arizona.
Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Respite Online Service
A 30-min contemplative service of scripture, prayer, music and a Touchpoint homily by Spirit in the Desert faith mentor, Rev. Jim Hanson.
Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Respite ~ In Person
A 30-min contemplative service of scripture, prayer, music and a Touchpoint homily by Spirit in the Desert faith mentor, Rev. Jim Hanson.
Aug 25, 2022
Spirited Book Club ~ This Here Flesh
Spirited Book Club discusses ‘This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories That Make Us,’ the stunning NYT bestseller by Cole Arthur Riley.
Sep 10, 2022
Your Story, Your Legacy: A Desert Sojourn Retreat
The YOUR STORY, YOUR LEGACY day retreat explores your life story to help you identify and strengthen your true legacy for future generations.
Sep 22 – 25, 2022
22q Family Foundation Moms Retreat
Relax, connect and reflect at the 22q Family Foundation Moms Retreat at Spirit in the Desert! The 2022 retreat theme focuses on CONNECTIONS.
Oct 21 – 22, 2022
Empowering Women WELCA Retreat
Featured speakers at the Women of the ELCA (WELCA) Grand Canyon Synod retreat include: Rev. Dr. Meghan Aelabouni, who will lead a Bible study via Zoom from Jerusalem, Rev. Rebecca Boardman, University of Arizona Campus Ministries; and Carolyn Tonneson, with Peter’s Hope/Bamburi Women’s Empowerment Center (Mombasa, Kenya, Africa).
Oct 25 – 28, 2022
Prayer: A Practice of RE-membering Retreat
Learn new ways of being RE-membered to the Divine Mystery and hone your own prayer practice at this special prayer retreat led by Spirit’s faith mentor, Jim Hanson, and friends.
Oct 31 – Nov 2, 2022
Retired Pastors’ Retreat 2022
The 18th Annual Grand Canyon Synod Retired Pastors’ Retreat features The Rev David Lose, pastor at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.
Nov 4 – 6, 2022
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.
Nov 6 – 9, 2022
Vocation Beyond Occupation Retreat
If you’re in or approaching the “third chapter” of life, you are invited to explore questions of purpose, meaning, vocation, and more at this retreat.
Nov 15 – 18, 2022
Leading Well Retreat
Leading Well is a four-day training retreat for pastors and church leaders that offers practical learning, Sabbath rest, and support.