Posts tagged Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center
Healing of Memories Workshop for Religious Leaders

The Healing of Memories workshop is for clergy and religious leaders who have experienced emotional, psychological and spiritual distress – in their personal or professional lives. This workshop provides a safe, confidential environment, the ideal setting to help participants take the necessary steps toward healing.

As religious leaders, your unique role is to minister to other people’s pain, yet you often lack a safe space to address your own. You experience secondary trauma without a place to address and heal it. A faith community gives life and strength but is also an institution where one often experiences pain; we offer a safe place to address these wounds, recognizing the invaluable contribution you make to the healing of others.

Sponsored by the Institute for Healing of Memories (IHOM) and Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, the workshop is Monday – Thursday, June 3-6, 2024 at Spirit in the Desert in Carefree, Arizona. Click to learn more and register. View a PDF with info here.

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Find Peace Within: A 7-Week Journey to Centering Prayer

Join Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center for a transformative 7-week online journey into the practice of Centering Prayer, guided by Sheri Brown. Embrace the power of stillness and union with God through silence and surrender, starting April 1st. Delve into teachings from Father Thomas Keating and discover how less is more when allowing God to work through us. Whether you're an overachiever looking to slow down or someone curious about deepening your spiritual practice, this communal experience offers a path to inner peace and a deeper sense of God’s presence.

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Men's Retreat Aims to Forge Emotional Sobriety in Recovery Journey

Embark on a transformative journey with the Balance in Recovery Retreat for men, focusing on achieving emotional sobriety. The retreat is designed to equip participants with the skills to balance life's aspects while nurturing mind, body, and spirit. Engage in insightful presentations, group dialogues, and individual reflection to rediscover your identity and connect with a deeper sense of spirituality. Learn more about this retreat at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, March 8 – 10, 2024.

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Spirited Advent continues on December 17, 2023

Join us Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center online for "Spirited Advent: My Soul Magnifies the Lord!" – a soulful Zoom journey this Advent. Hosted by Sheri Brown, each Sunday session offers a sacred space for reflection and connection, exploring themes of hope, peace, joy, and love. Inspired by Mary's Magnificat, these 30-minute gatherings provide a much-needed spiritual respite during the busy holiday season. Register now for this enriching, free series and discover your soul's unique begotten-ness.

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Spirited Examen concluding session is December 21, 2023

Embark on a spiritual adventure with the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center as Spirited Examen wraps up this yearl. Dive deep into reflective practices focusing on strengthening your bonds with God, Creation, and fellow humans. Engage in this final meaningful online session of 2023. Discover more about this enlightening journey here.

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Embrace a Soulful Advent with "My Soul Magnifies the Lord"

Join us Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center online for "Spirited Advent: My Soul Magnifies the Lord!" – a soulful Zoom journey this Advent. Hosted by Sheri Brown, each Sunday session offers a sacred space for reflection and connection, exploring themes of hope, peace, joy, and love. Inspired by Mary's Magnificat, these 30-minute gatherings provide a much-needed spiritual respite during the busy holiday season. Register now for this enriching, free series and discover your soul's unique begotten-ness.

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Spirited Examen continues on Thursday, 11/16/2023

Embark on a spiritual adventure with the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center as Spirited Examen continues this fall. Dive deep into reflective practices focusing on strengthening your bonds with God, Creation, and fellow humans. Engage in meaningful online sessions every other Thursday through 2023. Discover more about this enlightening journey here.

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Boundless Compassion: A 4-Day Retreat at Spirit in the Desert

Experience the profound journey of self-discovery and compassion at the Boundless Compassion 4-Day Retreat, led by renowned coach Tammy Devine. Engage in quiet reflections, group dialogues, and practical learning centered around compassion's multi-layered facets. Grow in trust, lessen suffering, and discover how compassion can change the world. Don't miss this transformative opportunity from October 22-25, 2023, at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center. Read more and learn how to register here.

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Grand Canyon Synod Retirees Retreat is 10/30-11/1/2023 at Spirit in the Desert

You’re invited to consider and register for the 2023 GCS Retirees Retreat at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, October 30, 31 and Nov. 1.  All the information you need to do this is in this PDF

You will find that the theme and presenter bring a truly ‘Reformation’ dynamic to this retreat, as we are looking forward to having Rev. Dr. Donald Heinz with us.  If you have any questions, please contact Conrad Braaten at conradabraaten@gmail.com.  

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Nourishing the Soul: Spirited Examen from Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center

Embark on a spiritual adventure with the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center as the Spirited Book Club transitions to the Spirited Examen this fall. Dive deep into reflective practices focusing on strengthening your bonds with God, Creation, and fellow humans. Engage in meaningful online sessions every other Thursday from October 5, 2023. Discover more about this enlightening journey here.

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Unleashing Boundless Compassion: Join the Spirited Book Club Online

Explore the transformative power of compassion with Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center's Spirited Book Club. Reflecting on Joyce Rupp's "Boundless Compassion," this online event on September 7 & 21, 2023 at 2pm PDT/MST, 3pm MDT, aims to deepen your understanding of compassion and inspire you to be a more caring presence. Register now to gain wisdom, confidence, and inspiration to live with boundless compassion.

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Climate Theater: Kiss the Ground

Join facilitator Sheri Brown in viewing hopeful, encouraging, and soul-strengthening films, followed by group discussion and mutual support. Climate Theater meets online via Zoom for their final film, Kiss the Ground, on Thursdays, August 17 & 24 at 4pm PDT/MST, 5pm MDT. Register here to receive the Zoom link.

To significantly mitigate the climate crisis, there are a lot of problems humans need to solve — and as this documentary suggests, one of the biggest problems is right under your feet: the soil. Narrated by Woody Harrelson, the star-studded film explains why transitioning to regenerative agriculture could be key in rehabilitating the planet, while simultaneously invigorating a new sense of hope and inspiration in viewers.

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Spirit in the Desert's online climate theater continues with "Current Revolution"

Join facilitator Sheri Brown in viewing hopeful, encouraging, and soul-strengthening films, followed by group discussion and mutual support. Climate Theater meets online via Zoom on Thursdays through August 24 at 4pm PDT/MST, 5pm MDT. Register here to receive this month’s Zoom link.

Next up, American Resilience Project’s new film series and associated outreach campaigns tackles the challenge of how the utility, auto, tech, and defense industries can help modernize the aging power grid to make it more secure and responsive to the needs of its users while enhancing environmental performance.

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Climate Theater: The Ants and the Grasshopper

Join facilitator Sheri Brown in viewing hopeful, encouraging, and soul-strengthening films, followed by group discussion and mutual support. Through August 24, 2023, Climate Theater meets online via Zoom on Thursdays at 4pm PDT/MST, 5pm MDT. Register here to receive this month’s Zoom link.

View the trailer for the Ants & the Grasshopper, which will be discussed on July 20 and 27, 2023.

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Spirited Book Club: The Seventh Sunrise, by Larry Gordon

The Spirited Book Club welcomes author Larry Gordon, who will reflect on his new memoir, The Seventh Sunrise: A Time to Hear God's Whisper. Sheri Brown facilitates the conversation this month.

The book is discussed in two 60-minute virtual meetings on Thursdays, July 6 & 20 2023 at 2pm PDT/MST, 3pm MDT. Click for reviews, bio and registration.

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Discussing Our Environmental Legacy: Join the Spirited Book Club with Larry L. Rasmussen

Join Spirited Book Club online on August 10 & 24 at 2pm PDT/MST, 3pm MDT, as we delve into Larry L. Rasmussen's new book, The Planet You Inherit: Letters to My Grandchildren When Uncertainty’s a Sure Thing.

Explore the nexus of climate change, global citizenship, democracy, and legacy with a renowned environmental ethicist. Let's discuss what our legacy for future generations will be in this era of climate instability and global upheavals. Open to all - bring a friend, share your insights, and create a shared legacy. Register now and become part of the conversation.

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Spirit in the Desert's online climate theater brings voices of hope, courage and resilience

Join facilitator Sheri Brown in viewing hopeful, encouraging, and soul-strengthening films, followed by group discussion and mutual support. Climate Theater meets online via Zoom on Thursdays, June 8 – August 24 (excluding July 6 & 13) at 4pm PDT/MST, 5pm MDT. Register here to receive this month’s Zoom link.

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Robert Harris, author of The Jesus Perspective, joins Spirited Book Club discussion

"I am beyond thrilled to report that author Robert Harris has agreed to join our discussion in May when we discuss his latest book, The Jesus Perspective,” says facilitator Sheri Brown.

Join Spirited Book Club's discussion of its May selection, The Jesus Perspective: A Faith that May Surprise You by Robert Harris. The book is discussed over two 60-minute meetings on Thursday, May 11 and May 25, 2023 at 2pm MST/PDT, 3pm MDT. Click for reviews, bio and registration.

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