Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center offers special Daily Advent Devotions free by email this year. Subscribe on this page and opt in to the Advent Devotions from Pastor Steve Holm.
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Eugene Cho, CEO of the nonpartisan Christian advocacy organization, Bread for the World, addresses hunger & poverty in the Southwest United States: Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 3:00 –4:00 PM.
Join Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA), Spirit in the Desert and Bread for the World for a rare opportunity to engage one-on-one with Rev. Eugene Cho, president and CEO of the prominent non-partisan Christian advocacy organization, Bread for the World in a virtual town hall format. Register and get more info here »
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Now through November 31, 2020, Spirit in the Desert is delighted to take your very welcome donations for for Lutheran World Relief’s Quilts and Kits of Care. Drop off between 9 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Get more info on quilts and kits.
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Envisioning an Environmentally Just World with Ruth Ivory-Moore: Live via Zoom from SITD is Sunday, October 25, 2020, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Ruth Ivory-Moore explores racial inequities, social & economic conditions, incorporating ESG principles into policy, sustainability & faith. Sponsored by Spirit in the Desert.
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The Risk to Bloom with Dcn. Tammy Devine: Live via Zoom from SITD is Saturday, October 24, 2020, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Risk to Bloom Virtual Retreat with Tammy Devine offers an opportunity to pause… and to connect with self, with one-another, and with God. Sponsored by Spirit in the Desert.
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Eugene Cho, CEO of the nonpartisan Christian advocacy organization, Bread for the World, addresses hunger & poverty in the Southwest United States: Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 3:00 –4:00 PM.
Join Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA), Spirit in the Desert and Bread for the World for a rare opportunity to engage one-on-one with Rev. Eugene Cho, president and CEO of the prominent non-partisan Christian advocacy organization, Bread for the World in a virtual town hall format. Register and get more info here »
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Created for Relationship with Travis Frye: Live via Zoom from SITD is Fri, Oct 16, 2020, 4:00 PM – Sat, Oct 17, 2020, 12:45 PM.
Through coaching and 3 process groups in 2 days, Travis Frye helps you go deep to connect authentically and vulnerably with God and others. Sponsored by Spirit in the Desert.
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Understanding the Spiritual Anatomy of Transformation with Henry Rojas: SITD Webinar is Saturday, October 10, 2020, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Learn the secret to move from awakening to practice and from practice to creating a life that doesn’t just cope but finally flourishes. Sponsored by Spirit in the Desert.
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Grand Canyon Synod Pastors on active duty are invited to stay at Spirit in the Desert free of charge before December 15, 2020.
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Healing of Memories Workshop: Live via Zoom from SITD is Friday, October 9, 2020, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Learn to deal with emotional, psychological and spiritual wounds from traumatic circumstances by deeply exploring your personal history. Sponsored by Spirit in the Desert.
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Moving Meditation, Qigong Tai Chi with Bina Bou: Live via Zoom from SITD is Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Activate inner self-connection & healing through the moving meditation of Qigong Tai Chi with IIQTC instructor and senior trainer Bina Bou.. Sponsored by Spirit in the Desert.
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Spirited Book Club, The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr: Live via Zoom from SITD is Thursday, October 1, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
A Spirited Book Club discussion of Fr. Richard Rohr’s bestseller, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See. Sponsored by Spirit in the Desert.
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Healing of Memories for Women Veterans: Live via Zoom from SITD is Saturday, September 26, 2020, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
This workshop for women addresses the emotional, psychological and spiritual wounds inflicted by war, human rights abuses and other trauma. Sponsored by Spirit in the Desert.
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Spirit in the Desert hosted an open dialogue, The Racial Divide in America, featuring Joel Bjerkestrand and Sarah Naylor, Thursday June 25, 2020, 4:00-5:30 PM.
View the video at facebook.com/SpiritInTheDesert/.
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Paul Evenson, Board Chair and the entire Board of Directors and Staff of Spirit in the Desert are pleased to announce their new Executive Director, Eric Simonson.
We are thankful for God’s provision at this time for filling this vacancy and giving us a new leader with a heart for the Lord and the mission of Spirit in the Desert. Welcome Eric and Michelle to the “Spirit Family” — we’re glad you are here!
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Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center is honored to welcome Bishop Jim Hazelwood, from the New England Synod ELCA! He has just published a new book, Everyday Spirituality...Discover a Life of Hope, Peace and Meaning. He will be using this book as the basis for leading the retreat, February 18-20, 2020. Download the flyer or visit the website for more info.
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Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center is honored to welcome Bishop Jim Hazelwood, from the New England Synod ELCA! He has just published a new book, Everyday Spirituality...Discover a Life of Hope, Peace and Meaning. He will be using this book as the basis for leading the retreat, February 18-20, 2020. Download the flyer or visit the website for more info.
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This very popular continuing education event for pastors and church leaders will explore how concepts from a MBA program can be applied to the arena of congregational life. This event is for any denomination. Jan. 6-10, 2020 @ Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, Carefree, AZ. Download the flyer and view the event page.
For the 6th year, California Lutheran University offers a week of continuing education with faculty from the School of Management at Spirit in the Desert! In the complex environment of congregational management, we all can use new tools for ministry. Each day, we explore a different theme.
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A time of learning, examining next steps, embracing disruptive changes as doors to deeper mission, listen & learning as spiritual practices. Practical learning, Sabbath rest, worship & collegial support at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center. Begins Tuesday, Nov. 19 at noon, ends Friday Nov. 22 at 11:30 a.m. View the flyer and visit the event page.
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The Institute for the Healing of Memories (IHOM) trained facilitators will lead this veteran’s and 1st reponder healing workshop. It provides a safe place to explore personal histories and gain insight and empathy for themselves and others in response to the emotional, psychological and spiritual wounds inflicted by war, human rights abuses, moral injury, and trauma.
The November workshop begins with dinner on 11/1/19 at 6pm, and ends at 2:30pm on 11/3/19. We will fill up quickly, call soon: (480) 488-5218 and ask for Cyndy, or (651) 687-9767 for Mike Wold, IHOM No. America Program Manager. View the flyer or visit the event page for more info.
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