For those in Listening and Companioning Ministries - Spiritual Directors, pastors, ministry leaders
Join us for a two-night retreat created to rejuvenate and restore your soul. This is an opportunity to connect with God around your ministry!
This retreat is designed with spiritual companions in mind (those who are in the ministry of companioning others). We hope this will be a contemplative, restful retreat and will include a variety of embodied practices, invitations for some silence and times to be in nature on the peaceful grounds of Siena Retreat Center. Siena is located in Racine, Wisconsin on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. Refresh, renew and reconnect with God around your calling.
Does your soul need some tending as you've companioned others? Take a pause and listen for Jesus' gentle invitation to "come away with Him" (Mk 6:31) and receive what only He can provide- some real nourishment for your ministry heart & soul.
“Come away with me to a quiet place and rest.”
What you’ll experience:
Retreat will be held at Siena Retreat Center, on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan in Racine, Wisconsin.
Retreat includes: a private room and bath, plus six meals; guided prayer experiences throughout the retreat; optional sessions of Spiritual Direction or supervision; times of silence and some optional group sharing; plus access to the art room & grounds of the retreat center.
Tentative Schedule (detailed schedule will be shared when you arrive)
Thursday, July 23
2-4 pm CT - Arrival, registration & settling in
4:30pm - Welcome / Our First gathering
5:30 pm - Fellowship Dinner
6:30 pm - Evening Prayer experience - The invitation to retreat
Evening silence begins after the evening prayer experience.
Friday, July 24
Continental Breakfast
9:30 am - Morning prayer experience - Pondering: What is your calling today? How do you see yourself?
Lunch
1 pm - Midday Prayer experience - Pondering: Noticing why we do what we do
2-5 pm - On your own time (optional offer to receive 1:1 Spiritual Direction or supervision session)
Dinner
7 pm - Evening Prayer experience - Pondering: Where do you need the Lord to tend to your ministry heart and soul?
Saturday, July 25
Continental Breakfast
9:30 - Morning Prayer experience - Pondering: How is the Lord reaffirming your calling going forward?
11:30 am - Closing session
Fellowship Lunch
1 pm - Retreat Ends
Costs:
PRICE: $400 if paid by June 25; $425 for registrations June 25-July 15
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to Siena Retreat Center. Costs are non-refundable, but transferable to another person if you cannot come.
Retreat is facilitated by Cecilia Whitacre, Spiritual Director and Christos Staff member. Space is limited. A minimum of 8 people must register in order for the retreat to be held. Please register early to assure your spot!
Questions? If you have questions about the retreat content, please contact Cecilia Whitacre, cecilia@christoscenter.org. Questions about the retreat RSVP itself can be directed to Traci Stobbe, info@christoscenter.org