Twin Cities In-Person Events
Upcoming Twin Cities events
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Crossing the Threshold: A Guided Prayer Journey
An in-person contemplative retreat/workshop at Christos. Retreat guide is Kari Pink.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the second Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the second Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
Painting as Spiritual Practice Workshop -Sat., Feb. 28, 2026
Join Carole Lundell at this Tending the Soul retreat to discover how to paint to quiet your mind and just be in the presence of the Lord.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the second Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
Eldering: A Tending the Soul Retreat
In-person retreat at Christos facilitated by Tom Allen.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the second Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the second Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
A Seed of Faith: A Tending the Soul Retreat
In-person retreat at Christos facilitated by Robin Fraser.
The Inner Camino: A Pilgrim Soul Journey
In-person Tending the Soul retreat at Christos. Facilitated by Brian Norsman.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the second Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
Sailing with the Spirit: A Day of Wind, Water and Wonder
Day-long retreat at Christos in Lino Lakes, MN. Facilitated by Brian Norsman.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the second Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the first Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the first Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the first Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
A Fruitful Harvest: Age, Loss and New Life in the Generative Season
Joel Warne leads us as we share and dig into the wisdom of growing older during a maturing and generative season of life.
New Year's Eve Quiet Pause - All About Love
Come, notice God with you. Three short talks, three 10-minute quiet spaces for reflection, prayers of blessing and the Lord’s Table.
This is an annual favorite for those who want to pause and pray before the new year begins. Join us online or in person at Christos in Lino Lakes, MN.
New Year’s Eve Quiet Pause: All About Love
Being | Beholding | Believing | Belonging | Becoming
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
4:30 PM CT - 6:00 PM CT
Free of charge
In person at Christos - gathering at 4:00 pm CT
Online program begins at 4:30 pm CT - link will be sent to you prior to the event
Registration closes at noon on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO WATCH NEW YEAR’S QUIET PAUSE.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the first Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
Saturated in Love: Belovedness - A Tending the Holy Retreat at Christos
Mike Hotz leads us in a time to come away and experience God nd your belovedness.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the first Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
Painting as Spiritual Practice Workshop - Thurs., Oct. 17, 2024
Join Carole Lundell at this Tending the Soul workshop to discover how to paint to quiet your mind and just be in the presence of the Lord.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the first Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
The Sound of Silence: A Tending the Holy Retreat at Christos
Join presenter Mike Carlson as we learn to safely ease ourselves into silent places, seeing silence as a friend, not a foe.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the first Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
Journaling - Your Way: Workshop In Person at Christos
Join a Journaling conversation and workshop at Christos, and engage in listening, conversations and reflection about the process of journaling. Journaling is more than a “method” --- it’s a practice to help you notice your own ways and listen for God’s invitations. Presenter is Dr. Jeannette Bakke.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the first Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the first Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.
Spiritual Decluttering: Spring Cleaning for the Soul
Sift through the clutter of full lives, crowded minds and divided hearts. Using tools of journaling, focusing and mindful prayer, we will make room and prepare ourselves for the new things of God. Presenter is Rev. Renee Franzen.
Contemplative Pause - in person at Christos
Contemplative Pause meets in person on the first Tuesday of each month at the Christos Retreat Center in Lino Lakes, MN. Join our community of contemplatives and experience prayer, meditation, a time of personal reflection, and closing comments. Free and welcome to all. Facilitated by Heidi Lender, Executive Director of Christos.