Our Retreat Ministry
Welcome
We are so glad you are here. Let us introduce ourselves.
Our Mission
Retreat, Reflect, Renew is a welcoming Christ-centered retreat ministry with a mission to nurture all who yearn for deepening spirituality and genuine community.
Our Vision
We are dedicated to creating a safe space to grow deeper in faith and to grow in community. We believe each and every person who walks into a retreat and Sacred Circle is sacred and worthy of respect and dignity. We want you to be seen and heard in the way you want to be seen and heard.
We are here for you whether you attend a church or not, whether you pray a lot or do not know how to pray. We believe that wherever you are on the journey, you are exactly where you need to be, and we welcome you.
We are committed to offering a Christ-centered community of hope, faith, and love. We believe that when people with different perspectives gather, something special happens. When we listen to people with different backgrounds and experiences, we can come to know a bigger and more merciful God.
What to Expect
Retreat topics that help you seek God’s guidance, courage, comfort, and discovery of the sacred self in daily life.
Spirituality rooted in the Christian contemplative tradition that is Scripture inspired while honoring your life story and your experience of the Sacred.
A retreat style that offers a balanced pacing of personal reflection, prayers that include body, mind, and soul, and communal experiences.
A team of facilitators trained in holy listening and cultivating welcoming environments. See our sharing philosophy.
A safe place for participants from different Christian denominations and backgrounds to share.
Sliding scale or scholarship options for all retreats.
Retreat, Reflect, Renew has become a home where I feel comfortable and accepted. - Maureen
I never feel alone in a retreat or Sacred Circle. - Karen
The ministry is truly a safe, loving, non-judgemental, and accepting place. - Nan
The Hearts Behind the Ministry
Retreat, Reflect, Renew is guided by a Spirit-led leadership team and Board of Advisers who share a heart for creating welcoming spaces for reflection, spiritual growth, and community. We come from different Christian traditions, life experiences, and perspectives, but share a commitment to creating spaces where people can come as they are and listen for the presence of God in their lives.
(left to right) Michelle Hill, Online Hospitality; Cheryl Starling, Board Member; Karen Brugge Sacred Circle Coordinator; Jennifer Sharpe, Administrative Coordinator; Christine Jurisich, Founder; Mary Wurster, Bookkeeper; Ruba Powell, Marketing; Joanne McShane, Board Member. Interested and wondering where to begin?
You don't need to know exactly what you're looking for.
Here are two gentle places to start.
New to the spiritual journey—or beginning again? A Beginner's Retreat offers a welcoming introduction to slowing down and noticing God's presence in your everyday life.
Longing for a deeper connection with God and others? Sacred Circle offers a gentle rhythm of silence, reflection, and heartfelt sharing in a welcoming Christian community.
Not ready for a retreat or gathering?
Begin by receiving our Sunday Reflections—a gentle pause for your week delivered to your inbox or via text if you choose.
Sign up today and receive a free “25 Quick Moments of Prayer” and guided meditation.
We look forward to sharing the journey with you.