Awaken Your Faith Journey
A Beginner’s Retreat
An Online Retreat
January 10, 2026
9AM-10 PT | 11AM-12 CT | 12PM-1 ET
Every day we begin again. – St. Benedict of Nursia
Are you longing for a closer relationship with God? Hoping to enter the new year with greater intention and focus on your faith life?
Join us for A Beginner’s Retreat—a free, one-hour online retreat designed for anyone who wants to start (or restart) their spiritual journey.
Whether you feel a gentle nudge toward prayer, a desire for guidance, or simply a hunger for something more, this retreat offers a gentle, grace-filled place to begin.
During our time together, you will be invited to:
Notice the stirrings within your heart
See your relationship with God through “beginner’s eyes”
Explore one simple practice for nurturing spiritual growth
Discover how the Retreat, Reflect, Renew journey can accompany you throughout the year.
Facilitator Christine Jurisich, M.A.
Christine Jurisich is the founder of Retreat, Reflect, Renew and has been working in retreat ministry for the past twenty years. She is an author, spiritual director, and adjunct retreat facilitator at Mercy Center Auburn.
Recalling her own intimidation when starting her spiritual journey, Christine is passionate about creating approachable and welcoming ways for others to begin theirs. You can learn more about Christine’s story here.
A Beginner’s Retreat: Awaken Your Faith Journey
When: January 10, 2026
9AM-10 PT | 11AM-12 CT | 12PM-1 ET
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Can’t make it? This retreat will be recorded.
Begin the year by saying “yes” to your spiritual life.
Begin with openness.
Begin with curiosity.
Begin again.