In the Silence of the Heart, God Speaks

Discover how to embrace and invite sacred silence in your daily life.

Is your mind full of chatter when you try to pray?

Join us for this two-hour online retreat

October 3, 2026

9AM-11 PT | 11AM-1PM CT | 12PM-2 ET

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Praying in Silence is Not Easy

Many of us long for more quiet in our lives — yet when we finally slow down, we encounter restlessness, mental chatter, and distraction. What is your comfort level with silence? Do you feel uneasy when things grow still or when you try to pray?

If silence and solitude are uncomfortable, you are not alone.

Come explore the beauty and challenge of silence and solitude.

Silence is not empty. It is spacious. It is sacred. It is often where the deepest movements of the heart become known. Silence is the language of God. Silence can be the most beautiful prayer.

Yet it is common to feel resistant to the stillness. That is why it can be helpful to reflect on what gets in the way and how you can be nurturing towards yourself when you are trying to integrate moments of quiet in your life.

Together we will:

  • Explore why silence can feel difficult

  • Practice guided and shared silence

  • Learn practical ways to create moments of stillness in daily life

    Throughout our time together, you will be gently guided into moments of shared silence — a communal experience of listening within and holding one another in quiet presence.

It was a beautiful retreat! The moments of silence we shared deepened my sense of repose and peace with God at the stillpoint within me.

-Kay K., MN

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In the Silence of the Heart, God Speaks

When: Saturday, October 3, 2026

This retreat will be recorded and emailed to all registrants after the event.

Time: 9AM-11 PT | 11AM-1PM CT | 12PM-2 ET

Where: Online

Cost: $40*

  • Retreat, Reflect, Renew is dedicated to offering spirituality in accessible ways while balancing efforts to create a financially sustainable ministry. Please pray and register in a way that honors the ministry and your comfort level. 

    Supporting Rate ($ 50)
    Covers your retreat fee and contributes to our scholarship fund to help someone else attend. 

    Sustaining Rate ($40)
    Covers the actual cost of delivering the retreat.

    Accessible Rate (Pay $30)
    Choose this rate if a $10 reduction makes participation possible.

    Accessible Rate (Pay $20)
    Choose this rate if a $20 reduction makes participation possible.

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Meet Your Retreat 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.

Christine is passionate about creating approachable and welcoming ways for people to grow in faith. You can learn more about Christine here.

Learn More (FAQ’s)

  • This retreat will have a balance of presentation, time to practice silence, and sharing (if you choose to share).

  • No. Sharing is always optional.

  • Sharing in the large group and in a breakout room is always optional. The sharing is guided by a pledge agreement to ensure confidentiality, respect, and no sharing of political views.

  • You feeling welcome is our greatest priority. The intention of this retreat and ministry is to meet you wherever you are in your faith journey, whether you attend church regularly or have never been. This is a Christ-centered ministry that welcomes all denominations.

  • No, come as you are and we look forward to meeting you!

  • We welcome you whether you have your video on or off.

  • Yes, this retreat will be recorded for those who cannot attend live.

Open your heart to the gift of peace in sacred silence.

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