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

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

  • Experience a taste of Sacred Circle, a contemplative listening practice

  • 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

Register Today

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*

Meet Your Retreat Facilitator

Ruba Powell

Ruba is a spiritual director, trained by the Shalem School for Spiritual Formation. This is a role I love and feel called to because of my love for being with another while they navigate and explore the vast realm of their interior life. I have been leading discipleship groups and meeting people one on one for more than 25 years. It is truly a passion that has not dimmed and I eagerly anticipate being with you too.

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