Courage for the Call
What can I expect from this In-Person Retreat?
The in-person retreats offer a balanced pacing of presentation, small and large group sharing, experiential practices, and personal time.
Our highest priority is to create a sacred environment of hospitality. That means you are welcomed wherever you are in your journey and however you want to talk about who God is for you. Come whether you attend church every week or haven’t been in years.
FAQ’s
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Please note this is a generic schedule to give you an idea. Be sure to check the schedule of your specific retreat.
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In all our retreats, we ask people to share according to our pledge agreements, which include confidentiality and no political discussions. Christine works hard to create a welcoming, non-judgmental environment that encourages everyone to focus on listening rather than imposing advice.
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The intent of the retreat is to create a balanced pacing of sharing and personal time. You are always encouraged to experience the retreat the way you need to, whether that means more or less personal time. On Saturday afternoon, there will be two hours of downtime, when many enjoy a long walk or nap. Others use the time to reflect on the material from the day, read from Christine’s books to share, or color with the paper and coloring options available.
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No. You will have opportunities to share in small groups, always with the option to pass.
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Christine loves to give her retreats at retreat centers because they offer a quiet, welcoming, loving place to be wherever you are on your journey. Mercy Center Auburn is known for its hospitality, good food, and beautiful outdoor grounds.
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Mercy Center Auburn offers private rooms, each with towels, sheets, and a sink. There is a communal bathroom. The retreat centers sponsor the retreats, so you will want to talk to the retreat centers directly about any accessibility concerns and needs.
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Questions regarding the facilities can be answered by talking to Mercy Center Auburn directly. You can email rcowan@sistersofmercy.org.
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Yes. The retreat centers sponsor these retreats. Go through them first with a scholarship request. If they are unable to accommodate you, please email Retreat, Reflect, Renew.
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Sacramento International Airport is about 45 minutes away.
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Mercy Center and Retreat, Reflect, Renew are both ecumenical and welcome with an open heart anyone who wants to attend.
I thoroughly enjoyed this retreat! It came at a perfect time for me. I needed all of these good ideas and methods that I can take home and practice in my everyday life. Thank you! — Cindy F.
Register Today
Where: Mercy Center in Auburn, CA
When: March 13-15, 2026
Friday: check-in 3-5 PM
Sunday: ends at 1 PM
Cost: $350 (Overnight) $290 (Commuter)
Retreat Facilitator
Hear more about the retreat from Christine in this short video.
Before attending one of your retreats I felt disconnected to my faith and myself. The retreat restored my passion for the church, myself, and God. I appreciated meeting women who were positive, inspiring and compassionate about saying yes to taking caring of themselves. Now I’m feeling less guilty for taking time out for myself and I’m learning to find a happy balance in my life with God. — Monica P.
Christine’s smile, faith-filled, humble spirit, and great sense of humor about her own life struggles made everyone feel comfortable in sharing personal stories and innermost thoughts during both small and large group discussions. Everyone left the retreat feeling renewed and encouraged to continue doing God’s work! — Michele K.
I am deeply grateful for all you did to create and guide us through the weekend. It was a rich and meaningful experience. I especially appreciated the way you developed a sense of community so quickly between a group of (mostly) strangers. I left Mercy Center with a new perspective on and sense of possibility for balancing my Divine rhythm as this new season unfolds. I look forward to connecting with you again.
— Karen S., CA
Our in-person retreats are sponsored by Mercy Center Auburn
We hope to see you there!