Any journey begins where you are and as you are—not as you might think you should be at this juncture in your journey. This session offers us the support to welcome ourselves as we are—with whatever questions, doubts, or hopes we may be holding. In this place lies all the potential for whatever next step along the journey may come.

The release of working can open us to possibility as well as uncertainty. Ease, hope, grief, and any variety of feelings may accompany us. This session supports us in our own process of letting go of what was in order to open to what is becoming.

This session provides lots of opportunities for personal reflection, inviting us to explore “the essence of who we are beyond our masks, roles, history . . .” (Angeles Arrien). Deepening self-acceptance and an authentic sense of meaning and purpose in our lives can unfold. Our unique journeys may open us to who we really are—God’s beloved.

Our deepest desires can be a way that God calls us into the fullness of life. Listening for what we feel drawn toward at this time invites us into becoming the persons we are meant to be. Our final session offers us a process for listening to our own hearts—a lifelong practice that can help us hear God’s voice in our living.

This retreat will include a balance of presentations, personal time for reflection and breaks, and opportunities for sharing—if you choose to share.

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.

No. Sharing is always optional.

Each session will be recorded and emailed to all registrants within 24 hours of the session.

Yes, each session will be recorded for those who cannot attend live.

Yes, this is very important to us as accessibility is one of our core values. Please see the sliding scale options and payment plans above and let us know if you have any questions and need more help.

We want you to be satisfied with the retreat, yet we do not give refunds after the retreat has started. Please notify us if you are unsatisfied so we can talk.

Just Zoom.

Absolutely! We are here for you.

Yes. Any device works.

No, come as you are.

Retreat, Reflect, Renew asks participants to agree to a pledge of confidentiality.

Karen Brugge is a spiritual director and holds a Masters degree in Social Work. She is experienced in facilitating a variety of faith sharing groups. All of our facilitators are trained in providing a safe, open, and nonjudgemental experience. The facilitator’s role is not to give advice, but to gently invite to listen and notice what is stirring in you.

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.