Sacred Self,
Sacred Community
A spiritual formation program designed to spark awareness of your sacred self and experience the gift of faith-filled community.
A Spiritual Formation Program
Online: January 17 - May 23, 2026
Dates, times and cost coming soon; Registration opens September 7, 2025
There are seasons of life when you begin to ask deep questions.
Who am I? What is my purpose? How can I make a difference in a world full of suffering? There are times in life when you recognize it is difficult to find answers for these questions alone. You desire a deeper connection with God and a community to support your journey. Sacred Self, Sacred Community is designed to walk you through this process of discovery and growth in a gentle, welcoming way.
Discover your life as a unique journey to wholeness in God.
Explore how you came to be who you are today and how you can grow into the person God calls you to become. Discover in a renewing way the wonder of your own “being.”
Experience community as a sacred place to grow in faith.
Appreciate the impact of faith-filled friendships on your spiritual growth, healing, and overall well-being. Identify the values that are important to you in friendships and community so you can cultivate relationships with honesty and intention.
Learn how to live a more balanced life with God’s Grace.
A healthy faith life consists of a balance of loving God, self, and neighbor (Mark 12:30-31). Learn how to recognize God’s Grace in your daily life as a way to open the door to experiencing Divine peace within you and through the people around you.
Through journaling, prayer practices, and sharing, this five-month Christ-centered spiritual growth program intends to offer you an experience of sacred community. It is for all those who want to grow, no matter where you are in your journey.
Come explore. Learn more about this special program.
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Journal. Practice. Share. Cultivate.
JOURNAL: Read and journal at your own pace throughout the month. You can expect about two hours of journal time a month.
PRACTICE: Enjoy a monthly spiritual practice at your convenience such as a walking meditation, breathing exercise, or art activity.
SHARE: Gather one Saturday a month on Zoom. Share in a large group and your permanent small group, all led by facilitators trained in creating a safe environment.
CULTIVATE: Develop relationships with optional mid-month gatherings on Zoom. Share in a written format on a private 24/7 platform for connection, confidentiality, and convenience.
Meet Your Team of Companions
Christine Jurisich
Tameka Del Gavio Jackson
Seth Dickson
Karen Brugge
Interested? Want to Learn More?
Christine Jurisich talks more about the program in this short video.
Information Meetings
Sat Oct 18, 2025 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM PDT
Sat Nov 8, 2025 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM PST
Sat Dec 13, 2025 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM PST
The first Sacred Self, Sacred Community group was held in-person at Mercy Center Auburn. Here is what some of them had to say about the experience.
I was very nervous to sign up for Sacred Self, Sacred Community for two reasons. Would I be able to commit to a five-month-long retreat and most important would I feel safe enough to allow myself to open up and be vulnerable in order to connect with others and become part of a Sacred Community? I’m so thankful that I decided to make the commitment to myself. It has personally been life-changing for me. - Brittany H., CA
Over the past five months: I’ve come to see more deeply in this journey the gift of taking time, space, to honor my sacred self. I learned to nurture this reality; while also allowing others to hold space for me in my authentic self as I heal and grow. - Laura O., CA
Sacred Self, Sacred Community helped me with my awareness of Grace-filled moments and a deeр sense of fulfillment replaced longing and my experience of peace was now palpable. The sharing with others opened my access to Christ's Spirit in unimaginable ways. - Geoff M, CA
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