Gentle Surrender: A Weekly Lent Retreat
“Christian spirituality is a path of descent, not ascent. Although we sometimes treat it as a spirituality of self improvement through movement up a ladder of successive approximations to holiness, it is a spirituality of following Jesus on a journey of self-emptying. It is a path of dying to everything within us that is false so that we might discover and become the truth of our being-in-Christ.”
-David G. Benner-
What to Expect:
Surrender can mean a releasing of and/or a releasing into. This retreat is a weekly invitation to pause and notice what God is stirring within you or perhaps to nurture what has already begun to unfold. Our time together will offer…
❋ Intentional StillnessOur weekly gatherings will follow a rhythm of guided moments, open exploration, and space for reflection. We will practice slowing down as a group in order to spend time with our loving Creator.
❋ Creative ExplorationVarious art forms, such as collage, words, colors, music, and time in nature, will be available as pathways to sink further into the presence of Jesus.
❋ An Invitation to Go DeeperBreath Prayer, Imaginative Contemplation, and Lectio Divina will be offered to settle our hearts and bring us into a deeper awareness of how God is stirring within.
Each participant will receive materials to support their practice during gatherings and between sessions, allowing them to move into a deeper space, as they feel drawn to do so.
❋ A Space to ShareThis retreat will be limited to a small group: 10 participants for in-person sessions. The hope is that these smaller numbers create space for everyone to share if they wish. Together, we will honor each person’s experience with respect, care, and loving attention.
*Note-This is a six-week retreat with 2-hour gatherings once a week in Lake Oswego, OR. The price listed is the total for six gatherings. It will run from February 18th to April 1st. Due to spring break, there will be no gathering the week of March 22nd.
Register: In-Person Retreat
This is a six-week retreat that will gather every Wednesday from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., in-person, at my home in Lake Oswego, OR. After completing the registration and payment process, you will receive a follow-up email with additional details and directions to my home. Welcome, fellow pilgrim. I’m delighted to journey through Lent with you.
Gathering Dates: Before registering, please confirm that you are able to attend each of the dates below…
✦February 18th
✦February 25th
✦March 4th
✦March 11th
✦March 18th
✦April 1st