Multiday Retreats

The Way in the Wilderness

Led by Summerlee Staten and Kathy Bozzuti-Jones

What does it mean to follow God’s path? How can we hear God’s voice even in times of 
 “wilderness” — seasons of change, doubt, and uncertainty?  

Join Trinity’s Executive Director of Faith Formation & Education Summerlee Staten and Associate Director for Spiritual Practices Dr. Kathy Bozzuti-Jones for a nourishing weekend focusing on Trinity Church’s core value: faith. We will consider the Bible, poetry, and the way of God in wilderness seasons with conversations by the fire, dynamic teaching, vibrant conversations, and prayerful meditation.

Mary Magdalene as Spiritual Guide

Mary Magdalene and her transformative spiritual journey are the model for our individual paths. Join parish priest and spiritual director Rev. Heather Sisk to consider topics such as healing and forgiveness, discernment, witness, abiding, and transformation. We will also practice a labyrinth walk, contemplation with sculptural icons, journaling, and sharing.Mary Magdalene and her transformative spiritual journey are the model for our individual paths. Join parish priest and spiritual director Rev. Heather Sisk to consider topics such as healing and forgiveness, discernment, witness, abiding, and transformation. We will also practice a labyrinth walk, contemplation with sculptural icons, journaling, and sharing.

Introduction to Working With the Enneagram

The Enneagram is often used as a tool for mapping our personality types, but its real power is its ability to assist us on our spiritual path. Through both instruction and hands-on work led by Rev. Michelle Meech, who has been teaching the Enneagram for more than 25 years, we'll gain an understanding of how to enable deeper compassion and awareness. 

Participant Preparation: Prior to arrival, it is highly recommended that participants take the Enneagram Institute’s typing mechanism (RHETI), available at enneagraminstitute.com ($12 fee). A general understanding of the Enneagram is helpful but not necessary. We also recommend reading The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Don Riso and Russ Hudson. 

Rest, Reconnect, and Listen: Discernment for Deeper Living (Silent retreat)

Whether you’re going through a major life change, desire a new life path, or need time for quiet contemplation, this silent retreat will help you deepen your spiritual journey. Come pray, read, write, and walk in nature, led by Rev. Dr. Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones, priest and Director for Spiritual Formation at Trinity Retreat Center. 
 
Space is limited to six people.

Practices to Deepen Your Spiritual Life

Explore how various spiritual practices can become sources of inspiration and meaning for new and experienced practitioners alike. Associate Director for Spiritual Practices Dr. Kathy Bozzuti-Jones will introduce us to the welcoming prayer, the examen, loving-kindness meditation, visio divina (praying with images), labyrinth walking, and more.

Poetry of Longing: Lives of Surrender and Paying Attention

Longing is at the heart of the spiritual journey. It is also evidence of God’s gift of grace alive in us. We'll select readings from poets, reflect on their work, and reveal the fruits of setting our hearts in union with God, co-led by priest and Director for Spiritual Formation Rev. Dr. Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones and Associate Director for Spiritual Practices Dr. Kathy Bozzuti-Jones. 

Healing Through the Arts: A Journey to Renewal

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing through art, from painting and drawing to spoken word and music. Led by Amanda Aqirah Stanley, a trained dancer and certified healer, we will explore sound and movement therapy, guided inner organ meditation, and other pathways to addressing past traumas and finding peace. No prior experience is necessary.

Working with the Enneagram: A Contemplative Retreat

In our search for a deeper connection to God, the Enneagram provides insight into ourselves and how we can lose our sense of connection. Through contemplative practices, hands-on exercises, and centering prayer, Rev. Michelle Meech will lead us in using the Enneagram to engage our spiritual work. She has been teaching the Enneagram for more than 25 years and was trained by Don Riso and Russ Hudson of the Enneagram Institute. 

This retreat is not designed to be an introductory workshop, and participants will need to prepare beforehand (see further details).
 

The Spirituality of Bob Marley and His Music

To quote Alex Romanenko: "From his first song, 'Judge Not,' to his final album featuring 'Redemption Song,' Marley’s work is a testament to his deep faith.” Join priest and Director for Spiritual Formation Rev. Dr. Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones to listen, dance, and reflect on Marley's music, and discover how his faith calls us to more prophetic living.

Easter Retreat: Awakening to Deeper Life in Christ

Celebrate Easter with us and observe the rhythm of the most sacred time on the Christian calendar. We’ll honor Holy Week, from a Maundy Thursday Agape meal through a meditation on the meaning of Good Friday. On Holy Saturday, we’ll celebrate the Great Vigil, followed by a festive brunch on Easter Day, all led by Rev. Dr. Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones and Retreat Center staff.