Now & Not Yet: An Epiphany Journey (BYO-Cabin Digital Retreat)

Thursday, Feb. 17 - Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022

The Epiphany journey is one of now and not yet. As the Magi followed the Bethlehem star, they likely had moments of wonder and awe alongside roadblocks and exhaustion. While the star was always guiding them onward, their path was long. Many of us find ourselves in a season of now and not yet, as the pandemic continues and impacts our health, our plans, and our dreams.

Whether your journey feels hopeful or harrowing, a retreat from the world can be just the refreshing reset your soul needs. Instead of gathering in person, we will join in retreat from wherever we are! You’re invited and encouraged to choose a retreat location near you (an AirBnB or a quiet guest room, perhaps?) and join sessions by video; more info below.

This retreat with the Rev. Callie Swanlund will remind you that you’re not traveling alone and give you tools for finding your guiding star. We’ll gather for time set apart for reflection, rest, and connection. As a priest and Certified Daring Way Facilitator, Callie will draw on scripture and the work of Dr. Brené Brown to lead you on an Epiphany journey. The retreat begins at 6 pm Eastern/3 pm Pacific on Thursday, February 17 and goes until Saturday, February 19. Saturday’s session will be “on demand” content (video, writing prompts, guidance for structuring solo retreat time) to make space for going deeper on your journey, and allowing for potential checkout times and time zone differences. The retreat rate includes retreat facilitation and materials. Please note that you will cover your own meals, transport, and accommodation (if applicable). See additional details below; feel free to email Callie for additional information!

Join the Revs. Heidi Carrington Heath and Callie Swanlund on Thursday, December 10, for a day of peace in what feels like an overwhelming and never-ending season. We often use the word “expectant” during Advent as we remember Mary’s journey and await Jesus’ coming; and yet, Mary’s story was surely unexpected for her and for others. In a year that has been unexpected in so many ways, we draw on Mary’s faithfulness and God’s strength. During this Advent Quiet Day, we will pray and worship together, hear good news in community, and make space for the joys and sorrows of the past year while letting our hearts be nourished for the year ahead.

Join Jerusalem Greer and Callie Swanlund on Friday, December 11, for a day of hope in what feels like an overwhelming and never-ending time. In a season typically associated with joy and expectation, we know that lay leaders are working tirelessly and may not set aside time to experience those things for themselves. This year has felt weary in so many ways, so let’s draw on God’s promise of love incarnate, and the strength of women like Mary and Lucia. During this Advent Quiet Day, we will pray and worship together, hear good news in community, and make space for the joys and sorrows of the past year while letting our hearts be nourished for the year ahead.

Lanterns in the Wilderness: Find Your Spark (BYO-Cabin Virtual Retreat)

Friday, Oct. 16 - Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020

Have you been struggling to find your deeper purpose, channel your creativity, or simply get adequate rest in this season? Whether this pandemic time has been lonely or overwhelming, contained job loss or homeschooling, or left you seeking meaning in your life and work, a retreat from the world can be just the refreshing reset your soul needs. Though we can’t gather in person, we can still go on retreat from wherever we are! (You’re invited and encouraged to book a socially distant retreat location near you and join sessions by video; more info below.)

This retreat with the Rev. Callie Swanlund will remind you that you’re not alone and give you tools for illuminating your path again. We’ll gather wherever we are for time set aside to reflect and reset. As an Episcopal priest and Certified Daring Way Facilitator, Callie will draw on scripture and the work of Dr. Brené Brown to lead you on a journey of Finding Your Spark. The retreat begins at 6 pm Eastern/3 pm Pacific on Friday, October 16 and goes until Sunday, September 18. Sunday’s session will be “on demand” to accommodate commitments, check out times, and time zone differences. The retreat rate includes retreat facilitation and materials (including a mailed mini swag bag for those registered by October 1). Please note that you will cover your own meals, transport, and accommodation. See additional details below; feel free to email Callie for additional information!

Are you longing for respite, connection, and inspiration? This online Lenten cohort will draw upon Jesus’ wilderness journey and Brené Brown’s teachings to guide weary clergy from languishing to flourishing.

Four-week series on Mondays from 12 - 2 pm Eastern (9 - 11 am Pacific), beginning March 25, 2019; dates include: March 25, April 1, 8, and 15. Participants are limited to 8; for questions, please send Callie a note

Six-week series on Wednesdays from 9:30 - 11:30 am Eastern, beginning October 3, 2018 (dates include: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and November 7). Participants are limited to 10; to be emailed about future series, please send Callie a note!

Are you looking to find wholeness in your life — body, mind, and spirit — but aren’t sure the latest trends like Whole30, KonMari, or goat yoga are the right fit for you? Using the work of Brené Brown and bio-individual nutrition, we’ll lead you through four weeks of emotional and physical wellness practices that you can begin implementing right away. Your facilitators are the Rev. Callie Swanlund, Certified Daring Way Facilitator (trained in the work of Dr. Brené Brown) and the Rev. Megan Anderson, Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Group Fitness Instructor.

Are you feeling stuck or desiring deeper meaning for your life and work? Whether you’re preparing to launch into your first career, rediscovering yourself after becoming a parent, or figuring out your purpose post retirement, this online series with the Rev. Callie Swanlund will remind you that you’re not alone and give you tools for discovering your path.