Spring is a time for cultivating, inside and out. Engaging with nature gives us the energy and inspiration to heal holistically and live with purpose and meaning.

Come and join facilitators Peach Jack and Maria Ochoa Vazquez for an afternoon together as we explore the seasons of possibility that exist within you. We will enjoy a contemplative stroll through the Bellevue Botanical Gardens and take time to ponder on these ideas through reflection, art-making, and community conversation.

This morning formation event for men is intended for Spiritual Directors who are rooted in the Christian tradition. Morning refreshments and social time will be followed by a brief presentation and small and large group conversations to explore questions and share stories of our lives of ministry.

• What was my call to be a spiritual director?

• How has life experience shaped me and my ministry as a Spiritual Director?

• How can we learn from each other in our ministry?  

Are you a spiritual LGBTQI+ seeker or person of faith who is looking for a time away to rest, reflect on your identity, and experience community? Come and share a time for retreat, reflection, and kinship among other LGBTQI+ community members and allies at our spring retreat! The day will include time for short presentations, individual reflection, meditation, sharing in small and large groups, and exploring the beautiful grounds of the Center for Urban Horticulture.

This program is for anyone who identifies at LGBTQI+ and/or as an Ally and is interested in sharing in an affirming and caring space for those seeking spiritual renewal. The retreat day is primarily designed to center LGBTQI+ voices and experiences.

This mini-retreat will explore the Ignatian concept of the Magis, living "the more." Becoming more of who we are and living out of that truth is spiritual work for us all. Our time together will include brief reflections leading you through opportunities to "listen to the sound of the genuine" in your life through the Examen prayer, creative exercises, abundant time for personal reflection and journaling, and small group discussion—all designed to support you as you embrace the journey ahead.

This program is open to all who desire a day of peaceful reflection in silence, regardless of experience level with Ignatian spirituality. All are welcome!