Cultivating a solitude practice can be a game-changing discipline for our spiritual growth. Often, when we first get started, we have to deal with discomfort and face the truth about our fears, chronic use of distractions (i.e., TV and social media), and exhaustion. In solitude, we come face-to-face with things inside ourselves that we were not consciously aware.
It can take a lot of practice, inner healing, and experimentation to reach the point where we feel like we’re not only thriving in solitude with God but craving it. And that is our hope and prayer for you all: that you will not only recognize your soul's need for alone time with God but also embrace this spiritual discipline as a way to become more like Jesus.
And we want to help you get there. This is why we teamed up with our dear friend Maggie Lightner, from With-God Wellness, and Pastor Daniel Brown at Denver United Church to create this FREE solitude retreat experience.
If you live in the Denver area, you won’t want to miss out on this opportunity, Saturday August 10th, for a solitude retreat experience graciously hosted and presented by Denver United Church, in collaboration with Loto Wellness Collective and With-God Wellness.
Details of the “solitude with God” retreat.
During the retreat, you'll be guided through various thoughtfully arranged stations. These will help you connect with God in new and profound ways, whether through prayer, meditation, or quiet reflection. We’ll also provide handouts to support your time, complete with prompts for prayer and journaling.
Understanding seasons of life vary, and it can be hard to create space, we're offering flexible attendance options:
Full Day: 10 AM - 3 PM
Morning Slot: 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Afternoon Slot: 12:30 PM - 3 PM
(Please consider what fits best with your schedule and spiritual needs.)
Saturday, August 10th, 2024 @Denver United Church. 660 S Broadway.
We encourage you to register early as spaces are limited to keep the environment conducive to solitude.
Please note while we are unable to offer childcare, we understand that arranging care may be necessary. Should this be a concern, financial assistance is available to help you make arrangements. Please reach out to Maggie at maggie@withgodwellness.com to learn more.
We hope you will join us as we seek to find rest and renewal in His presence, gaining discernment, fostering peace, and alleviating the weariness that often accompanies our hectic lives.
Can’t make it to the in-person event? Is the spiritual discipline of solitude new to you?
We invite you to watch this video created by Loto Wellness Collective and With-God Wellness, 8 Steps to Planning Your First Solitude Retreat, to prepare you to engage with the Lord in this practice.