A nonprofit Christian ministry organization

 Way of the Spirit:
Contemplative Study in Community

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Module One: Spiritual Discernment
Cedar Springs Retreat Center, Sumas, WA
Next program cycle begins January 2018

What is the Way of the Spirit program?

Way of the Spirit provides a time and place apart to come home to who you are meant to be with God. Participants deepen faithfulness in transformative community. The program empowers and strengthens Spirit-led service or ministry.

  • A series of six, multi-night residential retreats over the course of two years
  • Committed study, spiritual practice, and supportive community.
  • Small group size: continuing program maximum 15 participants.
  • Expert guest presenters available for meaningful dialogue during the retreat.
  • Experiential learning and spiritual growth in the manner of Friends (Quakers), integrating intellectual content with spiritual discipline, prayerful dialogue and shared worship
  • Between retreat modules, the program includes private online reflection group, personal spiritual experiments, and accompaniment sessions

    Participants and presenters reflect (click for 4 min video).

    Participants and presenters reflect (click for 4 min video).

  • Welcoming those who feel aligned with this vision from diverse faith communities
  • $375 for Module One as a stand alone trial
  • $2,850 per year in the continuing program or $950 per module
  • Funded through participant fees and tax deductible donations through Good News Associates

2017 Retreat Dates:

2017 Year One Retreats 

  • February 17-20, 2017 Module 1 Spiritual Discernment, Mt. Angel, Oregon
  • May 17-21, 2017  Module 2  Blessed Community, Sumas, WA
  • September 6-10, 2017, Module 3 Spirit-Led Service/Ministry, Sumas, WA

2017 Year Two Retreats (only for program participants who completed Year One)

  • January 25-29, 2017, Module 4 Spiritual Accompaniment/Quaker Eldering,
    Whidbey Island, WA
  • April 5-9, 2-17, 2017 Module 5 Everyday Prophets, Whidbey Island, WA
  • October 11-15, 2017, Module 6 Trust and Next Steps, Whidbey Island, WA