IV Spiritual Formation Retreats

Introductory Blessing by Kahu Moanike’ala Nanod-Sitch

A word of blessing to start your retreat.

Examen Reimagined by Bethany Givens Blankespoor

For this particular examen, you are invited to narrow in on one memory from the last month. As we spend some time paying attention to that challenging moment and our response in it, ask Jesus what we need from him to respond to a particular challenge in a way that is more aligned with the Spirit’s work in our life.

Visio Divina: ”Barnacles” by Bette Dickinson

Visio Divina is latin for, "divine seeing." It is a way of reflecting on art as prayer. In this piece, Bette Dickinson, the artist will lead you through a guided meditation with prompts followed by some reflective music. While the music plays, consider journaling your prayers in response and hitting "pause" if you need more time.

Lectio Divina on Acts 3 by Rev. Phil Bowling-Dyer

A traditional lectio divina on Acts 3:1-10

Guided Reflection on Acts 3 by Rev. Phil Bowling-Dyer

Enter the text of Acts 3:2-6 with your imagination from the vantage point of the beggar. Rest in God's loving gaze upon you in this text.