Retreats
Calvary has developed Spiritual Formation retreats that are offered throughout the year. We offer single-day as well as weekend experiences. The single-day retreats are located around the Greater Lafayette area. The weekend retreats take place at locations within a couple of hours of the church. As followers of Jesus, we are all being shaped into the men and women God created us to be. A Spiritual Formation Retreat can be a meaningful milestone in that journey.
Our retreats are intentionally designed to create space for both community and solitude. Throughout the weekend, you'll share meaningful conversations and meals with others while also setting aside intentional time alone with Jesus. Together, we'll slow down, learn about and practice a spiritual discipline, and create room for God to deepen our relationship with Him.
There are different spiritual disciplines or practices to focus on during each retreat, but the introductory retreat is focused on silence & solitude. The other retreats offered are on fasting, simplicity, and prayer.
Contact Drew Phillips at dphillips@yourcalvary.church for more information about how you can participate.
Formation Retreat Schedule
One-Day Retreats (10AM - 3 PM)
September 14 - Solitude (Will Evans & Risha Ruano)
October 5 - Simplicity (Drew Phillips)
November 20 - Prayer (Lane & Sarah Yahiro)
*Held in various locations in West Lafayette.
Weekend Retreats
September 11-13 - Silence & Solitude; Wabash, IN (Drew Phillips)
November 6-8 - Prayer; Kewanna, IN (Drew Phillips)
QUOTES FROM PREVIOUS RETREAT GOERS
“When people have asked me ‘how was the retreat?’ I have answered it confidently as ‘transformational.’“- Clay, 2025
“I can't recommend this retreat enough for any and everyone regardless of where you are at in your faith. This time away gave me the opportunity to grow closer to God.” - Kerri, 2025
“I was able to truly unplug and calm the busyness of life to be able to reflect and develop. I felt equipped to continue spiritual formation even after leaving the retreat because of the teachings, connections and resources that were shared.” - Ryan, 2025
"Silence and solitude are two of the most beautiful spiritual disciplines. This retreat helped me to solidify these revitalizing disciplines into my daily life. What a breath of fresh air!"
"The retreat experience showed me how to listen to God who speaks in the gentle whisper despite the noise and hurry around me. I was able to understand that in order to move ahead, you have to stand still and let Him tell you the direction. "
"I attended the August 2021 Calvary-sponsored spirtual formation retreat on silence and solitude. It was a time of reflection, refreshment and rest. The discussion sessions and time spent alone with God provided me with new insight on how to better communicate with the Lord as well as how to hear his voice and his guidance for my life. I highly recommend participation in future retreats for any church member or regular attendee who is interested in growing spiritually."
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