Event
Sacred Elements: Encountering God in Wind, Water, Fire, and Earth
Sacred Elements: Encountering God in Wind, Water, Fire, and Earth
September 26 @ 7:00 pm – September 27 @ 3:30 pm CDT
$175
includes private room and meals
Early Christians spoke of two sacred books: the scriptures and the book of nature, each offering insight into the presence and activity of God. Drawing on the rich symbolism of the Psalms, the earth-rooted imagery of Jesus’ parables, liturgical tradition, and insights from the Christian mystics, we will engage the classical elements—wind, water, fire, and earth—as living metaphors that reveal God’s sustaining and transforming presence. Through prayer, journaling, and lectio divina in nature, we will deepen our connection to God and grow in the awareness of ourselves as part of the sacred community of creation.
We will begin our retreat with a social, starting at 6:00 p.m.
Please register by September 19.
After receiving your registration, you will receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs, so we are pleased to offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now!
*Read about our cancellation and refund policy.
Sr. Elizabeth Carrillo
Sr. Elizabeth has an M.A. degree in Religion and the Environment from the University of the South School of Theology in Sewanee, Tennessee. She is a board and staff member of the Center for Deep Green Faith, which provides offerings that blend eco-theology with eco-spirituality grounded in the Christian tradition. She is an alumna of the Center’s Contemplation and Care for Creation Certificate Program and provides workshops and retreats at Sophia Center and elsewhere.
