• 07 Nov 2025 - 07 Feb 2026
  • La Crosse, WI USA

Abundance and Grace for All Seasons: A Yearlong Courage & Renewal Series

Through individual written reflection and group interaction, you will have opportunities and time to recognize the grace that is always abundantly available in the four weekend retreat series.

Abundance and Grace For All Seasons: A Yearlong Courage & Renewal® Series  (in-person)

Personal renewal allows us to live with self-acceptance, gratitude, compassion and the acceptance of grace. The possibilities are in every moment, with each thought, in every action. Through individual written reflection and group interaction, you will have opportunities and time to recognize the grace that is always abundantly available. Our time together will include silence, guided discussion and experiences with poetry, wisdom tradition essays and art. Claim time for your own personal renewal while strengthening a sense of community with those present.

Register for one, or both of the weekend retreats in this series:

November 7-8: Exploring finding and moving toward grace in our lives.
REGISTER HERE

2026 February 6-7: Exploring the grace of second chances, wonder and awe in our lives.
REGISTER HERE

The retreats will be co-facilitated by Mary Louise Peters, Courage & Renewal Facilitator and Amy Christianson.
Amy Christianson is currently enrolled in the Courage & Renewal Practicum Program. Amy has been a participant in number of seasonal and Circle of Trust(r) retreats. She actively embraces the Courage & Renewal approach in her life and work. She has a long professional career in education within early childhood, K-12 and higher education settings. Amy’s background includes educational leadership, organizational change and working with diverse populations.

There will be opportunities to experience the practices of the Courage & Renewal approach to:

  • Revitalize your commitment to the core values that give meaning to your life and work.
  • Learn reflective practices to become more self-aware and intentional.
  • Discover a process for discernment to reach clarity around deeper questions of identity and integrity.
  • Expand your capacity to build trustworthy and authentic relationships.
  • Improve your ability to listen openly and be present.
  • Continue to find truth and healing in your own life and in your relationships.
If you are staying onsite for the weekend, please plan to arrive with ample time to checkin for lodging.
For Commuters and those who staying Overnight: 
Please arrive in the retreat room a few minutes early for our on-time beginning at 7:00 pm (Central Time).
 
Friday
Retreat: 7:00 – 9:00 pm (snacks and beverages provided)
Saturday
Breakfast is provided in the cafeteriafor overnight guests staying at FSC
Retreat: 9:00 am – 5 pm (morning and afternoon snacks provided; lunch is provided for all who have registered for the retreat).

https://www.fscenter.org/

The Franciscan Spirituality Center is a sacred place of peace and hospitality for those seeking spiritual renewal, personal and professional growth, healing, transformation and deeper self-awareness. We offer retreats and programs, spiritual direction for groups and individuals, mindfulness workshops, qigong and yoga classes, opportunities for artistic expression and an innovative three-year training program to help people become compassionate, nonjudgmental listeners. People of all faith background and traditions (or none) are welcome.

Investment (per weekend retreat):
Overnight: $190, includes private bedroom, breakfast and lunch on Saturday
Commuter: $110, includes lunch on Saturday

Register separately for each weekend:

November 7-8: Exploring finding and moving toward grace in our lives.

February 6-7 (2026): Exploring the grace of second chances, wonder and awe in our lives.

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