Formerly known as the Catechesis Retreat. Please note: this content will also be offered as weekly class, Thursdays during winter 2026.

At the core of Christian life is a set of mysteries which we find in the Bible: Incarnation, Atonement, Resurrection, Trinity. These religious words provide lenses for life. Our hope for this retreat is to remain these mysteries as lenses for a non-violent and non-dominion Christianity that’s capable of grounding us, inspiring us, and leading us more deeply into lives that flourish.

For this retreat format, we’ll get away to a beach house at the coast for a weekend of rich content, deep conversations and space for growing deeper relationships at Pearl. Each session will cover relevant content and engaging practices that help to give Christian shape to our lives:

• Living the Bible, Inspiration 

• Living Incarnation, Union

• Living Atonement, Repair

• Living Resurrection, Wholeness

• Living the Trinity, Community

• Living the Way, Practices

Cost for the weekend will be determined based on the number of people who attend as we'll be splitting the cost of the beach house, but we estimate about $150. (Final price will be confirmed with registered attendees.)

A $50 deposit per registration is required; this amount is refundable until two weeks before the retreat, October 3. Cancellations later than one week before the retreat, October 10, will incur the full retreat price unless we are able to fill your spot.

You’re warmly invited to join us for this Retreat. Have questions? Please contact Pastor Ben.