A DAY APART: A MINI RETREAT SERIES
Come & set aside intentional times throughout the year to rest with God.
Welcome to a Day Apart Retreat!
We have been holding these retreats alongside the church seasons for years & have loved the rhythm & community it brings.
These days have been set aside for you to be with God in an environment of quiet restfulness. Each retreat day has a theme & a reflection guide to accompany you in your time with God. The retreat facilitators may be different each time, but are always trained Christian spiritual directors. These days coincide with the church seasons as you experience the story of your life enfolded in God’s story of salvation.
Ready to Hear More?
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A reflection on the theme offered by the retreat facilitator
A written guide with suggestions for prayer & meditation
Individual spiritual direction available throughout the day until spots are filled
Ample space for personal quiet & reflection as the day is held in silence
Drinks & snacks available throughout the day. Lunch is bring your own, which you can eat at any point or join in a beautiful communal silent meal together.
Time for communal sharing & listening as we close our day together
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The fee per person for A Day Apart retreat is $45. If you are bringing A Day Apart to your church or organization we will offer you a separate group rate.
We will send more information on how to pay with your registration confirmation email.
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We typically hold these retreats in-person at a church in the New England area of the U.S. Check back on our website, or join our email list, for the most up to date information on where the next one will be!
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If you have never taken one before these are a great place to begin! You will have time to chat in the beginning and as you reflect at the end of your time together. There is also individual spiritual direction available throughout the day until spots are filled. We encourage you to give a silent retreat a try and simply notice how it feels!
VICTORIA B.
“In addition to this being my first PAX event, my first time back in a church in three years, it was also my first experience of a silent retreat. And you know what? I loved it…”
Upcoming Dates
This upcoming PAX year we will be offering an Advent and Lent Retreat!
Advent Day Apart Retreat:
Will be held on a Saturday in early December, 2026 in MA and led by spiritual director and PAX graduate, Jill Hwang. More details will be announced soon, but in the meantime you can learn more about Jill below!
Lent Day Apart Retreat:
Will be held on a Saturday in late February, 2027 in NH and led by spiritual director and PAX graduate, Tess Crick. More details will be announced soon, but in the meantime you can learn more about Tess below!
Meet This Year’s Retreat Facilitators!
JILL HWANG
TESS CRICK
Jill received her Certificate in Spiritual Direction from PAX in 2019. She is drawn to spiritual direction as a space to notice God's presence & design infused in the everyday living of our lives. Jill is particularly interested in how God journeys with us through ethnic identity, vocational calling, & family life. Jill practiced as an immigration attorney for many years, & is currently a career advisor to law students at Boston College Law School. She also has been witness to God's kindness & all-consuming love as an adoptive mom to a special needs child. She enjoys beach days & movie nights with her husband & three children. Jill will be leading this year’s Advent Day Apart!
Tess brings a diverse background to PAX that includes 40 years of relationship management experience in both for-profit & non-profit development & advocacy work. Tess’s passion is connecting with God’s people & walking with them as they seek to become all that they are created to be. Her experience in ministry includes leading divorce recovery & inner healing groups, home-based small groups, & meeting with those seeking a growing restorative relationship with God. Tess brings an intention to listen deeply to the heart of those she meets & help them notice & experience God's steadfast love for each of us. Tess lives outside Concord, NH, with her sister & their three doodle-dog household, where she meets with directees online & in person. Tess will be leading this year’s Lent Day Apart!
Have More Questions?
Feel free to reach out to us to talk over email or schedule a time to connect! We’d be happy to chat & answer any questions you may have.
We also bring Day Apart retreats you! Please reach out if you would like more information on what this looks like.