St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt

On Nov. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Retreat Center welcome all adults for a daylong retreat on the topic of Cultivating Joy. Discover a more joyful spirit, explore the joy that God has for you and learn practices for nurturing more joy in your life. Cost is $60 and includes lunch and materials. For further information contact Janene Ternes at 734.347.2422 or www.prayer-in-motion.com.

The Retreat Center will host a Women’s Contemplative Retreat, 1000 Gifts, from Nov. 18-20. Spend a quiet weekend preparing for Advent with a beautiful and practical guide to living a life of joy Based on the book of the same name by Mrs. Ann Voskamp this retreat dares to ask, “How do we find joy in the midst of deadlines, debt, drama, and daily duties? What does a life of gratitude look like when your days are gritty, long, and sometimes dark? What is God providing here and now?” A suggested donation of $200 includes lodging, meals, and materials. Visit https://www.stfrancis.ws/contemplative to learn more or register.

Rachel’s Vineyard

Rachel’s Vineyard will host a special retreat from Dec. 9-11. For more information, contact Beth at 734.879.0427 or toheal4give@outlook.com.