Events

An Advent Pilgrimage

December 6, 2025 – December 9, 2025

Fr. Timothy Armbruster will lead us on an Advent journey, sharing stories of hope as we walk with pilgrims of the past, John the Baptist, Anna and Joachim, Mary and Joseph.

To Pray Marvelously Well

November 23, 2025

In this one-person show, Lisa Wagner-Carollo of Still Point Theatre Collective brings to life Saint Teresa of Avila and Edith Stein. Lisa previously performed the play “Haunted by God: The Life of Dorothy Day” at the Renewal Center.

Called to Live in Hope!

November 22, 2025

An evening of music and worship. Nov. 22, Saturday | 7-8:30 p.m. St. James Catholic Church, 309 S. Steward Road, Liberty, Mo. 64068

Teach Us to Pray

November 6, 2025

We all want to learn more about how to pray. Each month for a year, practitioners of a variety of prayer styles, mostly from the Catholic tradition but also from other traditions, will demonstrate prayers in their particular style.

A Day Away Individual Retreats

November 6, 2025

Could you use a few hours away from the hurly burly of everyday life? Take some time for yourself at the Renewal Center. Schedule one-day or half-day quiet retreats. Spiritual directors are available or you can spend the time with your own thoughts and prayers.

Opening the Holy Door: Meditations for the Jubilee Year

October 28, 2025 – November 18, 2025

Using scripture and images from the bronze door on the north side of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Jubilee Door, Fr. Ron Will guides us through a series of lectio divina and visio divina meditations.

‘This is the way; walk in it.’ A directed retreat.

February 19, 2026 – February 22, 2026

We know we should cultivate silence in our lives. Why do we resist it? If you want “to learn to better wait in silence,” a silent, directed retreat might be what you’re looking for.

Taizé Prayer Service for June

June 5, 2025

Taizé is an ecumenical, meditative prayer experience using music, chants and scripture. All are welcome.

God Chose You for Me: A Prayer Experience for Married Couples

April 26, 2025

Worldwide Marriage Encounter is offering this seven-hour experience designed to deepen the spiritual connection of married couples. The program is guided by a priest or deacon, a married couple, and a widow or widower who will share their personal experiences of building strong spiritual foundations within marriage.

Bread Making Retreat

April 5, 2025

A hands-on, heart-in community retreat for bakers of all ages, with or without breadmaking experience. A great activity for parents or grandparents and children, teens or couples. Inspired by Acts 2:42.