Awaken Retreats

02/06/2026

Join us as we explore the journey of four strangers and their combined search for deeper relationship with God.

“The sacred journey is a pilgrimage for those who are thirsty for more of God. This journey is for all those who are dissatisfied with living on the surface and who want to travel deeper into God’s heart. We invite you to come and explore spiritual disciplines as we seek to create a sacred space for God.” ~ Sensible Shoes p.34

Sensible Shoes, by Sharon Garlough Brown is a story of four strangers who meet at a retreat centre. The story follows their separate journeys of isolation and struggle, and their combined search for deeper relationship with God.

Join us over 4 sessions as we meet as an online book club. This series is suitable for anyone interested in exploring spiritual topics in the context of a novel. Whether you're new to Sensible Shoes, or have read it before, reading as a group is an opportunity to enjoy meeting with and learning from others who share a desire to live in relationship with God.

To register and for more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sensible-shoes-online-book-club-tickets-1978362058172

Join us as we explore the journey of four strangers and their combined search for deeper relationship with God.

31/05/2026

Join us online for our next contemplative prayer session on Tuesday 2nd June at 7pm (AEST).

To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/contemplative-prayer-using-the-examen-tickets-1976420640339

29/05/2026

Join us as we continue our journey through the fruit of the Spirit in this series of online day retreats.

Our next day retreat will focus on "Joy". A day retreat is an opportunity to step out of the busy patterns of life and to simply spend time with God. Throughout the day you’ll be guided into deeper levels of reflection and awareness as you take time to retreat in His presence.

To register, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/online-day-retreat-joy-tickets-1976417744678

25/05/2026

What's on in June?

📌 Tuesday 2nd @ 7pm (AEST) - Contemplative Prayer using the Examen (online)
Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/contemplative-prayer-using-the-examen-tickets-1976420640339

19/05/2026

Many people find it difficult to get away for an organised retreat. "On Retreat" allows you to retreat at your own pace and in your own space. You might explore each fruit of the Spirit as a whole, or break each fruit into parts. Retreat on your own, find a small group or use this book as a stimulus for contemplative prayer.

Available now from:
📚 Koorong: https://koorong.com/product/on-retreat-exploring-the-fruit-of-the-spirit_9780995428690
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16/05/2026

Registration closes Monday night!

Grab your friends and join us on Saturday 23rd May as we continue our series exploring the Psalms. A day retreat is an opportunity to step out of the busy patterns of life to simply spend time with God.

All materials, food and drinks are included.

To register and for more information visit ... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/womens-day-retreat-psalm-23-tickets-1976516750808

Would you like to pause and come away? TO RETREAT… TO REFRESH… TO REFOCUS?

15/05/2026

Would you like to pause and come away? TO RETREAT… TO REFRESH… TO REFOCUS?

Join us on Saturday 23rd May as we explore the Psalms. A day retreat is an opportunity to step out of the busy patterns of life to simply spend time with God.

Registration closes Monday 18th May. To register and for more information visit ... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/womens-day-retreat-psalm-23-tickets-1976516750808

11/05/2026

Spiritual direction seeks to help you awaken and deepen your relationship with God. It is a prayerful conversation between two people where one person invites the other to accompany them on their faith journey.

We currently have places available for spiritual direction - both face-to-face or online via Zoom. Whether you participate once or with regularity, it is an opportunity to simply notice where God seems active or distant in your life and in doing so, to deepen your awareness of Him.

Anyone can participate - it doesn't matter what denominational background you come from, whether you are "spiritual enough", how old you are or whether you are male or female.

Want to know more?
For more information, contact Alison Tye on ☎️ 0409 260 174 ️or via email 💻[email protected].