Kairos Retreats Encourage Community and Spirituality

For many participants, Kairos is a deeply impactful yet indescribable experience. For prospective participants, Kairos may be a mystery of infamous secrets. Perhaps the observable common ground is the change that Kairos inspires in individuals and then filters to the larger community. Retreatants return beaming, embracing former strangers who’ve now become friends.

But what is Kairos?

The Greek word “kairos” means the right or opportune moment of indeterminate time in which everything happens. Its opposite is “chronos,” meaning chronological or sequential time. While on retreat, we ease away from our dependence on chronos and focus more closely on kairos, fondly understood as “God’s time.”

Each year, seven Kairos retreats offer opportunities for students to encounter God where they are at in their lives. During the four day experience, students reflect upon their relationship with God, family and friends. Students learn about themselves and others. 

Adults also have the wonderful opportunity to attend Kairos as observers and leaders. It is just as rewarding to be a part of Kairos as an adult.

Each person, adult or student, impacts the retreat in a profound and unexpected way. Kairos has a place for everyone and has something to offer everyone, no matter where you are in your life.

By Carissa Krautscheid
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