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Dig deeper into Desert Spirituality and connect with others at the Events and Workshops
Upcoming Events below—
Engage in enriching events and workshops that deepen your spiritual journey and expand your knowledge. SAVE-THE-DATE and send a message using the contact page to indicate your interest. Details will be sent to you.
Up-to-date information, live event LINKS, and announcements can be found at the SUBSTACK here
JAN 27, 2026
The Way of the Desert Elders—book release celebration [WATCH a REPLAY here]
7pm EST | Join for a time of celebration. Q & A, readings, giveaways, and more!
STARTS
FEB 22, 2026
Lent with the Desert Elders
Join us each Lenten Sunday evening at 4pm EST for a devotional class on one of the 6 themes of Lent with the desert elders as our guides.
• LIVE STREAM and REPLAY LINK HERE
FEB 22: Co-host, Coptic Christian, Phoebe Farag Mikhail will share about Christian Egyptian Tradition and the Theme of REPENTANCE.
No Cost. Six lessons total— Feb 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
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MAR 1, 8, 15 22, 29, 2026
The 6 Themes of Lent—LIVE Sessions with co-hosts
Sundays 4pm EST |
• LIVE STREAM and REPLAY LINK HERE (youtube)
Guest Co-host: 3/1 Lindsay O’Connor – Theme of SACRIFICE
Guest Co-host: 3/8 Jasmine Bellamy – Theme of PRAYER
Guest Co-host: 3/15 Traci Rhoades – Theme of ALMSGIVING (giving in charity)
Guest Co-host: 3/22 Micha Morgan – Theme of EXAMINATION
Guest Co-host: 3/29 Mark Longhurst – Theme of CONVERSION
No Cost.
Six lessons total— Feb 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
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Starts
April 19, 2026
Book Chats
Special Guest, Karen Swallow Prior
FACEBOOK LIVE STREAM link HERE
For 3 Sunday at 4pm EST, a guest author joins Lisa on a LIVE STREAM.
Join us and hear the conversation related to the nine vices and virtues.
• Fun and interesting!
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May 3, 2026
Book Chat
Cindy S. Lee, co-host
4pm EST, join Lisa and a guest author to hear the conversation related to the nine vices and virtues of the desert elders.
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May 17, 2026
Guest, Robert J. Monson
A deep dive book club style conversation on the life and wisdom of the desert elders and insights from the incomparable, Robert J. Monson.
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All these offerings are free.
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Step back in time!
Try the immersive experience designed with sounds, sights, and interations with figures of the desert.
- Meet Athanasius — Patriarch of Alexandria, Egypt
- Learn the afflicting thoughts for Abba Evagrius
- Meet desert mothers and hear their wisdom
- Earn memory stones and pilgrim tokens
- Slow your pace and learn the way of the desert elders
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