The Journey
Jesus is a wise leader, a profound teacher, and, as God-in-the-flesh, knows what abundant life looks like. Out of deep love, Jesus offers that life to anyone who chooses to follow him. The Journey is a year-long spiritual formation and discipleship cohort where participants learn to follow and become more like Jesus in deeper ways. Through a combination of weekend retreats and monthly gatherings, we teach practical tools to deepen your relationship with God, with yourself, and with others. By the end of The Journey, you will have a clearer image of how to cooperate with God as He invites you to become the kind of person who naturally does the things Jesus would do in any situation. Click the button if you are ready to register for the next available cohort otherwise scroll down to find out more information and answers to some commonly asked questions.
WHY AND WHAT IS THE JOURNEY?
FAQ
Find more detailed information and answers to comonly asked questions about The Journey.
Who is The Journey for?
Hungry | Longing to know God more.
Humble | Open to cooperate with God’s work in and through them.
Willing | Interacting honestly and transparently with God, self, and others.
Available | Committed to being present and prepared for all gatherings and retreats.
When does The Journey meet?
Over the course of the year, there will be monthly gatherings held on Sunday afternoons from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. These sessions are followed by an oppotunity to have dinner together as a group.
In addition to the Sunday Gatherings, there are two weekend retreats which begin on a Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. and conclude prior to lunch on Sunday. These two retreats are held at the Los Altos retreat center and are overnight events.
The final gathering is an extended session including a Friday evening and Saturday which will be held locally and does not require an overninght stay.
Click the DETAILS AND REGISTRATION button at the top of the page for the most detailed information and currently scheduled dates for The Journey.
Where will The Journey take place?
Sunday afternoon gatherings will be held on the Monte Vista Chapel campus located in Turlock CA. Our address is 1619 E Monte Vista Ave Turlock, CA 95382. We will meet in our South Education Building RM 124 (SEB 124).
Weekend retreats for the cohort will be held at The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos. These overnight events begin on Friday evening at 6 p.m. and conclude prior to lunch on Sunday
The final gathering will be held in Turlock CA with the location TBD.
What should I do to prepare?
The Journey is an opportunity for everyone. However, to be best prepared we recommend some helpful preparations prior to the beginning of the cohort.
- Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (an 8-week course offered regularly at MVC)
- Complete an Enneagram assessment
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What is the cost for The Journey?
$299 is the required portion for MVC members, regular attenders involved in community and first time participants in The Journey.
Full price for non-MVC members or repeat attenders is $1200. This includes all local gatherings and retreat accommodations. A $100 deposit is due at the time of registration with the remaining balance due 3 weeks prior to the first Sunday gathering. Cancellation refunds are available until 3 weeks prior to the first Sunday gathering.